The Dark Knight Rises (2012) | *First Time Watching* | Asia and BJ 

"Do you feel in charge?"

Batman doesn't usually get to retire and have a happy ending, but that last scene where Bruce gives Alfred the goodbye he always wanted and you see Selina is with him, she's actually wearing Bruce's mom's pearl necklace speaks volumes about how they both left that life behind for good. Also, Alfred's apology to Bruce's parents is such a heart breaking moment. It was directed toward Thomas and Martha perfectly.

“This is a stock exchange! There’s no money you can steal!” “Really? Then why are you people here?” One of the best lines in the whole film.

Bruce fixes the autopilot after Lucius tells him it needs updating, you just don't know it until the reveal. So, as he was flying the bomb out he ejected at some point. But you can sense that the reveal is coming as he's left signs for everyone that knew he was Bruce Wayne, the repaired Bat Signal for Gordon, the Cave for Blake, the patch ID for Lucius, and then he intentionally fulfills Alfred's fantasy by going to the café at the end. Also, Bane was injured when saving Talia and the doctors in the prison did a terrible job healing him, leaving him in chronic pain, which is why he wears the mask.

"Peace has cost you your strength. Victory has defeated you!", always so chilling to see Batman so horribly beaten and broken in this scene.

“They saved the best for last” mannnn I’m telling you. The way they finished this series was just amazing. So glad y’all checked it out

This was a satisfying ending to the Dark Knight Trilogy. When Selena Kyle tells Batman that he's given the people of Gotham everything and he responds with, " Not everything, not yet!", I still get shivers. Also, when Batman tells Gordon that he's Bruce Wayne, him saying , " It's as simple as a good man telling a scared boy that his world didn't end!", gets me every time.

Asia saying "I need you to focus." made my side hurt so bad hahahahaha.

nobody beats joker as the baddest badman in comicbook/superhero/supervillain history - but this man tom hardy turns ''BANE'' into a very close second as the villain - his performance in this film (with his full mouth covered with a steel mask ) deliveries some of the best/darkest lines in supervillain history - i know you're gonna love it so thumbs up in advance - ''you merely adopted the dark, i was born in it, molded by it'' . bane. peace.

Bane in this series was injured trying to save the girl born in hell, Talia. The doctor in prison developed a mask that constantly deliver painkiller so he could overcome the pain. That's why when Batman breaks the hose on it during the last fight Bane started to slow down, he was feeling the pain from his old injuries. In the comics, Bane's mask fed him a super steroid called Venom that gave him superhuman strength but in the movie The mask gave him drugs to mask his pain, so he could fight continuously without taking any injuries.

In the comic, Batman really did get beat up by Bane in their first meeting. Bane have broken into Arkham Asylum and freed most of Batman's enemies. Batman spend the entire night tracking them down and returning them to Arkham but he was tire as it was part of Bane's plan to tired him out. When Bane encountered Batman, Batman was to exhausted and Bane beat the crap out of him and broken his back. Forced to spend the next couple of months in a wheelchair, he asked Dick Grayson (aka Robin) to be Batman until he got better

Nolan did a great job telling this story. All Bruce ever wanted was to inspire people to stand up for themselves and have hope that things can be better. He knew his time was limited physically because this was a young man's job. And to protect himself and his friends/family he faked his death so anyone looking to settle a score was not after him.

"Now his pockets look like rabbit ears." Dang, BJ just about made me spit my coffee out with that one. Too funny!

No way you actually cut out the moment between Gordon and Bruce at the end 😂😂 that’s one of the best moments of the entire series….. lol

"Ima need you to focus!" "Oh, I'm focused!" Lol you guys are too funny, loved the reaction.

Tom Hardy was so great as Bane, such an awesome villain. He developed that strange voice himself, like it's echoing out of a tomb.

I remember reading that the scene with the plane is not done with cgi, its done with practical stunts. Insane!

