The Dark Knight Calling All Creative People: Write Scenes that YOU'D Want to see in The Dark Knight!
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Thanks! I was quite fond of how you wrote Dent. I really could picture him trying to hold his own against someone as intimidating as Bats.
And I'm horrible at writing camera direction. That's best left to someone who actually enjoys all that stuff. I just like to set the mood and writing the performance.
I also had to resit giving Dini a nod by having the Joker call Harv "Big Bad Harv."
But I thought that would be too much fan-service, which I don't really like that much.
So how long before some fool who glances at this thread claims our writing as leaked scripts on other message boards? :P
[EDIT] D'oh! I meant to call the 'podium' and all similar descriptions the gallows! The term just escaped me at the moment! :/
And I'm horrible at writing camera direction. That's best left to someone who actually enjoys all that stuff. I just like to set the mood and writing the performance.
I also had to resit giving Dini a nod by having the Joker call Harv "Big Bad Harv."
But I thought that would be too much fan-service, which I don't really like that much.So how long before some fool who glances at this thread claims our writing as leaked scripts on other message boards? :P
[EDIT] D'oh! I meant to call the 'podium' and all similar descriptions the gallows! The term just escaped me at the moment! :/
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EXT. GOTHAM STREETS - NIGHT
The streets are still wet from the day's rain, but the skies are clear and the stars shine bright over Gotham. HARVEY DENT walks home down the street, looking from one derelict to another. His trek leads him out of the streets and into an alleyway.
DENT's heart skips a beat as he turns to a shadowy part of the alley, following the BATMAN'S voice. He sees BATMAN, faitly, in the shadows.
DENT sighs.
The BATMAN glares to DENT.
DENT runs his hand over his mouth, looking down in though as he realizes how serious the BATMAN is.
DENT looks up to a vacant shadow. He looks up, hoping to catch the BATMAN before he truly vanishes but only sees the moon high above him and nothing more.
Of course, I'm taking a few liberties with the cast.
Originally I wanted a meeting between Gordon and Bats, but then it became more apparent that this meeting would be better suited for Dent and Bats. But that meant I had to cut the a line from Gordon where he would explain that he walks his old beat every night on his way home, a nod to Dark Victory's Chief O'Hara. Without it, it kinda doesn't make sense that Harvey Dent, who is presumably new to Gotham, would walk down Gotham City's notorious streets at night. Oh wells, it's too early to try to work in logic so I'll just assume the prior scene explains why Dent is walking home.
The streets are still wet from the day's rain, but the skies are clear and the stars shine bright over Gotham. HARVEY DENT walks home down the street, looking from one derelict to another. His trek leads him out of the streets and into an alleyway.
BATMAN (O.S.)
Maroni's about to crack.
Maroni's about to crack.
DENT's heart skips a beat as he turns to a shadowy part of the alley, following the BATMAN'S voice. He sees BATMAN, faitly, in the shadows.
BATMAN (CON'T)
But the Joker is still out there.
(BEAT)
Where's Gordon?
DENT
He's at home with his family.
It's Christmas Eve.
Decent people should be with their families tonight.
But the Joker is still out there.
(BEAT)
Where's Gordon?
DENT
He's at home with his family.
It's Christmas Eve.
Decent people should be with their families tonight.
DENT sighs.
DENT (CON'T)
The Joker struck again last night.
This time he took out Maroni's nephew.
To make things worse, the Scarecrow put Maroni's lawyer into a catatonic state.
Maroni's about to declare war on these 'freaks.'
BATMAN
Not in my city.
DENT
You think it might be best for us to let these three duke it out?
You know: The enemy of my enemy is my friend?
These guys are just slaughtering each other.
Why not just sit back and let them do our work?
The Joker struck again last night.
This time he took out Maroni's nephew.
To make things worse, the Scarecrow put Maroni's lawyer into a catatonic state.
Maroni's about to declare war on these 'freaks.'
BATMAN
Not in my city.
DENT
You think it might be best for us to let these three duke it out?
You know: The enemy of my enemy is my friend?
These guys are just slaughtering each other.
Why not just sit back and let them do our work?
The BATMAN glares to DENT.
BATMAN
That's not our work, Mr. Dent.
DENT (FLUSTERED)
I didn't mean it like that.
You know what I meant.
(BEAT)
Too many innocent people have been caught up in this already.
A lot of young cops.
BATMAN
I won't let these three use Gotham City as their stage.
I'm going to stop both of them from turning Gotham into a warzone.
That's not our work, Mr. Dent.
DENT (FLUSTERED)
I didn't mean it like that.
You know what I meant.
(BEAT)
Too many innocent people have been caught up in this already.
A lot of young cops.
BATMAN
I won't let these three use Gotham City as their stage.
I'm going to stop both of them from turning Gotham into a warzone.
DENT runs his hand over his mouth, looking down in though as he realizes how serious the BATMAN is.
DENT
So what's your plan?
How can I hel-
So what's your plan?
How can I hel-
DENT looks up to a vacant shadow. He looks up, hoping to catch the BATMAN before he truly vanishes but only sees the moon high above him and nothing more.
Of course, I'm taking a few liberties with the cast.
Originally I wanted a meeting between Gordon and Bats, but then it became more apparent that this meeting would be better suited for Dent and Bats. But that meant I had to cut the a line from Gordon where he would explain that he walks his old beat every night on his way home, a nod to Dark Victory's Chief O'Hara. Without it, it kinda doesn't make sense that Harvey Dent, who is presumably new to Gotham, would walk down Gotham City's notorious streets at night. Oh wells, it's too early to try to work in logic so I'll just assume the prior scene explains why Dent is walking home.
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great stuff here. I am going to have to post somehting from a Batman screenplay I wrote. I'll have to update it a bit though before i do.
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Batman and Joker are fighting in an old warehouse.
Joker: Ya know, Bat-brain, it's not that difficult. You and me. We're both the same.
Batman grabs his neck.
Batman: How are we the same!
Joker: Oh come now Batsy, you should know. We're both inspired by tragedy. We both wear costumes that you could buy for Halloween.
He chuckles at the comment, but calms himself and continues.
Joker: We both have tons of neat toys and we are a fear to common robbers and thieves!
Batman: That's enough!
Joker: What's wrong? Did you soil your tights?
He begins to laugh and laugh and laugh, trying to calm himself but failing. Batman gives him a hard punch in the face, but he still continues.
Batman: You're pathetic, Joker.
Joker: I'm pathetic? You wear tights!
WAM! Another strong punch to Joker's face. He laughs some more.
Joker: I bet you don't even have the guts to kill me!
Batman pulls out his Batarang, leaps over onto Joker, holds it up to his neck, and then stops in that position.
Joker: Batboy, I'm not going to wait forever ya know. Finish me off!
Batman pauses for a moment, and then puts the Batarang back in his belt. Joker sighs.
Joker: That was weak. A little girlish even. How can you call yourself a superhero if you can't bring the villain to justice!?
He begins to laugh again at the thought of that. Another punch goes to his face, and another. His face is bleeding, his nose is broken, but he's still laughing. Batman's about to give him another punch when BANG! Commissioner Gordon shoots Joker in the shoulder. A police squad comes in behind him.
Gordon: We got him!
Joker: I can't feel my fingers. Hehehehehehe.
Batman: Gordon, I had things under control.
Gordon: I know. But we has to go to jail.
Batman: Or an asylum.
Joker: Ya know, Bat-brain, it's not that difficult. You and me. We're both the same.
Batman grabs his neck.
Batman: How are we the same!
Joker: Oh come now Batsy, you should know. We're both inspired by tragedy. We both wear costumes that you could buy for Halloween.
He chuckles at the comment, but calms himself and continues.
Joker: We both have tons of neat toys and we are a fear to common robbers and thieves!
Batman: That's enough!
Joker: What's wrong? Did you soil your tights?
He begins to laugh and laugh and laugh, trying to calm himself but failing. Batman gives him a hard punch in the face, but he still continues.
Batman: You're pathetic, Joker.
Joker: I'm pathetic? You wear tights!
WAM! Another strong punch to Joker's face. He laughs some more.
Joker: I bet you don't even have the guts to kill me!
Batman pulls out his Batarang, leaps over onto Joker, holds it up to his neck, and then stops in that position.
Joker: Batboy, I'm not going to wait forever ya know. Finish me off!
Batman pauses for a moment, and then puts the Batarang back in his belt. Joker sighs.
Joker: That was weak. A little girlish even. How can you call yourself a superhero if you can't bring the villain to justice!?
He begins to laugh again at the thought of that. Another punch goes to his face, and another. His face is bleeding, his nose is broken, but he's still laughing. Batman's about to give him another punch when BANG! Commissioner Gordon shoots Joker in the shoulder. A police squad comes in behind him.
Gordon: We got him!
Joker: I can't feel my fingers. Hehehehehehe.
Batman: Gordon, I had things under control.
Gordon: I know. But we has to go to jail.
Batman: Or an asylum.
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Thanks! I was quite fond of how you wrote Dent. I really could picture him trying to hold his own against someone as intimidating as Bats.
And I'm horrible at writing camera direction. That's best left to someone who actually enjoys all that stuff. I just like to set the mood and writing the performance.
I also had to resit giving Dini a nod by having the Joker call Harv "Big Bad Harv."
So how long before some fool who glances at this thread claims our writing as leaked scripts on other message boards? :P
[EDIT] D'oh! I meant to call the 'podium' and all similar descriptions the gallows! The term just escaped me at the moment! :/
sorry i guess i wasn't clear about my last comment
. from what i've read, you only need to write what the audience would see. In the first post i read (once again, an excellent scene), the first sentence says "record setting rain pours down." how do we know it's record setting? i'm not knocking your style, but screenwriting has a different technique than prose writing. you have amazing potential, so don't think i'm bashing you man because believe me I'm not. you should see some of my earlier stuff! now that's crappy screenwriting!
all i'm saying is that screenwriting is more about technique than style you know? if you go to Barnes & Noble soon, look for a book called How NOT to Write a Screenplay. I bought it, and it's done wonders to improve my screenwriting.
