Should 'The Dark Knight Rises' Be Considered for a Best Picture Oscar?

by Chris D Posted 2012/07/30 18:00:00

Related Topics: Oscars, Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises, Batman, Best Picture

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The film got rave reviews from fans of the franchise... but is it Oscar-worthy?

HITFIX.COM reports:
Some thoughts on whether its appropriate to revisit The Dark Knight Rises awards season chances at this point after the Aurora shootings.

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Fef 2012/07/30 18:35:05

Yes

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for your consideration....

But the Academy Members should only vote based on the quality of the movie -- not the tragic events surrounding the screening.
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The Rock n' Roller Chick 2012/08/16 15:48:47

Yes

yes, i loved it. the dark knight was better by this one was awesome as well.

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Dave 007 2012/08/12 14:01:43

No

They never pick a movie that everybody likes.

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keshaisstupidgagarules 2012/08/10 19:55:04 (edited)

Yes

this was perhaps the best movie I've ever seen. i know that sounds extreme but the emotional connection i had with each scene was incredible. i had white fists in each action scene and at one point in the movie i accidentally screamed "nooooo!!!!!" it was AMAZING. I'm now being cat woman for halloween.

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wassup 2012/08/09 01:32:01

No

I really didn't think it was that good. It was kind of confusing and there was too little action for how long the movie was. I went with 3 other people and they didn't think the movie was that fantastic either

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tina 2012/08/06 06:48:16

No

The first and second Dark Knight was much better.

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lala14 2012/08/03 16:13:11

Yes

This movie was AMAZING!

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katelynn 2012/08/03 03:46:26

No

I DON'T LIKE IT

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Saye Saye 2012/08/03 00:32:37

Yes

And give it to Ann Hathaway

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tina to Saye Saye 2012/08/06 06:52:34

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Although I thought the first and second Dark Knight were better, I would agree that Anne Hathaway did an outstanding job as Catwomen. She was defiently the highlight to this film.

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skisicks 2012/08/01 22:30:41

Yes

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This was one of the best films I have seen in a very long time.

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Colin L 2012/08/01 18:45:22

Yes

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Missed the "Best Picture" part of the title. I think some technical Oscar nominations would be well deserved, maybe nominations for cinematography and director too.

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QueenBee 2012/08/01 17:49:17

Yes

Yes, of course, this movie should be consider for any cinematic award as are all movies!!

The events which occurred at its' premiere in Colorado have absolutely NOTHING to do with the movie itself. Not so much as one of its' hard-working members, ranging from actors, extras, directors, producers, wardrobe, cinematographers, musicians, sound/light technicians, even the caterers who all labored to bring us this film ~ were remotely responsible for that tragic event. The film should be judged on its' own merit!!

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Manster 2012/08/01 16:11:34

Yes

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If "Ghost" could get considered a Best Picture candidate,why not this movie?

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the fuze 2012/08/01 15:44:48

Yes

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I definitely think it should be up for consideration, there are other movies that should/probably win it, but Dark Knight certainly deserves consideration.

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baxter 2012/08/01 15:32:44

Yes

YES

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C-Breez 2012/08/01 14:40:22

Yes

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it should

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jayanti 2012/08/01 14:13:44

Yes

yes i'm sure.

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art1ej 2012/08/01 13:07:08

No

Critics didn't like it & it wasn't that good anyway...avengers was way better & im sure it wont get one...

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Little Fawn 2012/08/01 08:39:17

Yes

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A BIG yes!!! Just watched it for a second time tonight, I'm going to watch it for a third time tomorrow. This deserves ALL the awards!!!

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LAILA 2012/08/01 06:21:47

Yes

yes the best movie in the world and do it for dc comics

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sally 2012/08/01 05:58:20

Yes

Wait I meant to click no

The movie was great and show definitely be considered for (in my opinion) costume, score, cinematography, sound, special effects, and direction but best movie? Not so much...

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MartiniJean 2012/08/01 05:25:03

Yes

Because Batman.

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ChocolateThunder 2012/08/01 03:29:41

Yes

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The movie was an amazing end to the trilogy.

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nicesteve 2012/08/01 03:24:22 (edited)

Yes

And furthermore, what went down in Colorado should have no bearing on "The Dark
Knight Rises" elegiblity for an Oscar. To do so would be to allow some non-human,
with a thirst for blood and an itchy trigger finger to back it up, not only to win, but to also
encourage others of his ilk to commit other similarly monsterous acts. To that end, we will always have these varmits with us and we need to demonstrate to them that while they may win the battles, but good people always win the wars. After all, Batman ultimately defeated
not only Bain, but also the Joker before him.

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brian 2012/08/01 03:02:27

No

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It's not that good is it? Costumes and special FX doesn't make a good movie.

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JPS 2012/08/01 02:49:33

No

Only the third best film in the trilogy, full of plot holes and rather disappointing. Good, if somewhat silly entertainment, but not a great film.

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Mellow 2012/08/01 01:04:26

Yes

It's an amazing movie, with amazing actors, a great story, awesome action. So yes.

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Gerald 2012/08/01 01:00:21

No

When I think of Oscar worthy movies......I don't usually think of actions/super-hero flicks. But this trilogy is really amazing. While it wasn't really a movie for everybody/"the masses", I did think The Watchmen (2008) deserved some awards. TO really enjoy that movie, you have to have a special appreciation for film/movies. It was/is IMO, the greatest superhero movie of all time. X-Men 1st Class & Origins was very good though too.

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T 2012/07/31 22:41:30

No

It was good, but having seen it, and looking back at the other movies that have and will come out this year, I have to say it really isn't in the running for "best picture". Maybe another category, but not "Best Picture".

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fightingquip 2012/07/31 21:27:40

Yes

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The movie was phenomenal, and stayed faithful to the true vein of the Batman. Oscar worthy? Well, yes it is.

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AndyWolf 2012/07/31 19:39:15

Yes

I quite enjoyed it.

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Sexuallobster 2012/07/31 19:02:06

No

It wasn't even that great, TDK was ten times better. This movie was full of stupid writing and some questionable plot wholes.

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deadshot 2012/07/31 18:36:42

Yes

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On the sheer technical marvel of this film, Nolan truly created an epic that is breathtaking.

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El Prez 2012/07/31 18:20:55

Yes

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It will get some tech nominations but for acting NO!

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KG 2012/07/31 18:12:25

Yes

good movie :)

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woodnymph 2012/07/31 18:11:49

No

I was not impressed.

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RawRsaurus 2012/07/31 18:11:43

No

Aside from Hathaway and Bale, this film had little to offer. It was boring as hell, and I found myself not caring if the citizens of Gotham perished because of a bomb.

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Sintwa 2012/07/31 17:42:56

Yes

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It was an awesome movie...especially with the standard of the movies beforehand in the triology set. I prefered Heath Ledger so The Dark Knight was my favourite, simply because of The Joker, but this did not disappoint!

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becca 2012/07/31 17:30:07

Yes

Yes

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DONNA 2012/07/31 17:04:28

Yes

ABSOLUTELY! GOOD ALWAYS WINS OUT OVER EVIL!!

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