tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357461209729991855.post938420755683637724..comments2023-04-17T03:27:04.192-07:00Comments on For Reelz: "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788052045631995191noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357461209729991855.post-60867395974008928322012-07-20T22:54:09.410-07:002012-07-20T22:54:09.410-07:00I didn't realize it until this afternoon, but ...I didn't realize it until this afternoon, but the "Pit" prison serves as a symbol of rebirth - basically it seems to be the Lazarus Pit in this Bat-universe with no supernatural elements.<br /><br />I remember a similar theft of Bruce Wayne's assets from some comics storyline, but I can't remember which. It happened in "Hush," but that was an over-the-top case of identity theft.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870127226909228932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357461209729991855.post-32338508085573781692012-07-20T12:48:38.162-07:002012-07-20T12:48:38.162-07:00True, but there were some distinct plot points tha...True, but there were some distinct plot points that came from or were inspired by "The Dark Knight Returns." Not as much as the obvious "Knightfall" and "No Man's Land" story comparisons, but not negligible, either.<br /><br />No matter how you slice it, though, it's a freakin' brilliant film. As a dedicated Bat-fan, I feel ashamed that I picked up on a certain character's motivations a lot later than I should have.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870127226909228932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357461209729991855.post-84148712990168625822012-07-20T11:16:39.978-07:002012-07-20T11:16:39.978-07:00Well, Miller's influence has been pretty heavy...Well, Miller's influence has been pretty heavy throughout the entire trilogy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788052045631995191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357461209729991855.post-41114095559253422582012-07-20T10:54:29.204-07:002012-07-20T10:54:29.204-07:00There are several elements of Frank Miller's c...There are several elements of Frank Miller's classic "The Dark Knight Returns" mixed into the storyline of TDR, as well - especially in the beginning and ending segments.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870127226909228932noreply@blogger.com