...actually that little "record-setting rain" thing was the only "error" that i've seen so far...other than that you've done a killer job with both scenes! BIG
to you. I like how Dent meets up with Batman in an alleyway instead of the GCPD rooftop. It makes the scene seem more tense. very nicely written
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for my 350th post, here's a scene that i'm making up as I go along, using the Joker's "robbery" scene. Hope you enjoy.
EXT. 39th STREET - OUTSIDE GOTHAM NATIONAL BANK - EARLY EVENING
WIDE SHOT: All seems relatively normal. Cars RUMBLE past the stone 18th-century-styled facade of GOTHAM NATIONAL BANK. Through the bank's tall, gold-framed glass doors we can see the silhouette of a GUARD locking the doors.
whew! my fingers are killing me!
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EXT. 39th STREET - OUTSIDE GOTHAM NATIONAL BANK - EARLY EVENING
WIDE SHOT: All seems relatively normal. Cars RUMBLE past the stone 18th-century-styled facade of GOTHAM NATIONAL BANK. Through the bank's tall, gold-framed glass doors we can see the silhouette of a GUARD locking the doors.
CUT TO:
INT. GOTHAM NATIONAL BANK - LOBBY - CONTINUOUS
The slightly heavyset guard pulls lightly on the doorhandles--they don't budge. Satisfied, the guard walks toward a LARGE OAK DESK, at which the BANK MANAGER is sitting.
GUARD (ROB)
All locked up. Now let's get the hell outta here, I'm starving.
BANK MANAGER
(cynical)
Robbie, when are you not starving?
Robbie arches an eyebrow, but after a brief silence they both burst into laughs. The bank manager stands and walks around the desk, his footsteps echoing off the marble flooring.
BANK MANAGER
So where to tonight? Big Gino's?
ROBBIE
I do love Italian.
They share another laugh and walk away from the desk as a dull RUMBLING slowly fills the air...
ROBBIE
(turns around, wary)
What the hell is that?
The rumbling GROWS and then...
A section of the front wall EXPLODES with a THUNDEROUS CRASH!
Bits of concrete and brick are flung all over the lobby, and dust fills the air, causing both men to cough heavily.
The Bank Manager DIVES behind the oak desk.
Robbie the security guard, despite his size, is able to avoid being hit by a particularly large piece of concrete, but he stumbles and falls to the floor.
What look like yellow headlights create two yellow beams of light in the dust as it slowly begins to settle.
Robbie unholsters his gun just as...
A loud BANG! cuts through the silence. Robbie falls to the floor and (CLOSE ON) a dark circle begins to form on his chest. He isn't moving.
The Bank Manager slowly raises his head above the desk to see (POV) a YELLOW SCHOOL BUS through the settling dust. We can hear LAUGHTER coming from inside the bus, but the dust is still too thick to make out the people inside.
BANK MANAGER
(stunned)
What the hell...?
Suddenly, the bus doors HISS open and three MASKED MEN emerge from the bus. They're masks are even weirder than their method of breaking and entering: they each wear CLOWN MASKS.
ANGLE ON: One of the men strides through the dust, and we see that he is wearing a reasonably fashionable PURPLE SPORTJACKET and PANTS, with a BABY BLUE BUTTONED-DOWN SHIRT underneath. He carries a gun in one hand. The other is, almost casually, in his coat pocket. This guy is obviously the leader.
From beneath the mask, Purple-Suit lets loose a SHARP WHISTLE. The Bank Manager ducks down as the other two SCRAMBLE forward. They each carry a gun in one hand and a HEAVY SACK in the other.
PURPLE-SUIT (JACK)
Let's go! It's almost dark! Move it, move it!
Jack's goons hurriedly make their way out of the lobby, leaving Jack alone. He strides forward and looks around the lobby almost leisurely.
JACK
(softly, to himself)
Not too shabby if I do say so myself.
CLOSE ON: The Bank Manager lies dead still behind the desk. Suddenly, he twitches, and sneezes. It echoes loudly throughout the lobby.
Jack stops abruptly and slowly turns around on his heel to face the desk.
ANGLE ON JACK'S SHOES AS HE SLOWLY WALKS TOWARD THE DESK.
Jack stops, and there is a tense silence. What's going to happen?
FAST INTERCUT BETWEEN:
Jack extending the gun over the desk...
The slightly heavyset guard pulls lightly on the doorhandles--they don't budge. Satisfied, the guard walks toward a LARGE OAK DESK, at which the BANK MANAGER is sitting.
GUARD (ROB)
All locked up. Now let's get the hell outta here, I'm starving.
BANK MANAGER
(cynical)
Robbie, when are you not starving?
Robbie arches an eyebrow, but after a brief silence they both burst into laughs. The bank manager stands and walks around the desk, his footsteps echoing off the marble flooring.
BANK MANAGER
So where to tonight? Big Gino's?
ROBBIE
I do love Italian.
They share another laugh and walk away from the desk as a dull RUMBLING slowly fills the air...
ROBBIE
(turns around, wary)
What the hell is that?
The rumbling GROWS and then...
A section of the front wall EXPLODES with a THUNDEROUS CRASH!
Bits of concrete and brick are flung all over the lobby, and dust fills the air, causing both men to cough heavily.
The Bank Manager DIVES behind the oak desk.
Robbie the security guard, despite his size, is able to avoid being hit by a particularly large piece of concrete, but he stumbles and falls to the floor.
What look like yellow headlights create two yellow beams of light in the dust as it slowly begins to settle.
Robbie unholsters his gun just as...
A loud BANG! cuts through the silence. Robbie falls to the floor and (CLOSE ON) a dark circle begins to form on his chest. He isn't moving.
The Bank Manager slowly raises his head above the desk to see (POV) a YELLOW SCHOOL BUS through the settling dust. We can hear LAUGHTER coming from inside the bus, but the dust is still too thick to make out the people inside.
BANK MANAGER
(stunned)
What the hell...?
Suddenly, the bus doors HISS open and three MASKED MEN emerge from the bus. They're masks are even weirder than their method of breaking and entering: they each wear CLOWN MASKS.
ANGLE ON: One of the men strides through the dust, and we see that he is wearing a reasonably fashionable PURPLE SPORTJACKET and PANTS, with a BABY BLUE BUTTONED-DOWN SHIRT underneath. He carries a gun in one hand. The other is, almost casually, in his coat pocket. This guy is obviously the leader.
From beneath the mask, Purple-Suit lets loose a SHARP WHISTLE. The Bank Manager ducks down as the other two SCRAMBLE forward. They each carry a gun in one hand and a HEAVY SACK in the other.
PURPLE-SUIT (JACK)
Let's go! It's almost dark! Move it, move it!
Jack's goons hurriedly make their way out of the lobby, leaving Jack alone. He strides forward and looks around the lobby almost leisurely.
JACK
(softly, to himself)
Not too shabby if I do say so myself.
CLOSE ON: The Bank Manager lies dead still behind the desk. Suddenly, he twitches, and sneezes. It echoes loudly throughout the lobby.
Jack stops abruptly and slowly turns around on his heel to face the desk.
ANGLE ON JACK'S SHOES AS HE SLOWLY WALKS TOWARD THE DESK.
Jack stops, and there is a tense silence. What's going to happen?
FAST INTERCUT BETWEEN:
Jack extending the gun over the desk...
C.O. The Bank Manager's face: scared to death...
And then...
Jack TAPS the top of the desk with the barrel of the gun, as if he's knocking on a friend's door.
The Bank Manager instinctively JERKS UP and backs into the wall behind him as much as he can. Jack is obviously amused, and casually strides toward him.
Jack stops, and the Bank Manager is face-to-face with this weirdo in a purple suit and a clown mask.
JACK
(sarcastic)
I was under the impression that banks closed at four...I do hope you're not stretching yourself too thin...
Jack looks down at the Bank Manager's gold-colored nametag, then back up.
JACK
(pleasant)
Paul? Nice name, very managerial.
The silence is interrupted by the goons clumsy footsteps from O.S. Jack sighs.
CLOSE ON: Without warning, and to our surprise, Jack raises a gloved hand and pulls the clown mask off! Jack is unexpectedly good-looking. Young, in fact, maybe mid- to late- 20s.
A mane of golden hair falls to the base of his neck. A streak of green can be seen in the light. He smiles, almost pleasantly. But his smile widens, and some of the sadisticness seeps through.
JACK
(pleasant)
I do apologize for this, but I needed to make an emergency withdrawal and, well... I hate ATMs.
Jack backs away and puts the mask back over his head as the two goons run past. He jogs after them for a second, but then turns around and FIRES his handgun.
CLOSE ON: The Bank Manager slides to the floor, a crimson streak staining the wall behind him.
JACK
Nice chatting with you, but I really must be going!
Jack reaches into his jacket and pulls out a PLAYING CARD. He flicks it toward the Bank Manager's body, and we slowly ZOOM IN on the card as MANIACAL CACKLING fills the air...
The card comes into full view, revealing it to be a JOKER. The cackling fades as
And then...
Jack TAPS the top of the desk with the barrel of the gun, as if he's knocking on a friend's door.
The Bank Manager instinctively JERKS UP and backs into the wall behind him as much as he can. Jack is obviously amused, and casually strides toward him.
Jack stops, and the Bank Manager is face-to-face with this weirdo in a purple suit and a clown mask.
