Says dumb
I wish the film had made the voice clearer without losing the effect. Dialogue is part of the story and it should be heard.
Why is Bane's dialogue so hard to hear?
The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
At 0:20:00
Verdict: Guilty. 82% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: The muffled voice was a deliberate choice to make the mask feel real.
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82% dumb18% explained
850 votes
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7.8/ 10(1,100 ratings)Inaudible dialogueNot scored
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What happens in this scene
Bane speaks through a mask that muffles and distorts his voice. Early audiences found some lines hard to understand, especially in the opening scenes. The sound mix was adjusted for later releases.
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Says dumb
Bane's lines are a core part of his menace, and many of them are lost. Even with subtitles, it is distracting to have to check what he is saying.
Says explained
The distortion fits the character, and the mask is a visual signature. I understood him well enough to follow the plot.
Says explained
I could hear him fine and the mask is the whole point of the character.
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Actually, it’s explained
The muffled voice was a deliberate choice to make the mask feel real.
- DumbScenesStaff7 months ago
The muffled voice was a deliberate choice to make the mask feel real.
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Keep the mask but mix his voice louder and clearer, with a deep echo, so the menace stays and the lines can be heard.
Would this fix it?78% say yes
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