THE DARK KNIGHT Trailer Is Up In HD!

[JackBauer]

http://www.atasteforthetheatrical.com/

And I fucking love it.

[Shade]

That's going to be amazing.

Batman Begins is the best superhero movie so far, and this might just top it.

[noble]

Holy. Shit.


Heath Ledger is the man.


I feel so unmanly saying that :sad:

[ChuckMcButcalf]

Holy. Shit.


Heath Ledger is the man.


I feel so unmanly saying that :sad:

If this was like two years ago, I'd make a Brokeback Mountain joke, but it ain't so I won't.

And for the record Brokeback Mountain was a great flick.

[MAK15]

this trailer is made of win

[Tom Burgos]

Meh for me.

The only part I sorta liked was when Maggie G kinda hit Joker and he sorta mocked her and then Bats appeared and said "Then you're gonna love me" or something.

However, I am very much anticipating how Nolan and the writers will approach/conceptualize Catwoman, if they ever include her in a future sequel.

[JackBauer]

The trailer kicks Iron Man's butt.

[ChuckMcButcalf]

Meh for me.

The only part I sorta liked was when Maggie G kinda hit Joker and he sorta mocked her and then Bats appeared and said "Then you're gonna love me" or something.

However, I am very much anticipating how Nolan and the writers will approach/conceptualize Catwoman, if they ever include her in a future sequel.

Never mention the words "Catwoman" and "sequel" in the same sentence ever again.

[ItsDLEVY]

I don't know, I prefer the gloomy brilliant detective Batman to the "look at my crazy-ass machinery" Batman. I could do without the tank-like Batmobile, the batcycle, etc. Ledger sounds great, though.

[William Joseph Dunn]

no shots of Harvey Dent though. interesting.

[NickT]

The bike looks a bit silly and I still prefer Nicholson's Joker so far, but looks good.

[JackBauer]

no shots of Harvey Dent though. interesting.

He's with Rachel at the party sitting at a table.

[silverboy]

Looks amazing. Ledger looks completely on. But I'm a little worried that they're making the same mistake as Burton's Batman by making this completely about the Joker and not Batman.

[tomstoyz]

Thanx for the link. I've been waiting ALL DAY for Warner Bros to finally put this up today, ha ha!

The trailer is amazing! It's so sharp & clear, very beautiful. I saw this last night at I AM LEGEND & nearly crapped my pants!! I can't wait till this movie opens. I'll be one of those nerds who "camps out for 3 weeks", ha ha!

[TheFalcon]

no shots of Harvey Dent though. interesting.

He was in there for a bit right before the first shot of Rachel.

Awesome trailer and Ledger's gonna rock as the Joker. Hopefully he'll smile a bit more though. Except for the painted on smile he seems to be a bit too "serious" himself...

[dEnny!]

http://www.atasteforthetheatrical.com/

And I fucking love it.

Meh.

I have to be honest; I'm not impressed with this trailer. Heath Ledger seems to be trying to channel Nicholson instead of making the character his own.

I'm still excited about this movie and think it'll be great. I wasn't that impressed iwth the trailers for Batman Begins and thoroughly enjoyed that movie.

[InBendiswetrust]

no shots of Harvey Dent though. interesting.

Gasp! Maybe they'll actually listen to me and not try to squeeze in two villians like every other comic book movie has done and fucked up.

[Jerome Gibbons]

I don't know, I prefer the gloomy brilliant detective Batman to the "look at my crazy-ass machinery" Batman. I could do without the tank-like Batmobile, the batcycle, etc.

Me too. The movie still looks great overall, though. Ledger is awesome. I really like his Joker laugh.

[Bedlam66]

Meh.

I have to be honest; I'm not impressed with this trailer. Heath Ledger seems to be trying to channel Nicholson instead of making the character his own.

I'm still excited about this movie and think it'll be great. I wasn't that impressed iwth the trailers for Batman Begins and thoroughly enjoyed that movie.
Really? I hated Jack's Joker because it played to Heavy on the camp. I don't even See the woods here. The Burton version was a Criminal with a Shtick. This version is Much more in line with they Psychotic crazy off the wall version that I love.

[Alex K.]

Heath Ledger seems to be trying to channel Nicholson instead of making the character his own.

Really? From what I've seen so far I feel like it's as far a departure from Nicholson's as it can be while still being the Joker.

[Bedlam66]

Gasp! Maybe they'll actually listen to me and not try to squeeze in two villians like every other comic book movie has done and fucked up.
they aren't. So far it looks like set up for two-face in part three. Joker Scars him near the end of this one and He becomes Two-face at the Begining of part three or the VERY end of Dark Knight.