JACK
(sarcastic)
I was under the impression that banks closed at four...I do hope you're not stretching yourself too thin...
Jack looks down at the Bank Manager's gold-colored nametag, then back up.
JACK
(pleasant)
Paul? Nice name, very managerial.
The silence is interrupted by the goons clumsy footsteps from O.S. Jack sighs.
CLOSE ON: Without warning, and to our surprise, Jack raises a gloved hand and pulls the clown mask off! Jack is unexpectedly good-looking. Young, in fact, maybe mid- to late- 20s.
A mane of golden hair falls to the base of his neck. A streak of green can be seen in the light. He smiles, almost pleasantly. But his smile widens, and some of the sadisticness seeps through.
JACK
(pleasant)
I do apologize for this, but I needed to make an emergency withdrawal and, well... I hate ATMs.
Jack backs away and puts the mask back over his head as the two goons run past. He jogs after them for a second, but then turns around and FIRES his handgun.
CLOSE ON: The Bank Manager slides to the floor, a crimson streak staining the wall behind him.
JACK
Nice chatting with you, but I really must be going!
Jack reaches into his jacket and pulls out a PLAYING CARD. He flicks it toward the Bank Manager's body, and we slowly ZOOM IN on the card as MANIACAL CACKLING fills the air...
The card comes into full view, revealing it to be a JOKER. The cackling fades as
FADE TO BLACK
whew! my fingers are killing me!
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INT. HARVEY DENT'S OFFICE - NIGHT
HARVEY DENT is standing in front of a huge window in his office looking out at the Gotham City skyline.DENT is nervous about something,sweat is beading off of his body,and he is nervously flipping his coin up into the air.His shaky palms miss the coin as it comes back down to his hand falling down to his feet.DENT nervously picks it up when suddenly the phone on his desk begins to ring.DENT turns around and answers the phone.
DENT
Hello,this is Dent!
Silence ensues over the line.
DENT(cont.)
WHO'S THERE!?!
A MYSTERIOUS VOICE comes back across the line.
MYSTERIOUS VOICE
Why don't play games with me Harvey,you know who this is.(He chuckles.)
DENT
(In a hushed voice.)I told you not to call me again!!!!!(Pause.)I'm hanging up.
DENT begins to hang up the phone.
MYSTERIOUS VOICE
I wouldn't do that if I were you.Ms. Dawes would be most displeased if you did.(He chuckles once more.)
DENT brings the phone back up to his ear.He turns round in his chair facing the window.He is getting angry,he strongly clutches the coin in his hand.
DENT
If you lay one-
MYSTERIOUS VOICE
You'll do what?Hunt me down and kill me.You know Harv that would be bad PR,especially for a District Attorney trying to get re-elected in just a matter of days.(He chuckles once more.)
DENT'S getting more nervous.The sweat is now pouring off of him.He loosens his tie around his neck.
DENT
What do you want?
MYSTERIOUS VOICE(from inside the room)
I want you Harvey!!!!!!!
DENT jumps up and turns around to see the JOKER standing in his doorway with a gun drawn.The JOKER hangs up a cell phone and puts it in his pocket.
JOKER
There's no need to get all nervous Harvey,just sit back and relax.
The JOKER motions for DENT to sit down in his chair.DENT doesn't move.
JOKER(cont.)
SIT!!!!!!!!!!!
DENT sits down.
JOKER(cont.)
Good boy.
DENT
Where's Rachel?
JOKER
Oh she's fine.There's no need to worry about her,her death will be slow and painful.(Pause.)The one you should really be worrying about is yourself Harvey.(He laughs a very low creepy laugh.)
DENT slowly reaches in a drawer underneath his desk very stealthily and pulls out the electronic tracker BATMAN had given him in case he needed his help.He slowly pushes the button.
DENT
What do you want with me?
There is a long silence.The JOKER puts away his gun,and walks over to DENT'S desk putting his hands on the edge of it.He chuckles once more.
JOKER
I want you dead!You have made my life a living hell,
The JOKER smiles.
JOKER(cont.)
And it's time to collect.
The JOKER grins and laughs as he moves ever so slowly towards DENT'S side of the desk.DENT gets up and slowly moves away in the other direction.
DENT
Now...now,Joker I...I...I can give you anything you want money,power.Whatever you want I can help you get it.
JOKER
But Harvey,I already have all of this without you.There just comes a time when everyman must pluck the weeds out of his garden.
The JOKER pins DENT down on his desk and puts his gun to his forehead.
JOKER(cont./with an evil glare)
Now smile!!!!!!!!
The JOKER grins.DENT closes his eyes as JOKER is about to pull the trigger,but before he can pull the trigger BATMAN crashes in through the window.The JOKER picks up DENT leaving the gun to his head and uses him as a shield as he focuses on BATMAN.
JOKER
Well look who we have here!!!(He looks at DENT.)It looks as if we have ourselves a little family reunion here.
BATMAN
Let him go Joker!I'm the one you want,not him.
JOKER
I can't do that Batman.You two have destroyed my life,and I'm just returning the favor.
The JOKER grins.He tosses DENT over to BATMAN as he pulls out a bomb detonator.BATMAN has a face of shock.
JOKER(cont.)
This is war Batman!
The JOKER presses the button on the detonator as he flings himself to the floor.A bomb beneath the floor where BATMAN and DENT are explodes.The JOKER laughs as he gets up and sees half of DENT'S office in flames.He assumes the two are dead.
JOKER(cont.)
Goodbye,Batman!!!!!
The JOKER laughs as he leaves the office.Right after JOKER leaves BATMAN emerges from the flames carrying an unconcious DENT.He checks DENT'S pulse after seeing he is alive BATMAN decides to leave because he hears sirens and knows it's not good for him to be found at the scene.
INT. GOTHAM COURTHOUSE LOBBY - NIGHT
The JOKER comes out of the elevator into the lobby where five of his goons in clown masks are standing in the gruesome lobby which has dead bodies spread all across the floor.One of the goons is holding RACHEL DAWES who is tied up and gagged.She tries to scream.The JOKER notices her struggling.He goes over to her and slowly caresses her face.
JOKER
Oh don't worry my dear,Mr.J will take good care of you now that your boyfriend is dead.
Fear is in RACHEL'S eyes.The JOKER straightens up and adresses his goons.
JOKER(cont.)
Time to go.
They walk out the front door.
EXT. STEPS OF GOTHAM COURTHOUSE - NIGHT
The JOKER and his goons come out the door to see cop cars in front with GORDON yelling through a bullhorn.
GORDON(Through bullhorn.)
Put your weapons down,and put your hands up!
One of the goons lean over to the JOKER.
GOON
Maybe we should give up.
The JOKER pulls out his gun and shoots the goon.The cops all cock there guns preparing to shoot.JOKER notices this and he grabs RACHEL and puts his gun to her head.
JOKER
Don't anybody shoot or she dies!
He has the polices attention.
JOKER(cont.)
Now throw your guns to the ground.(They hesitate.)DO IT!!!!!!
GORDON
Do it men.
The cops throw their weapons down.
JOKER
Now no one move.(He speaks to his goons.)To the car gents!
The JOKER and his goons run down to an old 1940s car with a very poor purple paint job.The JOKER is about to get in when one of his goons tap him on the shoulder.
GOON 2
Sir!
JOKER
WHAT!!!
The goon is pointing his finger to the sky.The JOKER turns around and looks up to see BATMAN fly out of the burning window.
JOKER(cont.)
GET IN THE CAR,NOW!!!!!!
The JOKER tosses RACHEL in the back with two of his goons.He hops into the passenger seat,the other goon is in the driver seat.
JOKER(cont.)
DRIVE!!!
The goon in the driver seat punches the gas and the car speeds away.GORDON tries getting his men regrouped just as BATMAN arrives on the ground by GORDON.
GORDON
Into the squad cars,go!!!!!!!
He notices BATMAN through all of the confusion.He approaches him.
GORDON(cont.)
Hey.
BATMAN
Which way did he go?
GORDON points up the street.
GORDON
He went that way.You had better hurry,he has Ms. Dawes!
BATMAN
Thanks!
BATMAN runs into an alley.
EXT. ALLEY BY GOTHAM COURTHOUSE - NIGHT
BATMAN runs into the alley where the Tumbler sits.He gets into the Tumbler and starts it up.He zooms out of the alley.
EXT. GOTHAM CITY STREETS - NIGHT
JOKER'S car zooms down the streets as he is closely followed by cop cars.The two goons in the back lean out the back windows with machine guns shooting at the cops.The JOKER notices RACHEL being tense he leans over back to talk to her.
JOKER
Oh don't worry my dear you'll die soon enough.
The JOKER laughs.The car continues down the streets and they eventually lose the cops.They think they are home free as the two in the back return inside the car.
GOON 2
They're gone.
JOKER
Too easy.
The goon driving sees the Tumbler come zooming up the street behind him.
GOON 3
Uh sir I think you need to see this.
JOKER(frustrated)
What!!!
The JOKER repositions the rearview mirror to see the Tumbler behind them.He smiles and laughs.
JOKER(cont.)
Let the games begin!
BATMAN chases JOKER'S car in the Tumbler all over Gotham's streets.The two goons ocassionally shoot at the Tumbler,but realize it's ineffective.At one point in the chase BATMAN rams JOKER'S car in the side with the Tumbler and the JOKER takes the wheel and fights fire with fire slamming the Tumbler back.Eventually the Joker gets tired of the chase as he can't get rid of BATMAN.
JOKER
It's time to end this.Rob,
He calls the goon who was driving earlier.
GOON 3(ROB)
Yes sir!
JOKER
Take the wheel,I've got a score to settle.
