The Dark Knight Rises The Dark Knight Rises Trailer Thread

[infamous]

Stop nitpicking people.

 

[thefirerises]

I'm sure the best part of this football scene, like the ferry scene in TDK, will be when the EXTRAS in the crowd speak:

EXT. FOOTBALL FIELD - DAY

The field is now a smoking hole.

FAT LADY: Uh-ugh...(snaps fingers) Oh no they did-ent! I paid good money to see this game, and I better see who win!

THIN LADY: You said it, girlfriend!

LITTLE BOY: MOmmy! The field is gonE! It's just a hole!

MOTHER: Don't worry, Jonny! It's gonna be okay!

BANE ON MONITORS. HIS VOICE ROCKS THROUGH THE SPEAKERS.

BANE: Nothing will be okay!

BOY starts crying.

Troll mode officially activated.

 

[Gotham]

This trailer makes me wonder how this will all end. Obviously, Batman will win and Catwoman will become his ally. Bane will perish -- otherwise his arc has no meaning -- and Talia will most likely understand how evil her father was and either leave or die. Gordon will either stay as Commissioner or hand it over to Blake -- thus his meaning in the story.

 

[miggizle85]

I'm sure the best part of this football scene, like the ferry scene in TDK, will be when the EXTRAS in the crowd speak:

EXT. FOOTBALL FIELD - DAY

The field is now a smoking hole.

FAT LADY: Uh-ugh...(snaps fingers) Oh no they did-ent! I paid good money to see this game, and I better see who win!

THIN LADY: You said it, girlfriend!

LITTLE BOY: MOmmy! The field is gonE! It's just a hole!

MOTHER: Don't worry, Jonny! It's gonna be okay!

BANE ON MONITORS. HIS VOICE ROCKS THROUGH THE SPEAKERS.

BANE: Nothing will be okay!

BOY starts crying.

See this started off kinda promising but then it just... died. Sorry I just calls em like I sees em

 

[miggizle85]

Stop nitpicking people.

nitpicking is cool wit me. I ispired conversation. People should be allowed to express their displeasures, so long as they can handle the rebuttals.

 

[batman497]

The football scene will be made or broken by the buildup to it. I love the scene in Begins with the train. Begins has such a methodical pace, then it slowly builds tension until the last moment.
I do feel that Nolan has become a little too dependent on really big Transformer like scenes. I won't judge this though out of context. I think it's fair to judge to prologue because it is a full scene of the movie, but the trailer is just snippets of the film. Effects looked fine. I'm sure there will be even more work done on them over the next seven months as well.
I have played sports in front of over 15-20,000 people. I do know that if the entire field imploded behind me that I would most likely hear it. It's fine though. Not a major issue.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

He'll be gone soon. Trolls don't last long in here.

 

[DrSmith2236]

Oh don't get me wrong, I loved the scene. For me, it was the coolest clip in the trailer. But it's ridiculous in the sense that you see something so outlandish: a receiver sprinting literally a step ahead of the collapsing ground and oblivious to it all, the end zone stop, the (probably unfinished) CG with players tumbling into the ground like rag dolls. I will say the spectacle had more impact when I thought the receiver and the opposing players were all running from the disaster, and not just sprinting for the play.

 

[Robin91939]

Can we get a transcript of the trailer?


I didn't hear everything....


-R

 

[miggizle85]

Don't judge a trailer by its leak. Haven't we all heard that by now?

You're preaching to the choir here buddy.

 

[Goku Goes Crazy]

I love how Bane keeps Batman alive so he can see the destruction of his precious city. A less villain would have killed Batman then and there. Bane wants to humiliate him and break him. Forcing Bruce to watch Gotham's destruction is a far worse punishment then death.

 

[weezerspider]

Oh don't get me wrong, I loved the scene. For me, it was the coolest clip in the trailer. But it's ridiculous in the sense that you see something so outlandish: a receiver sprinting literally a step ahead of the collapsing ground and oblivious to it all, the end zone stop, the (probably unfinished) CG with players tumbling into the ground like rag dolls. I will say the spectacle had more impact when I thought the receiver and the opposing players were all running from the disaster, and not just sprinting for the play.

We're talking about a movie where a guy dresses up like a bat and fights crime in his tank and hoverjet and your stuck on the football scene for being unrealistic?

Its cool. I mean this in the most teasing, nice way possible.

 

[kvz5]

And he's going to regret keeping Mr. Wayne alive later on.

