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Ok, my old Dark Knight thread must have gotten lost and deleted. I thought I'd start this new one because someone managed to bootleg the teaser trailer (in extreme low quality) on YouTube a couple of hours ago.
This trailer is legit as it fits in with official descriptions that have been circulating the net for the past few days.
What with Comic Con going on atm, it would seem likely that the full trailer and more official images from the film will be making their way online over the weekend, but for now, make of this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nb4TstBBHYE) what you will.
It's just dialogue really, but the last part is Heath as the Joker. I think he sounds badass.
Punkage
26-07-2007, 10:50 PM
Ok, my old Dark Knight thread must have gotten lost and deleted. I thought I'd start this new one because someone managed to bootleg the teaser trailer (in extreme low quality) on YouTube a couple of hours ago.
This trailer is legit as it fits in with official descriptions that have been circulating the net for the past few days.
What with Comic Con going on atm, it would seem likely that the full trailer and more official images from the film will be making their way online over the weekend, but for now, make of this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nb4TstBBHYE) what you will.
It's just dialogue really, but the last part is Heath as the Joker. I think he sounds badass.
hmmm looks, or should i say, sounds cool
J2TheH
26-07-2007, 10:50 PM
It's all bout transformers, me and punkage rule now Kyle
It's all bout transformers, me and punkage rule now Kyle
Enjoy it while it lasts my friend. Next summer belongs to the Bat.
J2TheH
26-07-2007, 10:55 PM
Enjoy it while it lasts my friend. Next summer belongs to the Bat.
TBH can't wait to see what Heath Ledger is like.
The new batman films are bad-ass, and Christian Bale has done a good job.
Still, Optimus Prime would take his arse to school
AlpineJoe
26-07-2007, 10:55 PM
It's all bout transformers, me and punkage rule now Kyle
Transformers was depressingly as good as I thought it would be. The plot is a bit naff, like, 3 really weak plot avenues, none of which are explored well. And good robots. But no character development at all. I only remember Sam's name. Everyone else just exists in the fillum.
But Batman will rule.
TBH can't wait to see what Heath Ledger is like.
The new batman films are bad-ass, and Christian Bale has done a good job.
Still, Optimus Prime would take his arse to school
I dunno, I reckon Bale would still hand Optimus a good chunk of his ass back to him if he were to take him on in the new batmobile, but yeah, you're probably right. Who can beat robots from space though?
Punkage
26-07-2007, 10:57 PM
http://img.search.com/thumb/6/63/Optimus-prime-transformers-movie.jpg/200px-Optimus-prime-transformers-movie.jpg
Batman Must Be Stopped, No Matter The Cost
THREAD HIJACK!
dogup
26-07-2007, 11:04 PM
cant wait for next summer to watch dark knight just wondering how harvey 2face dent is gonna fit in to the plot.
J2TheH
26-07-2007, 11:04 PM
http://brookmeg.com/images/wfjpgs/large/mod54.jpg
There's just no chance. Maybe he could use a batarang to mildly annoy him, or his toolbelt
Falleniceangel
26-07-2007, 11:31 PM
Enjoy it while it lasts my friend. Next summer belongs to the Bat.
But in Kyleland every summer belongs to the bat, ha ha! does look good i have to say, but transforrrrrrrrrmers dude, come oooooooon!
Falleniceangel
26-07-2007, 11:34 PM
http://www.alt1040.com/uploads/gaybatman.jpg
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cant wait for next summer to watch dark knight just wondering how harvey 2face dent is gonna fit in to the plot.
Well in the comics Dent gets acid thrown in his face in a courtroom by a mobster. Zsasz I think. And Aaron Eckhart has said he's playing both Harvey and Two Face in the film, so hopefully we'll see something like that towards the end.
dogzilla
27-07-2007, 12:46 AM
It wasn't Zsasz in the comics, he was a serial killer rather than a mobster who turned up way after Two Face. The guy who threw acid in Dent's face was just a regular Mafia type that he had on trial
I heard that the second film's going to introduce Harvey Dent as Batman's ally and then the third one's going to be about him becoming Two Face
It wasn't Zsasz in the comics, he was a serial killer rather than a mobster who turned up way after Two Face. The guy who threw acid in Dent's face was just a regular Mafia type that he had on trial
I heard that the second film's going to introduce Harvey Dent as Batman's ally and then the third one's going to be about him becoming Two Face
I remember it was Maroni who throws acid in his face, and considering Eric Roberts has been cast as Maroni, it sounds like this is the story we'll be getting.
Eckhart said in an interview with MTV he'd be playing both Harvey and Two Face in this film, but he might have been being a cryptic. Maybe he's just going to display both sides of Dent's personality, and he will actually only get disfigured in the 3rd.
UPDATE ON THE TEASER:
If you managed to see it, well done. It's been removed from YouTube by Warner Bros. Gay.
dogzilla
27-07-2007, 12:59 AM
It's been removed from YouTube by Warner Bros. Gay.
Haha, that's kind of lame considering it's a couple of lines of dialogue and a logo. Not like it's giving anything away
Haha, that's kind of lame considering it's a couple of lines of dialogue and a logo. Not like it's giving anything away
To be honest the viral campaigns that WB have made for these films so far have been so off the wall that I wouldn't be surprised if WB were the ones who put up the video in the first place, only to take it down mere hours later to build up the hype.
If you're an uber geek like me, you'll know that a few months ago, some dude in california ran into a comic shop laughing like a maniac, throwing these playing cards all over the place. He runs out leaving all the cards behind, which as you can imagine, are all Joker cards, and they've all got "HAHAHAHAHA" scribbled on them, and www.ibelieveinharveydenttoo.com
If you went to that web address you would see a promo campaign image for Harvey Dent, slightly altered by the Joker. However if you entered your e-mail address in the text box underneath, you'd get sent an e-mail from the Joker. Some kind of quiz or something. Complete the quiz, reveal a pixel of a secret image hidden behind the Harvey Dent campaign poster. When thousands and thousands of people did this, it revealed the complete, official picture of the Joker. Which is a pretty cool way of revealing what he looks like.
Now however, if you go back to that web address, you'll just get a black screen, or an error message. But if you click and hold on the mouse, you'll reveal pages and pages of "haHAhahaHAhHAhahHAhAhHAHHa"
If you look closely though, every now and then in between all the HAHAHAs, there'll be an odd letter hidden in there, like a 'd' or an 's'.
If you go through the whole page and collect all the hidden letters, it spells out "see you in december"
I guess that's when we get the next piece of the puzzle.
Pretty weird way to market a movie, but the nerds are loving it.
Punkage
27-07-2007, 08:34 AM
http://www.alt1040.com/uploads/gaybatman.jpg
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http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/g1/gfx/vs.jpg
thats...disturbing
Someone just found another viral campaign:
I WANT YOU! (http://www.whysoserious.com/)
Thrust
27-07-2007, 12:37 PM
West Harbor Drive - San Diego
West Harbor Drive - San Diego
And guess what's on West Harbour Drive.
That's right...an amusement park. Come on!
dogzilla
27-07-2007, 12:39 PM
Ooohh
It's also right across the road from Comic Con. Which you can guarantee means anybody heading down there in a few hours is going to witness one hell of an announcement.
dave penberthy
27-07-2007, 01:05 PM
Enjoy it while it lasts my friend. Next summer belongs to the Bat.
