The Dark Knight Calling All Creative People: Write Scenes that YOU'D Want to see in The Dark Knight!

[Dark Sentinel]

I started a thread like this a while back, but it looks like it was deleted. This is for us creative people who want to put our ideas down and see what people think about them. Criticisms are allowed, but please try not to be too harsh OK guys? None of us in here are professional screenwriters (so far as we know, at least).

Mods, if you don't mind, as the thread starter I'd like to share what I think should be the essential ground rules for this thread.

• Write your fan-scene. If you're an aspiring amateur screenwriter and want to show off your skills, go for it! If you're more comfortable just describing the scene you'd want to see, you can do that too. This is a place for ideas, so share them the best way you can!
• Review the previous poster's scene or idea. You don't have to if you don't want to, but if you want to say something about someone's scene, then don't hesitate. Just be civil.
• If you have more than one idea, share them! Don't stop at just one. And finally...
• If you want to explain your idea, go ahead. Everyone has their reasons.

Mods, give this thread a chance. I'm sure there are people who are creative that want to put their ideas down and discuss them. Thanks!

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Well, with that being said (sorry if it was a little long) I think I'll start this thread off with the scene I wrote in the "Batcycle" thread. After that, start posting people!

INT. WAYNE ENTERPRISES APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISON

Wayne walks with a slight limp ahead of Fox as the lights above them FLICKER to life.

CLOSE ON:
Wayne stops and closes his eyes grimly.

ANGLE ON:
The last set of lights flicker on and we come face to face with the TWISTED REMAINS of what used to be the TUMBLER, resting on top of a raised diamondplate platform. It's so twisted and mangled that it's barely recognizable.

Wayne turns away and faces Fox.

WAYNE
There was nothing you could do?

FOX
(shakes head)
Nothing.

Fox HOPS onto the platform and steps around the Tumbler, inspecting it.

FOX (CONT'D)
The frame is cracked in at least four critical areas, and the chassis could be put to better use if it was recycled. But check this out...

Fox motions for Wayne to follow. Wayne walks around to the rear of the Tumbler.

WAYNE'S POV: The jet-engine is GONE. All that's left is a gaping hole rimmed with jagged steel.

FOX (CONT'D)
Clown-Boy's toy took out both the engine and the rear axles in one hit. He sure knows how to make 'em good.

WAYNE
(nods)
Or he knows the people who did it for him.

Wayne sighs and walks around the Tumbler, running his fingers through his hair.

WAYNE (CONT'D)
Now what? I can't exactly squeeze into the Lambo comfortably, no matter how snugly the new suit fits. Thanks, by the way.

FOX
My pleasure. Glad you like it.

There's a split-second pause, and then Fox hops off the platform. Wayne looks at Fox, and both him and us sence an eagerness underneath Fox's avuncular grin.

WAYNE
(hesitant)
What? What is it? Oh no, don't tell me... do you...?

FOX
(nods)
Oh yeah. You'll definitely be interested in this.

CLOSE ON FOX: A ROAR that sounds like five Harley-Davidsons rises up and we

CUT TO:
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EXT. TRACK - AFTERNOON

The source of the roar is a heavily armored MOTORCYCLE hauls around a sharp corner at an even sharper angle and pulls out just as it reaches the straightaway. After a few loud REVS, the motorcycle growls to a smooth stop.

The motorcycle's ARMOR DESIGN is similar to the Tumbler's but more aerodynamic. Like the Tumbler before it is painted with military camouflage. The TIRES look like a cross between what would be found on a MotoGP racing bike and the rear wheel of a Harley-Davidson, only larger and wider.

Two EXHAUST PIPES rest on either side of the rear wheel and snake up to a HUGE MOTOR (that's still growling softly) in the middle of the motorcycle's sturdy frame.​

The rider sits up and removes his helmet to reveal (not surprisingly) that WAYNE has been testing the bike. Wayne is wearing what appears to be a HEAVILY PADDED CAMOUFLAGED RACING JACKET. He rests the helmet on top of the bike's large gas tank.

As he catches his breath, FOX walks up to Wayne's side with a big grin on his face and spreads out his hands like a used car salesman.

FOX
Mr. Wayne, allow me to introduce the Tumbler's baby sister: the Scrambler.

WAYNE
(chuckles, amused)
The Scrambler huh?

Wayne breathes a little heavily and wipes away some sweat with his gloved hand.

FOX
Well? She fast enough for ya?

CLOSE ON: Wayne nods and does that same WHOOSH that he did after testing the Tumbler, and hops off the motorcycle.

WAYNE
(enthusiastic)
Hell yeah.

FOX
I should hope so. This baby has over two hundred horsepower and goes from zero to sixty in just under two seconds.

WAYNE
Wow, that sounds fast alright. How long has this been in storage?

FOX
This baby? Developed alongside the Tumbler, and shelved alongside it too. It was intended to be the first military-grade motorcycle, but...

WAYNE
Lemme guess... bean counters?

FOX
(smiles)
You got it. Gotta love 'em, right?

WAYNE
So what was this supposed to do? You said it was developed alongside the Tumbler...

FOX
(nods)
The Scrambler was intended to perform two specific tasks:
(holds up one finger)
One, to protect the Tumbler against enemy before, during and after the Tumbler bridged a river.
(holds up two fingers)
Two, to do some quick but pretty heavy damage to pockets of enemy soldiers. Didn't matter whether they were on an outpost or whatever, if it could be hit with a fast jab, this baby would do the job, the first combat-grade, military-employed motorcycle. Here, let me show you.