 

[Rocketman]

After watching the Prologue and Trailer at least a dozen times each, I figured I would share my immediate thoughts. I haven’t read anyone else’s reactions, so I apologize if all these opinions are common knowledge at this point.

1.) You can tell that the Nolans and Goyer came up with this story 3 years ago, because there appears to be a substantial amount of effort put into this movie this time around. I’m not saying that BB and TDK are inferior, but this time, Nolan as a writer and director seems to be going guns a-blazing on an overwhelming level. This crappy bootleg trailer has so entirely and thoroughly exceeded my expectations, I’m literally shaking.

2.) I also say “3 years ago” because it was reported somewhere (maybe by Nolan or by someone here) that the Nolans and Goyer got a basic outline of how this movie would play out back in September 2008. I put that in bold not only because there’s obviously an unintentional parallel to “Occupy Wall Street”, but because the Stock Market Crash that could’ve nearly destroyed America happened in September 2008. So, regardless if it’s ironic how similar the events of this movie will parallel “Occupy Wall Street” (which again is unintentional because it was written over 3 years ago), it’s really all but confirmed (to me) that this will be THE movie of our time.

3.) Obvious parallels to the 1% vs. the 99% are relevant, because you’ve got Bruce Wayne, who is himself one of the 1%, and for all intents and purposes, a villain to Gotham, while Batman is a hero to Gotham. The theme/problem here is simple: why doesn’t “Bruce Wayne” help more? Why is Bruce Wayne a conservative, greedy bastard who is worth billions, who doesn’t donate to charity, while Batman is a liberal who fights to make the citizens free and equal, and stands up against corruption?

4.) That is clearly where Bruce’s philanthropic efforts come into play, not because he’s a greedy bastard (he isn’t deep down, but his “mask” is), but maybe he realizes that he can do more good for Gotham as one of the 1% as opposed to helping Gotham as Batman. If he’s a multi-billionaire, he could easily donate $100 million (hell, $500 million) to the city of Gotham to rebuild the Narrows (for example), or building homeless shelters, building programs for drug addicts, correctional facilities with better rehabilitation programs for criminals, centers for orphans, rape victims, etc. All of this without a suit of armor.

5.) Selina Kyle comes into play because she thinks that “Bruce Wayne” is a greedy bastard who is among the 1%. Nolan is so clearly playing with Socialism vs. Capitalism in this movie. Selina does not understand that Bruce helps in such a tremendous way already (as Batman) that she says how Bruce “lives so large and leaves so little for the rest of us.” Boom – Bruce will donate massive amounts to charity. He’ll drain himself financially as Bruce Wayne, he’ll drain himself emotionally, and he’ll drain himself physically against Bane. Bruce will be drained by the end of this movie, to the point where he may not have anything left to give. “Bruce Wayne” can be so much more of a superhero than Batman could ever be. And Nolan might be saying this in real life: "Why aren't you people doing more? Why aren't you being the real life Batman that we could so desperately need?"

6.) Bane comes into play because he too thinks that Gotham’s richest and wealthiest are disgusting pigs, so he’s going to perform an act of “socialism” (don’t take that word too seriously in this context) and even the playing field. He’s going to act as a “savior” to Gotham by making the rich suffer and destroying Gotham and having everyone start at zero. His first act is to blow up the football stadium, which that in itself is extremely relevant and symbolic.

7.) This is a truly AMERICAN film. Nolan isn’t hiding this at all. Gotham is in America. What is one of America’s biggest institutions? What is one of the biggest traditions of our culture as Americans, that almost define us in a list of Top 10 things that make our culture who we are? Football. Bane is making a point in saying “Look, Americans, look what I just took from your culture. Now it’s the whole CITY next.” Really, if you look at all the football players being killed in that scene, combined with the little boy singing the national anthem who probably didn’t survive this explosion, this event, in real life, would be the equivalent of another 9/11. Not to mention, the freakin' trailer opens with the National Anthem.

That’s basically all I’ve got. In summary:

This will be a truly unique American experience, that is not only culturally relevant, but may also transcend this genre completely and just destroy any future attempts at making a superhero film of this caliber. It’s unparalleled. I’m truly shocked that a big Hollywood movie like this is even being made, and kudos to WB for having the balls to allow Nolan to make what I believe will be his ultimate masterpiece.

