If there was an Academy Award for a youtube video..

@whiistlingwinds

7 жыл бұрын

S E R I O U S L Y ! I almost cried man lmaooo.

@ejoshcoron

7 жыл бұрын

His Batman v Superman vid gave me the feels. His suggestions on how to improve the charactars were brilliant

@WanderingPropeller

7 жыл бұрын

No almost for me, manly tears were shed. :))

@Spikezx7

7 жыл бұрын

If there was an Academy Award for youtube vids, it would go to his "Say Something" video. That was uplifting! This video is great as well, but "Say Something" spoke a deeper message that applied to all movies.

@ejoshcoron

7 жыл бұрын

ooh haven't seen it yet!

For once KZread recommended a video that doesn't have a billion views, from a KZreadr without a million subscribers, who actually makes good content. Stumbling across your video was a wonderful surprise, and it was an excellent analysis of TDK.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks (to you) and good job (KZread algorithm). Glad you enjoyed the video most of all! Everyone wins!

@studmalexy

7 жыл бұрын

Bravao,,,BRRRRRRAVAO!...keep up the videos..very goood

Honestly speaking, this is the best analysis I've ever watched. It's fuckin ironic how an analysis video about comic-book movie is more insightful than most spiritual and philosophical videos I've ever watched.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much, that's really great to hear.

@raaaaaaaaaam496

7 жыл бұрын

RookieN08 that's because stories are the best ways to make a point. Even with all the depth of TDK it just scratches the surface of the possibilities.

@fromchaos6354

5 жыл бұрын

Because I good film has that power and marvel movies can never reach this point of storytelling. I fucking wish marvel would dig deep in character forbonce

@pradipsinhrana7319

5 жыл бұрын

@@fromchaos6354 Tony Stark has a great arc over nearly 10 movies but i wouldn't say its as deep as this. Dude even none of the later DC movies can hope to reach this level

@fromchaos6354

5 жыл бұрын

@@pradipsinhrana7319 Nolan did this in 2 movies they did it in 10 ..... Just think about it. Movies aren't comics, they're standalone stories

That... was breathtaking. I thought I understood all there was to understand about The Dark Knight but... I learned a lot from this, and expanded on what I already knew. Great video. I wanted to give you applause at the end.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

I shall take your applause! Nah, it's alright, just glad you liked it.

@ObaREX

7 жыл бұрын

I hope there are some film (and literature) teachers out there that watch this and decide to share it with their classes. Cant wait for your next video.

@iedutul1

7 жыл бұрын

automatically subscribed,holy shit dude that was an amazing analysis,keep it going

@ejoshcoron

7 жыл бұрын

you should see his vid on The Witch

I'm so glad I found this channel. You're gonna be one of the greats.

This film changed my life. The day I saw this film, I knew what I wanted to do with my life (become a screenwriter). I've seen this film 23 times from start to finish and I /thought/ I understood everything there was to it. Bro, you just revealed a whole new world to me. Thank you so much for this video. There was a moment where I literally had to pause to stop and comprehend this. I'm speechless...

"We tell stories to communicate, not to distract ourselves" - YES

Wow, quite a few things in there I'd never heard before. 32 minutes on a single theme of the Dark Knight, presented emotionally and effectively? I guess I need to watch more of your videos now.

Just when I thought I couldn't admire The Dark Knight anymore. This is such a fantastic analysis. Thank you for the time you put in!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the time YOU put in! It's a long bloody video. Cheers

The practical and in depth way you help people to understand films like these on a sophisticated and intellectual level is awesome. Thank you for this and the Superman analysis. You do brilliant work.

Let me get my snacks, you're the best critique on youtube.

@vijaz5559

7 жыл бұрын

agreed

@lugbzurg8987

7 жыл бұрын

I had croissants.

