History Awesome / TheDarkKnightRises

* Batman and Selina getting into Bane's underground lair. Especially one bit where a goon is firing an automatic assault rifle at Batman and we see from his perspective: Each muzzle flash acts like a strobe light, and you just see rapid-fire freeze frames of Batman getting significantly closer and closer. More NightmareFuel, but still pretty cool.

** After his mask gets damaged, Bane goes absolutely ''feral'' for a few seconds, pinning Bruce against a pillar and launching a barrage of punches into his gut, with a speed and ferocity not seen at any other point. Seems this Bane has no need for super-strength serum to be monstrously strong. See it [[https://youtu.be/hwFUhc0xp2I here.]]

** In addition, Batman's reactions in the fight. His slow realization that, after fighting so many crooks and high-profile criminals, such as Scarecrow, the Joker, Two-Face, and Ra's al Ghul himself...he finally finds someone he can't even ''stun''. The desperation slowly building up in him during the fight is especially noticeable--he's slowly running out of options and steam, but still has the will to continue...but in the end, it was all for naught. Bane had shown his legion that Batman has past his prime. That he is no match for Bane--for anyone but just simple {{Mook}}s now. Of course, this makes the rematch much more satisfying to see.

---> '''Bane:''' Do you ''feel'' in charge?

--> '''Jim Gordon:''' Can I change your mind? About quitting the force?\\

* Bane's introduction. Doubles as a meta one for the production crew. They actually ''did'' crash a plane.

** A meta example for Creator/TomHardy: He was able to convincingly portray Bane with all his emotions, even the subtle ones, with just his eyes and sometimes his voice. That takes skill.

** The fight is almost one for Bane, too. Before Bats damaged Bane's mask, it looked like it was going to be a rerun of last time with Bane dominating the fight.

** Followed by [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic the music]] switching from Bane's {{Leitmotif}} during the first attempt, to Batman's in the final climb, available on the official soundtrack as the piece ''"Why do We Fall?"''.

'''Bane''': Your money... and infrastructure have been important. ''(grabs Daggett's neck)'' [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness 'Til now]].''\\
'''Daggett''': ...[[WhatTheHellAreYou What are you]]?\\

** After his mask gets damaged, Bane goes absolutely ''feral'' for a few seconds, pinning Bruce against a pillar and launching a barrage of punches into his gut, with a speed and ferocity not seen at any other point. Seems this Bane has no need for super-strength serum to be monstrously strong. See it [[https://youtu.be/gctjqn6_7X0?t=2m42s here.]]

** The very last image of ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' is Robin John Blake in the Batcave, rising up on a platform as the cave's systems activate around him. PassingTheTorch and TheAdventureContinues at its finest.

** And her summation ofBatman's [[ThouShaltNotKill code]] -- because sometimes, [[PragmaticHero you just need to blast a villain and be done with it]].

--->Let's not stand on ceremony here... ''[[WhamLine Mr. Wayne.]]''

* The last shot of the series: Robin John Blake]] standing in the Batcave, only just beginning his career as the next Batman, spelunking, holding a cylindrical torch and being swarmed by bats just like Bruce, a nice CallBack to ''Film/BatmanBegins''.

'''Bane:''' ''(disapprovingly)'' And this gives you ''power'' over me?

'''Bane''': Your money... and infrastructure have been important. ''(grabs Daggett's neck)'' [='Til=] now.''\\
'''Daggett''': ...[[WhatTheHellAreYou What are you?]]\\

--->'''Bane:''' ''(stares at Daggett before looking at Stryver)'' ...[[TranquilFury Leave us.]]

'''Secretary:''' You should use your full name. I like that name. [[WhamLine Robin.]]

--->'''Selina Kyle:''' About the whole "no guns" thing? I'm not sure I feel as strongly about it as you do.

'''Bane:''' Crashing this plane... ''([[ThemeMusicPowerUp Theme music kicks in]])'' ...'''''WITH NO SURVIVORS!'''''

** The fight is almost one for Bane, too. Before Bats [[spoiler: damaged Bane's mask]], it looked like it was going to be a rerun of last time with Bane dominating the fight.

