The Dark Knight Rises The Dark Knight Rises Script

[Pauluz]

So it's a transcript? It's not the official script? That's like having an amateur writer rewrite Lord of the Rings.

 

[antovolk]

So it's a transcript? It's not the official script? That's like having an amateur writer rewrite Lord of the Rings.

*face palm* The OFFICIAL script came out on Amazon bundled with the Begins and TDK scripts - I just transferred the TDKR script to a proper formatted PDF. Hence why I call it a transcription, not a transcript.

 

[Spuzz]

Wait so it's just all the dialogue typed out or is this the shooting script they used verbatem? Would like to know before downloading XD

Edit: Question was just answered. nevermind

 

[HopeOfTheFuture]

Thanks for putting of TDKR script. I'm at Bane's speech now in front of Blackgate prison. Ironically enough he burns Harvey Dent's picture, and he also reads the complete speech Gordon had written (perhaps part of the speech was cut from the movie):

EXT. BLACKGATE PRISON - CONTINUOUS
Bane unfolds the pages of Gordon’s undelivered speech...​

BANE
’The truth about Harvey Dent is
simple in only one regard - it has
been hidden for too long. After his
devastating injuries, Harvey’s mind
has recovered no better than his
mutilated face. He was a broken,
dangerous man, not the crusader for
justice that I, James Gordon, have
portrayed him to be for the last
eight years. Harvey’s rage was
indiscriminate. Psychopathic. He
held my family at gunpoint, then
fell to his death in the struggle
over my son’s life. The Batman did
not murder Harvey Dent - he saved
my boy. Then took the blame for
Harvey’s appalling crimes, so that
I could, to my shame, build a lie​

around this fallen idol.’

’I praised the madman who tried to​

murder my own child.’

’The things we did in Harvey’s name
brought desperately needed security
to our streets... But I can no
longer live with my lie. It is time
to trust the people of Gotham with
the truth, and it is time for me to​

resign.’




edit:
Also interesting is the reason given why Bane's continues Ra's Al Ghul's plan:

BANE
I broke you. How have you come
back?​

BATMAN
You thought you were the only one
who could learn the strength to
escape?​

Bane looks at Batman, curiosity behind his pain.​

BANE
I never escaped - R¯a’s al Gh¯ul
rescued me. That is why I mist
fulfill his plan. That is why I​

must avenge his murder.




edit2:

Too bad they didn't show the prototype mask of Bane after his rescue. It's in the script:

INSERT CUT: the League of Shadows descend into the prison -
at their head, R¯a’s al Gh¯ul. They slaughter prisoners. Then
stop. R¯a’s al Gh¯ul has found Bane, bandaged.

TALIA
The League took us in. Trained
us...

INT. TEMPLE, LEAGUE OF SHADOWS - DAY

Bane in a prototype mask, stands on logs, blocking blows
from men with sticks.
​

TALIA (V.O.)
But my father could not accept
Bane.
​

R¯a’s al Gh¯ul watches Bane training. Turns away.

 

[Dr.]

*face palm* The OFFICIAL script came out on Amazon bundled with the Begins and TDK scripts - I just transferred the TDKR script to a proper formatted PDF. Hence why I call it a transcription, not a transcript.

So just to be clear… You had access to the actual Nolan & Nolan screenplay and simply retyped it into a more suitable format? You did not transcribe the dialogue as you listened to it or make up your own scene descriptions based on how those scenes looked on screen?

Obviously, there’s a significant difference between the two. Fans and movie buffs are probably interested in any changes and edits made from printed page to final film. And there would likely be some interesting details in the scene descriptions (character motivation, emphasis) that only the original author(s) can authentically provide. On the other hand, a transcription would be a near facsimile of the final cut - with the scene descriptions merely being best-effort assumptions.

 

[Troy_Parker]

Jesus.

He bought the trilogy script set and typed EVERY single word on the script into a PDF file.

There's bits and bats in the script that are not in the movie, so I take it there was one more "final" shooting script that they had.

But it's only just minor things.

Thanks, ant.

EDIT: It's not like it's a 6gb file, you could check it yourself.

 

[Uroboric Forms]

BATMAN: If you're working alone, wear a mask.

