The Dark Knight TDK Casting Sides

[Miranda Fox]

This site should be called MirandaFoxForums.com now LOL.

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[Miranda Fox]

I think that 'hardly awful' is selling things a little short.

If nothing else these sides tell us a bit more about how big TDK is going to be. From the boats, mall, and National Guard info it's safe to say that there's going to be several large-scale action sequences. (The bank robbery might fit into this category, too).

Also, I love the fact that we're seeing so many players involved in the plot: Batman, Gordon, Joker, Dent, Maroni, Maroni's boss/underling, all these other GCPD members, possibly Scarecrow(?), amateur vigilantes, henchmen...there's lot of stuff going on here.

While I do agree with you that some of the dialogue sounds a little cheesy, I think that dwelling on that is being overly negative. These sides are very encouraging, and I think anybody who is calling them awful is either expecting too much or is just being an ass.

I agree completely. Perhaps my wording was a little off - I just meant, while I agree some of the dialogue wasn't super awesome, it wasn't anywhere near awful. Perhaps the worst I could say is that it seemed a tad Goyerish - and by that, a little clunky. Hardly a major issue and seeing as how this is likely an early draft, probably won't be an issue in TDK.

I love everything I've read - look at the mayem the Joker is causing! They've had to bring in National Guard, for god's sake! If that's not the Joker setting himself up as the best damn villian ever, I don't know what is.

 

[Darknightnomis]

//Faints//

 

[fabman]

Agreed, Miranda. Even if I thought the dialogue was different from Goyer's. It sounds different, feels different. More straight to the point, y'know?

 

[Dirt Like Me]

They've had to bring in National Guard, for god's sake! If that's not the Joker setting himself up as the best damn villian ever, I don't know what is.

I know, the National Guard thing got me really excited, too. Hopefully we'll get to see Mr. J revel in all the chaos he's caused, too.

My only worry now is high expectations. I've gone from hoping for Spider-Man 2 to expecting The Godfather Part II. (I don't even know if I'm kidding).

 

[Anjow1060]

Yeah, but how long do you think this is gonna take place after Begins? Gordon's son in Begins was a baby, and this kid seems to be able to talk rather well. I doubt they're setting this movie that many years later.

I dunno, movies have that kind of continuity freedom. And in theory, while we may be like detectives and scoping out credits from BB and peicing things together, for all we know there was another offscreen kid in Gordan's house. And even so........the kid was kinda gender bias don't ya think? --- not to mention the credit for Barbara Gordan was for an adult actress by the name of Ilyssa Fradin.

 

[superglowy]

The scene's are amazing. Some of the dialogue is a bit clunky but there's some really good bit's in there two like

Spoiler

How many of your friends have i killed?

and the fact the Joker just randomly comes out with it and the answer. The scene seems REALLY good.

 

[Anjow1060]

lol read it again.......Stephenson answers with the number, not Mr. J. lol

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Yea, the Gannon scene dialogue is pretty on the nose too. Is there a chance this stuff is taken from Goyer's 30 page treatment? Page numbers don't go above 22 apart from one. Just feels like it has his fingerprints on it in places.

A treatment is a detailed story with sometimes hints of dialogue. This are pages from a complete script.

 

[gillberg2k1]

The dialogue is fine. The sides sound great, and it's pretty clear, as I've said before, this is going to be a much bigger, darker film than Begins. It's a war of Freaks vs. Mob vs. GPD vs. Batman vs. Vigilantes, which will make a very interesting film.

More than likely, this is from the first completed draft. Dialogue will probably be altered slightly here and there, but trust me, in context, it will be fine. It isn't like we're getting beaten down with gems like "Nice coat." or "Can you drive stick?"

 

[Miranda Fox]

The dialogue is fine. The sides sound great, and it's pretty clear, as I've said before, this is going to be a much bigger, darker film than Begins. It's a war of Freaks vs. Mob vs. GPD vs. Batman vs. Vigilantes, which will make a very interesting film.

More than likely, this is from the first completed draft. Dialogue will probably be altered slightly here and there, but trust me, in context, it will be fine. It isn't like we're getting beaten down with gems like "Nice coat." or "Can you drive stick?"

Nice to hear from ya, Gill!