[NickT]

Really? From what I've seen so far I feel like it's as far a departure from Nicholson's as it can be while still being the Joker.
I did think he sounded a bit like he was doing some of his lines in a Jack style, but I thought that was just coincedence.

[Ryan Elliott]

I did think he sounded a bit like he was doing some of his lines in a Jack style, but I thought that was just coincedence.



Which ones?


Just curious.

[mike black]

Really? I hated Jack's Joker because it played to Heavy on the camp. I don't even See the woods here. The Burton version was a Criminal with a Shtick. This version is Much more in line with they Psychotic crazy off the wall version that I love.

Then why can't I shake the feeling that he's wearing make up?

[Ryan Elliott]

Then why can't I shake the feeling that he's wearing make up?


He is wearing make-up. If anyone wants anymore details about it, I'll be glad to tell you via PM.

[NickT]

Which ones?


Just curious.Parts of the first bit, "part of the plan". Like I said, I don't think it's him really doing a Jack, it's just them having vaguely similar speech patterns.

[mike black]

He is wearing make-up. If anyone wants anymore details about it, I'll be glad to tell you via PM.

Please do. It's the first bump I've seen so far.

I think I can guess why, but I hope that's not it....because it's very un-Joker-like.

[Shade]

Gasp! Maybe they'll actually listen to me and not try to squeeze in two villians like every other comic book movie has done and fucked up.

I think he's going to be Harvey Dent for this movie, become Two Face at the end, and the third movie would be about him.

[kylethoreau]

He is wearing make-up. If anyone wants anymore details about it, I'll be glad to tell you via PM.

color me interested I love this new look and may not know everythign there is to know about it so do feel free to PM me any info you have.

[Ryan Elliott]

Parts of the first bit, "part of the plan". Like I said, I don't think it's him really doing a Jack, it's just them having vaguely similar speech patterns.


I'm running through all of Jack's dialogue in my head, and the one of the only lines I hear the similarities is the "Hello Benny, it's your Uncle Bingo" line. And really, it's not even that. A very small similarity.


To me, at least.

[Ryan Elliott]

Please do. It's the first bump I've seen so far.

I think I can guess why, but I hope that's not it....because it's very un-Joker-like.


color me interested I love this new look and may not know everythign there is to know about it so do feel free to PM me any info you have.


Okie dokie.

[Dark Sasha]

I thought it wasn't make up.

[Ryan Elliott]

I thought it wasn't make up.



Would you like a PM as well?

[Dark Sasha]

Would you like a PM as well?

Sure.

[Pat Shatner]

Would you like a PM as well?

Yes.

[jamestolliver]

Would you like a PM as well?

could you please send me one as well?

[MAK15]

Would you like a PM as well?

I dont know whats in the PM, but I want one too, please!

[JackBauer]

I want this PM, too, please! :D

[ItsDLEVY]

way to totally derail the thread

[Mike McNeely]

Give me a ticket for this PM train.

[dEnny!]

Really? From what I've seen so far I feel like it's as far a departure from Nicholson's as it can be while still being the Joker.

I'd say one of us needs to watch that first movie again.

[ZombieSpeedball]

I'd say one of us needs to watch that first movie again.

I think once TDK comes out no one will need to watch that first movie again.

[Flonk]

:rock:

[dEnny!]

http://batman.ugo.com/images/galleries/batman_roguesgallery_filmtv/joker_180.jpg

[dEnny!]

I think once TDK comes out no one will need to watch that first movie again.

I still like that first movie. I prefer the look of Burton's Gotham, the one in this trailer...it could be Pittsburgh or Scranton.

[Ryan Elliott]

I still like that first movie. I prefer the look of Burton's Gotham, the one in this trailer...it could be Pittsburgh or Scranton.


Looks like Year One Gotham to me.

[ZombieSpeedball]

I still like that first movie. I prefer the look of Burton's Gotham, the one in this trailer...it could be Pittsburgh or Scranton.

It's a fine movie, but still, I hate the story. So so much. It points out in several occasions that Tim Burton knew nothing of Batman.

[ZombieSpeedball]

Looks like Year One Gotham to me.

You mean not like the "Nightmare-Before-Christmas-derived-from-early-German-film" style he does in practically every movie?

[Ryan Elliott]

You mean not like the "Nightmare-Before-Christmas-derived-from-early-German-film" style he does in practically every movie?