** After [[spoiler: his mask gets damaged]], Bane goes absolutely ''feral'' for a few seconds, pinning Bruce against a pillar and launching a barrage of punches into his gut, with a speed and ferocity not seen at any other point. Seems this Bane has no need for super-strength serum to be monstrously strong. See it [[https://youtu.be/gctjqn6_7X0?t=2m42s here.]]
** After the fight, Bane--after spending nearly the entire film [[TheUnfettered unfazed]], spending his screentime living up to BadassBoast after BadassBoast--is rendered ''[[StunnedSilence completely speechless]]'' after this fight. For the first time in the film, his tough yet intelligent demeanor [[BreakTheHaughty has completely disintegrated]], and is replaced with tranquil horror. ''Bane is at Batman's mercy, and he knows it.'' These three words sum it all up best:
--->'''Bane:''' [[spoiler:I broke you...]]

-->'''Bane:''' We take Gotham from the ''corrupt!'' ''[The cannons on his Tumblers turn to the prison doors]'' The ''rich!'' The oppressors of generations who have kept you down with myths of opportunity, and we give it back to you... the people. Gotham is ''yours!'' None shall interfere, do as you please!
-->''[The Tumbler blasts away the doors of the prison]''
-->'''Bane:''' But start by storming Blackgate, and ''freeing the oppressed!''
-->''[Bane's men storm the prison, overpower the guards, and release the prisoners. We see the released criminals being handed assault rifles as they run out of the jail]''
-->'''Bane:''' Step forward, those who would serve. For an army will be raised.
-->''[A businessman exits his Upper East Side apartment, turns, and sees a large, angry mob walking down the street in his direction]''
-->'''Bane:''' The powerful will be ripped from their decadent nests...
-->''[Henchmen and his supporters ransack an apartment. One guy tries hiding under a desk but is forcibly pulled and dragged away]''
-->'''Bane:''' ...and ''cast out'' into the cold world, that we know and endure!
-->''[We see a block of upper class people being dragged out of their apartments]''
-->'''Bane:''' Courts will be convened.
-->''[A person is tried in Crane's kangaroo court]''
-->'''Bane:''' Spoils will be enjoyed.
-->''[Selina Kyle is shown watching, envious, as revelers celebrate and pop champagne bottles]''
-->'''Bane:''' Blood will be shed.
-->''[In an upperclass apartment, a ransacking occurs while gunfire can be heard]''
-->'''Bane:''' The police will survive, as they learn to serve ''true'' justice!
-->''[Police officers are shown trapped underground in a tunnel, looking rather hopeless as supplies are lowered down to them]''
-->'''Bane:''' This great city... it ''will'' endure.
-->''[Bane's henchmen load the nuclear bomb into the back of a truck]''
-->'''Bane:''' Gotham...will survive.
-->''[The camera closes on a shot of the timer ticking down as they lock the doors]''

** Batman's first words here alone--"Light it up."--will send shivers down your spine.
* The police, after [[spoiler: having been trapped underground for three-to-five months]], still have what it takes to charge on Bane's men and take back Gotham City. Having Batman disable the enemy tanks also helps.

** Foley started the movie acting like a jackass and GloryHound (and also a coward during the three-five month period before Bruce returned to Gotham, after [[spoiler: the police get trapped]]). However, for the final battle, he shows up his dress uniform and led the charge from the front. It gave the scene another level of awesomeness and completely redeemed him.
*** Especially as it was a BrickJoke; Earlier, Gordon said, "I'm not asking you parade down Main Street in your dress blues." In the end Foley comes around, leading the charge in the final fight against Bane and his militia; suited up in his full dress. He's clearly not completely fearless, but he refuses to let that stop him from fighting--and likely dying--for Gotham.
*** [[spoiler:Before he dies, Foley also manages to kill [[AllThereInTheManual Barsad]], Bane's [[TheDragon Dragon]], while shooting at Talia.]]