Talia's mother was trown in the hole by a warlord because she loved Ra's Al Ghul. When Talia was born in the hole her mother was killed and Bane protected her. When she escaped the hole she eventually found her father Ra's Al Ghul and convinced him to save Bane. Ra's Al Ghul trained Talia and Bane but were both kicked out of The League Of Shadows because Ra's Al Ghul couldn't accept Bane because he only saw a monster and his very existence was a constant reminder of the hell that he left his wife to die in and because Bane loved Talia..

My favorite reveal in this film is Robin. I've always hoped that Christopher Nolan would revisit this ending and maybe write at least one movie with Robin at the helm, with a possible appearance from Christian Bale's Batman, because I think Robin, in this version, is a very compelling character and worth his own story. It's been so fun watching this trilogy with you guys! ❣

The Dark KNIGHT RISES this is such a Awesome Batman Trilogy I'm glad you guys been enjoying this ride journey

Bane was horrendously injured by the prisoners when he helped Talia escape the prison. The mask basically keeps the pain at bay. That's why knocking those metal pipes loose form it messed him up so bad. The more Batman dislodged them, the more intense the pain became.

And now the Dark Knight trilogy is complete! I prefer the Batman Begins and The Dark Knight as my favorites, but still felt this was mostly a satisfying way to end the trilogy. Love that they made it go full circle with the League of Shadows and Ras. Great reaction as always!

Asia: "She's Catwoman!" BJ: "She has some cute little heels on." LOL 😂

When BJ said "gimme ya phone number" I lost it..🤣🤣🤣

15:18 “I need you to focus!” 😂🐈🖤

There was a small clue about Talia's identity in the movie. If you look, during that scene where she and Bruce are by the fire, there's a small mark on her back. You can see a similar mark on Bane's back in that scene where Gordon is captured in the sewers.

The part where they show Grayson (aka Robin) entering the Batcave. Technically setting up a Nightwing story line. Which is what Robin became after struck out on his own in the common storyline. On the one hand this movie tied up the trilogy in a neat package. On the other, it left an opening to continue. So I can't decide for sure if I am fine with what we have or if I want more.

So glad you guys are finally watching this. I know you guys are gonna love it. It's my 2nd favorite behind 'The Dark Knight,' bc no one tops Ledger's Joker performance, although Tom Hardy's Bane comes pretty close.. I love how this version of Catwoman is never referred to as Catwoman, only as Selina Kyle, & they just kinda hint to it by showing her with the goggles on (that when up look like a set of ears), calling her a cat burglar & a newspaper calling her "The Cat." I also love the ending so much with that late reveal & the whole revelation with John Blake's character & his ark throughout the film. Keep killing it guys! Much love, Fam!❤

28:42 When Bruce Wayne was climbing out of that prison...whole movie theater was holding their breath, some were chanting that chant from the movie. And when he jumped and was successfull, whole movie theater stand up and started cheering and clapping.

Asia's Batman impersonation is so great!!!

Thanks for your reactions to The Dark Knight trilogy. Hope you all enjoy it. Next you both could react to “Batman” (1989) and “Batman Returns” (1992), these were the best Batman films in the 90’s and why many people started to look into Batman movies.

Can’t believe you cut out the best most iconic line in the movie “Ah you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but blinding!” Bane dialog in this movie is great so many quotable lines