I'm...I'm talking about Nolan's Gotham...:scared:

[ZombieSpeedball]

I'm...I'm talking about Nolan's Gotham...:scared:

I know. And I was saying that it's not like Burton's Gotham. Pay attention. ;-)

[ItsDLEVY]

It's a fine movie, but still, I hate the story. So so much. It points out in several occasions that Tim Burton knew nothing of Batman.

ITYM it points out in several occasions that Tim Burton's cinematic conception of Batman was unique and not totally anchored in anyone else's previous versions.

It's fine not to like it, but come on. Of course, I'm biased, since I was 11 when it came out, had just gotten into comics, and thought the movie was The Best Thing Ever. Even the Prince soundtrack.

[Joe Henderson]

I'd say one of us needs to watch that first movie again.

I agree with Alex K. To me, it feels nothing like Nicholson's Joker--in the best way possible. If anything, it feels like Ledger's channeling Johnny Depp in the role.

And my guess about the makeup is that someone sliced his mouth up and so he wears the makeup to sort of 'own' the look--if someone carves a smile on your face, might as well become a clown. I think the makeup looks fucking awesome--messy and disturbing.

Oh, and the trailer fucking rules.

[ZombieSpeedball]

ITYM it points out in several occasions that Tim Burton's cinematic conception of Batman was unique and not totally anchored in anyone else's previous versions.

It's fine not to like it, but come on. Of course, I'm biased, since I was 11 when it came out, had just gotten into comics, and thought the movie was The Best Thing Ever. Even the Prince soundtrack.

Oh, dude, come on, I appreciate the shit out of this movie. I can proudly say that because the movie came out not long after my birth (a year, maybe) my earliest memory is the Bat-Symbol. Which is still my favorite thing about myself, because it is awesome and weird that I remember that as young as I was. I always loved the movie, but I just came to dislike a lot of the story's elements as I learned more about Batman and became more interested in the character.

[dEnny!]

Looks like Year One Gotham to me.

You could be biased though.

[Ryan Elliott]

I know. And I was saying that it's not like Burton's Gotham. Pay attention. ;-)


Oh.


Okie dokie. :scared:

[dEnny!]

I know. And I was saying that it's not like Burton's Gotham. Pay attention. ;-)

He's on the defensive. Nothing bad can be said about Nolan's Batman films.

[dEnny!]

I agree with Alex K. To me, it feels nothing like Nicholson's Joker--in the best way possible. If anything, it feels like Ledger's channeling Johnny Depp in the role.

And my guess about the makeup is that someone sliced his mouth up and so he wears the makeup to sort of 'own' the look--if someone carves a smile on your face, might as well become a clown. I think the makeup looks fucking awesome--messy and disturbing.

Oh, and the trailer fucking rules.

I felt the voice sounded a lot like Jack.

[Ryan Elliott]

You could be biased though.



Well, yeah.


But it still looks like Year One Gotham to me.

[Piechuck]

To me, Heath sounds more like Mark Hamill than Jack

[ZombieSpeedball]

To me, Heath sounds more like Mark Hamill than Jack

Which is good because Mark Hamill has done the best sounding Joker yet.

[JMP]

If anything, Ledger reminds me more of Nicholson in "The Departed" rather than Burton's "Batman"

Still a very nice trailer.

[Evan the Shaggy]

Could I get a pm as well?

[Flonk]

Which is good because Mark Hamill has done the best sounding Joker yet.

I need to watch Return of The Joker again.

[MAK15]

I need to watch Return of The Joker again.

Batman Beyond?

[Kirblar]

Is the spoiler PM something major or just more anecdotal?

[Flonk]

Batman Beyond?

That's the one. Great movie. Creepy, evil fuck Joker. Mark Hamil tones down the camp so much, and it made The Joker so much scarier.

[MAK15]

That's the one. Great movie. Creepy, evil fuck Joker. Mark Hamil tones down the camp so much, and it made The Joker so much scarier.

that was a pretty good joker.
the fact that he bitch-slapped Bats for a while made him cool.

[Jerome Gibbons]

The only thing that bugged me about Return of the Joker was the explanation behind the Joker's return. It's a good movie, though.

[WilliamRichard1985]

Looks great.I just hope there's no doomsday machine this time around.

[Will]

I'm amazed at how different Heath Ledger's voice sounds as the Joker. He's totally channeling some whole other person when being the Joker.

Awesome trailer.