* Selina Kyle playing BigDamnHeroes and [[spoiler: taking out Bane with the Batpod's cannons before he can kill Batman with a shotgun]].
** And her summation of [[spoiler: Batman's [[ThouShaltNotKill code]] -- because sometimes, [[PragmaticHero you just need to blast a villain and be done with it]].]]
--->'''Selina Kyle:''' About the whole [[spoiler: "no guns" thing?]] I'm not sure I feel as strongly about it as you do.
* [[spoiler: During the convict's account of what happened to Talia's mother, we see a duo of moments. First is when the prisoners surround her mother, Talia--a CHILD at this point--nonetheless shivs one of them in the back. Then Bane, after picking her up, backhands the man with such force that he's practically lifted off his feet and thrown backwards.]]
* [[spoiler: Bruce makes the leap onto the rock from the pit on his own without the rope, followed by the cheers from the other prisoners.]]

** Just before he [[spoiler:makes the jump]] he hesitates, only to receive encouragement from none other than [[spoiler:a swarm of bats--his old fear--erupting from a crevice nearby.]]
* No matter what [[spoiler: she]] grew up to be, the fact that [[spoiler:Talia]] managed to climb out of that enormous pit, with no rope, as a ''child'', is pretty damn awesome. It takes [[spoiler:Bruce]] two failed attempts before he gets how it's done: fear of death propelling you on that last, damn near impossible leap from one ledge to the homestretch to freedom. Everything [[spoiler:she]] manages afterwards is just icing on the cake. And considering the height of the jump and the lack of rope, it is safe to say [[spoiler:Talia]] could only have gotten it on the first try.
* Batman's IronicEcho line when [[spoiler: he beats Bane and turns his "You have my permission to die" back on him. After the brutal first beating, it was quite awesome to see the old man still had some moves]].

* Speaking of John, [[NervesOfSteel his bravery against the jittery bridge police]] definitely shows his promise [[spoiler:as the next Batman]].

-->[[spoiler:Let's not stand on ceremony here...''[[WhamLine Mr. Wayne.]]'']]
** [[spoiler: Bane quoting Ra's by saying:]]
-->[[spoiler:Theatricality and deception. Powerful agents for the uninitiated. But we ''are'' initiated, aren't we, Bruce?]]
** [[spoiler: Near the beginning of the fight, Batman deals Bane several blows to the head. [[NoSell Bane barely even flinches.]]]]
** [[spoiler: Especially after Batman attempts to confuse him by cutting the lights and Bane, amused, says:]]
-->[[spoiler:Ohh, 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 and by then it was nothing to me but ''blinding!'' The shadows betray you...''because they belong to me!'']]
** [[spoiler:Before pulling him out of the darkness, slamming him on the ground and '''cracking his mask''' with his bare hands while it's ''still on his face.'' And keep in mind - Batman's cowl has ''bulletproof Kevlar'' in it in this continuity. And Bane broke it in just four direct punches.]]
** [[spoiler: Then Bane gets his classic catchphrase: "I will break you." Even better, it doesn't sound corny at ''all''. On the contrary, he makes it sound '''''bloody terrifying'''''.]]
-->[[spoiler:I will show you where I made my home, while preparing to bring justice! ...Then, I will break you...]]
** [[spoiler: The subsequent back-breaking also proudly displays one of the most iconic scenes in comic-book history. Tragic and brutal, but awesome nonetheless.]]
-->[[spoiler:''Ah, yes!'' I was ''wondering'' what would break first! Your spirit...''or your body!'']]
** [[spoiler: And finally, taking Batman's broken helm (which he shattered with ''his bare fists''), admiring it for a moment, and then tossing it aside while striding off in that cocky manner. 'Yes, I just did that. For I am Bane. Ra's al Ghul's true heir.']]
** [[spoiler:It also shows that Bane was delivering a message to those who witnessed the fight. ''Batman completely and utterly '''lost.''''' Gotham is nothing but hopeless, and Bane is incredibly proud of it. Gotham's dark glimmer of hope has vanished much long ago, and even with his return...it was simply no worth fighting for the city. Not against the man who broke the Bat.]]
** [[spoiler:In addition, Batman's reactions in the fight. His slow realization that, after fighting so many crooks and high-profile criminals, such as Scarecrow, the Joker, Two-Face, and Ra's al Ghul himself...he finally finds someone he can't even ''stun''. The desperation slowly building up in him during the fight is especially noticeable--he's slowly running out of options and steam, but still has the will to continue...but in the end, it was all for naught. Bane had shown his legion that Batman has past his prime. That he is no match for Bane--for anyone but just simple {{Mook}}s now. Of course, this makes the rematch much more satisfying to see.]]
* The last shot of the series: [[spoiler: Robin John Blake]] standing in the Batcave, [[spoiler: only just beginning his career as the next Batman, spelunking, holding a cylindrical torch and being swarmed by bats just like Bruce, a nice CallBack to ''Film/BatmanBegins''.]]
* Bane gets one [[spoiler: in the final battle, when he punches a concrete pillar in a broken-mask fury and causes it to break. This Bane apparently doesn't need Venom to be monstrously strong.]]
** [[spoiler: The rapid series of blows he rains on Batman while being in incredible pain from lack of painkillers is something to behold. In an era of huge explosions and over the top action scenes, that series of five or six punches is still awesome.]]