@jblue1622

7 жыл бұрын

Slade.way7 Movies with Mikey is a formidable opponent to this, watch his Dark Knight critique, not knocking this both have truly exceptional points

@Lp-eg7kz

4 жыл бұрын

@Nikey Likes 3 years on and you're not even late brother

Ugh, this movie is such a masterpiece.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

I tend to agree

I think what you did so impressively isn't just how long and analyzable the video was of the elements of TDK, but how you worked hard to ensure everyone gets exactly your point and what you really wanted to get out of your chest and deliver. You even ended it perfectly. This is pure perfection and I truly respect you for working hard and congratulate you for actually succeeding to deliver your points perfectly, You have my like and Sub for sure (Which you deserve way more).

Discovering your channel on a gloomy, uninteresting Sunday afternoon is a true gift. Thank You. Never stop doing what you doing.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

I won't. Or I will. Whichever one means I'll keep blabbering on! Thanks for watching

A masterpiece of an analysis for a masterpiece of a film

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

The Dark Knight is one of those movies where it just wouldn't be possible to make a sequel that would've pleased everyone.

@mxt217

11 ай бұрын

if health didnt pass away, they prob couldve almost done the same with bane, but just add the joker. DNR is a good movie, the dark night is the better one.

This movie has got to be one of the most analyzed, talked about, and most dissected pieces of film I've ever seen. Even more analysed and filled with symbolism than infinity war if you ask me. The dark knight is truly one of the best superhero movies ever and one of the best movies ever made.

Welp I learned something new about the dark knight

Nolan is one of the few directors making real films anymore. You watch any of his movies and you feel safe in good hands, the way you used to feel going to "the pictures" as a kid.

Had to pause in the middle of watching and say this video is awesome. I second the Oscar

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thanks for watching.

The best analysis I have ever seen on KZread, you made the film better for me. Thank you. You’ve changed things, forever.

This is the best KZread video I’ve seen in a while wow

Great analysis! A movie that got so much praise everybody started to call it overrated. But now that everyone calls it overrated it's easier to go back and see how well crafted of a story this film really is. It's intense and exciting, but there's a lot of depth to these characters. That's a rare combination for a superhero film, and shouldn't be called overrated for it.

30:31 how great he must have felt ‘showing mercy’ saving the absolute best (beast) , establishing superiority , being better than the man laughing while dying

Also significant is that the Joker cries at the end when the SWAT team is arriving to arrest him. It can be interpreted to mean that the Joker is finally revealed to be not simply an "evil clown" but a broken yet very dangerous man with a twisted worldview that only pretends to be crazy to hide his inner self. Which fits very well with what you explained.

Wow. Just wow. This is the single greatest analysis of a film (or any form of text) I have ever seen. You perfectly perform an in depth exploration of the film's central themes while making them easy to understand to the casual viewer and still providing useful insight for the greatest film critics. Absolutely superb. I applaud you and hope that you continue to create more content in the future.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I try to get one of these DD videos out each month....though they are getting longer and more in-depth for some bloody reason! Thanks for watching

When someone wants to define how someone is passionate about something, I think a video like this truly shows what that means. Clearly you are passionate about this piece of art, and passionate about the very fundamental human ideas that drive it.

23:01 What an incredible analysis. This film has so many layers that it's infinitely rewatchable and equally compelling for each watch-through.

Brilliant, you so deserve so many more subs! But like you said, the world isn't fair

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

haha, exactly. Happy with what we've got, especially when all you folks like it so much

Brilliant. Especially the ending.. Subscribed. Looking forward to more

brilliant analysis. The theme of identity is not something I've thought about, but when you bring it up, I realize it is why I have always like this movie.

I'm so happy I subscribed to you. Saw your The VVitch analysis, and got snatched bald, and now I'm dead because of this video. Thank you for blessing me.

As Batman in Crisis on Infinite Earths said, "There is a difference between you and me. We both looked into the abyss, but when it looked back at us, you blinked." This, I feel, highlights the similarities and differences between the Joker and Batman that you highlighted in this video. Great analysis by the way.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. The contrast with the two of them has always been very important, precisely because it is a hairs breath of difference between them.

