History Awesome / TheDarkKnightRises

-->''[Bane's henchmen load the nuclear bomb into the back of a truck. ]''

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

* 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 [[GenreSavvy 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.]]

* A small one, but Senator Patrick Leahy once again makes a cameo, this time as a board member of Wayne Enterprises. Even better when you consider his cameo in the ''last'' movie: telling the Joker, "We're not intimidated by thugs!" [[FridgeBrilliance Hey, Bruce would've known about that]] -- maybe this is his reward for his bravery!

* After Batman has been missing for eight whole years, a psychologically broken cripple hiding away in his manor, he finally returns to take down Bane's thugs and effortlessly outdodge the police. TheDarkKnightReturns will most likely never have a live action adaption, but the entire Stock Exchange car chase scene captured the book's awesome HesBack moment.

* 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. Not only was [[GenreSavvy she expecting them to betray her]] - hence the "kidnapped" congressman, she then brings the entire police force down on them in a matter of seconds by tricking Stryver into using the congressman's phone and then 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 entire episode is MinorCrimeRevealsMajorPlot - what starts as a simple fingerprint delivery ends with Gordon stumbling upon Bane's lair in the sewers and nearly getting killed.

* 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 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.

** Especially the fact two of the villains in the movie series get a nice upgrade in badassery with Joker becoming NightmareFuel incarnate and Bane just becoming a great GeniusBruiser when previous movies made the former villain too laughable and the latter bad guy bland DumbMuscle who is easily forgotten. Bravo!
* Watch that scene when Selina is about to escape at the airport. Just as she's walking down the jet bridge, Blake appears in front of her. OhCrap on her face, confident smile on his. It's almost as if he stops her with his sheer presence, and the badge he flashes.

* A small one, but Senator Patrick Lahey once again makes a cameo, this time as a board member of Wayne Enterprises. Even better when you consider his cameo in the ''last'' movie: telling the Joker, "We're not intimidated by thugs!" [[FridgeBrilliance Hey, Bruce would've known about that]] -- maybe this is his reward for his bravery!

* "You don't owe these people anything more. You've given them ''everything''." -- '''"Not everything. Not yet."''' In four words, [[EstablishingCharacterMoment the entire point of Batman and what he stands for]]. The very definition of superhero.

** He doesn't even need to do that. [[spoiler: In the middle of Daggett's BullyingADragon moment, Bane shuts him up by putting two fingers on his shoulder. You can almost hear Daggett crapping his pants.]]

** A meta example for 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.

** Bane's [[LightningBruiser sheer speed]] is a Crowning Moment of Awesome for TomHardy. Watch his entrance to the stock exchange: he takes off his motorcycle helmet, then promptly uses it to viciously smack a female security guard in the nose and knock out two more guards in a matter of seconds.

* 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 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 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.

** 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 FistCatch. 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.

** To anyone who´s ever been poor and seriously resented the more fortunate people in the world, that scene is pretty fucking awesome.

--> *Que the reveal of a statue of Batman*

--> '''John Blake''': [[spoiler: Try my legal name]]
--> '''Woman''': [[spoiler: You should use your full name. I like that name. Robin.]]

* Batman Vs. Bane is even probably one of the most epic moments in cinematic Batman history.

* Batman and Bane's rematch is one for Batman: After regaining his will to live, he comes for Bane, this time with an army of cops to back him up. No more shadow games and theatricality, just a 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.
** 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.
** 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 FistCatch. 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.

-->'''Bane:''' Blood will be shed. The police will survive, as they learn to serve true justice.
-->''[Police officers are shown trapped underground in a tunnel as supplies are lowered down to them]''
-->'''Bane:''' This great city... it will endure. Gotham will survive!
-->''[Bane's henchmen load the nuclear bomb into the back of a truck. The camera closes on a shot of the timer ticking down as they lock the doors]''

-->'''Bane:''' ''[[ThisCannotBe Impossible]]!''
* The police, after [[spoiler: having been trapped underground for five months]], still have what it takes to charge on Bane's men and take back Gotham City. Having Batman take out the enemy tanks also helps.

-->'''Dpt. Commissioner Peter Foley:''' There's only one police in this town!
** Foley started the movie acting like a jackass and glory hound. 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.

->''[We see a block of upper class people being dragged out of their apartments]''

-->'''Bane:''' "We take Gotham from the corrupt! 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. But start by storming Blackgate, and freeing the oppressed! Step forward those who would serve. For and army will be raised. The powerful will be ripped from their decadent nests, and cast out into the cold world that we know and endure. Courts will be convened. Spoils will be enjoyed. Blood will be shed. The police will survive, as they learn to serve true justice. This great city... it will endure. Gotham will survive!"

** The line delivered by the Deputy Commissioner leading the police into the fight adds to the moment in an incredible way.
--->'''Peter Foley:''' There's only one police in this town.