ROB takes back the wheel as JOKER looks in the back of the car until he finds what he is looking for,his bazooka.He takes it and points at the Tumbler.He shoots a rocket straight at it.BATMAN narrowly ejects at the last second.The rocket hits the Tumbler causing it to explode.BATMAN falls on the ground.He stares off after the JOKER as the JOKER waves goodbye to BATMAN.The JOKER escapes.
*I hope you all enjoyed it.I quickly scribbled this down.As before I'd love any feedback,positive or negative.*
HARVEY DENT is standing in front of a huge window in his office looking out at the Gotham City skyline.DENT is nervous about something,sweat is beading off of his body,and he is nervously flipping his coin up into the air.His shaky palms miss the coin as it comes back down to his hand falling down to his feet.DENT nervously picks it up when suddenly the phone on his desk begins to ring.DENT turns around and answers the phone.
DENT
Hello,this is Dent!
Silence ensues over the line.
DENT(cont.)
WHO'S THERE!?!
A MYSTERIOUS VOICE comes back across the line.
MYSTERIOUS VOICE
Why don't play games with me Harvey,you know who this is.(He chuckles.)
DENT
(In a hushed voice.)I told you not to call me again!!!!!(Pause.)I'm hanging up.
DENT begins to hang up the phone.
MYSTERIOUS VOICE
I wouldn't do that if I were you.Ms. Dawes would be most displeased if you did.(He chuckles once more.)
DENT brings the phone back up to his ear.He turns round in his chair facing the window.He is getting angry,he strongly clutches the coin in his hand.
DENT
If you lay one-
MYSTERIOUS VOICE
You'll do what?Hunt me down and kill me.You know Harv that would be bad PR,especially for a District Attorney trying to get re-elected in just a matter of days.(He chuckles once more.)
DENT'S getting more nervous.The sweat is now pouring off of him.He loosens his tie around his neck.
DENT
What do you want?
MYSTERIOUS VOICE(from inside the room)
I want you Harvey!!!!!!!
DENT jumps up and turns around to see the JOKER standing in his doorway with a gun drawn.The JOKER hangs up a cell phone and puts it in his pocket.
JOKER
There's no need to get all nervous Harvey,just sit back and relax.
The JOKER motions for DENT to sit down in his chair.DENT doesn't move.
JOKER(cont.)
SIT!!!!!!!!!!!
DENT sits down.
JOKER(cont.)
Good boy.
DENT
Where's Rachel?
JOKER
Oh she's fine.There's no need to worry about her,her death will be slow and painful.(Pause.)The one you should really be worrying about is yourself Harvey.(He laughs a very low creepy laugh.)
DENT slowly reaches in a drawer underneath his desk very stealthily and pulls out the electronic tracker BATMAN had given him in case he needed his help.He slowly pushes the button.
DENT
What do you want with me?
There is a long silence.The JOKER puts away his gun,and walks over to DENT'S desk putting his hands on the edge of it.He chuckles once more.
JOKER
I want you dead!You have made my life a living hell,
The JOKER smiles.
JOKER(cont.)
And it's time to collect.
The JOKER grins and laughs as he moves ever so slowly towards DENT'S side of the desk.DENT gets up and slowly moves away in the other direction.
DENT
Now...now,Joker I...I...I can give you anything you want money,power.Whatever you want I can help you get it.
JOKER
But Harvey,I already have all of this without you.There just comes a time when everyman must pluck the weeds out of his garden.
The JOKER pins DENT down on his desk and puts his gun to his forehead.
JOKER(cont./with an evil glare)
Now smile!!!!!!!!
The JOKER grins.DENT closes his eyes as JOKER is about to pull the trigger,but before he can pull the trigger BATMAN crashes in through the window.The JOKER picks up DENT leaving the gun to his head and uses him as a shield as he focuses on BATMAN.
JOKER
Well look who we have here!!!(He looks at DENT.)It looks as if we have ourselves a little family reunion here.
BATMAN
Let him go Joker!I'm the one you want,not him.
JOKER
I can't do that Batman.You two have destroyed my life,and I'm just returning the favor.
The JOKER grins.He tosses DENT over to BATMAN as he pulls out a bomb detonator.BATMAN has a face of shock.
JOKER(cont.)
This is war Batman!
The JOKER presses the button on the detonator as he flings himself to the floor.A bomb beneath the floor where BATMAN and DENT are explodes.The JOKER laughs as he gets up and sees half of DENT'S office in flames.He assumes the two are dead.
JOKER(cont.)
Goodbye,Batman!!!!!
The JOKER laughs as he leaves the office.Right after JOKER leaves BATMAN emerges from the flames carrying an unconcious DENT.He checks DENT'S pulse after seeing he is alive BATMAN decides to leave because he hears sirens and knows it's not good for him to be found at the scene.
INT. GOTHAM COURTHOUSE LOBBY - NIGHT
The JOKER comes out of the elevator into the lobby where five of his goons in clown masks are standing in the gruesome lobby which has dead bodies spread all across the floor.One of the goons is holding RACHEL DAWES who is tied up and gagged.She tries to scream.The JOKER notices her struggling.He goes over to her and slowly caresses her face.
JOKER
Oh don't worry my dear,Mr.J will take good care of you now that your boyfriend is dead.
Fear is in RACHEL'S eyes.The JOKER straightens up and adresses his goons.
JOKER(cont.)
Time to go.
They walk out the front door.
EXT. STEPS OF GOTHAM COURTHOUSE - NIGHT
The JOKER and his goons come out the door to see cop cars in front with GORDON yelling through a bullhorn.
GORDON(Through bullhorn.)
Put your weapons down,and put your hands up!
One of the goons lean over to the JOKER.
GOON
Maybe we should give up.
The JOKER pulls out his gun and shoots the goon.The cops all cock there guns preparing to shoot.JOKER notices this and he grabs RACHEL and puts his gun to her head.
JOKER
Don't anybody shoot or she dies!
He has the polices attention.
JOKER(cont.)
Now throw your guns to the ground.(They hesitate.)DO IT!!!!!!
GORDON
Do it men.
The cops throw their weapons down.
JOKER
Now no one move.(He speaks to his goons.)To the car gents!
The JOKER and his goons run down to an old 1940s car with a very poor purple paint job.The JOKER is about to get in when one of his goons tap him on the shoulder.
GOON 2
Sir!
JOKER
WHAT!!!
The goon is pointing his finger to the sky.The JOKER turns around and looks up to see BATMAN fly out of the burning window.
JOKER(cont.)
GET IN THE CAR,NOW!!!!!!
The JOKER tosses RACHEL in the back with two of his goons.He hops into the passenger seat,the other goon is in the driver seat.
JOKER(cont.)
DRIVE!!!
The goon in the driver seat punches the gas and the car speeds away.GORDON tries getting his men regrouped just as BATMAN arrives on the ground by GORDON.
GORDON
Into the squad cars,go!!!!!!!
He notices BATMAN through all of the confusion.He approaches him.
GORDON(cont.)
Hey.
BATMAN
Which way did he go?
GORDON points up the street.
GORDON
He went that way.You had better hurry,he has Ms. Dawes!
BATMAN
Thanks!
BATMAN runs into an alley.
EXT. ALLEY BY GOTHAM COURTHOUSE - NIGHT
BATMAN runs into the alley where the Tumbler sits.He gets into the Tumbler and starts it up.He zooms out of the alley.
EXT. GOTHAM CITY STREETS - NIGHT
JOKER'S car zooms down the streets as he is closely followed by cop cars.The two goons in the back lean out the back windows with machine guns shooting at the cops.The JOKER notices RACHEL being tense he leans over back to talk to her.
JOKER
Oh don't worry my dear you'll die soon enough.
The JOKER laughs.The car continues down the streets and they eventually lose the cops.They think they are home free as the two in the back return inside the car.
GOON 2
They're gone.
JOKER
Too easy.
The goon driving sees the Tumbler come zooming up the street behind him.
GOON 3
Uh sir I think you need to see this.
JOKER(frustrated)
What!!!
The JOKER repositions the rearview mirror to see the Tumbler behind them.He smiles and laughs.
JOKER(cont.)
Let the games begin!
BATMAN chases JOKER'S car in the Tumbler all over Gotham's streets.The two goons ocassionally shoot at the Tumbler,but realize it's ineffective.At one point in the chase BATMAN rams JOKER'S car in the side with the Tumbler and the JOKER takes the wheel and fights fire with fire slamming the Tumbler back.Eventually the Joker gets tired of the chase as he can't get rid of BATMAN.
JOKER
It's time to end this.Rob,
He calls the goon who was driving earlier.
GOON 3(ROB)
Yes sir!
JOKER
Take the wheel,I've got a score to settle.
ROB takes back the wheel as JOKER looks in the back of the car until he finds what he is looking for,his bazooka.He takes it and points at the Tumbler.He shoots a rocket straight at it.BATMAN narrowly ejects at the last second.The rocket hits the Tumbler causing it to explode.BATMAN falls on the ground.He stares off after the JOKER as the JOKER waves goodbye to BATMAN.The JOKER escapes.
*I hope you all enjoyed it.I quickly scribbled this down.As before I'd love any feedback,positive or negative.*
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The lead up to this scene is that as Joker continues to terrorize Gotham and develop an obsession with Batman, Rachel steps up her determination to build a case against him. Batman pays her a visit telling her to stop going after Joker because he's worried about her, this guy scares him. She is not impressed. He expresses his feelings for her. She rejects him again saying they both now owe a duty to Gotham and can't let their feelings get in the way of their mission. Joker has just learned the true identity of Batman.
Int. Limo - Backseat
Bruce Wayne reads the stock section of the Gotham Times as his cellphone rings.
Bruce
Hello?
Rachel V/O
Bruce, I've thought about what you said...the other day. I think I made a mistake.