@SoulOfSparta

7 жыл бұрын

The quote is actually from the "Crisis on Two Earths" animated film and it was referring to Owlman, but your point still stands relatively well. Both characters had one bad day that changed who they were, but Batman used his tragedy to make him stronger whilst Joker allowed it to drive him insane. When the abyss looked back, he blinked.

@theamazingspider-man9792

7 жыл бұрын

SoulOfSparta Thanks for the film title correction, there are too many DC crises with too similar names, I get them confused a lot. It's irrelevant that Batman is saying it to Owlman, I thought the quote was applicable to this scenario regardless.

@SoulOfSparta

7 жыл бұрын

Oh it definitely is, but in a slightly different way. When Batman says it to Owlman it isn't so much about the creation of these two people, but rather the toll that their endless crusade for justice had on them. The hole in things (to quote Morrison) drove Owlman to believe that the endlessness of not only their crusade, but also existence as a whole, left only one logical choice: end everything. The hole in both of these characters' lives was created both literally and metaphorically by the bullets that cut down their parents, hence the crusade for justice (to give the world back the meaning they lost that night) and the subsequent realization that this hole can never be truly filled. Thomas (Owlman) blinks in the gaze of this abyss and starts crossing the lines that Bruce refuses to. This new rule-less, ruthless man still can't fill the hole, and realizes that no choice he makes can ever have any real impact whatsoever. The hole can never be filled, and the rest is history. Sorry if I rambled or didn't explain any of that clearly, and again, this is all up for interpretation. I just couldn't pass up an opportunity to discuss the central theme of Morrison's run on the character (possibly the greatest of all time). Anyways, I'll end with one of the best quotes from his epic: “I looked into that hole in things over and over again until it hurt, Jim… and you know what I found in there? Nothing… and a space big enough to hold everything.” This is what separates Batman from Owlman, Joker, etc.

Your video cemented this movie as truly one of the best superhero films ever. I want to say your video was truly insightful, entertaining and well thought out! Thank you for making me appreciate this film even more than I do!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, glad to be of service

I really enjoyed this analysis because you didn't choose to focus on any of the one elements that make this movie great, but instead chose to focus on the whole and how everything came together pretty seamlessly. I know it's hard to do that because the tendency when tackling TDK is to focus on Ledger's brilliant performance, the Joker and the movie as a deconstruction of the superhero genre what with the hero basically losing and his love interest being killed, to name just a few. Big kudos for this one, love your channel (and the accent) and hope to see you tackling BB and TDKR someday.

You're one of my favorite new channels. Keep up the great work!

If Zack Snyder had a tenth of your understanding of thematically satisfying elements, then his DC movies would've actually been interesting. As it is, they're boring as shit as they lack substance and any ability to connect the viewer emotionally to any characters.

@Vesohag

7 жыл бұрын

FrankGarrett316 Except Watchmen, I would say.

As someone who tends to insist that Batman Begins is a superior film to its sequel, I appreciate the respect shown to the first film here. In fact, considering that a thematic thread established in Begins is the key to understanding The Dark Knight has deepened my appreciation for the way the story played out across both films. Bravo! And sadly I agree with you that The Dark Knight Rises, while emotionally powerful, ultimately feels like a tacked-on conclusion when considered through your well-defined analytical lens.

Thank you for this fantastic in-depth analysis of the Dark Knight. I would like to add how Harvey Dent is seen as the "Knight of Light" by the end of the film this is completely flip by his identity being changed he in a sense becomes the "Dark Knight." Harvey Dent no longer stands for "the good" but and his entire identity is changed what is fair and turns into what Bruce Wayne might have become if he had shot Schlitz. Pretty neat stuff!

Very fascinating video! I think you're going to be one of my favourite KZreadrs!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, really glad you liked it.

beautiful video 11/10

Wow. This is great, can't wait to watch the rest of your videos

Thank you for an astounding analysis. I really enjoyed it.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I enjoyed this immensely. Your story dissection "IS" truly ( I dare say) The best - I have seen on youtube, Please do more.