* Bane gets another when he kills [[AssholeVictim Daggett]] by...doing ''[[NothingIsScarier something]]'' unpleasant to him. We infer that this was probably a NeckSnap--and not a quick one, at that.

--->'''Dagget''': ...I paid you a small fortune.\\

--> '''Daggett:''' You're... ''[[YouMonster pure evil]]...''\\

* [[spoiler: Scarecrow's cameo.]]

* The ending is both this and a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}. [[spoiler: Alfred spots Bruce and Selina living together in Europe, both of them radiantly happy.]]
* Another moment for Selina when she [[spoiler:outsmarts Stryver and the rest of Bane's henchmen, who were planning on pulling a YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness on her. She is expecting them to betray her, so as leverage, she's brought a "kidnapped" congressman along. She then brings the entire police force down on them in a matter of seconds by tricking Stryver into using the congressman's phone to call the SWAT team. Then she manages to slip away by shooting two of Bane's henchmen while wrestling with Stryver before the SWAT team bursts down the door and chases the thugs into the back alley. Selina immediately starts screaming and [[WoundedGazelleGambit acting like a damsel in distress]] to trick Blake into getting her out of there so she can slip away in the confusion.]]
* The finale. [[spoiler: The Bat, Batpod, three Tumblers and a massive armored truck screaming through the streets of Gotham.]]

--> '''John Blake''': [[spoiler: Try my legal name.]]\\
'''Secretary''': [[spoiler: You should use your full name. I like that name. [[WhamLine Robin.]]]]
** Alfred's [[spoiler: dream is realized, when he arrives at the restaurant and sees Bruce with a woman, settled down...only this time, it's for real. And the girl is Selena Kyle.]]
** The very last image of ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' is [[spoiler: Robin John Blake in the Batcave, rising up on a platform as the cave's systems activate around him. PassingTheTorch and TheAdventureContinues at its finest.]]

--> '''Jim Gordon''': Can I change your mind? About quitting the force?\\
'''John Blake''': ''(shakes his head)'' You know what you said, about structures becoming shackles? You were right, and I can't take it. The injustice. I mean, no one's ever gonna know who saved an entire city.\\
'''Jim Gordon''': They know. It was 'The Batman'.\\
''[Cut to the reveal of a statue of Batman]''

* The score is filled with the words "Deshi Basara", which mean "he rises". They're repeated over and over again, forming a drum-beat in the viewer's mind. The first time we hear them, they're solely associated with Bane. But [[spoiler: that turns out to be a lie - Bane didn't make it out of the pit, only Talia did. As Bruce attempts the climb three times, they become ''his'' symbol, and the chanting of the chorus is for Bruce to rise.]]

-->''[In an upperclass apartment, a ransacking occurs]''

* Bane gets another when he kills [[AssholeVictim Daggett]] by...doing ''[[NothingIsScarier something]]'' unpleasant to him. We imply that this was probably a NeckSnap--and not a quick one, at that.