Bruce
Rachel...
Rachel
Please let me finish. I'm sorry I was rude. I know you care about me and I shouldn't have talked to you that way...I want to see you.
Bruce
I'm on my way.
Rachel
I love you Bruce.
Before Bruce can say anything, she hangs up.
Bruce
Alfred, take me to Rachel's house.
Int. Rachel's Home
Rachel hangs up the phone and turns around. The Joker is standing there.
Rachel
Happy?
Joker
Bravo.
Ext. Rachel's Home - Evening
Bruce approaches her door and sees a note. He smiles and opens the door. As he enters he sees rose petals strewn about the floor. The lights are dimmed and romantic music is playing softly. He can't believe his luck. The petals lead him to the Kitchen. 2 Champagne flutes are on the table with a note that reads: Bruce, champagne is chilling in the fridge. When you're ready bring it up to my bedroom. He laughs to himself. He approaches the fridge, but suddenly his instincts kick in. He freezes. The door is open about a half inche. Not enough for the fridge light to be on, but he notices nonetheless. As his senses engage and years of training come into action, he realizes something is terribly wrong.
Bruce
No...
He slowly approaches the door. Apprehensively he grabs the handle just as a hand plops out. It dangles there between the door and wall of the fridge. Bruce's face immediately melts.
Bruce
No No No NO..
His face steals itself for the agony that is sure to come. He opens the fridge fully, revealing the body of Rachel Dawes crumpled up and stuffed in the fridge like leftovers.
Bruce
No, rachel...Oh no, oh god..
He is bawling as he gently takes her body out of the fridge. Crying uncontrollably and beggin god to undo this catastrophe we can now see sloppy lipstick drawn onto her face like a giant smile. Bruce continues to cry and hug her to him, his oldest friend. Slowly he regains his composure, lifts up her body and proceeds to carry it up the steps and into her bedroom. He lays her down onto her bed and goes into the washroom to grab a towel. Lovingly he washes the lipstick from her face and closes her vacant eyes. He looks at her one last time. She really looks beautiful. He gently kisses her forehead and walks out of the room. As he descends the stairs of her house, a change comes over him. His eyes go cold. His posture and body tense and subtly become heavier. His mouth turns into a feral grimace and his fists clench into rage-filled balls. By the time he gets to the bottom of the stair he is no longer Bruce Wayne. His clothes may be tailored and his hair may be gelled and perfect, but he is now The Batman. He stands in the middle of Rachel's living room, his fists still clenched. He growls in the familiar Bat-voice
Bruce
Show yourself.
Joker V/O
That would ruin the fun...
Bruce
I'm not playin games. Where are you?
Joker V/O
Can't find me? Those Bat-skills can't sniff me out? What's the matter Brucie, losing your edge? Hahahaha.
Joker's laugh slices into Bruce like a knife as he realizes something is deeply wrong. His senses HAVE been dulled, his vision is blurred and his reaction time is off. He looks around in a panic.
Bruce
What have you done to me?
Joker V/O
I put a little perfume on her face before I shoved her into the fridge. Something to soften the blow of you finding her like some bad chinese food you've forgotten was in there for weeks. Hahaha.
Bruce
You...bastard...I'll...this won't stop me!
Joker V/O
Oh I don't want to stop you. Nonono. I just want to slow you down a little. So that we can both enjoy this moment. Hahah
Bruce swirls around and around stumbling trying to find the source of this satanic voice.
Bruce
Who are you??!
He stops swirling to find Joker standing right behind him. Joker speaks in a faux Batman voice:
Joker
I'm Joker
(pause)
Hahahahahahahahahahha.
Bruce wasted no time and grabs him by the throat and shoves him down to the floor. He proceeds to pummel him as he shouts obscenities over and over. Blood is flying as Joker continues to laugh and taunt him.
Joker
Is this how Rachel liked it? Hahahahahah...
Bruce continues to hit him over and over, tears flowing down his face, when all of a sudden he stops. He can hear sirens. He looks up and sees flashing red and blue. He looks down. Joker is gone. His hands are covered in blood. The door bursts open as police enter shouting various commands at Bruce. Some of them restrain him while others go up the stairs. Leutenant Gordon enters.
Gordon
Bruce Wayne. We got a call that there were screams coming from this place. What the hell happenned?
Bruce (still drugged and out of it)
She's dead..I...she's dead..
Cop
Leutenant we got a dead body up here. Female caucasion, twenties.
Gordon
Bruce...How..?
Bruce
I didn't, it was-
Cop #2
He's got blood all over his hands...
Gordon
I'm gonna have to take you in Bruce. I'm sorry
(pause)
You have the right to remain silent, you have...
Gordon continues to read Bruce his rights as he is cuffed and escorted out of the house and into a police car. Fade to black.
Int. Limo - Backseat
Bruce Wayne reads the stock section of the Gotham Times as his cellphone rings.
Bruce
Hello?
Rachel V/O
Bruce, I've thought about what you said...the other day. I think I made a mistake.
Bruce
Rachel...
Rachel
Please let me finish. I'm sorry I was rude. I know you care about me and I shouldn't have talked to you that way...I want to see you.
Bruce
I'm on my way.
Rachel
I love you Bruce.
Before Bruce can say anything, she hangs up.
Bruce
Alfred, take me to Rachel's house.
Int. Rachel's Home
Rachel hangs up the phone and turns around. The Joker is standing there.
Rachel
Happy?
Joker
Bravo.
Ext. Rachel's Home - Evening
Bruce approaches her door and sees a note. He smiles and opens the door. As he enters he sees rose petals strewn about the floor. The lights are dimmed and romantic music is playing softly. He can't believe his luck. The petals lead him to the Kitchen. 2 Champagne flutes are on the table with a note that reads: Bruce, champagne is chilling in the fridge. When you're ready bring it up to my bedroom. He laughs to himself. He approaches the fridge, but suddenly his instincts kick in. He freezes. The door is open about a half inche. Not enough for the fridge light to be on, but he notices nonetheless. As his senses engage and years of training come into action, he realizes something is terribly wrong.
Bruce
No...
He slowly approaches the door. Apprehensively he grabs the handle just as a hand plops out. It dangles there between the door and wall of the fridge. Bruce's face immediately melts.
Bruce
No No No NO..
His face steals itself for the agony that is sure to come. He opens the fridge fully, revealing the body of Rachel Dawes crumpled up and stuffed in the fridge like leftovers.
Bruce
No, rachel...Oh no, oh god..
He is bawling as he gently takes her body out of the fridge. Crying uncontrollably and beggin god to undo this catastrophe we can now see sloppy lipstick drawn onto her face like a giant smile. Bruce continues to cry and hug her to him, his oldest friend. Slowly he regains his composure, lifts up her body and proceeds to carry it up the steps and into her bedroom. He lays her down onto her bed and goes into the washroom to grab a towel. Lovingly he washes the lipstick from her face and closes her vacant eyes. He looks at her one last time. She really looks beautiful. He gently kisses her forehead and walks out of the room. As he descends the stairs of her house, a change comes over him. His eyes go cold. His posture and body tense and subtly become heavier. His mouth turns into a feral grimace and his fists clench into rage-filled balls. By the time he gets to the bottom of the stair he is no longer Bruce Wayne. His clothes may be tailored and his hair may be gelled and perfect, but he is now The Batman. He stands in the middle of Rachel's living room, his fists still clenched. He growls in the familiar Bat-voice
Bruce
Show yourself.
Joker V/O
That would ruin the fun...
Bruce
I'm not playin games. Where are you?
Joker V/O
Can't find me? Those Bat-skills can't sniff me out? What's the matter Brucie, losing your edge? Hahahaha.
Joker's laugh slices into Bruce like a knife as he realizes something is deeply wrong. His senses HAVE been dulled, his vision is blurred and his reaction time is off. He looks around in a panic.
Bruce
What have you done to me?
Joker V/O
I put a little perfume on her face before I shoved her into the fridge. Something to soften the blow of you finding her like some bad chinese food you've forgotten was in there for weeks. Hahaha.
Bruce
You...bastard...I'll...this won't stop me!
Joker V/O
Oh I don't want to stop you. Nonono. I just want to slow you down a little. So that we can both enjoy this moment. Hahah
Bruce swirls around and around stumbling trying to find the source of this satanic voice.
Bruce
Who are you??!
He stops swirling to find Joker standing right behind him. Joker speaks in a faux Batman voice:
Joker
I'm Joker
(pause)
Hahahahahahahahahahha.
Bruce wasted no time and grabs him by the throat and shoves him down to the floor. He proceeds to pummel him as he shouts obscenities over and over. Blood is flying as Joker continues to laugh and taunt him.
Joker
Is this how Rachel liked it? Hahahahahah...
Bruce continues to hit him over and over, tears flowing down his face, when all of a sudden he stops. He can hear sirens. He looks up and sees flashing red and blue. He looks down. Joker is gone. His hands are covered in blood. The door bursts open as police enter shouting various commands at Bruce. Some of them restrain him while others go up the stairs. Leutenant Gordon enters.
Gordon
Bruce Wayne. We got a call that there were screams coming from this place. What the hell happenned?
Bruce (still drugged and out of it)
She's dead..I...she's dead..
Cop
Leutenant we got a dead body up here. Female caucasion, twenties.
Gordon
Bruce...How..?
Bruce
I didn't, it was-
Cop #2
He's got blood all over his hands...
Gordon
I'm gonna have to take you in Bruce. I'm sorry
(pause)
You have the right to remain silent, you have...
Gordon continues to read Bruce his rights as he is cuffed and escorted out of the house and into a police car. Fade to black.