I think not my friend next summer belongs to Indy,but i am looking forward to this as well.
Internets
27-07-2007, 01:06 PM
I think not my friend next summer belongs to Indy.This much is true
I think not my friend next summer belongs to Indy,but i am looking forward to this as well.
I hope you're right actually. Whilst I have every faith that Batman is going to be awesome, as far as Indy is concerned, I'm a little worried. As much as I liked the Star Wars prequels, I felt they were distanced from the original trilogy. I'd hate for this Indy to distance itself from the original Indy trilogy.
Internets
27-07-2007, 08:26 PM
http://whysoserious.com/images/theknife.jpg
Internets
27-07-2007, 08:45 PM
The Indiana Jones poster is better
J2TheH
27-07-2007, 11:20 PM
you can watch the teaser trailer in mega hi def, on This, by clicking on the little flashing square hidden in the red bloody writing, am I good or what?!?! (www.whysoserious.com)
you can watch the teaser trailer in mega hi def, on This, by clicking on the little flashing square hidden in the red bloody writing, am I good or what?!?! (www.whysoserious.com)
I was playing the game when the countdown ended at about 5 this afternoon. Was shit hot. Shame the prize was a trailer I'd already seen, although the knife picture is awesome :)
EDIT: Actually, despite how awesome I think the Joker looks, and I can't wait to see Heath play him, I must admit, I'm mourning the loss of the chemically bleached skin and hair. I know Nolan wants to set these movies in a realistic manner, but the chemical bath thing was part of the Joker's character for me. Ah well, at least the laugh is spot on.
Miss 616
28-07-2007, 03:20 AM
watched the trailer and was pretty excited about this - then saw it's 2008 :(
crap - was kinda hoping it'd be out in a few weeks
Kristov
29-07-2007, 03:20 AM
Watching that trailer and hearing the Joker sent chills down my spine, it's as Nolan said when he first discussed the film "It's going to be all about his laugh and his eyes", it's going to be pure Killing Joke Joker, which is great :D
Watching that trailer and hearing the Joker sent chills down my spine, it's as Nolan said when he first discussed the film "It's going to be all about his laugh and his eyes", it's going to be pure Killing Joke Joker, which is great :D
I hope so, cos Ledger says the comic he was given to research the role was the Killing Joke. The only problem is that a large portion of that story attempts to tell how the Joker came to be, and the way they tell it, he became the Joker after falling in a chemical bath.
Well the images of Ledger as the Joker give the impression that they're completely skipping that part out of the movie.
Transformers are wank.
John McClane would own that Optimal Pileofshit. :D
Can't wait for the next Batman. Whats the rating on this going to be? 15? If it's a 12a I'll be taking my nephew to check it out with moi.
Punkage
29-07-2007, 11:50 AM
Transformers are wank.
John McClane would own that Optimal Pileofshit. :D
ha, you wish
Transformers are wank.
John McClane would own that Optimal Pileofshit. :D
Can't wait for the next Batman. Whats the rating on this going to be? 15? If it's a 12a I'll be taking my nephew to check it out with moi.
I reckon it's going to be at least a 15. 15 seems to fit, as it correlates slightly with the first films rating, yet allows the film to be darker and more horrific, as it should be.
awesome new batman news!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld0kSb94wis)
Cuckoo For Caca
30-07-2007, 09:29 PM
Is nobody else worried that all Heath Ledger has ever done is be a pretty passive support actor? I'm not knocking the guy, he's just never done anything that stands out.
Internets
30-07-2007, 09:53 PM
Having just seen the Iron-Man footage that Kif linked me to, The Dark Knight has slipped to third in my most anticipated movies of next year.
Lizibeth
30-07-2007, 09:59 PM
Having just seen the Iron-Man footage that Kif linked me to, The Dark Knight has slipped to third in my most anticipated movies of next year.
share plz
J2TheH
30-07-2007, 10:29 PM
Having just seen the Iron-Man footage that Kif linked me to, The Dark Knight has slipped to third in my most anticipated movies of next year.
Robert Downey JR. is a textbook choice.
A man with money and fame, battling his demons and addiction...and Iron Man! Lol
I got excited.... but then realised I was thinking of Iron Giant.
I cant wait for Batman tho, the other was ace
Lizibeth
30-07-2007, 11:05 PM
Having just seen the Iron-Man footage that Kif linked me to, The Dark Knight has slipped to third in my most anticipated movies of next year.
me and lannie just watched it and squealed :]
dogzilla
31-07-2007, 12:08 AM
Having just seen the Iron-Man footage that Kif linked me to, The Dark Knight has slipped to third in my most anticipated movies of next year.
However good an adaptation they make of it though, it's still going to be a ****ing Iron Man film. I mean, Iron Man? Who really gives a shit?
However good an adaptation they make of it though, it's still going to be a ****ing Iron Man film. I mean, Iron Man? Who really gives a shit?
Seconded. In fact, the only reason I want to watch it is because I'll watch anything with Downey Jr in it. It could be 90 minutes of Downey Jr taking a shit and I'd still watch it.
dogzilla
31-07-2007, 12:37 AM
I mean, it may well be a fun film. But the concept of an Iron Man film in itself doesn't excite me at all. The coolest thing I've heard about it by far is the way there seems to be a potential set-up for an Avengers film
Internets
31-07-2007, 09:07 AM
Seconded. In fact, the only reason I want to watch it is because I'll watch anything with Downey Jr in it.I sincerely doubt that.
I don't think the majority of the public were particularly excited at the prospect of a new Batman film until the director and cast were announced.
I think the concept of Iron-Man is actually really cool, but has never really been executed perfectly, even in the comics. The comic-con footage was, in my eyes, nothing short of spectacular.
I sincerely doubt that.
I don't think the majority of the public were particularly excited at the prospect of a new Batman film until the director and cast were announced.
I think the concept of Iron-Man is actually really cool, but has never really been executed perfectly, even in the comics. The comic-con footage was, in my eyes, nothing short of spectacular.
Well I think that the concept of Iron Man is pretty shite. It's textbook Marvel really. Man in accident, man changed because of accident, man becomes superhero. The only difference is that for once in the Marvel universe, genetics aren't involved.
Also, I resent Iron Man slightly. I mean, Tony Stark, a billionaire who's parents are killed, forcing him to make a life altering decision. Hmmmm, where have we seen that before????
Downey Jr is the only thing that appeals to me about this movie, and I was far more excited about the announcement of Batman Begins (even after Batman and Robin) than I am about this film.
Internets
31-07-2007, 10:42 AM
Also, I resent Iron Man slightly. I mean, Tony Stark, a billionaire who's parents are killed, forcing him to make a life altering decision. Hmmmm, where have we seen that before???.If you're saying that Iron-Man's origin is derivitive of Batman's, then that's mental.
Tony Stark's parents have little to do with him becoming Iron-Man, save for providing him with the cash to do so, via inheritance.
