The Dark Knight Rises Nolan officially signed on for Batman 3 (source included)

[namtaB]

You make it sound like it's a chore for him to make a Batman movie.

I bet you no matter who directs Batman 4, we won't get it until around 2015 or 2016, 4-5 years after Batman 3.

By that time it would be easier for the general public to accept another directors style or another Batman. If Nolan and co. decide they just can't get away from the character then the films might be more successful and the alloted time gives them time to refill their creative juices with new and fresh ideas.

From a career standpoint it is a limiting decision. Time spent on a Batman film is time spent not doing a creatively different film. In terms of career highlights Memento and TDK are the most powerful works of Chris Nolan. Memento established him as a sort of contemporary Hitchcock, an intelligent director who can craft an engaging story with the shocking twist at the end. TDK took his career to the next level. It wasn't just a summer blockbuster that made a ton of money. Critics were saying things like "redefined the genre" "The Godfather II of comic book films."

He could have just left after TDK since the film served its purpose for him careerwise. Which is why I give him a lot of credit for coming back and working out a deal that didn't require heavy handed negotiation. But the third film comes on a decade spent doing Batman. For a director who keeps talking about doing things fresh, new and challenging it doesn't seem likely that he would continue with Batman.

 

[Ibn]

*sighs*

This means I have to wait at least 6-7 years for a Batman movie that's not afraid to venture away from realism and bring the full spirit of the comics to the big screen. And I doubt they'd do a Justice League movie since they're so in love with Nolans vision. Oh well. What can you do? As much as I hate his Batman vision, hopefully when this trilogy is through, he doesn't get typecast for his role in the Batman universe. I hate his Batman, but love his person. Best of luck to him finishing off what he started here.

 

[Cunning Stunts]

Thank Jesus! Hopefully, we'll get a villain's name very soon...

 

[Mutagen]

Excellent, hopefully he will do a good job again.

 

[dark_knight08]

That is Fantastic.
I can't wait to see Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy in it's entirety

 

[FCEEVIPER]

Awesome news, I hope it's confirmed by WB in the near future.

 

[Mutagen]

That is Fantastic.
I can't wait to see Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy in it's entirety

Agreed.

 

[Temple Fugate]

*sighs*

This means I have to wait at least 6-7 years for a Batman movie that's not afraid to venture away from realism and bring the full spirit of the comics to the big screen. And I doubt they'd do a Justice League movie since they're so in love with Nolans vision. Oh well. What can you do? As much as I hate his Batman vision, hopefully when this trilogy is through, he doesn't get typecast for his role in the Batman universe. I hate his Batman, but love his person. Best of luck to him finishing off what he started here.

what

 

[weezerspider]

Agreed. If there's one director who can give a big "Screw you!" to the 'third movie curse', it's Nolan.

Funny, I remembering hearing that a few years ago about a certain film series involving a man who could crawl on walls....

 

[Symbiotic]

Funny, I remembering hearing that a few years ago about a certain film series involving a man who could crawl on walls....

Raimi was weak. He should've walked away when Sony made him put Venom in.

 

[jmc]

Spider-Man 3 was different circumstances. It fell victim to studio interference and the rush to make the release date. What's the one thing we automatically notice about Batman 3 (even TDK for that matter) that we don't notice about every other planned superhero sequel? No set release date the day after it's predecessors release, no studio interference, it's an organic process.

 

[Team Andino]

It's good to finally have the confirmation.

I'd say the prospects on having a good third movie in a comic franchise just rose dramatically.

Where other heros have failed... Batman will rise

 

[The Batman]

I tend to forget the intelligence level here sometimes. He began the Batman odyssey in 2002. If Batman 3 is coming out 2011 or 2012, that's about a decade. Only ignorance would lead you to believe that he spent every waking moment on Batman in those 10 years. Of course he didn't, but you have to factor in opportunity cost. All that time on Batman left little room and time to do anything else which is why he only made 2 non-Batman films during this period. Even Prestige was filmed while work was being done on TDK.

Again, WB will make plenty of Batman films. But what makes you think Nolan still wants to continue doing them? When Sulla took control of Rome he killed thousands of patricians and seized all their money and property. He was absolute undisputed dictator of Rome. And you know what he did? He gave up his dictatorial powers and retired to his villa never to return to the military or political life. Sulla knew when to end things and move on. I'm confident given Nolan's comments about how he approaches films that he thinks accordingly.

You also seem to believe that these are the Jack Warner days where a Studio dominated everything. WB is one major studio, so what? Do you have any idea of the amount of intellectual property rights, legal issues, etc. etc. etc. that are involved in film making these days? Its assinine to think that WB can provide the canvas for all or even most of Nolan's future projects. The industry just doesn't work like that today. Everyone now has a legal interest to a single property. To think he won't work at another studio for the next 10 years just demonstrates your absolute ignorance about this industry.