Wayne backs away slightly, and observes as Fox hops onto the Scrambler. He flicks a switch on the RIGHT HANDLEBAR and a section slides back to reveal a miniature control panel. It's made up of FIVE BUTTONS: two red buttons flanking three yellow ones.

Fox presses one of the buttons and a pair of MACHINE GUNS slide out from either side of the lower half of what appeared to be the gas tank.

WAYNE
Wow. A little James Bond-ish to me... but please, continue.

FOX
(chuckles)
Every mechanism on this bike, be it offensive or defensive, is controlled by these buttons. Just below your spedometer and other standard meters there's a small monitor that shows you where everything else is around you, as well as radar, GPS tracking, et cetera, etcetera. You follow so far?

WAYNE
So far.

FOX
Good.

Fox KNOCKS on a section of the bikes armor.

FOX (CONT'D)
The armor is a new lightweight bulletproof alloy that can take a good beating and the bike'll still be rideable. Like your armor, it can deflect anything but a straight shot. The armor can hold up to a straight shot, but there'll still be some damage. Now for the good stuff. The two red buttons...

WAYNE
(interrupts)
Am I allowed to push those?

FOX
(grins)
You're allowed, but you have to know when to push 'em. This isn't a toy. Now the machine guns are your most basic offensive weapons. There's a small lever on the underside of the left handlebar that you use as a trigger. These guns fire fifty-caliber rounds.

Fox reaches to one of the guns. He sits up and holds a large brass bullet.

FOX (CONT'D)
Turns solid steel into butter. Catch--

Fox tosses the bullet to Wayne and returns to the control panel. He presses the same button and the machine guns slide back into the lower portion of gas tank.

FOX (CONT'D)
The other two are medium-impact mines that pop out from the tail--it can only hold enough mines for one use per ride, so please be a little conservative--and smoke screen. The red button on the right...

Fox presses it and a rocket FIRES out of a small oval-shaped apparatus on the right side of the front wheel. It hits a pile of sandbags that EXPLODES on impact. Fox grins.

FOX
(slyly)
RPG. My favorite. The red button on the left is the rampless jump, similar to the Tumbler.

Fox hops off the Scrambler and wipes his hands.

FOX
Any questions?

Wayne walks past Fox and bends down to inspect the gas tank.

WAYNE
Uhh, exactly how much fuel can this thing hold?

FOX
(smiles)
This thing can store up to five gallons. I know what you're thinking, and don't worry, Mr. Wayne, she uses about as much gas per one hundred miles as Alfred's sips of tea. The engine is an experimental prototype that uses the least amount of gasoline of any vehicle on the planet. It's enough to make the Japanese jealous.
(pause as Wayne stands)
So, you interested?

Wayne remains silent for a moment, walking around the Scrambler like someone deciding whether or not to buy a new car.

WAYNE
Does it--

FOX
(interrupts)
Yes.

Wayne smiles.

WAYNE
I'll take it.

 

[Matt.S99]

Bruce: Ok selina, lets play doctor
Selina: ok, how do you play
Bruce: first take off your clothes
....
selina: ok and?
Bruce: i have to stick my finger in your belly button
Selina:why?
Bruce: i dont know, its just the way the game goes
*time goes by*

Selina: Bruce, whatthe hell? that is NOT my belly button
Bruce: yeah well thats not my finger




ok seriously,i dont know what i want, probably something like batman giving joker a hell of a beating, like in Hush

 

[Conebone69]

Bruce: Ok selina, lets play doctor
Selina: ok, how do you play
Bruce: first take off your clothes
....
selina: ok and?
Bruce: i have to stick my finger in your belly button
Selina:why?
Bruce: i dont know, its just the way the game goes
*time goes by*

Selina: Bruce, whatthe hell? that is NOT my belly button
Bruce: yeah well thats not my finger




ok seriously,i dont know what i want, probably something like batman giving joker a hell of a beating, like in Hush

Lol

 

[donk70]

Batman: Why the hell is this thread here? This isn't a TDK spoiler

The Joker: Maybe cuz the dude doesn't know how to read?

Batman: Betcha Hunter moves it soon

Joker: Yup. You like your new outfit?

Batman: Yeah, my Bat-nutz don't chafe as much. C'mon, lets go get you some more Kool-Aid. Your smile is starting to fade

 

[creamyiraq]

Batman: In before the lock!

Joker: Nuh-uh! (Locks cage door)

Batman: DAMN!

 

[BubbaGump]

Bruce: Ok selina, lets play doctor
Selina: ok, how do you play
Bruce: first take off your clothes
....
selina: ok and?
Bruce: i have to stick my finger in your belly button
Selina:why?
Bruce: i dont know, its just the way the game goes
*time goes by*

Selina: Bruce, whatthe hell? that is NOT my belly button
Bruce: yeah well thats not my finger




ok seriously,i dont know what i want, probably something like batman giving joker a hell of a beating, like in Hush

And the entire serious goal of this thread flies out the window.

[fade out]

 

[MaskedManJRK]

Cool thread, sir. I'll probably pull some ideas out of me arse and post them up. Love the Batcycle thing, by the way, espicially:

WAYNE
Does it--

FOX
(interrupts)
Yes.

Wayne smiles.

WAYNE
I'll take it.

Very cool, sir.