I'm not having a pissing contest as to 'who is better: Iron-Man or Batman' because I love both, but if you say that Iron-Man ripped off Batman, I can just as easily say that Batman ripped off The Shadow. And Zorro.
dogzilla
31-07-2007, 11:29 AM
Iron Man is nothing like Batman, it's a silly comparison
He's an interesting character, in terms of the original Marvel line-up. A guy who has powers entirely of his own making, someone who's a genius and a leader but also flawed and arrogant
But he's always been a bit of a c-list hero in a b-list team (one of the things I've enjoyed about Bendis' last couple of years dicking about with Marvel has been the way he seems to have set out to push the Avengers and Iron Man to the fore)
dogzilla
31-07-2007, 11:31 AM
I don't think the majority of the public were particularly excited at the prospect of a new Batman film until the director and cast were announced.
Yeah but only because there's already been loads of other Batman films
Punkage
31-07-2007, 11:33 AM
damn, cant find the iron-man footage as it looks like its been taken down everywhere :(
Cuckoo For Caca
31-07-2007, 12:53 PM
I don't think the majority of the public were particularly excited at the prospect of a new Batman film until the director and cast were announced.
Because the other Batman films sucked.
Fugazi
31-07-2007, 01:02 PM
Because the other Batman films sucked.
The first two were okay, despite taking shocking liberties with character origins (The Joker is a gangster called Jack Napier, and it was he who killed Wayne's parents, apparently, not to mention that Catwoman started life as a bumbling secretary who was pushed out of a window by her dastardly boss and brought back from the dead by a mob of alley cats, and so on).
Forever and And Robin were piss-poor, though.
Cuckoo For Caca
31-07-2007, 01:05 PM
Batman was boring. Nothing happened, just a miscasted style-over-substance music video.
Batman Returns was probably the best.
Batman Forever was a kids film with one too many main villains. Two-Face and The Riddler just didn't work. Overall it was just ok.
I won't even talk about Batman & Robin.
Funk-star
31-07-2007, 01:14 PM
this was the best batman (http://www.wheresmyshoe.com/cart/batmandreams.html)
Internets
31-07-2007, 01:27 PM
Batman was boring. Nothing happened, just a miscasted style-over-substance music video.
Batman Returns was probably the best.I'm not a fan or Returns, really. The Penguin and Catwoman were handled horribly, with each more animal-like than the cunning characters from the comics. It's like if someone saw what they were called and assumed that's how they should be without actually researching the characters at all.
Despite taking a few too many liberties, the first Tim Burton Batman film was a fun film, and is still my favourite Batman movie to date.
J2TheH
31-07-2007, 02:16 PM
I think the Iron Man story is a great one, and although not incredibly popular, his battle with drinking could make for an ace film. If they did it dark enough, it would be something really worth watching
dogzilla
31-07-2007, 03:45 PM
I think the Iron Man story is a great one, and although not incredibly popular, his battle with drinking could make for an ace film. If they did it dark enough, it would be something really worth watching
They've said they're not going to do the whole alcoholism thing in the film, but might cover it in later ones. Does everything have to be a trilogy these days?
Internets
31-07-2007, 03:46 PM
They've said they're not going to do the whole alcoholism thing in the film, but might cover it in later ones. Does everything have to be a trilogy these days?Triolgy is the new dark
Fugazi
31-07-2007, 03:47 PM
They've said they're not going to do the whole alcoholism thing in the film, but might cover it in later ones. Does everything have to be a trilogy these days?
No. They were going to do a Superman trilogy but the first one bombed so badly they canned the other two.
Internets
31-07-2007, 03:53 PM
No. They were going to do a Superman trilogy but the first one bombed so badly they canned the other two.Not true:After Singer completes Valkyrie and The Mayor of Castro Street, he plans to start production on "Man of Steel" next year for a 2009 release.
I guess the only advantage they have in (mis)casting the film, is that the leads are so young, they can take years between the movies.
Fugazi
31-07-2007, 03:55 PM
Not true:I guess the only advantage they have in (mis)casting the film, is that the leads are so young, they can take years between the movies.
Fair enough. I heard differently. I don't see why they bother, the first one was universally hated.
Internets
31-07-2007, 04:00 PM
Fair enough. I heard differently. I don't see why they bother, the first one was universally hated.There were certainly elements of the first movie that were rather retarded (Lois Lane as a mother, the 5 year absence despite Lois and Clark still looking like extras from the OC) but I think there's potential there. I can't see how they're gonna provide a satisfactory resolution to the kid storyline, though.
Iron Man is nothing like Batman, it's a silly comparison
I don't think it is such a silly comparison. Stark's parents were killed when he was young, he inherits a fortune, and his first act is to make sure that what happened to his parents never happens to anyone else. So it doesn't force him to put on an Iron suit. Big deal. Bruce Wayne's parent's deaths didn't force him to dress up like a bat, but through a series of events, both Wayne and Stark become heroes with their parent's deaths as catalysts.
But to be honest, and I'm going to receive a lot of grief for this, I never thought Stan Lee had much going for him as a story teller anyway.
Internets
31-07-2007, 10:27 PM
I don't think it is such a silly comparisonUnlucky, because it is.
Unlucky, because it is.
And your reasoning is?
I never thought Stan Lee had much going for him as a story teller anyway.
that's a bit rough, i mean it's taken films pretty much 40 years to catch up to what he was doing in comics.
Internets
31-07-2007, 10:35 PM
And your reasoning is?BatmanBruce Wayne is born to Dr. Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha, two very wealthy and charitable Gotham City socialites. Bruce is brought up in Wayne Manor and its wealthy splendor and leads a happy and privileged existence until the age of eight, when his parents are killed by a small-time criminal named Joe Chill on their way home from the movie theater. Bruce Wayne swears an oath to rid the city of the evil that had taken his parents' lives. He engages in intense intellectual and physical training; however, he realizes that these skills alone would not be enough. "Criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot", Wayne remarks, "so my disguise must be able to strike terror into their hearts. I must be a creature of the night, black, terrible..." As if responding to his desires, a bat suddenly flies through the window, inspiring Bruce to assume the persona of Batman.
Iron-ManAnthony Stark is born in Long Island, New York. He enters the undergraduate electrical engineering program at MIT while only 15 years old and graduates at the top of his class. At the age of 21, he inherits his father's company, Stark Industries, after his parents are killed in a car accident. One of the first things Stark does is to buy out the company that made the faulty brakes on his parent's car and correct the mechanical problem.
While on a visit to Vietnam (later updated to the Gulf War) to see how his new mini-transistors could assist the American war effort, Stark is caught in a booby trap. Captured by a Vietnamese warlord named Wong Chu, and dying from a piece of shrapnel lodged in his heart from the booby trap, Stark is pressed into building weapons for Wong Chu, along with a fellow prisoner, the famed physicist Yin Sen (later called Ho Yinsen). However, Stark and Yin Sen use the workshop to secretly design and construct a suit of powered armor — an iron exoskeleton that gives Stark tremendous strength as well as other abilities — that will not only keep Stark's heart beating, but also allow him to escape. Yin Sen sacrifices himself to buy Stark time to charge the bulky suit of armor, and as Iron Man, Stark kills Wong Chu and his men. On the way back, Iron Man encounters a wounded American Air Force helicopter pilot, Jim Rhodes. Introducing himself as Stark's bodyguard, Iron Man and Rhodes manage to defend themselves against the pursuing North Vietnamese before making it back to American lines. On his return to the U.S., Stark continues to improve the armor, establishing a dual identity as the adventurer and superhero Iron Man.
