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Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

enjoy.

http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/

Gloria · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the link.

While I think that the film, which looks quite nice in the trailer, will never be as exciting as the original comics (I have yet to see a film adaptation of a comic which is half as good as the original), well, it seems worth a look.

Two things:
-What I don't like: half of the trailer is filled with explosions. I mistrust films with explosions: usually are a way to hide lack of ideas in a script.

- What I like: Michael Caine. Gary Oldman. Never mind how bad a film is, these two gentlemen always give performances which are entertaining to watch.
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Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

james castle · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject:

Are we all watching the same trailer?

JOKER! JOKER! JOKER! Holy crap does it look like they nailed the Joker. "Nothing in his pockets but knives and lint"? I literally could not be more excited.

Oh, and BATCYCLE? Did everyone miss the Batcycle. It has guns on the front. It's huge.

So excited.
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Sandman · Flying Blind Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 27

I won't go so far as to say they nailed the Joker in the film, but I am relieved to see that he'll be played more homicidal than silly in this film. (Sidenote- Am I the only person who couldn't stand Jack Nicholson as the Joker?)

The Batcycle and Batmobile in these films bug me. -Sure, they're more realistic and look cool in their own right. But I'm too hung on too many cool visuals from the comics. Seriously, how could Jason Todd have ever tried to steal the tires off of this 'Bat-Tank'?

I will agree that Gary Oldman is always worth watching. I'd love to see more interaction between Gordon and Batman this film. (Also hoping that we get a decent Harvey Dent, even if only for a couple of moments.)

hylozoii · Playing to the Camera Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 148

You guys are not movie critics, please don't play one. What's with all this "book is better" "original is better" crap? I can't wait to go see this movie. Don't worry about all the explosions, Chris Nolan is known for his stories and plot in films. A trailer is a trailer. It's supposed to entice the general audience to go see the film. It's not for you uptights.

Joker looks like a psycho. The motorcycle looks just as unconventional as the Batmobile was in the previous film. Finally, you can't argue with the all-star cast of Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine. This film is going to be awesome.

Stanley · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:27 am Post subject:

Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

james castle · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:13 pm Post subject:

Wow. I am honestly stunned by the negative comments in this thread. I don't want to be too harsh but:

Gloria's "complaints" make exactly zero sense. "Too many explosions"? Are you kidding? Are you under some sort of strange impression that there are no explosions in Batman comics? Remember when they fire bomb the house Bats is hiding in in Year One? Too many explosions! How did Jason Todd die? Hmmm. I seem to remember. Wait....yes. EXPLOSION! How was Bruce Wayne introduced in the character defining Dark Knight Returns? His race car. He was in his race car and it....wait for it....that's right...exploded. I don't know how Gloria can say the movie doesn't look as good as the comics when it's clear she hasn't even read the comics.

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harryhausen · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject:

Holy Cow! That trailer makes me so excited! I really thought it was going to be histrionic after reading all the posts about it, but, damn!, it’s almost low-key compared to what it could have been. I bet it’s going to knock our socks off. Long live the Batman!

As for Rachel Dawes being “ugly” – you’re crazy, Stanley! I love Maggie Gyllenhaal. Plus, she’s a real actor with indie cred. Besides that, “Rachel Dawes” isn’t even a “real” character. A movie amalgam woman without comic precedent.

Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

Solid Snake PAC · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:53 pm Post subject:

I personally think this is a great trailer. Let's remember...This trailer had the joker in it. It has pretty a good defined characteristic of The Joker. He's Chaos, Insane *though this could be argued, Talk to Morrison*, and Anarchy all in one. Also...Gyllenhaal is a much better actress then Holmes is ANY DAY of the week. Plus Rachel Dawes is kind of a nod to a character from WAY BACK in the day, who was I think an assistant D.A. Anybody care to find that bit of info...

james castle · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:32 pm Post subject:

Stanley · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject:

...All I'm saying is, if you're going to fawn over an unattainable woman, be sure she's attractive. 'Attractive without makeup' attractive. Great picture of your girl here, huh?

I've seen her Agent Provocateur 'spread', and it does work for her...but ultimately, she's just creepy. Look at her first shot in the trailer, where she looks up from the table.

It's sick. Her lips are too pursed and she's just too thin.

I'll take Naomi Watts from King Kong for the block.

I mean, Maggie Gyllenhaal? I've seen better looking midgets.

...Namely Herve Villechaize.

Zing.

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