 

[Dark Sentinel]

And the entire serious goal of this thread flies out the window.

[fade out]

you said it...<sigh>i knew I shoulda posted in the nonspoiler forum</sigh>

Hunter...if you could move it to the non-spoiler TDK forum, i'd be much abliged.

 

[Dark Sentinel]

Cool thread, sir. I'll probably pull some ideas out of me arse and post them up. Love the Batcycle thing, by the way, espicially:



Very cool, sir.

thanks man! there may be some hope for this thread after all! Hunter, don't move it just yet please!

 

[griffolyon12]

*I don't know how good this will be.I quickly thought this scene up.The scene begins after Batman aprehends Maroni and he is sent out by Dent and Gordon to gather evidence to keep Maroni behind bars.Before during his raid to capture Maroni Batman met one of his thugs who said he would testify against Maroni in exchange for no jail time and Batman brought him back with Maroni.The witness is currently under police surveillance in the Police HQ to ensure the Joker doesn't try to kill him because the Joker wants to kill Maroni with his own two hands instead of him getting the death penalty and if he testifies he wont get his chance.Thats the setup it's vague and a little confusing,but I hope it catches you up to speed.Enjoy.*

Ext. GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT. ROOFTOP

HARVEY DENT and GORDON are standing alone on the quiet rooftop.The BATSIGNAL is shining brightly into the night sky.There is an awkward silence as the two wait for BATMAN.

DENT
Where is he?

GORDON
He'll be here,if at all possible.

The awkward silence returns.

DENT
This is ridiculous Jim,he isn't going to show.I need to get back to the courthouse,with or without the evidence.

DENT begins moving towards the door when BATMAN arrives on the ledge of the rooftop.

BATMAN
Leaving?

DENT turns around to see the BATMAN.

DENT
It's about time!What do you have?

BATMAN comes down off the ledge and hands a file over to DENT.DENT flips through the contents of the file revealing records of SALVATORE MARONI'S various drug deals.

BATMAN
Maronis not an easy person to gather evidence on.(Pause)He certainly covers his tracks well.

DENT
This is some great stuff.

GORDON turns off the signal and goes and peaks over to look at the file.

GORDON
Do you think there is enough evidence here to lock him up for good?

DENT
It should be,(looking at BATMAN)assuming that witness you aprehended tells the judge the same thing he told us.

BATMAN
That's also assuming the Joker doesn't get to him before he can testify.The Joker wants him dead as well.

GORDON
Don't worry.He's down inside under round the clock surveillance,there is no way the Joker can get him in here.

Int. WITNESS' ROOM IN GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT.

The WITNESS is inside the room pacing back and forth in his room.After much tension the GUARD in the room with him finally speaks.

GUARD
Don't worry,you're perfectly safe.There is no way the Joker can get you in here.He would get shot before entering the front door.

WITNESS
Yeah you're right!

The WITNESS lays down on a small cot in the corner trying to sleep when multiple gun shots are heard outside the door,and maniacal laughing is heard.The WITNESS sits up on the cot.The GUARD pulls his gun out of the holster and aims it at the door.A small ball is suddenly rolled underneath the crack of the door.The ball eventually stops and this vile green gas emits from it.The GUARD and WITNESS begin breathing in the fumes,at first they cough and then they begin maniacally laughing just like the voice outside.The door is kicked in by these goons in Clown Masks and they enter followed by the JOKER.The JOKER looks at the GUARD.

JOKER
Dispose of him.

One of the goons shoot the GUARD in the forehead.The JOKER laughs at the sight of the blood.JOKER now focuses on the WITNESS who is still laughing,but you can see the fear in his eyes.He is sweating bullets,and as he tries to stop the laughing he begins to shed tears.

JOKER
Oh,don't fret!Uncle J is here.(pause)You know what you need?(He pulls out a knife.)A nice....big.....smile!!!!!

The JOKER grins and begins laughing.

Ext. GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT. ROOFTOP

BATMAN,GORDON,and DENT are still on the rooftop.

GORDON
So what-

DENT looks at the door.

DENT
Someone's coming!

GORDON turns to see BATMAN.

GORDON
You had better-

BATMAN has disappeared.While DENT and GORDON look around to see where BATMAN went a COP comes through the door.As he comes through the door it is revealed BATMAN is hanging on the side of the building suspended by his cable.

COP
Gordon,(GORDON and DENT turn around)there is something you must see.

Int. WITNESS' ROOM IN GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT.

BATMAN is standing in the room examining the scene when he hears footsteps coming from outside the door.BATMAN escapes through the vent in the ceiling just as DENT,GORDON,and the COP enter.At this gruesome sight DENT covers his mouth and turns away,the COP keeps his eyes closed,but GORDON continues moving forward.

GORDON
Oh my-

GORDON can't finish the sentence as he see the WITNESS in a pull of blood on the cot,a knife is stuck in his chest.The WITNESS' has a smile cut on his face with blood oozing out of the open wounds,and above the cot written in blood is a message from the JOKER,it reads:'Having fun yet?'.GORDON covers his eyes with his hand.BATMAN is revealed up in the ventilation shaft having watched the whole scene.BATMAN exits the building through the ventilation shafts.



*I hope you all enjoyed it.I'm an aspiring director and screenwriter and would like any feedback at possible.*

 

[Dark52Knight]

Batman: Why the hell is this thread here? This isn't a TDK spoiler

The Joker: Maybe cuz the dude doesn't know how to read?