Batman
Iron-Man
You're reading way too much into it. There are elements to both character's stories that are undeniably a little more than similar, but as someone else said before, Batman is just a rip off of Zorro, which borrows itself from Robin Hood. So they're all just re-hashes anyway.
that's a bit rough, i mean it's taken films pretty much 40 years to catch up to what he was doing in comics.
I expected the flack for it, and yeah, it does sound a bit harsh, but when I think of all his characters, they just all seem too similar for my liking.
Punkage
31-07-2007, 11:29 PM
You're reading way too much into it. There are elements to both character's stories that are undeniably a little more than similar.
not really, to be honest they seem pretty much different stories the only similar thing are their parents die, they inherit fortune, the way they come about fighting crime is different
Funk-star
31-07-2007, 11:29 PM
this was the best batman (http://www.wheresmyshoe.com/cart/batmandreams.html)
lol
not really, to be honest they seem pretty much different stories the only similar thing are their parents die, they inherit fortune, the way they come about fighting crime is different
Again that's reading into it too much.
The facts:
Both heirs to their parent's companies worth billions.
Both lose their parents in tragic circumstances, which, one way or the other, leads them both to a life of fighting crime. Bruce vows vengance right away, Tony buys out the car company that caused his parent's death, then ends up becoming a hero as a result of overseeing his parent's company (also worth noting that Bruce trains to be a fighter whilst travelling Asia, and Tony gets turned into a fighter in Vietnam).
Neither have super powers, only super technology.
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But whatever, that's the way I'm looking at it. Some people obviously see no link whatsoever.
Internets
01-08-2007, 08:08 AM
You're reading way too much into itNo, you're reading too much into it. There are significant differences, that massively outweigh the few trivial similarities that share just as much in common with The Shadow and Zorro than Batman.
I think it's silly to resent a character for that. What are your feelings on the Green Arrow?
No, you're reading too much into it. There are significant differences, that massively outweigh the few trivial similarities that share just as much in common with The Shadow and Zorro than Batman.
I think it's silly to resent a character for that. What are your feelings on the Green Arrow?
I think down the line every superhero borrows from another hero, but for me the similarities are more than just trivial. Of course there are going to be massive differences between the two characters; if there weren't, there'd be outrage. But every superhero starts off as a character on a piece of paper, and I think that when Stan Lee started pencilling out Iron Man's story, he had Batman on the brain.
As far as Green Arrow is concerned, I've not a clue who he is. He never interested me, and if your point is that 'he is basically Robin Hood with a different name, therefore my argument is invalid', then I disagree. He probably is a modern day Robin Hood. I'm not denying that. I'm not some kind of DC fanboy, I'm just calling it as I see it.
Internets
01-08-2007, 12:41 PM
I think down the line every superhero borrows from another hero, but for me the similarities are more than just trivial. Of course there are going to be massive differences between the two characters; if there weren't, there'd be outrage. But every superhero starts off as a character on a piece of paper, and I think that when Stan Lee started pencilling out Iron Man's story, he had Batman on the brain.Again though, no more than Bob Kane had the Shadow in mind when he and Bill Finger created Batman. So should fans of the Shadow 'resent' Batman?
As far as Green Arrow is concerned, I've not a clue who he is. He never interested me, and if your point is that 'he is basically Robin Hood with a different name, therefore my argument is invalid', then I disagree. He probably is a modern day Robin Hood. I'm not denying that. I'm not some kind of DC fanboy, I'm just calling it as I see it.No, my point is that he's a millionaire who dresses up in a costume and uses his technology to fight crime. Oh, and his parents died when he was young.
You're only 'calling it as you see it' as someone who has his blinkers on.
dogzilla
01-08-2007, 12:44 PM
I think the rich orphan thing is the defining characteristic of Batman, it's the reason he does what he does and it's what gave him his 'powers'
Stark being an orphan doesn't really have anything to do with his origin or the reason he became Iron Man, it's basically just a plot device to explain how he got all that money and a company at a young age and why he's a bit of a loner
PS this is the nerdiest argument ever
Again though, no more than Bob Kane had the Shadow in mind when he and Bill Finger created Batman. So should fans of the Shadow 'resent' Batman?
No, my point is that he's a millionaire who dresses up in a costume and uses his technology to fight crime. Oh, and his parents died when he was young.
Well I think fans of The Shadow would resent Batman if the similarities are that acute. I have never experienced anything of The Shadow apart from that shitty movie a while back, and looking back on it, yeah I can see some kind of similarities there. As far as any relation to Zorro goes, the Batman story openly embraces it. In some of the comics Bruce's parents were killed after they'd been to watch Zorro, which could suggest where Bruce got some of his ideas.
With concern to Green Arrow, if I read about it, I'd probably feel the same way as I do about Iron Man. Like I said, I'm not some kind of DC fanboy. I feel about this the same way I feel about all the Marvel characters that ultimately get created by some kind of mutation. It just feels like it's been done before.
I think the rich orphan thing is the defining characteristic of Batman, it's the reason he does what he does and it's what gave him his 'powers'
Stark being an orphan doesn't really have anything to do with his origin or the reason he became Iron Man, it's basically just a plot device to explain how he got all that money and a company at a young age and why he's a bit of a loner
PS this is the nerdiest argument ever
I'm agreeing with this. Like I said before, the deaths of these two characters parents were just the catalyst that resulted in them becoming heroes. There's no way Stark would become Iron Man if his parents hadn't died.
Also, like I said before, this means nothing to some people, but I figure differently. End of story.
Internets
01-08-2007, 12:54 PM
There's no way Stark would become Iron Man if his parents hadn't died.Why not? He could've still got kidnapped and injured regardless of who was in charge of the company at the time. Stark's parents deaths was basically just to get them out of the way. It's rarely mentioned, and the story would still work if you said that Stark's father gave him control of the company and then left to live on an island somewhere. The Batman story has to have the death of his parents otherwise the whole thing falls apart.
Why not? He could've still got kidnapped and injured regardless of who was in charge of the company at the time.
If he'd been captured and injured without actually owning his father's company then it would have rendered the whole back story of his parent's death utterly useless. There was a reason his parents died, and that was so that he'd take over the company, travel to Vietnam, get the shit kicked out of him and become a superhero.
EDIT: I think you're meant to sympathise with your protagonist. He could be fighting crime whilst his dad lived on an island, but how shit would that have been? Where's the emotion? Where's his dad when he gets the shit kicked out of him? Swanning off in Barbados? What a ****.
Internets
01-08-2007, 01:08 PM
EDIT: I think you're meant to sympathise with your protagonist. He could be fighting crime whilst his dad lived on an island, but how shit would that have been? Where's the emotion? Where's his dad when he gets the shit kicked out of him? Swanning off in Barbados? What a ****.Actually having his dad swanning off in Barbados would've been a pretty groovy revelation for Tony whilst he was in the war. Way to create some drama and conflict.
I think we're getting a bit too far into this, though, and it's turning into Kirk vs Picard.
dogzilla
01-08-2007, 01:12 PM
All that stuff about Stark's parents was made up afterwards though, it wasn't part of his origin
Punkage
01-08-2007, 01:13 PM
I think we're getting a bit too far into this, though, and it's turning into Kirk vs Picard.