* Just the fact that we finally have a solid portrayal of Bane in a major adaptation. He's been around for 20 years and has never been treated with a great deal of respect outside the comics despite being Batman's greatest physical enemy. Physically he may not have been a perfect portrayal, with the lack of a luchadore mask, venom, and being European rather than Hispanic (unavoided due to the choice to cast Creator/TomHardy). But even Chuck Dixon, Bane's co-creator, considers it the most accurate portrayal of the character ever because the essence is there. That essence is [[GeniusBruiser a remarkably intelligent individual with unbelievable strength and fighting skills]], and the only villain who poses a true physical threat against the Caped Crusader. There's a reason why Batman and Bane's first "[[CurbStompBattle fight]]" is one of the most memorable scenes in the entire trilogy.

* The reveal of the Batman statue. Finally, Gotham recognises him as a true hero.

'''Jim Gordon''': They know. It was the Batman.\\

-->'''Bane''': [[spoiler:I broke you...]]

-->'''Mercenary on Megaphone:''' Disperse! Disperse or be fired on!\\

--> '''Bane:''' Do you ''feel'' in charge?

-->'''Dagget''': ...I paid you a small fortune.
--> '''Bane:''' ''(incredulously)'' And this gives you...''power''...over me?

-->'''Daggett:''' What is this.
-->'''Bane''': Your money...and infrastructure have been important. '''Til now.''
-->'''Daggett''': ...[[WhatTheHellAreYou What are you?]]
-->'''Bane''': I'm Gotham's reckoning. Here to end the borrowed time you've all been living on.

--> '''Daggett:''' You're...''[[YouMonster pure evil]]...''
--> '''Bane''': [[CardCarryingVillain I'm]] ''[[KnightTemplar necessary]]'' [[NecessarilyEvil evil]].
--> ''(Bane proceeds to kill Daggett [[KilledOffscreen off-screen]])''

-->'''Bane''': ''(stares at Daggett before looking at Stryver)'' ...[[TranquilFury Leave us.]]

** Followed by [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic the music]] switching from Bane's {{Leitmotif}} durinv the first attempt, to Batman's in the final climb, available on the official soundtrack as the piece ''"Why do We Fall?"''.

-->'''CIA Agent:''' Well congratulations, you got yourself caught! Now what's the next step in your "master plan"?\\
'''Bane:''' Crashing this plane... ''([[ThemeMusicPowerUp Theme music kicks in]])'' ...'''''WITH NO SURVIVORS!'''''

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[[caption-width-right:350:Bane [[ShockingMoments crashing the aforementioned plane]].]]

* The score is filled with the words "Deshi Basara", which mean "he rises". They're repeated over and over again, [[EarWorm forming a drum-beat in the viewer's mind]]. The first time we hear them, they're solely associated with Bane. But [[spoiler: that turns out to be a lie - Bane didn't make it out of the pit, only Talia did. As Bruce attempts the climb three times, they become ''his'' symbol, and the chanting of the chorus is for Bruce to rise.]]

[[caption-width-right:350:Bane [[HolyShitQuotient crashing aforementioned plane]].]]

'''Bane:''' Crashing this plane... ''[Theme music kicks in]'' ...'''''WITH NO SURVIVORS!'''''

* Batman Vs. Bane is probably one of the most epic [[BossFight boss fights]] in film history. The rematch doubly so for Batman: After regaining his fear of death and will to live, he comes for Bane, this time with an army of cops to back him up and kept Bane's guys occupied. No more shadow games, no theatricality; just a one-on-one battle of fists. No more rushing with no regard, fighting with his head as much as his heart. ''This'' was the return of the Batman that everyone cheered for the last two films.

** It gets better on repeated viewings. While Bane still clearly has the physical advantage, Bruce's entire approach to the fight is overall more energetic and vicious. He gets kicked down by Bane again, but this time he quickly surges to his feet, takes the high ground and gives Bane a "come and get it" look. Than he blocks one of Bane's punches, rears back for a haymaker--and Bane again does a PunchCatch. Then Batman shows what he's learned from the Pit, and howling in Bane's face, physically overpowers Bane's grip on the self-same fist to land his first uppercut of the fight. If you watch Bane closely, he goes from staring Bruce down to gazing in a stupor at his arm being overpowered, as though he's thinking "How the f...?" Right before he gets hit in the face.