[Simps]

no shots of Harvey Dent though. interesting.
Not entirely true, although this is barely noticeable unless pausing it:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/600dollarbananasuit/Dent.png

[Philip J Eaves]

Anyone found any nice stills from this? Smells like a new wallpaper to me.

[MAZEhimself]

I'm so psyched for this film! Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but it looks as if Gordon becomes commissioner in this right? With all the cops standing in the street...looks like they're attending a funeral. So my assumption is that Joker kills the commish and Gordon rises in the ranks.

It looks like the Joker and Commissioner Loeb in the "Why so serious?" part...

[Freeway]

This movie is gonna make sliced bread look like shit.

[Nick Spencer]

Looks amazing. Ledger looks completely on. But I'm a little worried that they're making the same mistake as Burton's Batman by making this completely about the Joker and not Batman.

This is probably because THE JOKER IS A MORE INTERESTING CHARACTER.

Sorry. I've just been hearing that about the 89 film for close to 20 years, and I'm worried I'll be hearing the same about this. The Joker is the most compelling villain in comics history, and there's NOTHING wrong with giving him more screen time. I can't understand why its a 'mistake.'

[KAK]

This is probably because THE JOKER IS A MORE INTERESTING CHARACTER.

Sorry. I've just been hearing that about the 89 film for close to 20 years, and I'm worried I'll be hearing the same about this. The Joker is the most compelling villain in comics history, and there's NOTHING wrong with giving him more screen time. I can't understand why its a 'mistake.'

CORRECT!

[ForkDolphin]

I'd like that pm, if you please.

[noble]

I agree with Alex K. To me, it feels nothing like Nicholson's Joker--in the best way possible. If anything, it feels like Ledger's channeling Johnny Depp in the role.

And my guess about the makeup is that someone sliced his mouth up and so he wears the makeup to sort of 'own' the look--if someone carves a smile on your face, might as well become a clown. I think the makeup looks fucking awesome--messy and disturbing.

Oh, and the trailer fucking rules.

In stills you can see the 'pucker' wounds of what appears to be old bullet wounds in his cheeks. So I'm guessing he got shot in the face like Nicholson did, but I don't know how.

[/(. . )/]

This is probably because THE JOKER IS A MORE INTERESTING CHARACTER.

Sorry. I've just been hearing that about the 89 film for close to 20 years, and I'm worried I'll be hearing the same about this. The Joker is the most compelling villain in comics history, and there's NOTHING wrong with giving him more screen time. I can't understand why its a 'mistake.'

what's compelling about the Joker?

[Mikie]

"Nothing in his pockets but knives and lint."

That is a GREAT line. The trailer looks fantastic. I can't wait to see this movie. :D

[Kefky]

This is probably because THE JOKER IS A MORE INTERESTING CHARACTER.

Sorry. I've just been hearing that about the 89 film for close to 20 years, and I'm worried I'll be hearing the same about this. The Joker is the most compelling villain in comics history, and there's NOTHING wrong with giving him more screen time. I can't understand why its a 'mistake.'

A villain should never steal the hero's spotlight for an entire story. It's bullshit storytelling. A Batman movie should be about Batman. That's one of the things I hated the most about the original movies. It became a spotlight for campy acting by hollywood stars. And it's all Burton's fault since he started the trend.


Oh, and I'm really looking forward to this.

[Garth]

"Nothing in his pockets but knives and lint."

That is a GREAT line. The trailer looks fantastic. I can't wait to see this movie. :D

Yeah it really is. I love it. As for focusing more on the Joker. I think the movie will be able to do both. In previous Batman movies (with the exception of Begins), the focus has always been more on the villains as we know. But in Begins, think about how many stories and subplotss were going on, Rachel and her work and relationship with Bruce, Bruce's past and it's effect on what is going on now, Batman fighting crime, Scarecrow and Ra's Al Ghul, Bruce's financial interests, Bruce's relationship with Alfred, Gordon and his relationship with Batman, the Joe Chill incident, Bruce becoming Batman. Now not all these "plots" were given a huge amount of film-time, but all were touched on.

I guess my point is this. These writers (the Nolan brothers) are not third-rate, hack writers. They are quality, and I have no doubt they will be able to still have plenty of focus on Batman/Bruce as well as being able to focus on the Joker. I still think that while the Joker will be around, the emotional focus will be on how the Joker's actions affects Bruce.

[adamgreenberger]

Just watched it again...everytime I watch it...get me more excited about this movie.

[dEnny!]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/Hellboy072/Batsigsandavatars/BendisBoardJoker3.jpg

Personally, I don't think the red coming from his lips looks at all like scarring, it looks like he ran some lipstick up his cheek.

