The Dark Knight Rises Nolan not coming back?

[Eric Brooks]

I must be the only one who thinks Black Mask sucks.

Seriously, it's like fanboys want him in the movie to gain some super egotism over the normies by saying "I knew about this character before you did cuz I read the comics."

Honestly, the riddler hasn't been handled properly on film to this point in time. Kinda like the bastardization of Lex Luthor thats been on film. It's a wonder people here can even lay claim that they read comics seeing as they want lame characters in replace of good ones that haven't been given the proper treatment.

..but I digress, Jett's full of BS and google adsense.

Nolan will be back. He just doesn't wanna deal with a hoard of B3 questions prior to, during and after Inception. He'd rather just keep the press focus on that film. Which is completely understandable and respectable. Whether or not it will actually happen from the press.....i doubt it. But still, that's my best guess.

- Jow

TRUTH

I would like to see an animated series/smallville take on Lex Luthor on the big screen along with the Riddler. These 2 need justice

and also truth on the Nolan part.

 

[Anjow1060]

TRUTH

I would like to see an animated series/smallville take on Lex Luthor on the big screen along with the Riddler. These 2 need justice

and also truth on the Nolan part.

While I watch smallville and can enjoy it for what it is, it takes a lot of liberties with characters. But the one thing they nailed correctly and have taken very little liberties with, is the characterization of Lex Luthor.

Yes, he knows clark and that's a violation of the mythos, but the calculated moves he makes, the personal decisions, the *way* he does everything makes him the best adapation of the character yet. Rosenbaum is the man. And yes, Clancey brown's Lex from SUPTAS was excellent as well. I honestly believe to get a great mix of those two you'd have to cast Billy Zane as lex. I mean the dude is a fantastic actor, rocks the bald head already, has the right physical build for it and can carry a nice balance of evil and egotism that's hard to capture without going too over the top.

...but this is Batman land, so back on topic lol.

- Jow

 

[Tha OG Crip]

i just wish that somebody official would give us some news!!! its obvious we are going to get more batman movies but its been almost a year since tdk and not a peep from anybody thats worth having a peep from!!! grrrrrr

 

[Anjow1060]

i just wish that somebody official would give us some news!!! its obvious we are going to get more batman movies but its been almost a year since tdk and not a peep from anybody thats worth having a peep from!!! grrrrrr

Wasn't till August 2006 that we got TDK news.

That was a year and a month or two after Begins.

With the bigger delay between films, I'd expect some kind of an official announcement either at comic con (if we're super lucky) or at the very latest, some time in december / January.

One thing Jett has said, and IS true, at one point or another WB will have to "lay claim" to a date.

- Jow

 

[Venom'sDad]

Seriously, it's like fanboys want him in the movie to gain some super egotism over the normies by saying "I knew about this character before you did cuz I read the comics."

Sounds like you speaking about yourself....

Penguin is the next logical villain... not discounting others, but he seems like the next logical villain given how TDK was set up and Bats being on the run.

I say this because I read comics.....

 

[Anjow1060]

Sounds like you speaking about yourself....

Penguin is the next logical villain... not discounting others, but he seems like the next logical villain given how TDK was set up and Bats being on the run.

I say this because I read comics.....

You could see it like that. lol

But seriously, the only reasoning i have to defend my point is the constant repetition by fans that "Riddler is just a watered down Joker" which is by far the most off-base accusation I've ever heard.

The black mask thing is an opinion, so it can go either way, but the statements made about the riddler are just pure ignorance.

As far as penguin, I could get behind that one as well. He hasn't been done justice either. I would like to see a 1/2 mob boss 1/2 freak mix. It would make for an interesting character that we haven't seen yet.

- Jow

 

[Venom'sDad]

Well, to be quite honest, none of the villains have been done justice, til now... so thank you Nolan.

I disagree with your assessment of Penguin however. Penguin is an Arms Smuggler; and given the bosses are still following Joker's plan to kill Batman, although Joker is out of the picture and had no intentions in killing Batman... the mob do.

Perfect setup for an behind the scenes Arms Dealer, who has contact with the Over & Under Worlds, to arm the Underworlds, create a little chaos, rock the establishment, while attaining info from the movers & shakers of Gotham. I'm just saying... it appear to be a logical fit; not discounting other villains that may appear.