Batman: Betcha Hunter moves it soon

Joker: Yup. You like your new outfit?

Batman: Yeah, my Bat-nutz don't chafe as much. C'mon, lets go get you some more Kool-Aid. Your smile is starting to fade

made my day, kool aid and chaffing, hillarious

 

[gadgetfusion]

Batman and Gordon are standing by the Batsignal.

Gordon: This has gone too far. Joker can't keep this crime-spree up.

Batman: We have to find a weakness. Or at least a pattern.

Gordon: I fear that there is no pattern to him.

Batman: But there may be a weakness.

Gordon: Let's hope so. If only he gave us a sign or a clue.

They hear Pop Goes the Weasel play inside the Batsignal.

Gordon: What the...

It's almost finishes playing, the two of them back up. The music finishes and then BOOM! The Batsignal blows up! The bat part bursts into many pieces and flies at the two, who dodges them.

Gordon: Can you believe this guy? Right on cue.

Batman slightly smirks.

 

[theDarkerKnight]

bank - daylight -
Three Clown masked men run out of the bank all holding big duffle bags filled with cash. The lead masked man takes off his mask revealing - THE JOKER!

THE JOKER runs up to the street curb and looks around frantickly...searching.
The other two catch up.
THE JOKER Spins around to the other men...

THE JOKER
Where's the van? There was supposed to be a van!?!?!?!

 

[Dark Sentinel]

bank - daylight -
Three Clown masked men run out of the bank all holding big duffle bags filled with cash. The lead masked man takes off his mask revealing - THE JOKER!

THE JOKER runs up to the street curb and looks around frantickly...searching.
The other two catch up.
THE JOKER Spins around to the other men...

THE JOKER
Where's the van? There was supposed to be a van!?!?!?!

haha!! I like it! it has just the right amount of comic relief that also shows something about Joker's character.

 

[Bond]

*I don't know how good this will be.I quickly thought this scene up.The scene begins after Batman aprehends Maroni and he is sent out by Dent and Gordon to gather evidence to keep Maroni behind bars.Before during his raid to capture Maroni Batman met one of his thugs who said he would testify against Maroni in exchange for no jail time and Batman brought him back with Maroni.The witness is currently under police surveillance in the Police HQ to ensure the Joker doesn't try to kill him because the Joker wants to kill Maroni with his own two hands instead of him getting the death penalty and if he testifies he wont get his chance.Thats the setup it's vague and a little confusing,but I hope it catches you up to speed.Enjoy.*

Ext. GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT. ROOFTOP

HARVEY DENT and GORDON are standing alone on the quiet rooftop.The BATSIGNAL is shining brightly into the night sky.There is an awkward silence as the two wait for BATMAN.

DENT
Where is he?

GORDON
He'll be here,if at all possible.

The awkward silence returns.

DENT
This is ridiculous Jim,he isn't going to show.I need to get back to the courthouse,with or without the evidence.

DENT begins moving towards the door when BATMAN arrives on the ledge of the rooftop.

BATMAN
Leaving?

DENT turns around to see the BATMAN.

DENT
It's about time!What do you have?

BATMAN comes down off the ledge and hands a file over to DENT.DENT flips through the contents of the file revealing records of SALVATORE MARONI'S various drug deals.

BATMAN
Maronis not an easy person to gather evidence on.(Pause)He certainly covers his tracks well.

DENT
This is some great stuff.

GORDON turns off the signal and goes and peaks over to look at the file.

GORDON
Do you think there is enough evidence here to lock him up for good?

DENT
It should be,(looking at BATMAN)assuming that witness you aprehended tells the judge the same thing he told us.

BATMAN
That's also assuming the Joker doesn't get to him before he can testify.The Joker wants him dead as well.

GORDON
Don't worry.He's down inside under round the clock surveillance,there is no way the Joker can get him in here.

Int. WITNESS' ROOM IN GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT.

The WITNESS is inside the room pacing back and forth in his room.After much tension the GUARD in the room with him finally speaks.

GUARD
Don't worry,you're perfectly safe.There is no way the Joker can get you in here.He would get shot before entering the front door.

WITNESS
Yeah you're right!

The WITNESS lays down on a small cot in the corner trying to sleep when multiple gun shots are heard outside the door,and maniacal laughing is heard.The WITNESS sits up on the cot.The GUARD pulls his gun out of the holster and aims it at the door.A small ball is suddenly rolled underneath the crack of the door.The ball eventually stops and this vile green gas emits from it.The GUARD and WITNESS begin breathing in the fumes,at first they cough and then they begin maniacally laughing just like the voice outside.The door is kicked in by these goons in Clown Masks and they enter followed by the JOKER.The JOKER looks at the GUARD.

JOKER
Dispose of him.

One of the goons shoot the GUARD in the forehead.The JOKER laughs at the sight of the blood.JOKER now focuses on the WITNESS who is still laughing,but you can see the fear in his eyes.He is sweating bullets,and as he tries to stop the laughing he begins to shed tears.

JOKER
Oh,don't fret!Uncle J is here.(pause)You know what you need?(He pulls out a knife.)A nice....big.....smile!!!!!

The JOKER grins and begins laughing.

Ext. GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT. ROOFTOP

BATMAN,GORDON,and DENT are still on the rooftop.

GORDON
So what-

DENT looks at the door.

DENT
Someone's coming!

GORDON turns to see BATMAN.