[Jerome Gibbons]

This is probably because THE JOKER IS A MORE INTERESTING CHARACTER.

Sorry. I've just been hearing that about the 89 film for close to 20 years, and I'm worried I'll be hearing the same about this. The Joker is the most compelling villain in comics history, and there's NOTHING wrong with giving him more screen time. I can't understand why its a 'mistake.'

I don't see how the Joker is a more interesting or compelling character. He is more entertaining, definitely, and I'm all for him grabbing the spotlight, since Batman is a pretty terrible character anyway, but I wouldn't call him more compelling. He's barely a 'character', I'd say. He's more of a caricature. Which is fun, don't get me wrong.

[Zack]

this trailer is made of win

to be fair--the trailer is most likely made up of equal parts win and jesus

[ZombieSpeedball]

to be fair--the trailer is most likely made up of equal parts win and jesus

I'm pretty sure there's a hint of epic in it though.

[Zack]

I'm pretty sure there's a hint of epic in it though.

i'd say that's a perfectly reasonable assumption

[Mark Mavro (kryptic6)]

My favorite part of the trailer is the little one second shot of the Joker firing a rocket launcher. Just the look on his face in that one shot, his acting, is enough to sell me on Heath as the Joker.

Hard to catch first time through.

[Mark Mavro (kryptic6)]

I still like that first movie. I prefer the look of Burton's Gotham, the one in this trailer...it could be Pittsburgh or Scranton.

Or perhaps...

Chicago?

[MIKE D]

Looks great.

[Rosemary's Baby]

My favorite part of the trailer is the little one second shot of the Joker firing a rocket launcher. Just the look on his face in that one shot, his acting, is enough to sell me on Heath as the Joker.

Hard to catch first time through.

I thought the same exact thing.

The trailer is fantastic. I can't believe that is Heath Ledger underneath the make-up.

[TheFalcon]

I thought the same exact thing.

The trailer is fantastic. I can't believe that is Heath Ledger underneath the make-up.

Yeah, me neither. I've only seen him in Knight's Tale (and several thousand Brokeback Mountain parody posters and clips...) before this but when I look at the Joker I don't see Ledger at all.


My favorite part of the trailer is the little one second shot of the Joker firing a rocket launcher.

I love the clip of him hanging out the window of the police car in the middle of a car chase.

[WNCE]

Thanks for the link. best. trailer. ever.

[S. Earl]

That organ playing at the end gives me an erection.

A massive erection.

[Rosemary's Baby]

Yeah, me neither. I've only seen him in Knight's Tale (and several thousand Brokeback Mountain parody posters and clips...) before this but when I look at the Joker I don't see Ledger at all.


He's amazing in Brokeback Mountain. He can act.

I just didn't think he could produce a voice like this.

[Lab-Rat]

Wow. That trailer is fucking awesome.


I REALLY look forward to this movie!

[Mark Mavro (kryptic6)]

Yeah, me neither. I've only seen him in Knight's Tale (and several thousand Brokeback Mountain parody posters and clips...) before this but when I look at the Joker I don't see Ledger at all.



I love the clip of him hanging out the window of the police car in the middle of a car chase.

Ooh, that one's nice too. I guess those are the clips where it looks like he's having fun, as opposed to being sinister, which I love, too.

[TheFalcon]

Joker likes it too...

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/kristianfn/JokerClapping.gif


Or maybe he's just being sarcastic...I'm not really sure...


(Thank god we can't really see what's going on behind him, though :) )

Edit: Fixed the image link (I hope...)

[MAK15]

Joker likes it too...

http://www.freeimagehost.de/images/000/006/762-1197911544.gif


Or maybe he's just being sarcastic...I'm not really sure...


(Thank god we can't really see what's going on behind him, though :) )

image ain't workin.

and since we've all agreed that this series of Bat Films are more realistic, do ya'll want a Two-Face whose face is discolored and scarred, or just heavily scarred?

[Mark Mavro (kryptic6)]

image ain't workin.

and since we've all agreed that this series of Bat Films are more realistic, do ya'll want a Two-Face whose face is discolored and scarred, or just heavily scarred?

What's the difference between the two options you laid out? You can do some pretty realistic heavy scarring and still have a very Two-Face looking character.

I can't wait to see a machine gun wielding Aaron Eckhart killing mob bosses, etc.