 

[regwec]

The Penguin is potentially one of the most unpleasant and most believable Batman villains. Acquisitive, narcissistic, libidinous, vindictive and cruel; he could play as a sort of unholy blend of Silvio Berlusconi, Al Capone and Robert Maxwell. There is really no one an audience would more enjoy seeing Batman punch.

 

[Anjow1060]

Well, to be quite honest, none of the villains have been done justice, til now... so thank you Nolan.

I disagree with your assessment of Penguin however. Penguin is an Arms Smuggler; and given the bosses are still following Joker's plan to kill Batman, although Joker is out of the picture and had no intentions in killing Batman... the mob do.

Perfect setup for an behind the scenes Arms Dealer, who has contact with the Over & Under Worlds, to arm the Underworlds while attaining info from the movers & shakers of Gotham. I'm just saying... it appear to be a logical fit; not discounting other villains that may appear.

Idk if he's so much of a arms dealer as he is just a dealer in general. Not meaning drugs, but more of "whatever is of extreme value" at that point in time. Without diminishing his character, he's kind of a second rate Lex Luthor. He's very distinguished, has connections, and very intellectual. It would make a lot of sense actually to involve him with the riddler in a film because they are two of the more mentally stable villains in the bat-universe. Case in point; Joker/Two-face are prolly the two most mentally unstable villains.

Just in general, Penguin and Riddler are much more calculated in their actions. Not taking anything away from the genius plans Joker puts in place, but the Riddler makes Joker's plans look like an M. Night Shymalan movie compared to a Hitchcock movie.

- Jow

 

[The Joker]

The Penguin is potentially one of the most unpleasant and most believable Batman villains. Acquisitive, narcissistic, libidinous, vindictive and cruel; he could play as a sort of unholy blend of Silvio Berlusconi, Al Capone and Robert Maxwell. There is really no one an audience would more enjoy seeing Batman punch.

Agreed.

I'd love to see The Penguin in the next Batman movie.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Idk if he's so much of a arms dealer as he is just a dealer in general. Not meaning drugs, but more of "whatever is of extreme value" at that point in time. Without diminishing his character, he's kind of a second rate Lex Luthor. He's very distinguished, has connections, and very intellectual. It would make a lot of sense actually to involve him with the riddler in a film because they are two of the more mentally stable villains in the bat-universe. Case in point; Joker/Two-face are prolly the two most mentally unstable villains.

Just in general, Penguin and Riddler are much more calculated in their actions. Not taking anything away from the genius plans Joker puts in place, but the Riddler makes Joker's plans look like an M. Night Shymalan movie compared to a Hitchcock movie.

- Jow

Agree... however, Joker has no plans... he just do.

 

[TheBat812]

Idk if he's so much of a arms dealer as he is just a dealer in general. Not meaning drugs, but more of "whatever is of extreme value" at that point in time. Without diminishing his character, he's kind of a second rate Lex Luthor. He's very distinguished, has connections, and very intellectual. It would make a lot of sense actually to involve him with the riddler in a film because they are two of the more mentally stable villains in the bat-universe. Case in point; Joker/Two-face are prolly the two most mentally unstable villains.

Just in general, Penguin and Riddler are much more calculated in their actions. Not taking anything away from the genius plans Joker puts in place, but the Riddler makes Joker's plans look like an M. Night Shymalan movie compared to a Hitchcock movie.

- Jow

I find Joker, at least TDKs version, to be mentally stable, but not by society's definition. In fact, he clearly demonstrates that he is so stable that he's realized the ultimate life of a nihilist. Somebody not bound by the rules of society who lives only to entertain himself. While this might be considered insanity, I dont technically think it is. Which is what makes him such a compelling villain, and one Batman has a hard time dealing with. Two-face on the other hand, is completely unstable because he's just lost the one he loves as well as all his faith in humanity and also half his face. Not trying to argue, just discussing the intricacies of the characters that make them so compelling in my eyes.

And Penguin sounds cool, but very much like the other mob bosses we've seen so far as you guys have characterized him.

 

[Pennyworth]

Agreed.

I'd love to see The Penguin in the next Batman movie.

X2. Not only would I prefer the Riddler and Penguin for the villians in B3, I think they are the most likely choices for Nolan...assuming he comes back..which I fully believe he will.

 

[regwec]

I don't think The Joker really is morally balanced. He is capable of introspection, which indicates that he has some control over his own mind and behaviour, but he also seems to suggest that he recognizes himself as helplessly compulsive and mad, "I'm like a dog chasing cars; I wouldn't know what to do if I caught one".