When Asia said “I NEED YUH TO FOCUS!?” That was too funny! 😂

I’m glad to see you guys finish the trilogy. I really love this film. Of the three, this is my favorite out of the trilogy, which I know isn’t popular to say, but having watched this at the 2012 midnight premiere after seeing the first two in a marathon form at the theater I have a real appreciation for this film as I got to see the entire Bruce Wayne story unfold that Christopher Nolan and everyone involved told from beginning to end. Part of why Bruce has a cane in the beginning of this film is because at the end of The Dark Knight, he was limping when running from the police after he fell once he helped Gordon get his son to safety after getting him away from Harvey Dent. Christian Bale is still my favorite Bruce Wayne/Batman. I think he understood the character the best and has given the best performance out of everyone who’s played the character at this point. Returning cast of Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman are great as is Cillian Murphy’s small cameo as Scarecrow. Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy are great as Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Bane. I like how they didn’t go the typical route to follow up the Joker like with a villain such as the Riddler. Bane is very intimidating, strong and smart. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard do a great job as well. I could go on about this film and the trilogy, but I’m glad to see you guys conclude this trilogy and I’m glad you guys liked it. I’ve always enjoyed seeing Bruce being able to step away from Batman and have someone else take the mantle of Gotham’s savior, it doesn’t happen much, so seeing him get a happy ending in one Batman series is nice. Have a great rest of your day and take care!

12:30 In the comics Bane is a South American criminal who underwent an experiment where he has a device hooked to his body that pumps his body full of a drug called Venom that makes him bigger and stronger. But they made it a mask that pumps pain relief medicine into his face because of his injuries he sustained saving Talia as a child.

I really liked the fact that they brought Taliah Al Goul to live action. Could totally set up for a Damian Wayne appearance in the future if DC ever wanted to. Christian Bale said he wouldnt come back unless Chris Nolan was at the helm but i think if the script made sense and it was more about passing on the cowl to his son and helping him shed the League Of Shadows mind set, Christian could come back. But who knows. I would just love to see a continuation of this Batman story line.

Perfect trilogy The Fight for Batman and Gotham - Mind, Soul, and Body. Batman begins - Scarecrow and Bruce wrestling with killing mob- mind Dark knight - joker/twoface - soul of Bruce and Gotham Dark knight rises - bane/Talia - Bruce loses everything and back breaks - Body

40:43 Bane’s mask is explained in a passing comment by the guy who helps Bruce in prison: Bane protected child Talia from the other prisoners, and for this they beat him severely, causing him permanent pain. The prison’s doctor built the mask to keep the pain away.

I can't say it enough, you two are the best reactors, hands down. Too damn funny, cute and genuine.

I've been looking forward to this one. All three of the Nolan movies and his take on Batman have been phenomenal. I hope you guys both enjoyed them as well because they are great!

Check out A Knights Tale...Heath Ledgers breakout role. Absolutely a must see. Great action, acting, love, and music. Some may say the perfect movie.

B: "I'm on Alfred's side." A: ..."I AM BATMAN" 😂😂

Asia's Batman voice is too funny 🤣🤣🤣 To me, Bale's voice is the silliest. His Bruce probably drinks a lot of lemon tea and goes through cough drops by the pound.

It’s actually amazing watching y’all keep adding all those movie posters 🎉 I remember when that wall was empty. Asia has wonderful reactions especially when there’s aliens. Or sharks. Or clowns. My whole childhood is on your walls. I adore you both. 💜💜🐾🐾

15:42 and 15:59 Asia had me cracking up talking like batman 😂 😂 😂

15:41 I just love Asia's impressions.

G’day guys Matt from Australia, the dark knight 100%. An Australian playing the greatest villain of all time. RIP, great actor

7:45 This movie adapted 3 Batman comic book storylines 'Knightfall' where Bane cripples Batman, 'The Dark Knight Returns' where an older Batman comes out of retirement and 'No Man's Land' where various villains lead groups of criminals to take over Gotham City after an earthquake destroys most of the city and the government blows the bridges to seal every one in.

I know yall noticed Bane used Batman's "Skyhook" technique at the beginning!

My favourite Dark Knight film! You merely adopted the dark, I was born in it... love Bane! ❤

Something you may have missed is that towards the start of the film, Blake asks Gordon why he doesn’t want to know Batman’s true identity and Gordon replies: “I know exactly who he was. He was the Batman” After Bruce’s funeral, Blake says to Gordon that it’s unfair that no one who will ever know who saved the city, to which Gordon replies: “They know who it was; it was the Batman.” This makes Blake realise that Batman is a symbol and it’s unimportant who is under the mask. Finally, Blake receives the coordinates of the Batcave and his entrance into it mirrors that of Bruce’s in Batman Begins. Right at the end he steps onto the platform and as it begins to rise “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES” flashes up, showing that Blake has become Batman.