GORDON
You had better-

BATMAN has disappeared.While DENT and GORDON look around to see where BATMAN went a COP comes through the door.As he comes through the door it is revealed BATMAN is hanging on the side of the building suspended by his cable.

COP
Gordon,(GORDON and DENT turn around)there is something you must see.

Int. WITNESS' ROOM IN GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPT.

BATMAN is standing in the room examining the scene when he hears footsteps coming from outside the door.BATMAN escapes through the vent in the ceiling just as DENT,GORDON,and the COP enter.At this gruesome sight DENT covers his mouth and turns away,the COP keeps his eyes closed,but GORDON continues moving forward.

GORDON
Oh my-

GORDON can't finish the sentence as he see the WITNESS in a pull of blood on the cot,a knife is stuck in his chest.The WITNESS' has a smile cut on his face with blood oozing out of the open wounds,and above the cot written in blood is a message from the JOKER,it reads:'Having fun yet?'.GORDON covers his eyes with his hand.BATMAN is revealed up in the ventilation shaft having watched the whole scene.BATMAN exits the building through the ventilation shafts.



*I hope you all enjoyed it.I'm an aspiring director and screenwriter and would like any feedback at possible.*

Nice!

I enjoyed yours as well, dark_sentinel.

 

[Dark Sentinel]

Nice!

I enjoyed yours as well, dark_sentinel.

Sank you Mistar Bont.
(bad Goldfinger joke )

gadgetfusion, you write some good dialogue. and i mean good. can't wait to see more.

on a side note, thanks to those who are using this thread for what it's meant to be used for. it's good to see one of my ideas not go to waste.

 

[Bond]

Sank you Mistar Bont.
(bad Goldfinger joke )

LOL t:

Not bad.

 

[Dark Sentinel]

Alright here's another scene I'd like to see. It's another intro (don't worry, it's shorter). I'll let you find out for yourself. Enjoy.

EXT. GCPD POLICE DEPARTMENT - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

LIEUTENANT JAMES GORDON sits on a ledge, sipping a steaming drink from a foam cup. Right next to him, the BAT-SIGNAL shoots a bright beam into the sky.

Gordon looks up and (POV) we see a large circle of light with a SHADOWY BAT SYMBOL in the center against the cloudy sky (end POV).

Gordon shivers and wraps his heavy coat tighter around his waist. Suddenly, he hears the sound of CRUNCHING GRAVEL behind him. Gordon snaps around and comes face-to-face with HARVEY DENT.

Dent, dressed in a casual suit overlaid with a thick black coat, has a strong face and broad shoulders. Even though we've just met him, it's obvious that this guy has a lot of confidence, without being cocky.

GORDON
(cynical)
Running a little late, Dent?

Gordon extends his hand and Dent shakes it cordially with an amused grin.

DENT
Maybe just a little.

Dent takes a COIN from his coat pocket and flips it. The metallic RING echoes in the still air. Dent catches the coin, rolls it on his knuckles like a poker player, and glances around the rooftop.

DENT (CONT'D)
But it looks like I'm not the only one. Where's...

Dent is cut off by a THUD. Gordon takes another sip and raises his head slightly.

GORDON
(slyly)
Behind you.

ANGLE ON: Dent turns around slowly, carefully. He doesn't know what to expect. He stops, and takes a step back, amazed. Standing before him is BATMAN. His long, cloak-like cape wafts regally against the soft breeze.

Batman nods and stares at the two men. In the moonlight, we can just make out his dark, fierce eyes.

BATMAN
Gentlemen.

Dent continues to stare in wide-eyed amazement, his mouth slightly open. Dent snaps his mouth shut and licks his lips nervously.

Gordon calmly walks over to the Bat-Signal and shuts it down. The machine WHIRS for a second and is then silent as the light fades.

Dent clumsily extends his hand.

DENT
I..uh-um...I'm

GORDON
(slightly shouting)
This is Harvey Dent.

Batman nods silently, but grips Dent's hand firmly. We can see Dent wince slightly.

BATMAN
(cynical)
New guy, huh?

DENT
(nervous)
Yeah..well, yes. I was recently elected District Attorney so...sure, yeah, you can call me the new guy if you want.

Batman nods, amused, and walks around Dent to Gordon. Gordon takes another sip.

BATMAN
I take it you have new information.

GORDON
(nods)
Sure do...

Gordon takes a manilla folder from his coat and holds it up. The thing is covered with sticky-notes.

GORDON (CONT'D)
Did some digging on Falcone's replacement.
(hands the folder to Batman)
Guy's name is Salvatore Maroni, aka "the Boss". If he likes you, he might even let ya call him "Sal".

Batman looks through the file as Gordon talks.

CLOSE ON: Through Batman's gloved hands, we can make out a black-and-white PHOTO of Maroni entering a car, and various official documents.

BATMAN
I think I'll just stick with "Maroni".

Dent's head slowly rises over Batman's shoulder. Batman seemingly glances absentmindedly at Dent, then abruptly shuts the folder.

He shoves it into Dent's chest and walks past him. Dent catches the folder and holds it against his chest, breathing slightly heavily.

Batman stops in front of Gordon, looking out at the city lights.

BATMAN
(knowingly)
So what do you want me to do? Spy on him or bring him in.

GORDON
It's too early to tell. Plus with that new friend of yours causing God-knows-what on the streets, it might be best for you to let Maroni get a little settled in.

BATMAN
(nods)
Let the Boss feel enough like his nickname so his guard down. Perfect time to strike...

