Posted on 12/04/2007 4:23:24 PM PST by pcottraux
Sweet poster, IMO. Clever way of conveying both Batman and the Joker in one image.
Also, the big story going around is that last night, the much anticipated 6-minute IMAX prologue for the "Batman Begins" sequel premiered in New York, with a personal introduction by Chris Nolan.
Here's an article from MTV.com, but I'm going to give you a big spoiler warning; don't click unless you don't mind a few spoilers.
But here are some good excerpts:
'Dark Knight' Opening Scenes Reveal 'Radical' New Joker
"NEW YORK — If the opening frames of "The Dark Knight" are any indication, Batman will have his hands full come June. The Joker is on the loose, and MTV News has seen just how devilishly maniacal and dangerous he can be.
On Monday night, a small crowd in New York gathered to watch the first six minutes of director Christopher Nolan's eagerly awaited sequel to "Batman Begins" and, holy extended trailer, the footage did not disappoint. Introduced by the beaming director and displayed on an 80-foot-tall IMAX screen, the opening of the film welcomed Heath Ledger's Joker to the Nolan/Batman universe.
And it was clear from the start, much as you might have loved Jack Nicholson's villain, the purple-clad bad man won't have the time or inclination to dance to Prince this time around. Nolan spoke at length with MTV News immediately prior to and following the special event, clearly proud of his new villain. "I think what Heath is doing is very adventurous," he said. "What he's doing is very radical. It's very much what I wanted. I knew I needed someone really fearless."
The opening sequence — specially filmed in the IMAX format, and set to debut December 14 with prints of "I Am Legend" in theaters — fulfilled a dream for Nolan, who said he had been wanting to shoot in the format for 15 years. "In the finished film, there will be four or five IMAX sequences," Nolan explained. He continued excitedly before the screening: "Everything about doing this in the IMAX format is trying to get that feeling back when I was a little kid when I'd sit in a movie theater and see images that were larger than life. That's what I'm trying to get back to with this material. I felt like introducing the Joker in this way because he's such a huge character [and it] would be a very fun thing to do."
But Nolan also revealed that not all the IMAX scenes will be action-filled. "Some of them are actually quiet scenes which pictorially we thought would be interesting. It's not all the slam-bam scenes," he said.
*At this point in the article is a huge spoilerish review of the actual prologue. Click the link to read.*
Nolan explained to MTV News that the Joker we meet in "The Dark Knight" is fully formed. Don't look for an origin story here. "To me, the Joker is an absolute," he said. "There are no shades of gray to him — maybe shades of purple. He's unbelievably dark. He bursts in just as he did in the comics."
Though there was no sign of much of the supporting cast in this extended preview, Nolan stressed there's much more to the story. Asked about Aaron Eckhart's Harvey "Two-Face" Dent, the director said "his story is in some ways the backbone of the film. [Bruce Wayne and Harvey] have an interesting relationship. They're friends and rivals."
And what about the caped crusader we left at the end of "Batman Begins"? Nolan explained that "he's a little more sure of himself" in the new film. "We didn't want him sitting around wrestling with the same angst. It's all-new angst," he laughed.
Nolan, who wrapped filming just two weeks ago, said he's shooting for a running time comparable to the first film's 140 minutes. Congratulated on the ambitious slam-bang start to his sequel, MTV News asked if the next six minutes could help but live up to the first. The director smiled and sighed nearly in unison. "That's what I'm working on now."
Sure thing! This has been a fun movie to follow, especially with the viral marketing.
FYI, word on the street is to expect the next trailer in about another week. I'll keep you posted.
No, was it any good? As I mentioned, the first were so bad, that I must have developed a phobia...
Just from my personal recommendation: ABSOLUTELY! It is worlds different from the 4 movies...hands-down the best Batman movie, and perhaps one of the greatest comic book movies ever. As a Bat-fan, I can also say that more than any previous Bat-film, it actually is very true to the source material (the comic books).
Here’s the way it goes: Tim Burton’s Bat-films (like all his movies) were set in a freaky, Gothic netherworld. Schumacher’s (Batman Forever, Batman and Robin) were set in a neon-light fetishland. Batman Begins, on the other hand, is set in a gritty, almost realistic world. The plot is MILES ahead of the firs 4, because it actually tells a deep, engaging, and fascinating story.
Actually, there’s others who could sum it up better than I could: let me provide you with some links. Roger Ebert and James Berardinelli are two of my favorite movie critics; like you, they both disliked or were disappointed by the first 4 movies but gave Batman Begins glowing reviews and described it as “The first Batman movie that FINALLY got it right.”
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050613/REVIEWS/50525003/1023
http://www.reelviews.net/movies/b/batman_begins.html
If I may say so...the movie does have a few minor flaws. Katie Holmes plays the obligatory love interest, and she isn’t very good.
Other than that, I would give Begins a big recommendation (and, btw, I’m another one that doesn’t particularly care for the other movies).
Thanks, I’ll give it a looksie!
Sure thing!
Terrence Howard should have been The Joker, IMO.
Sadly, I will not be finding out until July. As much as I'm dying to see the new prologue in IMAX that's just been released, the closest IMAX theater that's playing it is over 4 1/2 hours away. *Sigh*...at least we should have the next trailer pretty soon.
I don't know much about Iron Man, but that is a pretty cool poster and the movie looks promising. I'm pretty sure I'll be going to see that one.
Did you also see this poster that came out today?
I heard his name mentioned for Harvey Dent one time, but I’m not sure if there was any substance to it or if it was just a fanboy rumor.
I like it. I kind of wish it were a similar shot of him looking down from just a rooftop. Or one of those spires or whatever I saw him on for Batman Begins.
Aesthetics aside, the color tone is interesting. The BB posters had sort of an brown earthen-tone to them...this one has more of a shattery ice-blue look.
Great posters, thanks again. I’m putting them up in my office with all the zillions of Batman stuff! lol
Well, Mr. Blonde, you win. You got to a big piece of info before I did. ;-)
FYI, guys, a bootleg of the trailer has leaked on-line. It was done with a cell phone camera in a theater...VERY low quality. Unless specifically asked via PM, I’m not going to post it here. I’m still going to see “I Am Legend” JUST to see the trailer, but I’ve seen the bootleg to. They’re saying the Hi-Quality version will be on-line Monday.
(And yes, the movie looks friggin’ awesome).
I’m going to an IMAX theater an hour away to see I Am Legend and get an eyeful of the Joker. I can’t wait. And the trailer does look incredible even low quality as it is.
WHERE do you guys find these posters?
Another “flaw” in the movie, to me, was some of the dialouge. It was repetative like the constant used of the term “the narrows”.
And when the train is headed to the Wayne hub and microwaving the water, the guy at the company used “it’s going to blow” way too much.
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