This is my second favorite movie in the Dark Knight Trilogy. Most of it was filmed in Pittsburgh. The guy who outran the explosions at the football game was Hines Ward. The best part was integrating The Batman: Knightfall storyline where Bane breaks The Batman's back.

The craziest thing about that opening scene is that it was actually filmed on set with practical effects, not CGI. They actually did that to a plane.

in the Comics Batman had 2 kids. Damien Wayne (Talia al Ghul was his mom) and Helena Wayne aka Huntress (Selena Kyle aka Catwoman was her mom) also in the comics there was more than 1 Robin.

Bats is my all time favorite fictional character, I love seeing y'all discover his character, his world, and the characters in his world.

I really liked this movie, it is hard for me to rank them. I loved Ann Hathaway, Tom Hardy in their roles and the trilogy coming full circle. it would have been interesting if Heath Ledger didnt pass away if he would have returned as Joker for the movie. I think it was a fitting rap up giving Bruce a break and with someone that actually gets him, no secrets needed with her. I would've be interested in a Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Robyn movie with Christopher Nolan at the helm. Glad you guys liked the movies as well.

While ago when the movie was coming out, I heard that there was going to be a scene where Bane and his mercenaries storm Blackgate and freeing all the inmates and while they was freeing the inmates, Bane came across a cell and he look inside and saw the Joker in a straight jacket. They stare at each other for a minute and Bane walked away continuing to free the inmates but left the Joker locked in his cell. Kinda hinting that Bane knew about the Joker and the things he did, realizing that he's a crazy loose cannon and he couldn't be trusted

I had to add one more observation. Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Ann Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Marion Cotillard are all Oscar winners. Tom Hardy has been nominated for an Oscar. This is one of the most stacked movies I've ever seen. That's why this movie is so amazing.

My favorite movie trilogy of all time. I was only 17 when the dark knight came out and it’s my favorite movie of all time. So iconic. I own all these in 4k. So amazing the sound and stuff. Makes you feel like you’re in the theater watching again for the first time

I don’t even like reaction videos, yet I watch yours lol. I think your first Austin Powers reaction video won me over “YEAH BABY!!”

You guys are on fire. The Nolan trilogy is 'stand alone' using Batman lore in his own way. He respects the character so it works. Now add a worthy production, keep the humor low key and we get cinema worth a place on the shelf.

talia al ghul’s death was hilarious 😂

The thing about Robin is that the fans wanted Robin included. Christopher Nolan hated the idea of putting a child in tights with Batman. He wanted his Batman films to be real world possible. He didn't feel a 12 year old in tights would be able to realistically fight along side of Batman and survive. So, he made what he considered a realistic version of Robin, minus the colorful tights.

the bane back break scene is one of the most iconic comic panel in DC comics

"I need you to focus". "I am focused". "I'm BATMAN"🦇

YES PLZ WATCH JOKER!!!!

42:45 He's a combination of all the Robins from the comics. He's a cop like Dick Grayson later in the comics, a master detective like Tim Drake and an orphan like Jason Todd and Dick Grayson.

The Joker is a really good origin story of how he came to be the person he is in this universe. It felt weird that the movie made you sympathize for him, which is good storytelling in itself.

Love Asia's Batman voice! When I saw this movie at the theater the ending gave me chills.

7:10 He hurt his leg at the end of the last movie when him and Two-Face fell off that building.

Fun fact for me is a lot of the exteriors were shot in my hometown of Pittsburgh pa. The part where Batman is flying through the alley and leads the missle to the tank, that street is called Smithfield st and there’s a library as well as one of our many fountains. I get excited everytime I see this movie cause my home is in it!