[/(. . )/]

I don't see how the Joker is a more interesting or compelling character. He is more entertaining, definitely, and I'm all for him grabbing the spotlight, since Batman is a pretty terrible character anyway, but I wouldn't call him more compelling. He's barely a 'character', I'd say. He's more of a caricature. Which is fun, don't get me wrong.

that's how i've always felt

[MAK15]

What's the difference between the two options you laid out? You can do some pretty realistic heavy scarring and still have a very Two-Face looking character.

I can't wait to see a machine gun wielding Aaron Eckhart killing mob bosses, etc.


it's just a visual thing.
in most Bat-related things, Two-Face has like, a radically different colored side of his face (comics, cartoons, movies,games).
I'm just wonderin if the character would still have the same skin color, but just look like shit on the left side.

[ds9]

Just the trailer is more entertaining than Superman returns

[Sam Little]

Looks great. I dig Ledger's Joker.

[Brandon Reynolds]

Fucking love it.
Can't wait until July!

[Cth]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/edlewis657/HAHAHAHAHA.gif

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/edlewis657/Hooray2.gif

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/edlewis657/Bruce1.gif

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[The Sentient Xbox]

There is something that Im absolutely loving about Ledger's joker...and its really hard to put into words.

With every line he says, you can tell he is acting....but I dont mean that in the bad actor sense, but its more like hes acting in his own play....like he is being dramatic for his own sake, to match the situations hes created.

I know that probably makes no sense....but whatever it is, Im lovin it.

[Cth]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/russphillipps/joker_turn_small.gif

[Mark Mavro (kryptic6)]

One thing that occurred to me is the genius of WB in really being on their game and ensuring that the Dark Knight trailer didn't make it online prior to Sunday night.

Do you know how many people were probably on the fence about seeing I Am Legend but were sold based on the promise that there would be a Dark Knight trailer beforehand????

I fucking guarantee you that not letting the trailer be seen until Sunday night ensured a shitload more green to the Will Smith box office gross.

[niceguyeddie]

i'm downloading the trailer before i see it... it has to be mine.

[glk]

I LOVE that there doesn't look like any CG. If there is any, it's minimal and sparingly and wisely used. But everything looks real, including the end-over-end truck. Awesome.

[JackBauer]

I LOVE that there doesn't look like any CG. If there is any, it's minimal and sparingly and wisely used. But everything looks real, including the end-over-end truck. Awesome.

The truck scene is so fucking awesome. I'm glad that Nolan only uses CGI when it's really needed.

[Kirblar]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/Hellboy072/Batsigsandavatars/BendisBoardJoker3.jpg

Personally, I don't think the red coming from his lips looks at all like scarring, it looks like he ran some lipstick up his cheek.
I'm pretty sure it's lipstick OVER scarring.

[MAK15]

I'm pretty sure it's lipstick OVER scarring.

it is

[niceguyeddie]

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=YhDRGCbk7vs

shoddy cam work... but...

[TheFalcon]

I LOVE that there doesn't look like any CG. If there is any, it's minimal and sparingly and wisely used. But everything looks real, including the end-over-end truck. Awesome.

I agree, it always looks better when as much of the effects as possible are done without CGI.

The only thing I noticed which looked like CGI in the trailer was that the Batman on a rooftop shot looked a bit unfinished. The sky behind him looked too clean, like they just put up a big wall with a bluish color on it and merged that with a helicopter shot of Batman on the building.

The truck scene on the otherhand looked great. Somebody captured this when they were filming it: YouTube (http://youtube.com/watch?v=kJmEZe3ICpY) Nice to see the finished shot.

[JHickman]

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=YhDRGCbk7vs

shoddy cam work... but...

Love Nolan - hated the trailer.

Loved this.

Win Batman.

[Rosdower 3.0]

One thing that occurred to me is the genius of WB in really being on their game and ensuring that the Dark Knight trailer didn't make it online prior to Sunday night.

Do you know how many people were probably on the fence about seeing I Am Legend but were sold based on the promise that there would be a Dark Knight trailer beforehand????

I fucking guarantee you that not letting the trailer be seen until Sunday night ensured a shitload more green to the Will Smith box office gross.

I know that's why I went to see it in IMAX. I figured the trailer would be up (and in HD), but I had to see that 6 minute preview in IMAX and then ended up liking 'I am Legend' quite a bit too. All around a great night at the movies!

[Jonny Z]

I know that's why I went to see it in IMAX. I figured the trailer would be up (and in HD), but I had to see that 6 minute preview in IMAX and then ended up liking 'I am Legend' quite a bit too. All around a great night at the movies!

