Best final showdown

Started by The Dark Knight, Tue, 1 Dec 2009, 06:43

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Which is best?

B89 - Cathedral
BR - Penguin's Lair
BF - Riddler's Lair
B&R - Gotham Observatory
BB - Microwave Emitter sequence
TDK - Prewitt Building & Two-Face hostage situation
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Tue, 1 Dec 2009, 21:19 #10
For me the Cathedral, with Batman and The Joker battling for the soul of Gotham below on top of the highest pinacle. Just epic, emotional and powerful and a scene that will be remembered and has been remembered fondly in film history.
Tue, 1 Dec 2009, 23:03 #11
i guess i need to watch the end of 89 again because i've never seen the cathedral as important as what you guys are making it out to be. i mean its kewl but all it is is batman finally gets up there and beats the hell out of the joker and then bruce and vicki end up hanging and then the thing with the helicopter and the gargoyle and that was it. lol.
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 00:26 #12
When I saw Batman (1989) on the big screen, I got chills as Batman pushed the Cathedral doors open. Such an iconic shot and Elfman's 'Up The Cathedral' peaks. Then the climb is on. I also love the concept of Batman never giving up.
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 00:32 #13
Cathedral was very good.  But I voted for riddler's lair. 
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 00:58 #14
Quote from: the Riddler on Wed,  2 Dec  2009, 00:32
But I voted for riddler's lair. 
Thought you would.  ;D
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 01:03 #15
Quote from: the Riddler on Wed,  2 Dec  2009, 00:32
Cathedral was very good.  But I voted for riddler's lair. 

No offence, but WHY?!?   ;D

Johnny Gobs got ripped and took a walk off a roof, alright? No big loss.
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 01:18 #16
Definetely a scene everybody has engrained in their cranial cavities whether they like it or not.  To me its just awesome.  Not saying its the best, but its definetely one for originality.  I know its a schumacher film but you got to at least give it some style points  :).
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 01:30 #17
Quote from: the Riddler on Wed,  2 Dec  2009, 01:18
Definetely a scene everybody has engrained in their cranial cavities whether they like it or not.  To me its just awesome.  Not saying its the best, but its definetely one for originality.  I know its a schumacher film but you got to at least give it some style points  :).

Meh, but as an action scene it felt kind of basic and well...dumb.  Batman has a difficult choice to make between Chase Meridian and Robin and simply ends up saving both using his bat-hook and a pretty dodgy application of the laws of motion.  Not to mention, he kills Two-Face by tossing a few coins in the air.  Where's the majesty and raw brutality of the first Batman's climax, or the poetic, poignant drama of Returns' penultimate scene?

Johnny Gobs got ripped and took a walk off a roof, alright? No big loss.
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 01:34 #18
To me him saving chase and robin was a lot more action than cathedral or returns.  Plus, he had to save two people who were his friends and were going to die otherwise.  You try saving two people in a free fall  :).  The cathedral and sewer were definetely dramatic and awesome though.  You're probably right but I got to stick with my soft spot.
Wed, 2 Dec 2009, 02:41 #19
*pokes the riddler's soft spot* eww squishy.
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