In regards to Bane and why he wears that mask/respirator, I found this on Google... "After Bane helped Talia al Ghul escape from the Pit, he was attacked by prisoners. However, a doctor failed to treat him and left him in chronic pain. Out of gratitude for saving his daughter, Ra's al Ghul liberated Bane from the Pit and provided him with a crude prototype mask to numb his pain. The mask dispenses a type of anesthetic that keeps his pain just below the threshold so he can function."

This is a phenomenal film and a fantastic end to the trilogy. However, I still can't help but wonder what it could have been if Heath Ledger had lived.

So he waited for Selena to show up, ran to the Batwing, chased down the truck, gave goodbye speeches to Selena and Gordon, hooked up the bomb, and took it a safe distance away from the city, all with a knife wound... in 11 minutes? I can't even put my shoes on for work in 11 minutes.

Love your reaction for the The Batman Trilogy!! At the end the guys told Lucious (Morgan Freeman) that the autopilot was fixed with a patch 6 months prior. He said who did the patch (for the auto pilot) and they said Bruce Wayne. You have to watch the new Batman next by Matt Reeves! Awesome!! It's not part of this series though

It’s a blink and you miss it moment but when he escapes the prison, you see him throw the rope down. So he does help the others there escape.

" Do you feel in charge?".. one of the best power moves ever..simple hand on the shoulder

The Christopher Nolan Batman movies are fantastic from start to finish, and the third movie ties up the trilogy. It also leaves the possibility of another Robin/Nightwing movie or series down the road if they want to make it. I hope that at some point you do the "Joker" movie with Joaquin Phoenix. It is not connected to any of the other Batman movies, but does take place in the same Batman comic book world. It is a stand-alone story about the Joker and is great because of its disturbing mood, plot, and visuals. Phoenix did an awesome job portraying the Joker and his descent into madness. Another great Batman movie is "The Batman" with Robert Pattinson. It dives deeper into the "World's Greatest Detective" side of the Batman persona. It too has great visuals, is dark and moody, and some cool action. It's different, but just as good. Keep in mind that Robert Pattinson is playing a much younger Batman in that movie... One that has only been Batman for a very short time, like a year or two, just like the comic story it is based on.

15:20 Bj: she got them cute little heels on Asia: 👋🏾i need you to focus 😆

45:47: BJ: "Just wear the aerodynamic heels to make you run faster". Asia: "What you talkin' about??"

Christopher Noland is a film writing genius

“This is stock exchange, there’s no money to steal.” “Then why are you people here?”

Cracks me up how BJ reacts when Bane breaks Batman's back. He's feeling it!

That scene where he flies out to sea made a part of me chuckle a little, remembering good old Adam West running around the docks with that fizzing bomb! RIP Adam.

Bane's mask in the film gasses him with constant medication to numb his pain from terrible medical care when he saved Talia. Because he feels no, or at least much less pain, he pushes his body to the absolute limits well past what we consider normal human tolerances. Which is why when Bruce jacked his mask up, he starts just cringing and aching, but he's also pissed as all hell, hence the punching through the pillar stone casing. At that point, the pain of the surgery is more than slamming his hand into concrete.

Asia's impression is spot on!😅

Bane breaks backs! Can't wait to watch you guys watch!

The last movie I watched with my Dad before he passed away. TDKR will always be a special movie for me. The entire trilogy is the greatest ever.