I left the theater much more satisfied with the 6 minutes of batman than i was for I Am Legend.

but yeah, the batman preview is what got me in the theater in the first place.

it was insane watching that in IMAX. watching the whole movie like that will cause multiple orgasms.

[JBElliott]

The trailer kicks Iron Man's butt.

Not even close. And if it tried to it would break it's toe since Iron Man's butt is iron. :D

[JBElliott]

Just the trailer is more entertaining than Superman returns

Watching paint dry or grass grow is more entertaining than Superman Returns.

[ds9]

Watching paint dry or grass grow is more entertaining than Superman Returns.very true

[Anthony ANMPH Hary]

I loved the rocket launcher.

Loved when he turned around with the up camera angle.

Really loved the scene where he was about to cut Rachel and Bat's showed up.

Fav was him with the machine gun and in his crazed rage yells "HIT ME!"

Sold me right there. Loved it. It was a high octane rework of the Burton Joker vs Batman in the street but with out the rediculous gun from the pats and no batplane.

So much excitement for this.

that opening shot of Bruce in the penthouse with the suit half off, holding the cowel... great mood setter. This is the coming of age movie for Batman. Here we get to see the real hero behind the machines and fancy toys.

[ZombieSpeedball]

very true

Seconded.

[Rosdower 3.0]

I left the theater much more satisfied with the 6 minutes of batman than i was for I Am Legend.

but yeah, the batman preview is what got me in the theater in the first place.

it was insane watching that in IMAX. watching the whole movie like that will cause multiple orgasms.

Especially since there were 4-5 scenes recording in IMAX format...yeah that movie is gonna rock, hell 3D IMAX made Superman Returns somewhat entertaining!

[Rosdower 3.0]

I loved the rocket launcher.



Rocket launcher is by far the best part of that trailer!!!

[altonralston]

Hey Rosdower ... kinda off thread but ... do you or does anyone on the board know when MST3K episode featuring The Final Sacrifice will be on DVD? Oh and the trailer looked great. Like it all. Maggie Gyllenhaal is hot.

[Rosdower 3.0]

Hey Rosdower ... kinda off thread but ... do you or does anyone on the board know when MST3K episode featuring The Final Sacrifice will be on DVD? Oh and the trailer looked great. Like it all. Maggie Gyllenhaal is hot.

Maggie is very hot!!!

I haven't heard anything about 'The Final Sacrifice' coming out on DVD seperate or as part of a set. While I hate to give him any credit, Elder Ethan Vanz is usually up on his MST3K news (old and new), it may be worth posting that as a seperate thread/question for his response and input.

[JackBauer]

Not even close. And if it tried to it would break it's toe since Iron Man's butt is iron. :D

But he is the Goddamn Batman.

[King of Mars]

http://www.atasteforthetheatrical.com/

And I fucking love it.I just had a geekgasm.

[Ryan Elliott]

Official site is updated.


www.thedarkknight.com

[Philip J Eaves]

The more I watch this, the more I am impressed with Ledger.

I really don't see him at all. Had I not known that was him before I watched this trailer, I would've thought it was some no-name up-and-coming guy. That look after "Hello, commissioner" is spot on, but not like Ledger at all.

[Philip J Eaves]

http://www.christianbalefan.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=410

Gallery of stills from the trailer.

[Ryan Elliott]

I'm going to have an erection the entire time I am in the theater watching this movie.

[King of Mars]

I'm going to have an erection the entire time I am in the theater watching this movie.You said the same thing before you went to see Big Mama's House. Might wanna work on that whole theater/erection problem. Try rubbing one out before you leave the house. :)

[Ryan Elliott]

You said the same thing before you went to see Big Mama's House. Might wanna work on that whole theater/erection problem. Try rubbing one out before you leave the house. :)


Big Mama's House is a classic! :surrend:

[JPKakinuma]

Dang.

[Anthony ANMPH Hary]

You see this picture?

http://www.pictureupload.de/originals/pictures/171207141916_Hooray2.gif

Those people moving back and forth in the background.. That isn't repeating, Joker is simply illustraiting his complete control of his universe.

The Puppetmaster awakens.

[adamgreenberger]

Just watched it again...and I noticed one HUGE thing missing from it...Harvey Dent...we didn't see him in the whole trailer.

[Garth]

Just watched it again...and I noticed one HUGE thing missing from it...Harvey Dent...we didn't see him in the whole trailer.

Not to be THAT guy, but we already discussed that. He is seen just for a quick second though, so you are right.