Picard>Kirk
Internets
01-08-2007, 01:14 PM
Picard>KirkERRONEOUS
Punkage
01-08-2007, 01:37 PM
ERRONEOUS
http://prestone.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?p=732876#post732876
Internets
01-08-2007, 01:42 PM
lol
thejoker
01-08-2007, 06:49 PM
Tony Stark's dad is alive and well in the Invincible Iron Man animated movie.
J2TheH
01-08-2007, 06:54 PM
In response to Kyle's Remark about Stan Lee, wrong.
I know there are some batman fans, but generally,
DC<MARVEL
Cuckoo For Caca
01-08-2007, 07:23 PM
I have never experienced anything of The Shadow apart from that shitty movie a while back
It wasn't shit!
In response to Kyle's Remark about Stan Lee, wrong.
I know there are some batman fans, but generally,
DC<MARVEL
Like I said, I knew I'd get flack for not wanting to bum Stan Lee, but I never said DC were better than Marvel. I generally hate most of DC's properties. Batman is my favourite as you know, but I fecking love the X-Men. I just think Marvel has a typical formula for creating characters.
Normal person -> Genetic Mutation (generally an accident) -> Superhero
X-Men appealed to me because it's about a group of people that come to have power through evolution, not mutation.
It wasn't shit!
Neither was Batman :p
Here's the latest from Batman On Film:
I heard whispers of the possible title a few of the next Bat-Film weeks ago via "Scissor Puppy," a longtime and very good "Friend of BOF." Now, another FOBOF, who asked to remain anonymous, shot me an email yesterday mentioning the same exact title...
...SHADOW OF THE BAT.
And that's not all. BOF contributor "Anjow" sent word of the following:
1) A new Joker site will be revealed in September, releasing new images from the film.
2) "See you in December" refers to I AM LEGEND and yet another Joker site that will be unveiled -- as well as the 1st theatrical trailer and other TDK goodies.
For the people who've been keeping up to date, "See you in December" was the answer to the last 'quiz' that The Joker set.
Unadulterated
03-08-2007, 03:05 AM
http://uploads.zcultfm.com/user_uploads/freekingscott2912/joker.jpg
thejoker
03-08-2007, 10:02 PM
The Joker hangs around a car. (http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=3FBDE7E426860B90ABF7B4FFA8E260E1 ?contentId=3964124&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1)
The Joker hangs around a car. (http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=3FBDE7E426860B90ABF7B4FFA8E260E1 ?contentId=3964124&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1)
I dunno why I found this so exciting. Just something about the way he moved make me think "YES!"
Buddy Revell
04-08-2007, 11:42 AM
In response to Kyle's Remark about Stan Lee, wrong.
I know there are some batman fans, but generally,
DC<MARVEL
so not true.
DC had all the better characters. marvel just had a load of mutated freaks in spandex.
Hopkin Green Frog
04-08-2007, 11:52 AM
IRON MAN
IRON MAN
DOES WHATEVER AN IRON CAN
ahem
Cuckoo For Caca
04-08-2007, 01:44 PM
I dunno why I found this so exciting. Just something about the way he moved make me think "YES!"
A 12-year-old Englewood was electrocuted late Thursday when he fell onto an air conditioner.
LOL
thejoker
04-08-2007, 02:59 PM
BATANIME! (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33566)
thejoker
04-08-2007, 03:01 PM
I dunno why I found this so exciting. Just something about the way he moved make me think "YES!"
Yeah, that little move he makes near the end (you know the one), is pure Joker.
Yeah, that little move he makes near the end (you know the one), is pure Joker.
Haha, agreed.
Also can't wait for the anime either. I've been crossing my fingers that Kia Asamiya has something to do with it.
Internets
04-08-2007, 05:11 PM
If they can get the actors to provide the voices for it, it'll be wesome.
Buddy Revell
04-08-2007, 05:17 PM
it'll be wesome.
O RLY?
thejoker
04-08-2007, 05:37 PM
Wa Rly!
Buddy Revell
04-08-2007, 05:38 PM
Wa Rly!
Wesome!
Kristov
04-08-2007, 07:10 PM
Dunno if it's already been convered in this thread but it's been confirmed that Cillian Murphy is returning as the joker, theres a few pictures and a video of him on set filmg, and it's also reported that Anthony Michael Hall is to play a certain 'Edward Nigma'.
thejoker
04-08-2007, 07:14 PM
I don't mean to be rude but...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/images/news/btn/belm_logo.gif
Dunno if it's already been convered in this thread but it's been confirmed that Cillian Murphy is returning as the joker, theres a few pictures and a video of him on set filmg, and it's also reported that Anthony Michael Hall is to play a certain 'Edward Nigma'.
You mean scarecrow right? Yeah I heard that. Jett from Batman-on-film tries his best to keep us all in the dark, but 9 times out of 10 I find out stuff before he's even published it on his site.
Also, Anthony Michael Hall isn't playing the Riddler, but he might be playing Nigma. It's been confirmed that 3 villains are appearing in the film. With Scarecrow and Joker already covered, that leaves one more. Considering Eckhart recently announced that Two Face would be making an appearance, I think that's your 3.
Kristov
04-08-2007, 07:55 PM
You mean scarecrow right? Yeah I heard that. Jett from Batman-on-film tries his best to keep us all in the dark, but 9 times out of 10 I find out stuff before he's even published it on his site.
Also, Anthony Michael Hall isn't playing the Riddler, but he might be playing Nigma. It's been confirmed that 3 villains are appearing in the film. With Scarecrow and Joker already covered, that leaves one more. Considering Eckhart recently announced that Two Face would be making an appearance, I think that's your 3.
Lol yes, I meant Scarecrow, I was miles away when I wrote in, had Joker on the brain as I was watching a video of Ledger on set dressed as teh joker as I wrote it.
And I reckon the third villian will be Sal Maroni, as Eric Roberts is confirmed to be playing him, and video show scarecrow on set, is a scene where scarecrows crew are fighting what seems to be mafia goons.
Lol yes, I meant Scarecrow, I was miles away when I wrote in, had Joker on the brain as I was watching a video of Ledger on set dressed as teh joker as I wrote it.
And I reckon the third villian will be Sal Maroni, as Eric Roberts is confirmed to be playing him, and video show scarecrow on set, is a scene where scarecrows crew are fighting what seems to be mafia goons.
Yeah Maroni is in the film, but I'm not sure if he fits under the term 'villain', in that yeah, he's bad, but I think if Nolan says there will be 3 villains, and one of them is Maroni and not Two Face, he's gearing people up for disappointment.
Juggsy
04-08-2007, 08:05 PM
Who's Maroni?
Who's Maroni?
He's a gang boss. In the first film Batman manages to do away with Falcone, one of the gang bosses running Gotham City. Maroni is another, and there are a few others floating around, but they're all slowly losing their grip on Gotham as it's being taken over by "freaks".
Maroni is credited with scarring Harvey Dent's face down one side, making him into Two Face.
Cuckoo For Caca
04-08-2007, 08:39 PM
Loads of future villains could be appearing in the film as preparation for any possible sequels, such as Harvey Dent's appearance in Batman*. Like Kyle says, they may make appearance, just not necessarily as villains.