Let's put it this way. The strongest argument in favor of Nolan returning for Batman 4 is the money involved. The strongest argument against Nolan returning for Batman 4 is the opportunity cost involved in making another Batman which prevents him for exploring a creatively different project. If you've read his comments, doing something fresh, new and challenging is his guiding principle in film making. So you tell me, which position has the strongest support?

You naive fanboys crack me up.

not only are they naive, but they're greedy as well...not to mention that no one keeps a fresh creative vision over time. I say its a miracle nolans even coming back to direct a third.

 

[Team Andino]

not only are they naive, but they're greedy as well...not to mention that no one keeps a fresh creative vision over time. I say its a miracle nolans even coming back to direct a third.

I think its also helpful that BB an TDK had different moods an feels to the film. As I'm sure BB3 will have its own unique feel while still fitting into the Nolanverse

 

[AnorexicBatman]

The only think I want in BB3 TDK2 is snow... lots of snow...

 

[TheBatman072]

Forgive me for not holding my breath, but third movies always seem to fail seemingly regardless of weather or not they have the same director.

Just look at Return of the Jedi, George Lucas had delivered two great movies before that but somehow, he decides to come up with stuff like the Ewoks.

There just seem to be times when directors get carried away with the creative processess, and, as many have said before TDK di have an "Empire Strikes Back" feel to it, (Blue color scheme anyone?)

To put it bluntly I see no reason to believe that Nolan will strike gold twice.

There are many reasons this movie could fail, I could make a list if you want.

Wow. Ray of ****ing sunshine.

 

[CaptainClown]

Forgive me for not holding my breath, but third movies always seem to fail seemingly regardless of weather or not they have the same director.

Just look at Return of the Jedi, George Lucas had delivered two great movies before that but somehow, he decides to come up with stuff like the Ewoks.

There just seem to be times when directors get carried away with the creative processess, and, as many have said before TDK di have an "Empire Strikes Back" feel to it, (Blue color scheme anyone?)

To put it bluntly I see no reason to believe that Nolan will strike gold twice.

There are many reasons this movie could fail, I could make a list if you want.

Empire Strikes back was another director

Return of the King and Bourne Ultimatum

 

[Motown Marvel]

i suppose i never expected otherwise, so the news of this leaves me fairly....non-responsive.

 

[JaD]

Confirmation = Good.

Inception, looking forward to as well.

 

[The Law Demon]

I figured Nolan would agree to make a third film. Trilogies seem to be the fad in Hollywood these days. I just hope they keep up the excellent quality.

 

[RonStoppablefan]

Thankgoodness I mean I knew he'd be back, this was one of his biggest money making deals. But yah its good to get confirmation on this *Few*

 

[EHTNAMTAB]

Much as i would like to see a third film, i have to agree with some of the naysayers - the best case scenario would be for critics to declare it as "as good as" TDK (an incredibly well reviewed film) and for it to just about make as much money. That's the best case - a tie, effectively.

To avoid comparisons with TDK (and there will definately be them, in the mind of the public in review and merely statistically) i think nolan would be wise to completely scale down, make the third film a very small scale drama, and sell the idea of it being a completely different animal.

 

[scifiwolf]

The only think I want in BB3 TDK2 is snow... lots of snow...

I would KILL to see Bruce at the Wayne's grave, cowl off, cape draped beautifully, with a soft snow falling.

Return of the King and Bourne Ultimatum

I was going to bring both of those up as well. I would also bring up Star Trek IV, in the trilogy formed by Wrath of Kahn, Search for Spock, and The Voyage Home. However, I would say RotK and Ultimatum are the two best examples of a great third film capping off a trilogy.

 

[Anita18]

To avoid comparisons with TDK (and there will definately be them, in the mind of the public in review and merely statistically) i think nolan would be wise to completely scale down, make the third film a very small scale drama, and sell the idea of it being a completely different animal.

That's funny, because one of the ways Nolan thought he could improve on BB was blowing more things up. At least, that's what Wally Pfister claimed and he can be a jokester at times.

 

[redfirebird2008]

He could have just left after TDK since the film served its purpose for him careerwise. Which is why I give him a lot of credit for coming back and working out a deal that didn't require heavy handed negotiation. But the third film comes on a decade spent doing Batman. For a director who keeps talking about doing things fresh, new and challenging it doesn't seem likely that he would continue with Batman.

I think he considers it a challenge worth taking on. Think about how many franchises out there have nosedived in quality with the third movie. In particular in the superhero genre, we have yet to see a franchise make it 3 movies without nosediving in quality. If he can pull off a satisfying conclusion to his story that has a similar quality to it to BB/TDK, that will be a hell of a stamp to put on the superhero genre and franchises in general. Even the Godfather franchise took a nosedive in quality, even though the third one is actually a very good movie compared to 99% of the stuff out there, just not compared to the first two GF movies.

Regarding the argument about Nolan only working with WB, I could see him doing a James Bond film (or three) some years down the road. He has always said he loves the Bond franchise and it has been an influence on him as a filmmaker. I think he could bring a hell of a lot to that franchise.