[TheGibson]

"Nothing in his pockets but knives and lint."

That is a GREAT line. The trailer looks fantastic. I can't wait to see this movie. :D

Yes! This joker is a villain who wants to see your eyes when he kills you. Up close and personal killer... scariest kind.

[Anthony ANMPH Hary]

Yes! This joker is a villain who wants to see your eyes when he kills you. Up close and personal killer... scariest kind.

iNDEED

[ds9]

This looks to be the best comicbook movie franchise in existence

[Rosdower 3.0]

Just watched it again...and I noticed one HUGE thing missing from it...Harvey Dent...we didn't see him in the whole trailer.

Good thing it's not the movie isn't called 'Harvey Dent'.

The trailer is to get the public sold on the movie, get there ass in the theater, and buy a ticket. We don't need to focus on Harvey in the trailer...he'll show up in the movie.

[Anthony ANMPH Hary]

Good thing it's not the movie isn't called 'Harvey Dent'.

The trailer is to get the public sold on the movie, get there ass in the theater, and buy a ticket. We don't need to focus on Harvey in the trailer...he'll show up in the movie.

Agreed. I dont really care about Dent at this point. The end of "Begins" got me juiced for Joker. This trailer shows me he is indeed back in a big and real way. It also shows me that Bruce/Bats is not doing well. Has to work out of an appartment with suprizingly low celings. LOL

I care about Bats, and this trailers leaves me caring and I will see this movie opening night.

[Japhy Ryder]

After watching the trailer, I made a few observations:

1) This Joker has a "Chelsea smile/Glasgow grin." He paints lipstick over the scars to create the sick scarred clown smile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_smile


2) The Joker's voice-over hits an excellent theme that I think will be the psychological subtext for the film. Batman came onto the scene first as the "first costume." In the V.O. the Joker points out that when Wayne puts on the "freak" suit, Wayne opened the floodgates for all of the other socio-paths to take on a larger-than-life persona, cults of personality. This will torture Batman's conscience, make him second guess what he has done by donning the cowl.

Did Batman create the Joker? The Joker in the V.O. is saying exactly that. That theme is one of my favorites in the comic books. Which came first: the Batman or the Joker? This means no camp whatsoever. It will be very "dark." I love it.

[Flonk]

After watching the trailer, I made a few observations:

1) This Joker has a "Chelsea smile/Glasgow grin." He paints lipstick over the scars to create the sick scarred clown smile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_smile


2) The Joker's voice-over hits an excellent theme that I think will be the psychological subtext for the film. Batman came onto the scene first as the "first costume." In the V.O. the Joker points out that when Wayne puts on the "freak" suit, Wayne opened the floodgates for all of the other socio-paths to take on a larger-than-life persona, cults of personality. This will torture Batman's conscience, make him second guess what he has done by donning the cowl.

Did Batman create the Joker? The Joker in the V.O. is saying exactly that. That theme is one of my favorites in the comic books. Which came first: the Batman or the Joker? This means no camp whatsoever. It will be very "dark." I love it.

You are a very observant fellow.

[Japhy Ryder]

You are a very observant fellow.

I'm a script supervisor by trade, so I can't help it. Whenever anyone loses anything, they come to me because I remember exactly the last time and place I saw it.

[MAK15]

After watching the trailer, I made a few observations:

1) This Joker has a "Chelsea smile/Glasgow grin." He paints lipstick over the scars to create the sick scarred clown smile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_smile


2) The Joker's voice-over hits an excellent theme that I think will be the psychological subtext for the film. Batman came onto the scene first as the "first costume." In the V.O. the Joker points out that when Wayne puts on the "freak" suit, Wayne opened the floodgates for all of the other socio-paths to take on a larger-than-life persona, cults of personality. This will torture Batman's conscience, make him second guess what he has done by donning the cowl.

Did Batman create the Joker? The Joker in the V.O. is saying exactly that. That theme is one of my favorites in the comic books. Which came first: the Batman or the Joker? This means no camp whatsoever. It will be very "dark." I love it.

this is excellant stuff right here, man.

[Japhy Ryder]

this is excellant stuff right here, man.

It just really gets me pumped. There was all of that pre-production talk about why they called it "The Dark Knight," and after seeing this preview it makes so much sense.

I don't even want to see a Joker origin. I just want the Joker to appear as the perfect foil for the Batman, and for the Batman to totally lose his shit about the can of worms he has now opened.

[niceguyeddie]

latest trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHufrsP9XMA