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sorry i guess i wasn't clear about my last comment
all i'm saying is that screenwriting is more about technique than style you know? if you go to Barnes & Noble soon, look for a book called How NOT to Write a Screenplay. I bought it, and it's done wonders to improve my screenwriting.
...actually that little "record-setting rain" thing was the only "error" that i've seen so far...other than that you've done a killer job with both scenes! BIG
Thanks for the tips! Perhaps I'll pick that book up since it seems more useful towards polishing up a script than a 'how to' book, which I can not stand. Yeah, I see your point about prose v screenplay. I also appreciate all your comments towards my dialogue. I used to study film, but when I realized how poorly funded the film dept was at my school, I switched to Geology.
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INT. BANQUET ROOM OF THE RITZ HOTEL - NIGHT
There is a banquet taking place in honor of DISTRICT ATTORNEY HARVEY DENT as he is awaiting the results of the elections.It's a black tie affair that many of GOTHAM'S finest have turned out for.Among those in attendance is billionare playboy BRUCE WAYNE.DENT is up at a table onstage with GORDON,ASSISTANT DA RACHEL DAWES and the rest of his staff and campaign committee.BRUCE is sitting next to DENT and they're conversing.
DENT
Thanks again Bruce for the money.I probably wouldn't have made it through these last few months of campaigning without it.If there's anyway I could repay you?
BRUCE(cutting DENT off)
Don't worry about it Harvey,it was going to a good cause.Besides what are friends for.
DENT raises his glass to BRUCE.
DENT(smiling)
You've got that right.
A MAN comes in and hands RACHEL a memo.After reading the memo RACHEL stands up and walks over to a podium.
RACHEL
Ladies and Gentlemen can I have your attention?
The crowd stops talking.
RACHEL(cont.)
I have just received word from the mayor's office that Harvey Dent has won once again in a shocking landslide victory!
RACHEL gestures towards DENT.The crowd gives him a standing ovation.DENT stands up bowing and acknowledging their ovation as he comes up to the podium.RACHEL steps aside.
DENT
Thank you.
The crowd continues to applaud.DENT continues to acknowledge their applause.
DENT(cont.)
Thank you.
The crowd now sits down.
VOICE FROM CROWD
I LOVE YOU HARVEY!!!!
DENT
I love you too!
The crowd laughs.
DENT(cont.)
As I said before thank you.It is quite an honor that you,the people,have re-elected me in light of all the current situations going on in Gotham.As I mentioned earlier I feel Gotham is slowly getting back on track,and is on the road to recovery.Thanks to the help and support of the Comissioner,(he motions to the COMISSIONER)and the police we have successfully aprehended Salvatore Maroni and put him away for good.
The crowd applauds.A REPORTER stands up and motions at DENT,he acknowledges her.
DENT
Yes miss?
REPORTER
Mr. Dent do you really feel that Gotham is really getting better when we have murderers roaming the streets such as the Joker?
DENT
As I've previously stated Miss.......(he pauses for her last name.)
REPORTER
White!
DENT
Miss White.As I've previously stated Miss White there is no real substantial evidence to assume that this so called "JOKER" exists.For all we know he is just an urban myth,like the Batman.
DENT glances back at GORDON very slyly.BRUCE is listening attently to DENT.
REPORTER(MISS WHITE)
But-
Just as MISS WHITE begins to speak an old 1940's car towing a gigantic red package slams through the wall and comes to a roaring stop in the middle of the floor causing much of the crowd to dive out of the way.The crowd is looking at the car.During all of this confusion BRUCE slips out of the back door.These five men wearing clown masks,all holding semi-automatics,emerge from the car.The masked men point their guns at the bewildered crowd.The passenger side door opens and the JOKER emerges out of the car.
JOKER
Hello ladies and gentlemen,Joker's here!!!!!
The crowd is scared and begins to gasp and whisper to other crowd members.
INT. HALLWAY BEHIND BANQUET ROOM - NIGHT
BRUCE comes out of the door exiting the banquet and begins running down the empty hallway.BRUCE pulls a communicator of his pocket and activates it.
BRUCE
Alfred prepare the suit!
ALFRED(over the communicator)
Troubles Master Wayne.
BRUCE begins taking off his coat.
BRUCE
Just the usual!
He begins sprinting down the hallway.
INT. BANQUET ROOM OF THE RITZ HOTEL - NIGHT
The JOKER and his goons walk to the edge of the stage to address DENT.The goons keep their guns on the crowd.DENT stares at him.
DENT
What are you doing here?
JOKER
I'm here to congratulate you Harvey,what else?Boys get Mr. Dent his present.
The JOKER laughs.His goons go and get the big red package off of the towing attachment and set it it in front of DENT.
JOKER(cont.)
District Attorney Harvey Dent!That has a nice sound to it doesn't it.
The JOKER chuckles.
JOKER(cont.)
Why,if it wasn't for men like you our city wouldn't be in the fine shape it is in today!!!I commend you on your glorious work!!!How about a round of applause!
The JOKER begins clapping his hands in a circular motion as he runs up onstage and stands next DENT.
JOKER(cont./he cont. the clapping motion)
You get it round of applause!!!
The JOKER stops and laughs.
JOKER(cont./he is still laughing)
Oh I just kill myself!!!!
DENT
You're crazy!
JOKER
Why Harvey that is no way to talk to a friend,especially one who comes bearing gifts.
The JOKER grins as he motions towards the big red package at the edge of the stage.
JOKER(cont.)
Go on ,(he nudges DENT strongly)open it!!!!!
DENT
I'm not in the mood for games Joker.
The JOKER pulls out a gun and puts it to DENT'S head.The crowd gasps.
JOKER
I'm not giving you a choice.
DENT hesitates.The JOKER nudges him once more.DENT slowly removes the lid of the package.Once removed confetti and silly string flies out of the package all over DENT.The JOKER laughs crazily.
JOKER(cont.)
Oh,I can hardly contain myself!!!!
The JOKER resumes laughing.Suddenly BATMAN crashes through the glass ceiling and lands in the middle of the crowd.Everyones attention turns toward him.
JOKER
Well,look who we have here!!!
The JOKER jumps off of the stage.
JOKER(cont.)
The party pooper!!!
The JOKER frowns and then laughs.
BATMAN
Stop the jokes Joker,you've had your fun!
BATMAN goes toe to toe with the JOKER.The JOKER'S goons all position their guns on BATMAN.
JOKER
On the contrary Batman,I'm just getting started.
The JOKER pulls a bomb out of his pocket.The crowd begins to scream and panic.
JOKER(cont.)
I have here in my hands a gift for everyone's favorite District Attorney.Here ya go Harv!
He throws the bomb at DENT'S feet.The JOKER pulls out a remote detonator.He pushes the button.
JOKER(cont.)
You have three minutes!!!!
The clock on the bomb begins to tick.The crowd panics and all try to escape.BATMAN bullrushes the JOKER from behind pinning him on the ground.
BATMAN
Give me that detonator!!!!
JOKER
Oh,I don't think so!
The goons grab BATMAN pulling him off of the JOKER who gets up off of the ground.The goons begin to pummel BATMAN who eventually fights back wiping the floor clean with the goons.The fight ensues.The JOKER prepares to leave.
JOKER
Boys!!!
Three of the goons manage to escape BATMAN'S fury,but two aren't so lucky who are both slammed on the ground at the same time and punched in the face.The three goons get in the car and start it up.BATMAN finishes the last two goons and turns to see them preparing to leave.The JOKER opens the passenger side door,but before he gets in he throws the detonator on the ground and crushes it under his foot.
JOKER
Farewell Batman!!!!!
The JOKER gets in the car as the goon driving begins to drive straight towards BATMAN.He dodges the car.The car turns around and goes back through the wall where they entered.BATMAN runs back to the bomb,he begins to inspect it.GORDON and DENT come to meet him.
GORDON
Can you stop it?
BATMAN
I don't know?With this particular bomb it could take hours to defuse without the detonator!
DENT
Well what are you going to do?
BATMAN looks around.
BATMAN
Get as far away from here as possible!
The clock on the bomb ticks down to 30 seconds.BATMAN grabs the bomb and takes it out of the banquet room's back entrance.
INT. HALLWAY BEHIND BANQUET ROOM - NIGHT
BATMAN enters the empty hallway.He runs to a window and throws the bomb through the window into the alley below just as it explodes throwing BATMAN up against the wall as he stares at a huge hole in the adjacent wall.
*I hope you all enjoy this.I've put a little more thought into this scene.As before I'd appreciate any feedback.*
There is a banquet taking place in honor of DISTRICT ATTORNEY HARVEY DENT as he is awaiting the results of the elections.It's a black tie affair that many of GOTHAM'S finest have turned out for.Among those in attendance is billionare playboy BRUCE WAYNE.DENT is up at a table onstage with GORDON,ASSISTANT DA RACHEL DAWES and the rest of his staff and campaign committee.BRUCE is sitting next to DENT and they're conversing.
DENT
Thanks again Bruce for the money.I probably wouldn't have made it through these last few months of campaigning without it.If there's anyway I could repay you?
BRUCE(cutting DENT off)
Don't worry about it Harvey,it was going to a good cause.Besides what are friends for.
DENT raises his glass to BRUCE.
DENT(smiling)
You've got that right.
A MAN comes in and hands RACHEL a memo.After reading the memo RACHEL stands up and walks over to a podium.
RACHEL
Ladies and Gentlemen can I have your attention?
The crowd stops talking.
RACHEL(cont.)
I have just received word from the mayor's office that Harvey Dent has won once again in a shocking landslide victory!
RACHEL gestures towards DENT.The crowd gives him a standing ovation.DENT stands up bowing and acknowledging their ovation as he comes up to the podium.RACHEL steps aside.
DENT
Thank you.