@RantandBollox

5 жыл бұрын

Working on it, just bloody life keeps getting in the way. Thankfully July looks quite so I should have a good chunk of time to bash out a few more before the year is out

I really wish you'd make more of these kinds of videos your film analysis videos are some of my favorites but you only have a few of them.

This is the best damn channel I've come across in ages. Top shelf stuff.

Such a layered film. Amazing video, I've seen this film countless timea and this theme never crossed my mind...

This is absolutely fantastic. Great job and thank you for doing this

👏👏👏 bravo. fantastic work on one of my most loved movies. youve articulated what i felt about it so much better than i ever could

Amazing as always! You should be a story consultant, a screenwriter or something man, movies need desperately someone with you passion and dedication to story.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Well if anyone is hiring just send them my way! Otherwise I'll keep shouting on the internet until DC pull up outside my house!

Great video as always man

This was simply fantastic. Thank you for this amazing analysis! I love this movie so much and I'm thrilled to have discovered your channel :D

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Just as glad to have you here! Thanks for the kindness.

I was recommended this channel, and I'm so grateful! The ball's rolling, keep it up!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Very glad to hear both of those things! New video next month...even bloody longer than this one...jeez...I might as well just post the films at this point...

Seriously, the best video I have ever watched on KZread. Thanks for just making my favorite movie of all time even better for me.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for a far too kind compliment

Incredible analysis, instant sub. Agree on everything you just said. It helped me understand why I genuinely love this movie so much. Great work.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very glad to hear it. Instant smile!

these analysis and videos are the best ive seen on youtube.... well done... hope to see more

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, really appreciate it. Literally started the newest one today, so it should be arriving next month to join these two. Hopefully I can keep that pace up!

Wow, this is great. Terrific job. You put into words what I could feel and sense - I came out of the movie theater knowing I saw a great film but didn't exactly know why - this helps a lot - great job.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Anything my rambling can do to help is always a good thing!

um...wow. I really can't think of anything else to add to that. what a stunning piece!

This will forever be the best film analysis I have ever seen.

I really love this. Thank you. Kudos for taking the time to make such an amazing video. Thank you thank you.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Only a writer if someone reads, only a painter if someone sees, and it's only a video because you watched it. So thanks for checking it out.

Really well done. Love your stuff.

This was amazing, I've watched this movie over 100 times and thought I knew it pretty well, but I missed so many things from this video even though you mostly talk about the things I love about it.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great to hear I can add something (or just repeat the already cool things!)

Crap. I knew this movie had substance and depth, but DAMN..... this movie has substance and depth.

hoooooooooooly shit.. this is only my 2nd video from you and i'm blown away. again. like i can't even begin to imagine how intelligent you are

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for watching. Though I am a certified idiot. I would show you the certificate but I lost it. Because idiot.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful content! Your videos and messages are inspiring

A comic book movie with a brain, which is increasingly rare now a days

Can't believe I haven't found you sooner, this is brilliant.

This is exactly the type of deep analysis I hoped to find. Well done.

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I’m big on themes in film but this extended itself to philosophy and the nature of man. It’s a powerful video and enjoy watching it over and over.

@RantandBollox

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, really awesome to hear such kind lies...I mean words. Not lies. Obviously....or maybe...

@rocwilder85

5 жыл бұрын

Haha i keep watching this analysis because Batman is a symbol and Chris Nolan did a superb job transcending the Batman mythos to something more. The film posed philosophical questions and the way you explained was clear. So thanks for the video! No lies here.

@RantandBollox

5 жыл бұрын

@@rocwilder85 Cheers mate!

One of the best video. The best video about The dark knight I have ever seen

Dude just like Batman, your channel appeared out of fucking nowhere. I love Analysis type dissections, and have watched 10's of Thousands of different ones on The Dark Knight...but this...this was amazing and something I have never heard from others or even thought on...Great job man, You have a new subscriber

Im very glad there are people like you around

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you, thanks a bunch!

This was an impressive breakdown of the film. Subscribed.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Glad to have you onboard.