DENT (O.C.)
(interrupts)
I'm sorry, but I don't think that's the best way to handle Maroni.

Batman and Gordon turn around. Batman glares suspiciously at Dent through his cowl.

BATMAN
Do explain, Mr. Dent.

Dent clears his throat, and straightens his shoulders as if he's about to give an opening statement.

DENT
(officiously)
This clown guy is a nutjob, true enough. But he's still a relatively minor issue compared to a Mafia kingpin like Maroni. I mean I know all about this guy. You thought Falcone was bad? He's a pushover compared to Maroni. I say we hit him, hard and fast and now, before he gets a hold of Gotham. And believe me, he will. There's a reason his nickname's "the Boss", after all.

There's a tense silence after Dent's speech, and without warning Batman steps forward. He stands close to Dent, looming over the District Attorney ominously.

BATMAN
(dangerously)
You may be the DA, but I am the one who protects these streets night after night. Minor? Let me tell you something. "Minor" doesn't exist.

Dent, sweat pouring down his forehead, stumbles backward. Batman remains still as a statue, staring at Dent with fierce eyes.

BATMAN (CONT'D)
A woman that's attacked and raped by a group of thugs is someone's daughter, or girlfriend, or sister. If your wife was mugged and raped, would you consider that "minor". Neither would I. Don't presume to have all the facts, Dent, because they don't mean anything. Maroni is not my primary concern. My primary concern is every person that walks the streets of this city, day in and day out; night in, and night out. I asked you to explain, to give me a reason to agree with you. What you gave me was a pile of excuses. I'm sorry, Mr. Dent, but I don't operate on excuses.

Batman turns around to face Gordon and leaves Dent standing, shocked. He holds the manilla envelope awkwardly.

GORDON
I think you handled that pretty well. I take it you've made up your mind?

BATMAN
(nods)
I'll keep an eye on Maroni as often as I can spare it. But this clown guy, this... Joker... he's what I need to focus on right now.

Gordon nods. He opens his mouth to say something, but decides against it.

DENT (O.S.)
(confused)
Where'd he go?

Gordon grins, and downs the rest of his coffee.

OK, so maybe I went a little overboard

 

[Gallagher]

bank - daylight -
Three Clown masked men run out of the bank all holding big duffle bags filled with cash. The lead masked man takes off his mask revealing - THE JOKER!

THE JOKER runs up to the street curb and looks around frantickly...searching.
The other two catch up.
THE JOKER Spins around to the other men...

THE JOKER
Where's the van? There was supposed to be a van!?!?!?!

I love it, has a real Cecille B Demented feel to it Thats how i imagine Ledgers Joker.

Ok, I'll probably post a scene or two later (I'm supposed to be working ) keep up the good work too Dark_Sentinel your stuff is great.

 

[Sam18]

I'd like to see The Joker make a 300 joke and kick someone off the roof.

 

[Steelsheen]

Batman: Why the hell is this thread here? This isn't a TDK spoiler

The Joker: Maybe cuz the dude doesn't know how to read?

Batman: Betcha Hunter moves it soon

Joker: Yup. You like your new outfit?

Batman: Yeah, my Bat-nutz don't chafe as much. C'mon, lets go get you some more Kool-Aid. Your smile is starting to fade

LOL!

I'd like to see The Joker make a 300 joke and kick someone off the roof.

that would be interesting to see.

 

[Two-Face]

Alright here's another scene I'd like to see. It's another intro (don't worry, it's shorter). I'll let you find out for yourself. Enjoy.

EXT. GCPD POLICE DEPARTMENT - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

LIEUTENANT JAMES GORDON sits on a ledge, sipping a steaming drink from a foam cup. Right next to him, the BAT-SIGNAL shoots a bright beam into the sky.

Gordon looks up and (POV) we see a large circle of light with a SHADOWY BAT SYMBOL in the center against the cloudy sky (end POV).

Gordon shivers and wraps his heavy coat tighter around his waist. Suddenly, he hears the sound of CRUNCHING GRAVEL behind him. Gordon snaps around and comes face-to-face with HARVEY DENT.

Dent, dressed in a casual suit overlaid with a thick black coat, has a strong face and broad shoulders. Even though we've just met him, it's obvious that this guy has a lot of confidence, without being cocky.

GORDON
(cynical)
Running a little late, Dent?

Gordon extends his hand and Dent shakes it cordially with an amused grin.

DENT
Maybe just a little.

Dent takes a COIN from his coat pocket and flips it. The metallic RING echoes in the still air. Dent catches the coin, rolls it on his knuckles like a poker player, and glances around the rooftop.

DENT (CONT'D)
But it looks like I'm not the only one. Where's...

Dent is cut off by a THUD. Gordon takes another sip and raises his head slightly.

GORDON
(slyly)
Behind you.

ANGLE ON: Dent turns around slowly, carefully. He doesn't know what to expect. He stops, and takes a step back, amazed. Standing before him is BATMAN. His long, cloak-like cape wafts regally against the soft breeze.

Batman nods and stares at the two men. In the moonlight, we can just make out his dark, fierce eyes.

BATMAN
Gentlemen.

Dent continues to stare in wide-eyed amazement, his mouth slightly open. Dent snaps his mouth shut and licks his lips nervously.

Gordon calmly walks over to the Bat-Signal and shuts it down. The machine WHIRS for a second and is then silent as the light fades.

Dent clumsily extends his hand.