 

[miggizle85]

Oh don't get me wrong, I loved the scene. For me, it was the coolest clip in the trailer. But it's ridiculous in the sense that you see something so outlandish: a receiver sprinting literally a step ahead of the collapsing ground and oblivious to it all, the end zone stop, the (probably unfinished) CG with players tumbling into the ground like rag dolls. I will say the spectacle had more impact when I thought the receiver and the opposing players were all running from the disaster, and not just sprinting for the play.

See I thought otherwise. To me the scene was made by the fact that the players were none the wiser. We've seen people running from explosions (thousands of times). How many times have we seen Receiver run a post route while the earth collapses behind him? Now THAT is badass. IMHO.

My only gripe with that scene (besides CGI which I can't really judge based on bootleg quality) is that fact that their is only 1... count em... 1 offensive player in that scene. There are about 6 defenders in the background but Hines Ward's entire team seems to have abonded him mid-play. There sould have been at least one other receiver with him down field trying to block. AT LEAST.

See there you go "nitpickers". How'd you guys miss that one?

 

[weezerspider]

I love how Bane keeps Batman alive so he can see the destruction of his precious city. A less villain would have killed Batman then and there. Bane wants to humiliate him and break him. Forcing Bruce to watch Gotham's destruction is a far worse punishment then death.

Walking out of the theater after Batman Begins, I honestly would not have guessed that Bale's Batman would never fight another villain willing to kill him before the "scheme" is achieved. O well. It makes for compelling characters.

 

[Poeman]

still seeing the montage was awesome

 

[Stringer]

Can't wait for the HD version.

 

[weezerspider]

See I thought otherwise. To me the scene was made by the fact that the players were none the wiser. We've seen people running from explosions (thousands of times). How many times have we seen Receiver run a post route while the earth collapses behind him? Now THAT is badass. IMHO.

My only gripe with that scene (besides CGI which I can't really judge based on bootleg quality) is that fact that their is only 1... count em... 1 offensive player in that scene. There are about 6 defenders in the background but Hines Ward's entire teams seems to have abonded him mid-play. There sould have been at least one other receiver with him down field trying to block. AT LEAST.

See there you go "nitpickers". How'd you guys miss that one?

Hines Ward is so bad ass he goes deep when no one else does and gets wide open and catches the ball....then all the WRs who went short, the QB, HB and linemen all fall in the hole way before him...but seriously I didn't catch that.

 

[Ultra Nolanite]

Oh don't get me wrong, I loved the scene. For me, it was the coolest clip in the trailer. But it's ridiculous in the sense that you see something so outlandish: a receiver sprinting literally a step ahead of the collapsing ground and oblivious to it all, the end zone stop, the (probably unfinished) CG with players tumbling into the ground like rag dolls. I will say the spectacle had more impact when I thought the receiver and the opposing players were all running from the disaster, and not just sprinting for the play.

How can they run from something that isn't chasing them but happens underneath there feet. The ground is literally taken from under them. Faster than they can even imagine. There's no running from that. You won't notice it either until you're underneath a pile of rubble.

You're speaking my language, brother! Yes! This would have been way better. If the players were trying to get off the field and running from the destruction, it would have been all the more dramatic and REAL.

The fact that this is happening during a play is, quite frankly, cartoonish. There's a player who cuts into the frame, chasing the receiver after half the field has been decimated. It's just so silly. And impractical.

Where would you run if the very ground you run on is removed ?

 

[Lasirius]

The football scene takes 5 seconds of the trailer. We haven't seen any of its context. There's CGI in an action movie, this isn't the first time we've seen this.

 

[Marvin]

I love how Bane keeps Batman alive so he can see the destruction of his precious city. A less villain would have killed Batman then and there. Bane wants to humiliate him and break him. Forcing Bruce to watch Gotham's destruction is a far worse punishment then death.

In true bond villain fashion. Or perhaps 60's Batman.
Nolan does find a way to make it poignant though.

 

[miggizle85]

Hines Ward is so bad ass he goes deep when no one else does and gets wide open and catches the ball....then all the WRs who went short, the QB, HB and linemen all fall in the hole way before him...but seriously I didn't catch that.

t: nice attempt to explain tho

 

[AnneFan]

And he's going to regret keeping Mr. Wayne alive later on.

Indeed. How sweet this victory will taste, overcoming such overwhelming odds.

"The art of war is deceit. First, you must strike when your opponent least expects; in a place where he feels strong, but is in fact weak; with an army he believes he has already vanquished."

 

[Marvin]

He doesn't. They brought those out to entertain the crowd. So it's a mute point.

indeed.