DUDE!!! amazing work!

Great video man, subscribed.

My God, INCREDIBLE analysis, you have a GEM of a channel.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

You're alright. You can stick around. Thanks for watching, very glad you enjoy these long rambling videos. They're not your standard KZread content that's for sure!

This video and the one you made on "Why Supervillains Are Terrible" are so good you've helped me perfect my own superhero series I'm making. I have so many good stories to tell about the hero and his list of villains but I had issues on what made the villains worthy of being a good threat to my hero. I understand now that it's about the theme of the hero and the villain. My hero will always represent hope whereas each villain represents different negative themes such as corruption, desperation, jealousy, spite, etc. Keep up the in-depth story-telling. Also while it may not necessarily be a superhero story, I always thought the Terminator series (1 & 2 that is) as good storytelling. T1's Kyle Reese is like Batman, a human who can take some serious injuries and keep going to protect someone, and T2's Terminator is like Superman, a tank of a man performing insanely successful stunts to protect someone. Think you can do a video on that?

This was one of the best analysis of anything ever. So insightful and so beautifully well executed. Can't believe I never discovered your channel before, so glad it popped up in my home feed. Keep up the great work! Now I will subscribe to your channel. Good day to you 👏🏻🏆

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you on board, you have a great weekend too!

This explains so much about not just why The Dark Knight is an incredible movie but also why The Dark Knight Rises doesn't work -- everything Rises was attempting to do thematically had already been accomplished in the second half of Knight, despite it superficially appearing otherwise. We ended up with a sequel built around the Nolans misunderstanding their own movie.

Mind-blowing. Such a in-depth analysis. Have loved all the points and agree completely.

Amazing analysis, thank you for sharing :)

Spectacular!!! Keep up the good work!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Don't you threaten me!...oh wait...thanks!

This video is amazing!!!! Thank you!!!

Excellent analysis, excellent execution and superb structure to the entire video essay. Fantastic work!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated, thanks for watching!

You guys are great!!

Fantastic analysis! Thank you for this

This was amazing!

Beautifully narrated and edited, you sir just got a new subscriber!!!!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the mad house my friend!

Just saw your video. I'm gonna watch The Dark Knight yet again. I don't think any movie can cross the level of epicness of this movie. Thanks for making me love this movie even more! :D

amazing! very indepth, with passion & knowledge! You got yourself a subscriber!

@RantandBollox

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you

absoulutely briliant. thank you

that was brilliant. I was going out 4 dinner. I been sitting in my car I'm the parking lot for 30 minutes watching this, couldn't cut it off. amazing. you just gained a subscriber

This is amazing. So powerful.

Stop making me feel so dumb. I've watched this movie more than I should, but I still didn't grasp that whole thing about identity. I always thought it was only present in selective scenes, not throughout the entire movie. Great job, pal. You should keep on doing these.

@RantandBollox

5 жыл бұрын

I will, slowly but surely

I'm unable to just Like this video, I need to save it in my favs. Well done.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

We're happy to be there!

I could listen to you speak about this film all day.

im so glad i suscribed, keep it up man!

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

I'm am so damn glad you did I will indeed keep it up!

This is BRILLIANT!! You just got yourself a new subscriber :)

Great video man

@RantandBollox

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

Since this video obviously deserve much more recognition, I suggest you change your thumbnail and make it a little more unique and rare, so that everyone knows it's an unusually great video essay and recognize your hard work.

@RantandBollox

7 жыл бұрын

Nah it's alright. If you like it and you watched it and gave it a little 'Thumbs Up' that's all that matters. Making 30 minute videos and getting any attention on youtube is already crazy enough for me, but thanks for the kind words!

@charlietownsend2826

6 жыл бұрын

Rant and Bollox Sure ? 'Cause if you put a random screenshot from the movie, a red circle or an arrow pointing at something random and "WHAT ??!" or "THE REAL TRUTH BEHIND THE DARK KNIGHT REVEALED !" you'd double those views in the blink of an eye.