LOL! No, I definitely don't see anything like that around. And I didn't see the word fear anywhere either. t:

Even given all the info about dark it was, the grittiness was still something of a surprise - a good one, I might add. It makes sense given the context of things going all to hell. I can't say just how much I love what they're doing enough!

 

[Anjow1060]

I think it's gonna be pretty dark as well, and not to mention, ace actors like Ledger and Bale can make even some of the most deplorable diologue work. I for one have absolutley no problem with some of the one liners in Begins. They ONLY ones I have any problem with at all is "You in hell itchy man.....and I amd da debil"......"You're not the devil, you're practice". Not exactly my thoughts on how to open a movie after B&R, but thats just me.

 

[Bale]

Is Jonathan Nolan the guy who wrote the script ? Whats Goyers part ?

think they improved a lot of things with Jonathan Nolan on board.

Brothers United

 

[Bale]

The dialogue is fine. The sides sound great, and it's pretty clear, as I've said before, this is going to be a much bigger, darker film than Begins. It's a war of Freaks vs. Mob vs. GPD vs. Batman vs. Vigilantes, which will make a very interesting film.

More than likely, this is from the first completed draft. Dialogue will probably be altered slightly here and there, but trust me, in context, it will be fine. It isn't like we're getting beaten down with gems like "Nice coat." or "Can you drive stick?"

that was so stupid...

 

[Anjow1060]

(C) Nolan and Goyer wrote the treatment/story outline = Jonah wrote the script = Goyer gave it a look over and threw in some insight = Chris gave it a look over and re-wrote with his insight. Jonah basically pulled out the bulk of the work so that Goyer and Nolan could do some other things in their down time.

 

[Crooklyn]

I think it's gonna be pretty dark as well, and not to mention, ace actors like Ledger and Bale can make even some of the most deplorable diologue work. I for one have absolutley no problem with some of the one liners in Begins. They ONLY ones I have any problem with at all is "You in hell itchy man.....and I amd da debil"......"You're not the devil, you're practice". Not exactly my thoughts on how to open a movie after B&R, but thats just me.

Out of all the lines...THAT'S what you had a problem with?

Oh, and erm...."ITCHY man?" The f**k?

 

[Anjow1060]

lol, i know thats not what he says, but thats what it sounds like. And yeah, thats all I have qualms with really. The "Can you drive stick" line I took seriously, some people, like myself, can't drive manual. lol

"I've gotta get me one of those" was in my head before I even saw the movie.

 

[R_Hythlodeus]

"I've gotta get me one of those" was in my head before I even saw the movie.

my thoughts exactly. I´ve gotta buy me a Tumbler one day...

 

[JL Unlimited]

If a radio call-in show is in TDK, does this mean we're also going to see Joker's Five Way Revenge in play? It sounds like the Joker is ticked off at the corrupt police force (for torturing him and creating him?) and government officials and wants to seek revenge by killing them one by one. Randolph = Commisioner Loeb, who the Joker probably already offed. I have a feeling Mike Engel's next caller is going to be the Joker, who is going to announce his next victims, starting with the Mayor.

 

[Anjow1060]

I agree. the Next caller is the Joker and he's gonna threaten the Mayor. And thats gonna be amazingly cool because that kinda scene in Zodiac scared the pants off me.

And BTW, this fanboy believed that Randolph = Jimbo, The Chief = Lt. Gordan. Two ways of naming the same guy.


I'm betting dollars to pasos that Gordan gets shot, sticks a bandaid on himself, sucks it up, and continues to kick ass.

 

[Anjow1060]

Shizzle, the WB is on to us. The sides have been removed as has Rory's first kiss from the chicago list.


It's only a matter of time before they contact the hype and tell them to pull it.

 

[Johnichi Chiba]

Shizzle, the WB is on to us. The sides have been removed as has Rory's first kiss from the chicago list.


It's only a matter of time before they contact the hype and tell them to pull it.

Well atleast that pretty much confirms that these are legit...

 

[Anjow1060]

Meh, Jett already confirmed it on BOF Boards by telling us they were legit and not allowed on the BOF Boards. Thats when I knew it was legit.

 

[Darknightnomis]

Shizzle, the WB is on to us. The sides have been removed as has Rory's first kiss from the chicago list.


It's only a matter of time before they contact the hype and tell them to pull it.

So the jigg is up?

That's okay, we stuck it good to "the Man" before he even knew what happeend!

 

[Johnichi Chiba]

oh okay.