*I know Billy Dee Williams didn't return as Two-Face, but he was contracted to.
Internets
04-08-2007, 08:59 PM
There may also be throw-away appearances of villains or characters who wouldn't otherwise appear, such as Zsas in Begins
There may also be throw-away appearances of villains or characters who wouldn't otherwise appear, such as Zsas in Begins
I'm hoping Zsasz and the scarecrow, and one or two other villains have a more prominent role in the 6 part anime DVD coming out. That could be something awesome.
Juggsy
05-08-2007, 01:22 AM
He's a gang boss. In the first film Batman manages to do away with Falcone, one of the gang bosses running Gotham City. Maroni is another, and there are a few others floating around, but they're all slowly losing their grip on Gotham as it's being taken over by "freaks".
Maroni is credited with scarring Harvey Dent's face down one side, making him into Two Face.
Ahhh, with you now.
Trailer description (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33653)
This film sounds incredible.
It's going to take about a day for every website hosting these photos to have them taken down. Took me ages to find these, so I can guarantee these pics won't be here long:
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-01.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-02.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-03.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-04.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-05.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-06.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-07.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-08.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-09.jpg
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-10.jpg
Internets
17-08-2007, 04:20 PM
http://media.firstshowing.net/img/tdk-still-10.jpgGood finds, Kyle.
Whilst I'm not the biggest fan of the Begins outfit, the above pic displays the sort of flexibility that none of the previous 4 movie outfits have been able to achieve.
Good finds, Kyle.
Whilst I'm not the biggest fan of the Begins outfit, the above pic displays the sort of flexibility that none of the previous 4 movie outfits have been able to achieve.
Apparently the new movie addresses the fact that the Begins suit is flawed, being too bulky, hence Bruce making the sleeker gear.
Cuckoo For Caca
17-08-2007, 04:47 PM
I wonder if Bale is going to speak properly in this or do the whole blancmange-lips like last time.
Markoos
17-08-2007, 04:49 PM
Looking good! Indiana who?
Internets
17-08-2007, 04:51 PM
Indiana who?Jones
Internets
18-08-2007, 12:57 PM
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6367/tdk019qb0.jpg
Internets
18-08-2007, 12:57 PM
http://www.deanguitars.tv/userpics/lib8/TDK1.jpg
http://www.deanguitars.tv/userpics/lib8/TDK5.jpg
http://www.deanguitars.tv/userpics/lib8/TDK13.jpg
http://www.deanguitars.tv/userpics/lib8/TDK2.jpg
http://www.deanguitars.tv/userpics/lib8/tdk017zt9.jpg
http://www.deanguitars.tv/userpics/lib8/TDK15.jpg
Very nice My Leige.
Here are the others which were taken down from most websites not so long ago:
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-01.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-02.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-03.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-04.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-05.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-06.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-07.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-09.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/djkmart/tdk-still-10.jpg
dogup
22-08-2007, 02:33 PM
http://www.worstpreviews.com/media.php?id=141&place=shots.couple more pics here some already listed one or two arent
victoria
14-09-2007, 02:54 PM
Heard a few days ago that one of my friends from high school is going to be in the new Batman!!!!!
She was also Andy's ex-girlfriend (in primary school, they went out for a few days)
How cool is that?!?
Sarah Jayne Dunn (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2007/09/11/batman-begins-for-sarah-64375-19765714/)
thejoker
14-09-2007, 02:56 PM
Yeah, I done heard she was to be Harley Quinn.
victoria
14-09-2007, 02:58 PM
No way. I'm so jealous!!
thejoker
14-09-2007, 03:01 PM
Ooh, it also says she recently filmed in Preston at a cowboy ranch... wonder where that is?
Punkage
14-09-2007, 03:02 PM
some ace pictures, should be a good un
Yeah, I done heard she was to be Harley Quinn.
I don't think she'll be Quinn. Judging from what she's said about who she's filming with, and the size of her role, I don't think she'll be playing anyone majorly significant, and if she is Quinn, I doubt she'll be the PVC wearing clown freak we know and love.
Internets
14-09-2007, 06:06 PM
Ooh, it also says she recently filmed in Preston at a cowboy ranch... wonder where that is?Paddy's house?
Edinburgh
04-12-2007, 04:42 PM
Anyone seen the new issue of Empire fromt cover?
EDIT:For some reason the ****er aint doing a link. Either way he looks awesome.
New link-
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34907
Internets
04-12-2007, 05:56 PM
There's a bunch of other pics on the site, including plenty of Joker promos and a shot that shows you just how crap the Bat-suit design is in these films.
Also, some dude has detailed the first 6 minutes of the film, which introduces the Joker.
Internets
14-12-2007, 10:19 AM
Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwT8GyLxIhk)
Internets
14-12-2007, 10:20 AM
http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/darkknightint.jpg
#Where is my mind...#
thejoker
14-12-2007, 10:52 AM
I put ten quid on UK posters saying Batman: The Dark Knight
Internets
14-12-2007, 10:57 AM
I put ten quid on UK posters saying Batman: The Dark KnightI'll take that bet, what with the poster I linked to being the International poster...
The A-Train
14-12-2007, 10:59 AM
Ooh, it also says she recently filmed in Preston at a cowboy ranch... wonder where that is?
On the way to Lytham I think.
thejoker
14-12-2007, 11:05 AM
I'll take that bet, what with the poster I linked to being the International poster...
You're on. I only need one poster for this film to say Batman to win.
MrAnderson
14-12-2007, 11:07 AM
You're on. I only need one poster for this film to say Batman to win.
No, you need one to say Batman: The Dark Knight. You can't win a bet on the basis that Batman is mentioned on a poster for a film in which Batman is the main character.
Internets
14-12-2007, 11:08 AM
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9055/darkknightposter1mi6.jpg
MrAnderson
14-12-2007, 11:09 AM
That's shit hot.
Jonnysus
14-12-2007, 11:14 AM
Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwT8GyLxIhk)
awesome. looks utterly awesome
I absolutely creamed myself watching this. Utterly gobsmacked at how good Ledger is.
Internets
14-12-2007, 03:21 PM
EDIT: nm
Train_of_Thought
14-12-2007, 03:27 PM
yeah that looks ace
Internets
14-12-2007, 03:29 PM
There's another poster at AICN, but for some :nobby: reason, I can't link to it.
understrapneverarm
14-12-2007, 04:26 PM
http://www.judao.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/the_dark_knight_outro_poster.jpg
this one?
The Hinge
14-12-2007, 04:27 PM
They be a selection of cool ass posters. I look forward to this film.
bard apple
14-12-2007, 04:50 PM
The perspective in that ^ poster looks wrong.
this one?
HO-LY-SHIT.
Has anybody, like myself, being nerdishly following the viral campaigns online? It's awesome how much effort they've put into marketing this movie. They were handing out copies of The Gotham Times in the airport in Chicago when my Dad was there.
Do some digging and you'll ind they've created a whole city's worth of public service websites for Gotham City. It's incredible.
understrapneverarm
14-12-2007, 04:55 PM
i followed the one where they made people go around the comic con searching for clues, then sending them to someone sitting at a computer so they could crack riddles on a website
Doctor C
14-12-2007, 06:01 PM
I'm actually looking forward to this now, as opposed to Batman Begins for which I just couldn't be arsed
Punkage
14-12-2007, 06:08 PM
Trailer isnt on anymore :(
Trailer isnt on anymore :(
Youtube it mate, I've seen about 6 different copies on there. I can't stop watching it. I NEED this in HD.
