The Dark Knight How should be the Batmobile for The Dark Knight?

[Shoemeister]

TDK will still have the Tumbler, guaranteed. If any modifications are done to it at all, it will probably be interior computer items and/or some sort of minor gadgetry. Nothing extreme... and I like it that way.

 

[E-Mack]

I didn't even think about the manor, good point!

How do you know the manor will be complete at the beginning of the movie, though? Anyways, Wayne is loaded; he can afford the man-power to have the manor and cave rebuilt pretty quickly, and discretely. How's he going to be Batman in the year prior to the cave being rebuilt, wouldn't it be safer, for his ID and all to do it as quickly as possible.

I guess he could store the Tumbler at Wayne Enterprises...

Wayne's a rich man, just like all billionaires, I'm sure he has unlimited locales where he could stay at while the Manor is being repaired on. This would be a good opportunity to have Bruce stay at a penthouse in Gotham, like the comics. In turn, this could be a good chance to show off Bruce's playboy side even more. Nothing better than having models be over at a billionaire's lavish penthouse.

I'm glad Nolan added in that last bit of repairing the foundations, it opens up so many possibilities for change.

As for the Tumbler, I'd definitely make it more sleeker and more well put together. Everything about Begins really did seem like a work-in-progress which worked well within the story. But I want things more refined for TDK.

 

[batmaluco]

 

[BatFitz]

^heh, nice...

How about taking the tumbler, leaving it virtually the same...and incorporating some Bob Kane into it..

basically this:

Bob Kane

and this:

BB

 

[JBElliott]

There shouldn't be a batmobile at all. It makes no sense, in the movies or in the comics. How does a guy who's supposed to be an "urban legend" and "stealthy" do that driving around in a highly stylized car/tank? If he needs a car it should be one that fits in with the regular cars on the street to "blend in with the shadows" as it were. If needed it could change in appearence to "strike fear into the hearts of villians." But no silly car/tank with fins.

The returns batmobile was totally stupid, it had no fender, yet the tires smashed through concrete and Batman had to take his eye off the road in order to switch modes between driving and firing the weapons. Pretty lame.

 

[shyguy]

tumbler with weapon mods


and since i can't make new threads..

where is he going to live? wasn't the mansion destroyed?

 

[E-Mack]

There shouldn't be a batmobile at all. It makes no sense, in the movies or in the comics. How does a guy who's supposed to be an "urban legend" and "stealthy" do that driving around in a highly stylized car/tank? If he needs a car it should be one that fits in with the regular cars on the street to "blend in with the shadows" as it were. If needed it could change in appearence to "strike fear into the hearts of villians." But no silly car/tank with fins.

The returns batmobile was totally stupid, it had no fender, yet the tires smashed through concrete and Batman had to take his eye off the road in order to switch modes between driving and firing the weapons. Pretty lame.

Yet another point that the "realism freaks" refuse to acknowledge. Good job.

 

[Savage]

Yet another point that the "realism freaks" refuse to acknowledge. Good job.

The thing about it is if you really want to be realistic then there shouldn't even be a Batman. Just ninja-military man.

 

[XCharlieX]

Yet another point that the "realism freaks" refuse to acknowledge. Good job.

Interesting,because i doubt that post made sense.

 

[E-Mack]

How did it not? From the beginning of the film, he was taught all about stealth and secretiveness. Yet he goes around in an army tank, destroying property, leaving basically every type of evidence you can imagine, and not ot mention the whole thing is caught on tape for the whole world to see.

You can argue this is part of the "theatricality" theme, but that doesn't ignore the fact that it does contradict many things he's taught in the film.

 

[Frosty81]

There shouldn't be a batmobile at all. It makes no sense, in the movies or in the comics. How does a guy who's supposed to be an "urban legend" and "stealthy" do that driving around in a highly stylized car/tank? If he needs a car it should be one that fits in with the regular cars on the street to "blend in with the shadows" as it were. If needed it could change in appearence to "strike fear into the hearts of villians." But no silly car/tank with fins.

The returns batmobile was totally stupid, it had no fender, yet the tires smashed through concrete and Batman had to take his eye off the road in order to switch modes between driving and firing the weapons. Pretty lame.

I know, Batman can just run from the cave to his destination! EXCITING!