DENT
I..uh-um...I'm

GORDON
(slightly shouting)
This is Harvey Dent.

Batman nods silently, but grips Dent's hand firmly. We can see Dent wince slightly.

BATMAN
(cynical)
New guy, huh?

DENT
(nervous)
Yeah..well, yes. I was recently elected District Attorney so...sure, yeah, you can call me the new guy if you want.

Batman nods, amused, and walks around Dent to Gordon. Gordon takes another sip.

BATMAN
I take it you have new information.

GORDON
(nods)
Sure do...

Gordon takes a manilla folder from his coat and holds it up. The thing is covered with sticky-notes.

GORDON (CONT'D)
Did some digging on Falcone's replacement.
(hands the folder to Batman)
Guy's name is Salvatore Maroni, aka "the Boss". If he likes you, he might even let ya call him "Sal".

Batman looks through the file as Gordon talks.

CLOSE ON: Through Batman's gloved hands, we can make out a black-and-white PHOTO of Maroni entering a car, and various official documents.

BATMAN
I think I'll just stick with "Maroni".

Dent's head slowly rises over Batman's shoulder. Batman seemingly glances absentmindedly at Dent, then abruptly shuts the folder.

He shoves it into Dent's chest and walks past him. Dent catches the folder and holds it against his chest, breathing slightly heavily.

Batman stops in front of Gordon, looking out at the city lights.

BATMAN
(knowingly)
So what do you want me to do? Spy on him or bring him in.

GORDON
It's too early to tell. Plus with that new friend of yours causing God-knows-what on the streets, it might be best for you to let Maroni get a little settled in.

BATMAN
(nods)
Let the Boss feel enough like his nickname so his guard down. Perfect time to strike...

DENT (O.C.)
(interrupts)
I'm sorry, but I don't think that's the best way to handle Maroni.

Batman and Gordon turn around. Batman glares suspiciously at Dent through his cowl.

BATMAN
Do explain, Mr. Dent.

Dent clears his throat, and straightens his shoulders as if he's about to give an opening statement.

DENT
(officiously)
This clown guy is a nutjob, true enough. But he's still a relatively minor issue compared to a Mafia kingpin like Maroni. I mean I know all about this guy. You thought Falcone was bad? He's a pushover compared to Maroni. I say we hit him, hard and fast and now, before he gets a hold of Gotham. And believe me, he will. There's a reason his nickname's "the Boss", after all.

There's a tense silence after Dent's speech, and without warning Batman steps forward. He stands close to Dent, looming over the District Attorney ominously.

BATMAN
(dangerously)
You may be the DA, but I am the one who protects these streets night after night. Minor? Let me tell you something. "Minor" doesn't exist.

Dent, sweat pouring down his forehead, stumbles backward. Batman remains still as a statue, staring at Dent with fierce eyes.

BATMAN (CONT'D)
A woman that's attacked and raped by a group of thugs is someone's daughter, or girlfriend, or sister. If your wife was mugged and raped, would you consider that "minor". Neither would I. Don't presume to have all the facts, Dent, because they don't mean anything. Maroni is not my primary concern. My primary concern is every person that walks the streets of this city, day in and day out; night in, and night out. I asked you to explain, to give me a reason to agree with you. What you gave me was a pile of excuses. I'm sorry, Mr. Dent, but I don't operate on excuses.

Batman turns around to face Gordon and leaves Dent standing, shocked. He holds the manilla envelope awkwardly.

GORDON
I think you handled that pretty well. I take it you've made up your mind?

BATMAN
(nods)
I'll keep an eye on Maroni as often as I can spare it. But this clown guy, this... Joker... he's what I need to focus on right now.

Gordon nods. He opens his mouth to say something, but decides against it.

DENT (O.S.)
(confused)
Where'd he go?

Gordon grins, and downs the rest of his coffee.

OK, so maybe I went a little overboard

That was good I wouldn't mind this in the movie.

 

[Dark Sentinel]

That was good I wouldn't mind this in the movie.

thanks. this is where the audience gets a real dose of Batman's commitment to protecting the citizens of Gotham. plus I thought it'd be a nice bit of comic relief to see Dent all flustered and nervous, as opposed to confident and self-righteous. just goes to show how bad-@$$ Bats really is

 

[Drunken Savior]

INT. JOKER'S HIDEOUT - NIGHT

Lightning and thunder rock Gotham City as record setting rain pours down. We see a warehouse shrouded in darkness, sans a small corner corner of the room. In that corner we see a hangman's podium. It is there we find HARVEY DENT , both mentally and physically defeated, with a noose around is neck. He is afraid of what his future may hold in his current position.

JOKER (O.S)
It's a funny thing, Harv.​

Like a spider's legs, JOKER places his hands on HARVEY DENT'S shoulders as he comes into the light

JOKER (CON'T)
How we keep running into each other.​

JOKER begins to inspect the rope, tugging it to test its durability, its length, and even its taste.

JOKER
You. Me. Crime and Punishment.​

JOKER gives the noose a harsh tug, casuing HARVEY DENT to choke and cough.

JOKER
Apoligies. So shall we begin?​

JOKER grins wide as he makes his way over to the hangman's lever, taking ahold with anticipation.

HARVY DENT
Just get it over with, murderer.

JOKER
Harvey Dent:
(BEAT)
You have been found guilty on two counts of fraud,
two counts of illegal wiretapping,
and two counts of jaywalking.​

JOKER grins wildly, he knows what's in store. He grins like a child who's waited intensively for his birthday.