Not the “Cross Trainer Air Max Heels” 👠😂🤣😂 BJ is a fool 😂😂

Asia....you miss your calling! "They just don't care" in your best batman voice!😂😂

You guys really need to check out The Batman as well as the deleted scene with Batman and the Joker from that movie This 3rd movie isn't my favorite,since Batman is only in it for like 20 something minutes total,but it does have some good parts in it

Some info about the film and some Batman lore. Bane can survive without the mask, but what the mask does, especially in comics infuses him with chemicals which makes him super strong. When Bane broke Batman's back, is one of the most if not the number one iconic injury to Batman in the comics which they used for the film, in breaking his back. Talia is Ra's Al Ghul's daugher. Ra's also has a second daughter called Nyssa. The ending scenes at the end of the film, have been debated for years what the real true ending is. Before the Bat (batplane exploded), people have slowed down the footage to show something ejecting from the Bat, but it's not been 100% proven. But also Lucius was told the autopilot and eject were fixed by Bruce, which again leads to the possibility Bruce ejected before the bomb went off, but again still unproven. Alfreds view of when Alfred was in Italy. is again something people have debated about, and questioned was it Alfred dreaming or imagining or he really did see Bruce and Selina in Italy. Whcih is why the ending of the film is very open as to whether Bruce/Batman truly died or not. This was the last film of the series. Christopher Nolan always was leaving it as a 3 film trilogy. The Joker film is in a different timeline and different universe, so not connected to Nolan's trilogy and Joker is not connected to the current DC universe at this point, but DC universe is undergoing a lot of changes and reboots. As to your comments on Heath Ledger (RIP) in the 2nd film. A lot of people consider his performance outshone Bales' performance as Batman. But as to Ledger's Joker, vs Nicholson's Joker, vs Phoenix's Joker, are all different continuities and different versions of the Joker, but are also all correct. Phoenix's Joker in the Joker film, uses an alias name of Arthur Fleck which had not been used in the Michael Keaton Batman film, or the Christopher Nolan films. The Joker's real name has always changed and been questioned as to who he really is. Some people have considered the Joker was actually the man who killed Bruce Wayne's parents as well, but that like I said is just one continuity. But as to why Ledger and Nicholson's Joker are both accuate, over the years since 1940 when the Joker was created, depending on who the writer of the comic was at any given time, and what year it was. The Joker has changed, and at times been like the comical Nicholson Joker, to the Ledger Joker which was as he suggests in the film nothing is planned, but if you go back and watch it, everything Ledger's Joker did was planned, which to me one of the worst versions of Joker you could come across, due to being widlly unpredictable but with a plan nonetheless. Other versions of Joker have also just been completely funny/comical. If you go back to the 1960's Batman TV series with Cesar Romero Joker. Again a very different style of Joker again. But then the 1960s Batman tv show was very camp, not that is a bad thing by any means. As to which Joker is the best out of Nicholson vs Ledger. Honestly neither is better, they're just two different versions based on the writers perspective at that time. Anyway hope that fills in some blanks for you two lovely people. Love your content Asia and BJ, and Asia your laugh continues to be fantastic.

BJ : She has nice heels Asia: I NEED YOU TO FOCUS! 😆😂🤣😆🤣😂😅

21:10 his "Oh My God" made me fall out LMAO.

I've seen that movie. It's awesome. I celebrate 2 years clean and sober today.

That cop who figured out that Batman was Bruce Wayne.. that's Robin.. as in Batman & Robin.. Bruce left his Bat Cave to him at the end..

33:46 She's his baby mama in the comics to his son Damian Wayne whose the 5th Robin.

And the actor that played Bane is "Tom Hardy". The same actor that played "Venom". And he's actually very short and this movie made him look like he's very tall.

A great end to the trilogy. Loved you guys' reactions.

I am a big Batman fan. But I haven’t really gotten any comic books since I was an early teen. And that was the 90s. The issue is up until now, if you’ve read those, you know exactly what’s going to happen. There was nothing that happened in this movie that I didn’t know was coming from the trailers. It’s a well made movie. I wish we got to see more Batman doing Batman stuff in his prime. I guess the “real-world” part of this series says doing just the couple things we’ve seen in Begins & TDK would be as much as anyone can handle before breaking down. That said, the “reality” has stretched more and more as the series went on. Ex: you don’t punch a vertebra back into place then just start exercising. I’m critical b/c I care.