The crowd continues to applaud.DENT continues to acknowledge their applause.
DENT(cont.)
Thank you.
The crowd now sits down.
VOICE FROM CROWD
I LOVE YOU HARVEY!!!!
DENT
I love you too!
The crowd laughs.
DENT(cont.)
As I said before thank you.It is quite an honor that you,the people,have re-elected me in light of all the current situations going on in Gotham.As I mentioned earlier I feel Gotham is slowly getting back on track,and is on the road to recovery.Thanks to the help and support of the Comissioner,(he motions to the COMISSIONER)and the police we have successfully aprehended Salvatore Maroni and put him away for good.
The crowd applauds.A REPORTER stands up and motions at DENT,he acknowledges her.
DENT
Yes miss?
REPORTER
Mr. Dent do you really feel that Gotham is really getting better when we have murderers roaming the streets such as the Joker?
DENT
As I've previously stated Miss.......(he pauses for her last name.)
REPORTER
White!
DENT
Miss White.As I've previously stated Miss White there is no real substantial evidence to assume that this so called "JOKER" exists.For all we know he is just an urban myth,like the Batman.
DENT glances back at GORDON very slyly.BRUCE is listening attently to DENT.
REPORTER(MISS WHITE)
But-
Just as MISS WHITE begins to speak an old 1940's car towing a gigantic red package slams through the wall and comes to a roaring stop in the middle of the floor causing much of the crowd to dive out of the way.The crowd is looking at the car.During all of this confusion BRUCE slips out of the back door.These five men wearing clown masks,all holding semi-automatics,emerge from the car.The masked men point their guns at the bewildered crowd.The passenger side door opens and the JOKER emerges out of the car.
JOKER
Hello ladies and gentlemen,Joker's here!!!!!
The crowd is scared and begins to gasp and whisper to other crowd members.
INT. HALLWAY BEHIND BANQUET ROOM - NIGHT
BRUCE comes out of the door exiting the banquet and begins running down the empty hallway.BRUCE pulls a communicator of his pocket and activates it.
BRUCE
Alfred prepare the suit!
ALFRED(over the communicator)
Troubles Master Wayne.
BRUCE begins taking off his coat.
BRUCE
Just the usual!
He begins sprinting down the hallway.
INT. BANQUET ROOM OF THE RITZ HOTEL - NIGHT
The JOKER and his goons walk to the edge of the stage to address DENT.The goons keep their guns on the crowd.DENT stares at him.
DENT
What are you doing here?
JOKER
I'm here to congratulate you Harvey,what else?Boys get Mr. Dent his present.
The JOKER laughs.His goons go and get the big red package off of the towing attachment and set it it in front of DENT.
JOKER(cont.)
District Attorney Harvey Dent!That has a nice sound to it doesn't it.
The JOKER chuckles.
JOKER(cont.)
Why,if it wasn't for men like you our city wouldn't be in the fine shape it is in today!!!I commend you on your glorious work!!!How about a round of applause!
The JOKER begins clapping his hands in a circular motion as he runs up onstage and stands next DENT.
JOKER(cont./he cont. the clapping motion)
You get it round of applause!!!
The JOKER stops and laughs.
JOKER(cont./he is still laughing)
Oh I just kill myself!!!!
DENT
You're crazy!
JOKER
Why Harvey that is no way to talk to a friend,especially one who comes bearing gifts.
The JOKER grins as he motions towards the big red package at the edge of the stage.
JOKER(cont.)
Go on ,(he nudges DENT strongly)open it!!!!!
DENT
I'm not in the mood for games Joker.
The JOKER pulls out a gun and puts it to DENT'S head.The crowd gasps.
JOKER
I'm not giving you a choice.
DENT hesitates.The JOKER nudges him once more.DENT slowly removes the lid of the package.Once removed confetti and silly string flies out of the package all over DENT.The JOKER laughs crazily.
JOKER(cont.)
Oh,I can hardly contain myself!!!!
The JOKER resumes laughing.Suddenly BATMAN crashes through the glass ceiling and lands in the middle of the crowd.Everyones attention turns toward him.
JOKER
Well,look who we have here!!!
The JOKER jumps off of the stage.
JOKER(cont.)
The party pooper!!!
The JOKER frowns and then laughs.
BATMAN
Stop the jokes Joker,you've had your fun!
BATMAN goes toe to toe with the JOKER.The JOKER'S goons all position their guns on BATMAN.
JOKER
On the contrary Batman,I'm just getting started.
The JOKER pulls a bomb out of his pocket.The crowd begins to scream and panic.
JOKER(cont.)
I have here in my hands a gift for everyone's favorite District Attorney.Here ya go Harv!
He throws the bomb at DENT'S feet.The JOKER pulls out a remote detonator.He pushes the button.
JOKER(cont.)
You have three minutes!!!!
The clock on the bomb begins to tick.The crowd panics and all try to escape.BATMAN bullrushes the JOKER from behind pinning him on the ground.
BATMAN
Give me that detonator!!!!
JOKER
Oh,I don't think so!
The goons grab BATMAN pulling him off of the JOKER who gets up off of the ground.The goons begin to pummel BATMAN who eventually fights back wiping the floor clean with the goons.The fight ensues.The JOKER prepares to leave.
JOKER
Boys!!!
Three of the goons manage to escape BATMAN'S fury,but two aren't so lucky who are both slammed on the ground at the same time and punched in the face.The three goons get in the car and start it up.BATMAN finishes the last two goons and turns to see them preparing to leave.The JOKER opens the passenger side door,but before he gets in he throws the detonator on the ground and crushes it under his foot.
JOKER
Farewell Batman!!!!!
The JOKER gets in the car as the goon driving begins to drive straight towards BATMAN.He dodges the car.The car turns around and goes back through the wall where they entered.BATMAN runs back to the bomb,he begins to inspect it.GORDON and DENT come to meet him.
GORDON
Can you stop it?
BATMAN
I don't know?With this particular bomb it could take hours to defuse without the detonator!
DENT
Well what are you going to do?
BATMAN looks around.
BATMAN
Get as far away from here as possible!
The clock on the bomb ticks down to 30 seconds.BATMAN grabs the bomb and takes it out of the banquet room's back entrance.
INT. HALLWAY BEHIND BANQUET ROOM - NIGHT
BATMAN enters the empty hallway.He runs to a window and throws the bomb through the window into the alley below just as it explodes throwing BATMAN up against the wall as he stares at a huge hole in the adjacent wall.
*I hope you all enjoy this.I've put a little more thought into this scene.As before I'd appreciate any feedback.*
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Other then The Joker knowing who batman is. This was pretty good.
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Just to put it out there mine was a riff on HEAT.
"WHERES THE VAN?!!!...THERE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A VAN???"
"WHERES THE VAN?!!!...THERE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A VAN???"
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Thanks Ring Deacon. I reasonably sure Joker will kill rachel in this movie - just seems like a good way to raise the stakes and get real bad blood between the Joker and Batman. This would really make Joker a true nemesis. I kind of ripped part of the scene off a Green Lantern Comic, but I've always wanted to see Bruce be Batman without the suit and I think it would be a neat challenge for Bale. Kind of like how Christopher Reeve used to switch back and forth between Kent and Superman without changing suits. Anyhoo, appreciate the feedback.
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The scene opens at ACE CHEMICAL PLANT. The RED HOOD is there, commanding his gang to go for the safe.
Red Hood- Quickly now, we don't want any cops showing up!
ENTER- THE BATMAN. He kicks the crap out of all 3 members of the RED HOOD GANG. The RED HOOD runs up a set of stairs, and across a bridge. It is a dead end. BATMAN has him cornered. The RED HOOD empties his gun on BATMAN, to no effect.
Red Hood- What the hell are you, man!?
Batman: Whare you, dense? Are you ******ed or something? I'm the GOD DAMN BATMAN!
BATMAN kicks RED HOOD in the testicals, and then pushes him into the vat of chemicals, while laughing.
Batman: I love being the GOD DAMN BATMAN.
Fade to black.
Red Hood- Quickly now, we don't want any cops showing up!
ENTER- THE BATMAN. He kicks the crap out of all 3 members of the RED HOOD GANG. The RED HOOD runs up a set of stairs, and across a bridge. It is a dead end. BATMAN has him cornered. The RED HOOD empties his gun on BATMAN, to no effect.
Red Hood- What the hell are you, man!?
Batman: Whare you, dense? Are you ******ed or something? I'm the GOD DAMN BATMAN!
BATMAN kicks RED HOOD in the testicals, and then pushes him into the vat of chemicals, while laughing.
Batman: I love being the GOD DAMN BATMAN.
Fade to black.
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I really enjoy this thread,keep up the good work.
EXT. POLICE ROOFTOP NIGHT
A drizzling rain falls coldly across the hazy city of Gotham. On the rooftop of police headquarters LIEUTENANT JAMES GORDON stands in the rain, a cigarette dangling on his cold lips. The wind makes a chilling howl as raindrops sizzle on the bright spotlight arching skyward.
A door opens. A man steps onto the rooftop, joining Gordon.
Harv shuts the door behind him and opens up his umbrella.
HARV
How long is this going to take?
GORDON
It shouldnt take long.
HARV
Where is he, then?
GORDON
Hes coming.
HARV
Do you think this is a good idea, Gordon?
HARV
How can you trust him? This man
Continues to elude our officers,
Violates the law at every turn, and
Runs around the city dressed up like
a god-damn bat. A vigilante, for
Christs sake!
GORDON
Hes on our side, Harvey.
HARVEY
Are you sure about that?
GORDON
Why dont you ask him yourself?
HARVEY
Maybe I will. Maybe Ill have him
Arrested when he gets here.
GORDON
Then arrest him.
HARVEY
What?
BATMAN
Gentlemen.