JOKER
You have been sentenced to death, by a jury of your peers. Do you have anything to say?

HARVEY DENT
(beat)
I'll see you in hell.​

The JOKER laughs, nearly losing it.

JOKER
Ho, ho, ho!
Good one, Harv! Terrific!​

The JOKER is between breaths, exhausted from laughing so much. He raises his hand to wipe a tear from his eye. He is trying to collect his composure to continue the execution.

JOKER
Couldn't have said it better myself!​

JOKER graps the level again, wiping a tear from his eye.

JOKER (CON'T)
So on that note...​

Immediately, he pulls the lever. HARVEY DENT'S eyes close tight, preparing for the inevitable. The trap door lets go and HARVEY DENT drops, plummeting to this demise. HARVEY DENT soon finds himself shooting back up, and then back down...onto a trampoline underneath the hangman's podium. The JOKER bursts out into another fit of laughter as HARVEY DENT is ferral, staring at the JOKER with hatred.

HARVEY DENT
You son of a b-

JOKER (INTERRUPTING)
Oh Harv! That look! Ha, ha, ha!
You should have seen the look on your face!
Priceless!​

JOKER laughs, unable to keep his cool anymore. As the madman collects himself, he reaches into his inner coat pocket, pulling out a magnum from his holster.

JOKER
Well, Harv.
It's been a riot, as always.​

He cox on the hammer.

JOKER (CON'T]
But I've got places to go.
People to kill.
I believe you know her-​

The JOKER is cut short as BATMAN crashes through the window, flinging a batarang into JOKER'S hand, who drops his gun and grasps at his hand in pain. As BATMAN stands, he flings another batarang that cuts HARVEY DENT's noose and lets the District Attourney to drop onto the trampoline below.

JOKER
You know, Bats.​

JOKER pulls the batarang from his bleeding hand and lets ist fall to the ground.

JOKER (CON'T)
You sure do know how to ruin a good time.
(BEAT)
And a good pair of gloves.
​

 

[Dark Sentinel]

INT. JOKER'S HIDEOUT - NIGHT

Lightning and thunder rock Gotham City as record setting rain pours down. We see a warehouse shrouded in darkness, sans a small corner corner of the room. In that corner we see a hangman's podium. It is there we find HARVEY DENT , both mentally and physically defeated, with a noose around is neck. He is afraid of what his future may hold in his current position.

JOKER (O.S)
It's a funny thing, Harv.​

Like a spider's legs, JOKER places his hands on HARVEY DENT'S shoulders as he comes into the light

JOKER (CON'T)
How we keep running into each other.​

JOKER begins to inspect the rope, tugging it to test its durability, its length, and even its taste.

JOKER
You. Me. Crime and Punishment.​

JOKER gives the noose a harsh tug, casuing HARVEY DENT to choke and cough.

JOKER
Apoligies. So shall we begin?​

JOKER grins wide as he makes his way over to the hangman's lever, taking ahold with anticipation.

HARVY DENT
Just get it over with, murderer.​

JOKER
Harvey Dent:
(BEAT)
You have been found guilty on two counts of fraud,
two counts of illegal wiretapping,
and two counts of jaywalking.​

JOKER grins wildly, he knows what's in store. He grins like a child who's waited intensively for his birthday.

JOKER
You have been sentenced to death, by a jury of your peers. Do you have anything to say?​

HARVEY DENT
(beat)
I'll see you in hell.​

The JOKER laughs, nearly losing it.

JOKER
Ho, ho, ho!
Good one, Harv! Terrific! ​

The JOKER is between breaths, exhausted from laughing so much. He raises his hand to wipe a tear from his eye. He is trying to collect his composure to continue the execution.

JOKER
Couldn't have said it better myself!​

JOKER graps the level again, wiping a tear from his eye.

JOKER (CON'T)
So on that note...​

Immediately, he pulls the lever. HARVEY DENT'S eyes close tight, preparing for the inevitable. The trap door lets go and HARVEY DENT drops, plummeting to this demise. HARVEY DENT soon finds himself shooting back up, and then back down...onto a trampoline underneath the hangman's podium. The JOKER bursts out into another fit of laughter as HARVEY DENT is ferral, staring at the JOKER with hatred.

HARVEY DENT
You son of a b-​

JOKER (INTERRUPTING)
Oh Harv! That look! Ha, ha, ha!
You should have seen the look on your face!
Priceless!​

JOKER laughs, unable to keep his cool anymore. As the madman collects himself, he reaches into his inner coat pocket, pulling out a magnum from his holster.

JOKER​

Well, Harv.
It's been a riot, as always.​

He cox on the hammer.

JOKER (CON'T]
But I've got places to go.
People to kill.
I believe you know her-​

The JOKER is cut short as BATMAN crashes through the window, flinging a batarang into JOKER'S hand, who drops his gun and grasps at his hand in pain. As BATMAN stands, he flings another batarang that cuts HARVEY DENT's noose and lets the District Attourney to drop onto the trampoline below.

JOKER
You know, Bats.​

JOKER pulls the batarang from his bleeding hand and lets ist fall to the ground.

JOKER (CON'T)
You sure do know how to ruin a good time.
(BEAT)
And a good pair of gloves.​

wow. i really enjoyed reading that. your screenwriting needs a little work (i've read that you (and i as well) should write only what we see on camera, nothing more) but that was some incredible dialogue. kudos to you man