- Chris

 

[red_x]

How did it not? From the beginning of the film, he was taught all about stealth and secretiveness. Yet he goes around in an army tank, destroying property, leaving basically every type of evidence you can imagine, and not ot mention the whole thing is caught on tape for the whole world to see.

You can argue this is part of the "theatricality" theme, but that doesn't ignore the fact that it does contradict many things he's taught in the film.

Well, he was amateur in BB. Im sure he will have things down in TDK. Plus, the movie would be boring if Batman didnt smash ****.

 

[XCharlieX]

How did it not? From the beginning of the film, he was taught all about stealth and secretiveness. Yet he goes around in an army tank, destroying property, leaving basically every type of evidence you can imagine, and not ot mention the whole thing is caught on tape for the whole world to see.

You can argue this is part of the "theatricality" theme, but that doesn't ignore the fact that it does contradict many things he's taught in the film.

One, stealth MODE... is pretty stealth.

Two, Bruce Wayne is not entirely the league. He gave his own spin.

Three, a regular car = stuck on route 80. Not too stealth lol. Knock them the hell out of the way and stealth mode at 130 mph.

 

[E-Mack]

Well, he was amateur in BB. Im sure he will have things down in TDK. Plus, the movie would be boring if Batman didnt smash ****.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the Batmobile. And yes, this is basically BY1 so you can forgive a lot of things he does. For TDK though, I want him to take more responsibility and actually think of the consequences of his actions. With the batmobile, I prefer it to be much more discreet. Not many places where you can hide an army tank.

 

[Rexi]

Yet another point that the "realism freaks" refuse to acknowledge. Good job.

in BB batman stops whenever he uses the cannons, no need to keep an eye on the road. batman drives the tumbler in 'stealth' mode to whatever desination he desires and then leaves it in a safe place. people didnt even know about it until he had to get rachael back fast so it's not like he's reckless with it. he's not really an urban legened, everyone knows there is a batman, but now with superior technology.

 

[E-Mack]

One, stealth MODE... is pretty stealth.

Two, Bruce Wayne is not entirely the league. He gave his own spin.

Three, a regular car = stuck on route 80. Not too stealth lol. Knock them the hell out of the way and stealth mode at 130 mph.

Argument would've held much more weight if the stealth mode was actually used. And no, turning it on for 10 seconds just to see how Rachel is doing doesn't count.

Let's jump back to the beginning of the chase scene. He brings Rachel into the car, and he fully well knows the entire GPD is on his ass and is surrounded. So does he turn ON stealth mode? Noooo, you run the f'n police cars over and attract everyone's attention directly towards you! Rock on!

I'm well aware this is a summer film, so of course you need some action beats. I just would've preferred if Batman himself was the one trying to secretly run away, and have the cops find him. Rather than Batman basically calling the cops towards him.

 

[XCharlieX]

Argument would've held much more weight if the stealth mode was actually used. And no, turning it on for 10 seconds just to see how Rachel is doing doesn't count.

Well lets see just how many times he gets caught by using stealth mode at key times. When he does, you let me know

 

[batman7289]

what was wrong with the batmobile from batamn begins?
i loved it. but the batmobile from bm89 was really kool. my fav.

 

[batman7289]

what was wrong with the batmobile from batamn begins?
i loved it. but the batmobile from bm89 was really kool. my fav.

 

[Babs Gordon]

just like the tumbler

 

[XCharlieX]

They will NEVER catch Bruce lol

 

[E-Mack]

Well lets see just how many times he gets caught by using stealth mode at key times. When he does, you let me know

Are you trying to validate me? Cause I've been saying all along that I'd actually prefer it if Batman does use stealth at all times.

 

[XCharlieX]

To clarify i meant all he has to do is attract attention, go invisible and he'll always get out. Now ID'ing the car... i bet fox has ways for it to have gotten "lost" long ago before bruce came back lol. That and the fact that there are even real life cars that resemble the tumbler.

 

[E-Mack]

To clarify i meant all he has to do is attract attention, go invisible and he'll always get out.

I'm sure, but why is that extra step even necessary? That's like a 9th degree black belter throwing the first punch. Sure he/she might always come out on top, but they can avoid the whole mess altogether by just avoiding the confrontation.

 

[XCharlieX]

And thats for the rest of the time

Not to mention the raw power shows the mans serious about his job to the homicidal maniacs, and to the audience.