A drizzling rain falls coldly across the hazy city of Gotham. On the rooftop of police headquarters LIEUTENANT JAMES GORDON stands in the rain, a cigarette dangling on his cold lips. The wind makes a chilling howl as raindrops sizzle on the bright spotlight arching skyward.
A door opens. A man steps onto the rooftop, joining Gordon.
MAN
Picked a hell of a night, Jim.
GORDON
Glad you could make it, Harv.
Picked a hell of a night, Jim.
GORDON
Glad you could make it, Harv.
Harv shuts the door behind him and opens up his umbrella.
HARV
How long is this going to take?
GORDON
It shouldnt take long.
HARV
Where is he, then?
Gordon takes a drag of his cigarette.
GORDON
Hes coming.
Harv sighs, visibly impatient. He twists his umbrella as he gazes out across the rooftop to the city below. A siren echoes faintly in the streets.
HARV
Do you think this is a good idea, Gordon?
Gordon remains silent. He takes another drag from his cigarette.
HARV
How can you trust him? This man
Continues to elude our officers,
Violates the law at every turn, and
Runs around the city dressed up like
a god-damn bat. A vigilante, for
Christs sake!
GORDON
Hes on our side, Harvey.
HARVEY
Are you sure about that?
GORDON
Why dont you ask him yourself?
HARVEY
Maybe I will. Maybe Ill have him
Arrested when he gets here.
GORDON
Then arrest him.
HARVEY
What?
Harvey turns around. Shilouetted against the modified spotlight is a dark, broding figure. His arms are crossed as he stands to his full height, towering over Gordon and Harvey. His cape blows in the crisp and rainy wind. The Dark Knight. The BATMAN.
BATMAN
Gentlemen.
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WOW! a very entertaining read, and an awesome scene as well!
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Yeah I quite enjoyed reading that too. Only beef: I like Gordon smoking pipes or cigars, not cigarettes :P That's just nitpicking though.
I don't really know how to write screenplays, but I'll try my best.
EXT. ABANDONED APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT
A swarm of Gotham City police cars surrounds an old, broken-down apartment building. All officers are standing outside of their vehicles, guns drawn, and a few choppers hover over the building shining spotlights at the windows. A car pulls up to the scene and Lt. Jim Gordon quickly jumps out and races to the nearest officer.
Gordon: Merkel, do we have him?
Merkel: Yes sir. His last call was traced back to this apartment complex less than five minutes ago. He ain't getting out of there.
Another car pulls up to the scene and parks next to Gordon's. The back door swings open to reveal District Attorney Harvey Dent, waving his hair back and fixing his tie as he jogs up to Gordon.
Dent: Is he in there?
Gordon: We have him.
Dent: Thank God. What's the hold up?
Gordon: We're waiting for swat. We're not going to make the same mistake as last time; too many good men were killed.
Dent: And what of our mutual "acquaintance".
Gordon: He's here.
Dent: You see him?
Gordon: No. But I know he's here.
Five stories up, on the rooftop of a neighboring building, looms the Batman, as still as a statue. He glares down at the street, witnessing the chaotic scene. He shifts his perspective from the street, to the windows of the apartment building, to the buildings roof, and back down to the building's doors, making sure to cover all exits. As he watches the crowd, he notices four swat cars pull up and spots Gordon ordering a group of them around the other side of the building, Dent standing close by.
Gordon: You men go around the front; Squads two and three, cover the sides. Lets move!
All four swat teams enter the apartment building, and the huge crowd seems to go silent. Everyone waits in anticipation, while Gordon communicates with the Swat Leader via walkie-talkie. Minutes go by in silence.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Anything yet?
Swat Leader (O.S.): Nothing. Wait, wait a minute...there's movement.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Yes?
Swat Leader (O.S): Negative. It's just a cat.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Stay sharp.
Gordon glances around and notices Batman on a nearby rooftop, a worried look on his face.
Gordon (to himself): Stay sharp, my friend. Stay sharp.
(into walkie-talkie): How're we doing?
Swat Leader: We're on the fourth floor. There's a room with a barricaded door, we can't get inside. I'm blowing it.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Go ahead.
A small explosion is heard over the walkie-talkie and the crowd freezes, as minutes pass by in silence. Neither Gordon nor Dent can take their eyes off of the walkie-talkie.
Swat Leader (O.S.): Lieutenant, there's nobody here.
Dent: Damn it.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Get out of there. I repeat, get out of there.
Swat Leader (O.S.): Wait, the phone is ringing.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): DON'T TOUCH IT!!!
Just then, the entire apartment complex goes up in flame and a simultaneous, deafening explosion pierces the ears of the crowd. The result is chaos. The crowds silence is broken, police cars are retreating, and dozens of people are scattering from the dibris. In the ensuing panic, Gordon glances up to the rooftop across the street and notices that the Batman is gone. In a nearby alley, a tall, lean figure casually walks away, unseen.
EXT. ABANDONED APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT
A swarm of Gotham City police cars surrounds an old, broken-down apartment building. All officers are standing outside of their vehicles, guns drawn, and a few choppers hover over the building shining spotlights at the windows. A car pulls up to the scene and Lt. Jim Gordon quickly jumps out and races to the nearest officer.
Gordon: Merkel, do we have him?
Merkel: Yes sir. His last call was traced back to this apartment complex less than five minutes ago. He ain't getting out of there.
Another car pulls up to the scene and parks next to Gordon's. The back door swings open to reveal District Attorney Harvey Dent, waving his hair back and fixing his tie as he jogs up to Gordon.
Dent: Is he in there?
Gordon: We have him.
Dent: Thank God. What's the hold up?
Gordon: We're waiting for swat. We're not going to make the same mistake as last time; too many good men were killed.
Dent: And what of our mutual "acquaintance".
Gordon: He's here.
Dent: You see him?
Gordon: No. But I know he's here.
Five stories up, on the rooftop of a neighboring building, looms the Batman, as still as a statue. He glares down at the street, witnessing the chaotic scene. He shifts his perspective from the street, to the windows of the apartment building, to the buildings roof, and back down to the building's doors, making sure to cover all exits. As he watches the crowd, he notices four swat cars pull up and spots Gordon ordering a group of them around the other side of the building, Dent standing close by.
Gordon: You men go around the front; Squads two and three, cover the sides. Lets move!
All four swat teams enter the apartment building, and the huge crowd seems to go silent. Everyone waits in anticipation, while Gordon communicates with the Swat Leader via walkie-talkie. Minutes go by in silence.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Anything yet?
Swat Leader (O.S.): Nothing. Wait, wait a minute...there's movement.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Yes?
Swat Leader (O.S): Negative. It's just a cat.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Stay sharp.
Gordon glances around and notices Batman on a nearby rooftop, a worried look on his face.
Gordon (to himself): Stay sharp, my friend. Stay sharp.
(into walkie-talkie): How're we doing?
Swat Leader: We're on the fourth floor. There's a room with a barricaded door, we can't get inside. I'm blowing it.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Go ahead.
A small explosion is heard over the walkie-talkie and the crowd freezes, as minutes pass by in silence. Neither Gordon nor Dent can take their eyes off of the walkie-talkie.
Swat Leader (O.S.): Lieutenant, there's nobody here.
Dent: Damn it.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): Get out of there. I repeat, get out of there.
Swat Leader (O.S.): Wait, the phone is ringing.
Gordon (into walkie-talkie): DON'T TOUCH IT!!!
Just then, the entire apartment complex goes up in flame and a simultaneous, deafening explosion pierces the ears of the crowd. The result is chaos. The crowds silence is broken, police cars are retreating, and dozens of people are scattering from the dibris. In the ensuing panic, Gordon glances up to the rooftop across the street and notices that the Batman is gone. In a nearby alley, a tall, lean figure casually walks away, unseen.
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that would be good to read Threshold.
some of your work are pretty good guys. keep it up.
some of your work are pretty good guys. keep it up.
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EXT. GOTHAM STREETS - NIGHT
The streets are still wet from the day's rain, but the skies are clear and the stars shine bright over Gotham. HARVEY DENT walks home down the street, looking from one derelict to another. His trek leads him out of the streets and into an alleyway.
BATMAN (O.S.)
Maroni's about to crack.
DENT's heart skips a beat as he turns to a shadowy part of the alley, following the BATMAN'S voice. He sees BATMAN, faitly, in the shadows.
BATMAN (CON'T)
But the Joker is still out there.
(BEAT)
Where's Gordon?
DENT
He's at home with his family.
It's Christmas Eve.
Decent people should be with their families tonight.
DENT sighs.
DENT (CON'T)
The Joker struck again last night.
This time he took out Maroni's nephew.
To make things worse, the Scarecrow put Maroni's lawyer into a catatonic state.
Maroni's about to declare war on these 'freaks.'
BATMAN
Not in my city.
DENT
You think it might be best for us to let these three duke it out?
You know: The enemy of my enemy is my friend?
These guys are just slaughtering each other.
Why not just sit back and let them do our work?
The BATMAN glares to DENT.
BATMAN
That's not our work, Mr. Dent.
DENT (FLUSTERED)
I didn't mean it like that.
You know what I meant.
(BEAT)
Too many innocent people have been caught up in this already.
A lot of young cops.
BATMAN
I won't let these three use Gotham City as their stage.
I'm going to stop both of them from turning Gotham into a warzone.
DENT runs his hand over his mouth, looking down in though as he realizes how serious the BATMAN is.
DENT
So what's your plan?
How can I hel-
DENT looks up to a vacant shadow. He looks up, hoping to catch the BATMAN before he truly vanishes but only sees the moon high above him and nothing more.
Of course, I'm taking a few liberties with the cast.
thats very good. i enjoyed reading that.
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