BLAKE: Noone cares who I am.

hahaha

 

[StianSteel]

LOL, on page 146 it refers to Bane as Ben:

"but Batman SMASHES Ben to the ground"

 

[Ultimatehero]

So just to be clear… You had access to the actual Nolan & Nolan screenplay and simply retyped it into a more suitable format? You did not transcribe the dialogue as you listened to it or make up your own scene descriptions based on how those scenes looked on screen?

Obviously, there’s a significant difference between the two. Fans and movie buffs are probably interested in any changes and edits made from printed page to final film. And there would likely be some interesting details in the scene descriptions (character motivation, emphasis) that only the original author(s) can authentically provide. On the other hand, a transcription would be a near facsimile of the final cut - with the scene descriptions merely being best-effort assumptions.

This has Nolan's writing all over it, it's definitely the real deal.

And thanks man. t:

 

[The Trainman]

Thanks ant for taking the time to do this. Really shows how committed you are.

So just to be clear… You had access to the actual Nolan & Nolan screenplay and simply retyped it into a more suitable format? You did not transcribe the dialogue as you listened to it or make up your own scene descriptions based on how those scenes looked on screen?

Obviously, there’s a significant difference between the two. Fans and movie buffs are probably interested in any changes and edits made from printed page to final film. And there would likely be some interesting details in the scene descriptions (character motivation, emphasis) that only the original author(s) can authentically provide. On the other hand, a transcription would be a near facsimile of the final cut - with the scene descriptions merely being best-effort assumptions.

Dude. Seriously?

A film script usually goes through changes during production.

Nolan likes to keep action descriptions brief. Other screenwriters prefer going in-depth.

Whatever "character motivation" or "emphasis" you speak of is discussed either during rehearsals, private meetings, or on set. That's a director's job.

 

[Dr.]

Dude. Seriously?

A film script usually goes through changes during production.

Nolan likes to keep action descriptions brief. Other screenwriters prefer going in-depth.

Whatever "character motivation" or "emphasis" you speak of is discussed either during rehearsals, private meetings, or on set. That's a director's job.

Yes. Seriously.

I (and others) had asked for clarification (which has since been provided) as to whether the screenplay in question was original/authentic or a fan-made transcription. Now a transcription might be very accurate as far as dialogue is concerned. But the transcriber (by just watching the film) can’t know the true scene descriptions as written by the original author (which might, indeed, include extra/specific details). Necessarily, the transcriber can only offer his version of a scene description.

As you say, a lot of changes happen on set (inspiration, improvisation) as well as in the editing room. And one of the interesting things about reading screenplays is noting the differences between printed page and the finished product. A transcription, though, is essentially a text-based facsimile of the finished product - with all the creative changes rendered invisible.

I venture that most people who take the trouble to read screenplays are interested (for the reasons stated) in the authentic originals.

 

[bosef982]

Also, this is an As-Shot Script, meaning a script coordinator went into the shooting script (which probably contains a lot more juicy deletions, etc.) and reconstructed the script to match the final cut of the film.

Studios do this all the time, especially in preparation for award season.

So no, this is not the shooting draft sadly.

 

[antovolk]

Someone who was kind enough to go through the script and find the remaining mistakes just emailed me this morning, (won't say who, don't think they're a member on here) so hopefully it won't take me too long to put all the corrections into the original Celtx file them reexport as PDF.

Therefore I've taken down the original Mediafire link, looks like everyone's using that link, sharing it via Twitter, articles etc. - I would kindly ask anyone who has the PDF, could you please not upload it as I finish up on this once and for all. I'll upload the final, fully corrected version on a different site where you can read it online as well, since also people apparently get viruses from the Mediafire ads?

Thanks everyone for hanging in there, hoping for this now to be the definitive version until WB probably releases it online officially in time for Oscar season like with TDK.

 

[antovolk]

And also talking about it being a shooting script or not - not sure. I should probably stick to calling it the screenplay. Also, the Inception shooting script was like this (as-shot)

 

[antovolk]

As per my previous post, NEW, fixed-for-any-remaining-typos, FINAL version of the TDKR screenplay PDF:

Spoiler

https://www.box.com/s/83f150d2e893c406fb8d

New link on box.com so you can read online as well, and no harmful ads like on Mediafire
Enjoy!