The only thing he isn't is delusional; instead, he seems to be more or less omniscient. This is one peculiarity of Nolan's Joker. The Joker of the comics has delusions of grandeur, whilst Nolan's Joker seems to understand completely his place in the world, and the world itself. He is only wrong when he underestimates human nature in planning his boat/bomb conundrum.

 

[Illuminata]

Christopher Nolan not coming back to the Batman Franchise? Wonderful!

CALL BRYAN SINGER STAT!

Please don't take this the wrong way because I love the sheer perfection that Chris brought to the Batman Franchise. He has given us two fantastic films and if he needs a break from Gotham than so be it. I'd like to see him scale back and hopefully gather himself for a 4th film instead.

Now in terms of Bryan Singer's entry to the Bat-Films. He's the best fit for this franchise and I will go out on a limb and say he may be even better than Christopher Nolan. If there's anything Mister Singer knows how to deliver that's dark storytelling. He thrives in the shadows and tragedy. I think Bryan bleeds Batman and could give us the third and most fitting and topped 3rd installment to this trilogy. He knows how to shoot epically and bring a large cast to life without getting too lost in the mix.

His craft for working with shadows is perfect as most of this film is shot within the night or at the very least dusk. Bryan can being an even bigger edge not only to this 3rd installment but to the Batman character as well.

I'd LOVE to see him take over the reigns even for just one film.


I BELIEVE IN BRYAN SINGER FOR BATMAN 3!

 

[Grommers]

lol...good troll man good troll.

I hope Nolan comes back, I need some sort of closure.

 

[Eric Brooks]

....I love Batman more than just about everything -- and if this ever happened I'd end up paying $12.50 for a 2 hour nap.

it doesn't cost more than $9 TOPS for a movie

 

[Infinity9999x]

it doesn't cost more than $9 TOPS for a movie

Depends on if it's IMAX or not and you're location. Some places charge a crazy amount for a ticket.

 

[Eric Brooks]

Depends on if it's IMAX or not and you're location. Some places charge a crazy amount for a ticket.

well not including IMAX of course

and damn, I would NEVER see a movie in theaters if it cost more than $10 and I wouldn't even pay that. I live in the southern suburbs of Chicago and it's $8.50 for a night show (which is the most expensive). Only $5 for shows before 11 am (and those are obviously the ones I go see)

saw TS twice for $10
Wolverine twice for $10

and seeing Transformers 2 twice for $10

 

[Batman137]

nolan please come back! hopefully something will slip at comic con

 

[Eric Brooks]

-Jow

I've heard about those places with the $15 tickets. Do they serve you DURING or BEFORE the movie starts?

I would assume it'd be a distraction and annoyance to have people serving customers during the movie. Why pay $15 for **** you're trying to AVOID?

don't get it

 

[Illuminata]

well not including IMAX of course

and damn, I would NEVER see a movie in theaters if it cost more than $10 and I wouldn't even pay that. I live in the southern suburbs of Chicago and it's $8.50 for a night show (which is the most expensive). Only $5 for shows before 11 am (and those are obviously the ones I go see)

saw TS twice for $10
Wolverine twice for $10

and seeing Transformers 2 twice for $10

Let's see how long Chicago holds onto those prices after it wins the Olympics. Like Atlanta it will soar in prices and become an even bigger metropolis.

 

[Travesty]

-Jow

I've heard about those places with the $15 tickets. Do they serve you DURING or BEFORE the movie starts?

I would assume it'd be a distraction and annoyance to have people serving customers during the movie. Why pay $15 for **** you're trying to AVOID?

don't get it

I've been to places in LA that will serve you during the movie. They're pretty quiet, and they don't distract to much. Plus, it's cool to get beer during a movie.

 

[Eric Brooks]

Let's see how long Chicago holds onto those prices after it wins the Olympics. Like Atlanta it will soar in prices and become an even bigger metropolis.

should that ever happen I'd quit going to theaters all together

strictly DVD for me at that point


but that's not going to happen

 

[TauHeel05]

Granted this is pure speculation on my part but...I believe Nolan will be back for a third Batman. I'm sure Warners has struck a deal with Nolan. Just think about the financing for his latest, "Inception." "Here's a blank check if you make a third Batman."