EDIT: Scrap that, I've just had another look. I'm so lonely without this trailer to watch repeatedly :P
heard a rumour that as a trailer for i am legend there will be a quick origin of the joker tralier/story thing, hope so!
heard a rumour that as a trailer for i am legend there will be a quick origin of the joker tralier/story thing, hope so!
Yeah they're showing what is supposed to be the first 6 minutes of the film that feature the joker. I've read the break down of it, but I won't reveal it on here.
By the way,
Get it while you can. (http://www.humsurfer.com/dark-knight-bootleg-trailer)
Markoos
14-12-2007, 09:59 PM
Yeah they're showing what is supposed to be the first 6 minutes of the film that feature the joker. I've read the break down of it, but I won't reveal it on here.
By the way,
Get it while you can. (http://www.humsurfer.com/dark-knight-bootleg-trailer)
Awesome, cheers mate! That looks absolutely stunning.
thejoker
15-12-2007, 12:24 PM
The trailer will be here tomorrow. (http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/)
I've never woken up excited about a trailer before. I'm getting this thing at max resolution and projecting it on a wall methinks.
thejoker
16-12-2007, 04:53 PM
Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stranger. (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35081)
Jonnysus
17-12-2007, 12:13 AM
Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stranger. (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35081)
that's brilliant
Punkage
17-12-2007, 08:48 AM
Looks amazing
DedPaul
17-12-2007, 07:49 PM
Holy shit that looks SO awesome!
The trailer is up in glorious HD now guys. You can't even believe how good this film is going to be unless you can see every single piece of ledger's rotting face in HD.
Unadulterated
17-12-2007, 10:09 PM
I just gone pee pee in my panty!
Looks absolutely fandabeedozee!
Markoos
17-12-2007, 10:10 PM
Nooo, the HD trailer is only in MOV format so I can't watch it on the 360 on my bigass telly. **** it, still looks pant moisteningly excellent.
thejoker
31-03-2008, 04:51 PM
http://clowntravelagency.com/
FlamingAngel
31-03-2008, 05:36 PM
Departure date, 1st of April eh? Hmm.
http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/DentBurn.jpg
EDIT: I'm being told this is 100% real so you can pretty much guarantee that it won't be here for long, so save it to your hard drives mateys!
Jonnysus
17-06-2008, 10:41 AM
dent?.... i thought you were dead?
half (http://www.whysoserious.com/myhero/)
Markoos
03-07-2008, 09:56 PM
Every guest attending advance screenings of 'The Dark Knight' on 23rd July, will receive a numbered, limited edition A3 holographic poster that is only available by attending these screenings.
ooooooo!
Punkage
03-07-2008, 11:04 PM
ooooooo!
second...unless we're too late
EDIT: theres no seats for manchester, and it isnt showing at preston
Markoos
03-07-2008, 11:36 PM
second...unless we're too late
EDIT: theres no seats for manchester, and it isnt showing at preston
It was referring to the Preston cinema on the website. How do you know it's not showing?
Punkage
03-07-2008, 11:47 PM
It was referring to the Preston cinema on the website. How do you know it's not showing?
preston wasnt on the list of cinemas to select for the wednesday advanced screening, or at least not for booking anyway.
Markoos
12-07-2008, 09:11 PM
Just watched the high def Dark Knight Prologue. Oh my.
saw a trailer for this tonight.
It looks ace!
Markoos
15-07-2008, 07:46 PM
Some reviews:
http://www.totalfilm.com/cinema_reviews/the_dark_knight
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37466
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37469
Some reviews:
http://www.totalfilm.com/cinema_reviews/the_dark_knight
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37466
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37469
these give me hope. a great big hope.:)
Markoos
16-07-2008, 06:32 PM
And more:
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080716/REVIEWS/55996637
http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/review.asp?FID=134520
Surely there must be some backlash soon?
Betty
16-07-2008, 06:34 PM
really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really want to watch this.
really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really want to watch this.
Me too!
Miss 616
16-07-2008, 07:32 PM
gonna watch BBegins tonight to get me even more in the mood :D
thejoker
16-07-2008, 07:34 PM
So, what do we reckon? Best comic book movie ever?
Internets
16-07-2008, 07:35 PM
So, what do we reckon? Best comic book movie ever?I haven't seen it yet.
Internets
16-07-2008, 07:36 PM
So, what do we reckon? Best comic book movie ever?Also, to suggest that it's better than Superman: The Movie is mental and you know it.
thejoker
16-07-2008, 07:43 PM
Also, to suggest that it's better than Superman: The Movie is mental and you know it.
You gotta admit, the reviews are exceedingly positive. And Superman had Otis.
Internets
16-07-2008, 07:45 PM
You gotta admit, the reviews are exceedingly positive. And Superman had Otis.Mr LuthOR! Otis made that film.
thejoker
16-07-2008, 07:46 PM
Mr LuthOR! Otis made that film rubbish.
Yep.
Miss 616
16-07-2008, 08:59 PM
So, what do we reckon? Best comic book movie ever?
maybe (hopefully) - but Sin City is still jaw dropping an Spidey2 was a darn good romp
Markoos
19-07-2008, 06:35 PM
It's had the biggest single day box office opening in cinematic history in the states - $66m on friday alone.
Miss 616
19-07-2008, 06:40 PM
cast looks awesome, n forgot that
**~Maggie G~**
is in it too
VERY EXCITED ABOUT SEEING THIS
Saw a trailer for this at the cinema on Thursday, looked really good and I don't even like Batman!
thejoker
19-07-2008, 06:58 PM
**** me, this cannot come fast enough. I can't wait to see my favourite fictional character ever done well!
dogup
19-07-2008, 07:46 PM
Gots my preview tickets booked for thursday i cant fu**ing wait.:D
Markoos
19-07-2008, 08:42 PM
Gots my preview tickets booked for thursday i cant fu**ing wait.:D
Getting mine once some douchebags confirm if they're going or not.
Falleniceangel
19-07-2008, 09:41 PM
i just booked two tickets for the 8pm showing :D
executiverocker
21-07-2008, 01:49 AM
So what are peoples impressions? Or are they too shocked to share?
http://www2.b3ta.com/host/creative/42654/1216594681/DarkKnight.jpg
Miss 616
21-07-2008, 02:35 AM
Heath looks like Michael 'BETTLEJUICE' Keaton in that pic
which is kinda........odd in an odd way
Heath looks like Michael 'BETTLEJUICE' Keaton in that pic
which is kinda........odd in an odd way
Yea, I saw that and thought "I didnt know BeetleJuice was in Batman?!"
executiverocker
21-07-2008, 02:40 AM
Heath looks like Michael 'BETTLEJUICE' Keaton in that pic
which is kinda........odd in an odd way
http://bum.net/pics/facepalm2.jpg
Internets
21-07-2008, 02:40 AM
Heath looks like Michael 'BETTLEJUICE' Keaton in that pic
which is kinda........odd in an odd wayhttp://secretunicornsforum.com/forum/images/smiles/kidsthesedays.jpg
Miss 616
21-07-2008, 02:43 AM
http://img.ozap.com/photo/00763552.jpg
:rolleyes:see
Internets
21-07-2008, 02:49 AM
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Miss 616
21-07-2008, 02:53 AM
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executiverocker
21-07-2008, 02:55 AM
http://img.ozap.com/photo/00763552.jpg
:rolleyes:see
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8995/batmanjoker1vx7.jpg
Miss 616
21-07-2008, 03:07 AM
oh heck - this is one of those 'whats going on when I've drunk too much cheap knockoff malibu' moments
so the pic WAS Beetlejuice - but photoshoped
bigred
21-07-2008, 10:14 AM
i want to go and see this at the imax, aparently they have 6 scenes shot on imax film or summit and its supposed to be immense!
