agentzelda
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I read a blog somewhere (I think on Rope of Silicon) suggesting that BB and TDK did not really require a sequel, that this story arc concerning the early stage of Batman's career is satisfactory in itself, and frankly I agree with it. However, the sheer popularity of this film will probably put a certain amount of studio pressure on Nolan at least to consider a third one. I feel in my bones he will not want the Joker in it, simply out of respect for Heath Ledger and a desire not to seem to be capitalizing on HL's performance. There are other media (graphic novels, animation) in which this issue of the Joker's trial, if he's not committed straight to Arkham, could be handled.
However, as a plot point to out Dent and redeem Batman, well, there are other people who know about Dent. As someone suggested on the IMDB FAQ post I started re: the chances of Dent's crimes being exposed, even Gordon's traumatized kids might eventually say something. Gordon's wife might get tired of her husband protecting the reputation of this madman who terrorized her and the children. If Ramirez is still alive she might have something to say, especially if Maroni is really dead. If Maroni somehow survived the crash (and we already know he's a tough guy), he knows. Frankly, Gordon knows, and he might eventually be forced into a moral choice. Thomas Schiff at least knows Dent's pre-disfigurement "dark side" but as someone with severe mental problems, his testimony might be discounted.
A scenario we might contemplate, even if we don't necessarily want to, is the possibility that Nolan might want to divert attention to more personal projects and might agree to produce, but not direct, a third film, in which case, pray for a good director so that this one wouldn't be the series' Batman and Robin. However, since we trust Nolan, he would go after a good director, probably not someone known for action movies, but someone who loves the same sorts of movies he does, and probably not a big name director but an up and coming one, who could tweak the series just enough that a new and somewhat different Joker could be used. But I also feel if that were the case it might be another 3-4 years to the next movie, and not another 2-3. If he does it himself, he won't say anything without a well roughed out script in hand. And no, it doesn't have to conform with earlier drafts and plans.
OK: back on topic.
"WHO got him down so he could even attend court?"
Mr. J? I assume he'd be very heavily medicated.
However, as a plot point to out Dent and redeem Batman, well, there are other people who know about Dent. As someone suggested on the IMDB FAQ post I started re: the chances of Dent's crimes being exposed, even Gordon's traumatized kids might eventually say something. Gordon's wife might get tired of her husband protecting the reputation of this madman who terrorized her and the children. If Ramirez is still alive she might have something to say, especially if Maroni is really dead. If Maroni somehow survived the crash (and we already know he's a tough guy), he knows. Frankly, Gordon knows, and he might eventually be forced into a moral choice. Thomas Schiff at least knows Dent's pre-disfigurement "dark side" but as someone with severe mental problems, his testimony might be discounted.
A scenario we might contemplate, even if we don't necessarily want to, is the possibility that Nolan might want to divert attention to more personal projects and might agree to produce, but not direct, a third film, in which case, pray for a good director so that this one wouldn't be the series' Batman and Robin. However, since we trust Nolan, he would go after a good director, probably not someone known for action movies, but someone who loves the same sorts of movies he does, and probably not a big name director but an up and coming one, who could tweak the series just enough that a new and somewhat different Joker could be used. But I also feel if that were the case it might be another 3-4 years to the next movie, and not another 2-3. If he does it himself, he won't say anything without a well roughed out script in hand. And no, it doesn't have to conform with earlier drafts and plans.
OK: back on topic.
"WHO got him down so he could even attend court?"
Mr. J? I assume he'd be very heavily medicated.
