Such is the filmmaking style of Christopher Nolan that months and even years after one of his films grace the silver screen, moviegoers and critics alike will continue to deliberate theories as they slowly peel back the layers. Movies like Memento, Inception, and, more recently, Interstellar are labyrinthine greats that effectively demand a second viewing in order to truly appreciate their depth and scope (to figure out what the bloody hell is going on, basically).
But one Nolan film that was met with similar critique was The Dark Knight Rises, and star Christian Bale was recently asked about his own interpretation of the trilogy’s conclusion. Warning, therein lies spoilers:
The British actor was asked the question during a recent panel for his upcoming sword and sandals epic, Exodus: Gods and Kings and it is, for all intents and purposes, the dominant reading of Nolan’s trilogy-capper.
For the sake of context,...
But one Nolan film that was met with similar critique was The Dark Knight Rises, and star Christian Bale was recently asked about his own interpretation of the trilogy’s conclusion. Warning, therein lies spoilers:
The British actor was asked the question during a recent panel for his upcoming sword and sandals epic, Exodus: Gods and Kings and it is, for all intents and purposes, the dominant reading of Nolan’s trilogy-capper.
For the sake of context,...
- 12/10/2014
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Listen, I know Christopher Nolan's films can be labyrinthine and twisty, and the end of "Inception" was one of the best "gotcha!" moments in recent memory, but did anyone really think that the end of "The Dark Knight Rises" was a dream? I thought it was crystal clear, but it appears that it's still a legitimate concern for some folks. To recap for the five people who haven't seen it (and duh, spoilers), the end of 'Rises' sees Batman (Christian Bale) seemingly dying while saving Gotham, passing the mantle, his Batcave, and more over to a certain John Robin Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). However, in the film's last moments, we're taken to Florence, where Alfred (Michael Caine) visits his usual café, only to look up and see Bruce Wayne alive and well, sitting with Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway). It's a sweet little touch that wraps up the trilogy nicely, but it appears for some,...
- 12/9/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Joseph Gordon-Levitt played a good guy cop in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises, and (Spoiler Alert!) it was revealed his character's full name was John Robin Blake. But, the actor doesn't think he'll be reprising that role for the upcoming Batman vs. Superman movie with Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. "I don't have anything to do with that movie," Joseph, 32, said Tuesday, Oct. 2, on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. "I was in a movie that was the end of a trilogy that I was super proud and fortunate to be in. I think these next movies are sort of a separate chapter." He explained to David Letterman last month that he doesn't know if the Man of Steel movie, directed by Zack...
- 10/3/2013
- E! Online
A week ago, the folks at HitFix said that “according to sources,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt was going to pick up the cape and cowl and assume the mantle of Batman in the planned Justice League film. The legal minds and representatives for Jgl pretty quickly pounced on the story, saying that Levitt was not attached to the production, a vague denial at best. If you haven’t seen The Dark Knight Rises you should probably stop reading. To avoid putting any spoilers, no matter how dated, on the front page, I’ll first briefly talk about another section of the HitFix article which put forth an image of Batman showing up at the end of the upcoming Man of Steel film as a segue into the Justice League flick. While that is certainly a possibly and also certainly just one man’s guess at how the new Batman would be revealed, I...
- 12/3/2012
- by Robert Fure
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
After months and months of speculation, we all know who John Blake really is. But even after "The Dark Knight Rises" topped the box office for three straight weekends, netting over $800 million worldwide since its release in July, star Joseph Gordon-Levitt still isn't comfortable fully acknowledging his character's game-changing twist.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, the talk show host pressed Gordon-Levitt on his future with Batman, particularly in light of the character's true name (which we'll reveal after the break for the three of you who still haven't seen "Rises" yet). Even all these weeks later, Jgl played coy about his part.
"I'm John Blake, Gotham City police department," Gordon-Levitt replied when Kimmel pushed him about playing Robin. "But we know there's a bird flying around in your name," Kimmel countered.
"It's pretty awesome, right?" Gordon-Levitt finally admitted with a big laugh. "I was a fan of those...
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, the talk show host pressed Gordon-Levitt on his future with Batman, particularly in light of the character's true name (which we'll reveal after the break for the three of you who still haven't seen "Rises" yet). Even all these weeks later, Jgl played coy about his part.
"I'm John Blake, Gotham City police department," Gordon-Levitt replied when Kimmel pushed him about playing Robin. "But we know there's a bird flying around in your name," Kimmel countered.
"It's pretty awesome, right?" Gordon-Levitt finally admitted with a big laugh. "I was a fan of those...
- 8/15/2012
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
Let me start off by saying that I loved The Dark Knight Rises. It was brilliantly paced and written with extraordinary insight into the themes and symbols of the Batman mythos. It also gave viewers a profound portrayal of what Gotham and its residents are made of. All that being said, there were mistakes in the film that need to be addressed.
Certainly, nitpicking over mistakes does detract from the fun of watching the Batman franchise as it defeats the entire reason we suspend our disbelief for a man who dresses up as a bat to fight crime in the first place. However, there’s no denying that there were noticeable flaws in Nolan’s latest work. They’re not the sort of problematic situations that would bother you upon initial viewing, but rather the stuff you would search up online, joke about among friends and ultimately shrug off by...
Certainly, nitpicking over mistakes does detract from the fun of watching the Batman franchise as it defeats the entire reason we suspend our disbelief for a man who dresses up as a bat to fight crime in the first place. However, there’s no denying that there were noticeable flaws in Nolan’s latest work. They’re not the sort of problematic situations that would bother you upon initial viewing, but rather the stuff you would search up online, joke about among friends and ultimately shrug off by...
- 7/24/2012
- by Al Donato
- We Got This Covered
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