Markoos
21-07-2008, 07:22 PM
Biggest opening weekend of all time. Crikey.
So anyway, when is everyone going to see it? 8:45 on thursday for me.
Also, I'm starting a sweepstake on who starts the backlash. My money is on Bik.
Internets
21-07-2008, 07:24 PM
Also, I'm starting a sweepstake on who starts the backlash. My money is on Bik.If it helps, I didn't think that Batman Begins was that good.
Markoos
21-07-2008, 07:25 PM
If it helps, I didn't think that Batman Begins was that good.
Well, yes, you would've been my second bet.
Alcmene
21-07-2008, 08:01 PM
I really want to go see this too! Don't know when though!
Thursday. 3pm. Manchester. IMAX.
Tickets booked.
**** yes.
is it heavier than air?
22-07-2008, 12:20 AM
jonathan ross said this film wasn't very good on radio 2 the other day. He said it had really long boring bits and that heath ledger was 'ok' but not outstanding.
I have a feeling he may be right, and this film has been hyped due to his death.
Just got back from the IMAX.
Un-****ing-believably good. I'm so emotional right now. :D
Miss 616
24-07-2008, 10:24 PM
oh ace - am very happy for you Kyle - you've been talking about this and looking forwards to it on here for what seems like years :D
Hopefully get to see it in August when I finally get paid
ArtyCow
24-07-2008, 10:29 PM
Think we're gonna try go on saturday eve,at bolton cos its acerer,if anyone wants to come gizza shout
Internets
24-07-2008, 10:32 PM
Hopefully get to see it in August when I finally get paidWTF?
oh ace - am very happy for you Kyle - you've been talking about this and looking forwards to it on here for what seems like years :D
Hopefully get to see it in August when I finally get paid
Aww thanks matey :)
Yeah it completely blew me away. I implore people to watch it on the IMAX though. It's gorgeous.
I honestly thought it wasn't good at all.
It dragged a lot, not enough awesome action scenes. Seemed very disjointed at times, as if scenes were missing.
And what was with Christian Bale's voice when he was in his Batman suit??? I couldn't understand him mostly.
And too many "major" characters.
Heartbox
25-07-2008, 12:06 AM
Loved it.
Only criticism would possibly be the extended climax. After 90 mins or so it seems to reach some sort of conclusion...and then just keeps going with another hour of climaxes and revelations etc.
But still awesomes.
Internets
25-07-2008, 12:11 AM
And what was with Christian Bale's voice when he was in his Batman suit??? I couldn't understand him mostly.'Batman' was the worst thing about Batman Begins. His voice, his character, his suit...
Jonnysus
25-07-2008, 12:16 AM
christian bale has been the best batman so far
DedPaul
25-07-2008, 12:18 AM
christian bale has been the best batman so far
With Micheal Keaton's lips in 2nd place.
Jonnysus
25-07-2008, 12:29 AM
With Micheal Keaton's lips in 2nd place.
lol
val kilmer's pout was better!
the less said about George Clooney the better though
DedPaul
25-07-2008, 12:31 AM
lol
val kilmer's pout was better!
the less said about George Clooney the better though
George Clooney was never Batman, nor was Arnie Mr Freeze......it was all just a **** up on the Power Rangers set....:rolleyes:
Jonnysus
25-07-2008, 12:36 AM
arnie made that film buyable. shit pun fest!
DedPaul
25-07-2008, 12:37 AM
arnie made that film buyable. shit pun fest!
He will never, ever beat
'Ever wanted to be a farmer?....*boots guy in nads* Here is a couple of achers!'
Jonnysus
25-07-2008, 12:39 AM
He will never, ever beat
'Ever wanted to be a farmer?....*boots guy in nads* Here is a couple of achers!'
I beg to differ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gExeX1lPtI)
Internets
25-07-2008, 12:49 AM
the less said about George Clooney the better thoughGeorge Clooney was a good Bruce Wayne.
Internets
25-07-2008, 12:50 AM
christian bale has been the best batman so farI disagree.
Markoos
25-07-2008, 01:05 AM
Yeah, it was brilliant.
Favourite bit? The Joker's pencil trick.
went to see the first showing 9.45am on thursday , it was amazing i had a smile on my face all the way through. Two Face was amazing !!!
Stoical_Halo
25-07-2008, 02:00 AM
Going to see it at 3.30pm WHOOP! :D (For free because i'm special)
SeansHero
25-07-2008, 03:16 AM
just got in from watching it...
THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE SEEN IN YEARS, WITHOUT A DOUBT.
Heath Ledger and Christian Bale are amazing in it.
Heartbox
25-07-2008, 08:33 AM
I disagree.
Adam West?
Yeah, it was brilliant.
Favourite bit? The Joker's pencil trick.
Breaking Eric Roberts' legs. Smarmy bastard.
Punkage
25-07-2008, 08:40 AM
Went to see it last night, even though we were right on the front row it was still brilliant, Heath Ledger played a brilliant Joker, loved the pencil trick too.
Going to see it at the Imax soon hopefully
Heartbox
25-07-2008, 09:13 AM
Actually I've just thought of my favourite bit:
when Lt. Gordon turns up to capture the Joker after he's supposedly been killed, and my girlfriend turns to me and whispers in her best Brian Blessed impression "Gordon's alive!"
Which reminded me exactly why I love her so much!
Or maybe the bit when Gary Oldman first came on screen and I went "nananananananana-Dracula!"
Hopkin Green Frog
25-07-2008, 09:54 AM
Actually I've just thought of my favourite bit:
when Lt. Gordon turns up to capture the Joker after he's supposedly been killed, and my girlfriend turns to me and whispers in her best Brian Blessed impression "Gordon's alive!"
Which reminded me exactly why I love her so much!
Or maybe the bit when Gary Oldman first came on screen and I went "nananananananana-Dracula!"
Ha ha I did exactly the same thing.
I enjoyed it a lot, heath ledger's joker is a fantastic performance.
The gravelly batman voice is a bit much though - like fil said, "fine for intimidating criminals, not so hot for monologues"
dave penberthy
25-07-2008, 10:16 AM
Very good film just a bit to long for me could have knocked half hour of it,and heath is awesome overall i give it 7/10 and its not as good as Batman Begins.
Hopkin Green Frog
25-07-2008, 10:19 AM
Very good film just a bit to long for me could have knocked half hour of it,and heath is awesome overall i give it 7/10 and its not as good as Batman Begins.
I concur about the length - definitely could have got rid of some of it. I thought it was better than Batman Begins though.
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