The Dark Knight Rises The Opening Sequence.

[Travesty]

Simple.

The bank robbery took place during the day (presumably in the afternoon, based on the school buses).

The Scarecrow drug bust took place at night.

The crime scene investigation at the bank took place at dusk.

Since it was full-blown dark during the drug bust, we can safely assume that the bank crime scene takes place the next day.

But, realistically, it would not have taken the GPD an entire day to report to a crime scene - especially one as high-profile as a bank.

So either the bank heist and drug bust scenes are out of order, or the crime scene investigation takes place at dusk, not dawn.

I just see that as a continuity error.

So you're saying it went like this:

-Bank robbery that happens(future)

-Batman stops drug bust(past)

-Batman talks to Gordon after the robbery(future)

-Batman recovers from dog bites in the bunker after the drug bust(past)

So the movie is cut in such a way, that you don't know if it's present, past, or future? Or, was it just another one of the many continuity errors that Nolan shot the scene closer to dusk then at night? I think it goes in order from bank robbery, to drug bust, to Batman stopping by to talk to Gordon, to going to the bunker to stitch himself up. If it does flip-flop like that, then that's some horrible editing, IMO.

 

[Gold Samurai]

If Bane channels Ivan Drago I'm walking out.

Batman recovers by climbing a mountain and shouting "BAAAAAANNNNE!!!" when he reaches the top.
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[Paste Pot Pete]

I definitely like the idea of opening with Bane's prison break.

It's the perfect opportunity to introduce the world to Bane in spectacular fashion - I'm picturing a scene with the energy and excitement of the Nightcrawler White House attack.

 

[Stringer]

I like the Bane prison break idea but like others have said, it is very similar the TDK's opening robbery. I could also see a Catwoman heist with Batman arriving to stop her with the stakes rising during the chase. From police chasing Batman on foot, to police cars, to SWAT and helicopters, to Gordon having to get involved with the hunt all over Gotham.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

TDKR script is better then TDK and BB? Back before TDK came out they said the same thing and I didnt find that to be true. But im glad they are confident in the movie!

You are beyond help if you think a Goyer script is as good as a Nolan script.

 

[Iceman]

I've discussed this before and I still believe they should intercut between Bane breaking out of prison to Batman being hunted by the police as well the news reports of Batman and people discussing his predicament.

This is what I want to see for the opening prologue mixed in with the credits. Catwoman intro in current time would be good for the first scene of the film after that.

 

[Conebone69]

You are beyond help if you think a Goyer script is as good as a Nolan script.

I guess I am cuz I liked BB's script more than TDK's

 

[Gold Samurai]

I like the Bane prison break idea but like others have said, it is very similar the TDK's opening robbery. I could also see a Catwoman heist with Batman arriving to stop her with the stakes rising during the chase. From police chasing Batman on foot, to police cars, to SWAT and helicopters, to Gordon having to get involved with the hunt all over Gotham.

I picture the prison to be like the Ice fortress from "Inception" or Ra's Ah Ghul's home complete with large explosions

 

[batman11]

I think thats more of a montage actually, I really wouldnt define that as non-linear storytelling. When I think of Non-linear I think of movies like Begins, and Prestige etc.

I do agree. It's not full blown non-linear like Nolan's other stuff, but I still like the way that he shifts across to different moments in time here. The thing that separates it from being a "typical" montage for me is the fact that we return back to the present, whereas montages usually progress the story towards a later point than where they start. But yeah, definitely not like BB or Prestige.

 

[Boom]

I just see that as a continuity error.

So you're saying it went like this:

-Bank robbery that happens(future)

-Batman stops drug bust(past)

-Batman talks to Gordon after the robbery(future)

-Batman recovers from dog bites in the bunker after the drug bust(past)

So the movie is cut in such a way, that you don't know if it's present, past, or future? Or, was it just another one of the many continuity errors that Nolan shot the scene closer to dusk then at night? I think it goes in order from bank robbery, to drug bust, to Batman stopping by to talk to Gordon, to going to the bunker to stitch himself up. If it does flip-flop like that, then that's some horrible editing, IMO.

Let's take a look.

The sequence of scenes:

Bank Robbery Scene (Afternoon)
Drug Bust Scene (Night)
Bank Crime Scene (Dawn or Dusk)
Bunker Scene (Morning)

Let's look at JUST the bank robbery and crime scene. If the crime scene investigation takes place at dusk, then it is only several hours removed from the actual robbery (which I can buy). If it takes place at dawn of the next day, then almost an entire day would have ellapsed.

Now. The drug bust scene takes place between these two scenes, and is set during the dead of night. So, if the progression of the scenes are linear, then the crime scene investigation would be at dawn the next day.

Followed, then, by the bunker scene later that morning.

So Batman probably went straight from the bank to his bunker to patch himself up. Cue Michael Caine entering the empty penthouse with breakfast.

It could be a continuity error. It could be that the scenes are out of order. Or it could be that the GPD's response time really just sucks something awful.

 

[TX85]

Batman being chased by the GPD(opening immediately right after TDK's ending)or Bane busting out of a prison are my bets too!

 

[Tacit Ronin]

There were A LOT of Paparazzi photographing Gordon for it to be dawn.

 

[Travesty]

It could be a continuity error. Or the scenes could be out of order. Either way, it makes very little sense to me that it would have taken the GPD a day to respond to the bank robbery.

Well, not only was it a robbery, but a homicide investigation. It can take a long time to clear the area, so yeah, the cops could have easily been there for hours on end. Plus, the bank heist took place when school was letting out, so around 4-5 in the afternoon.

Again, I think Gordon walking up to the bank at dusk was just a continuity error on Nolan's part, as there's a bunch in TDK as it is. Plus, the script even reads that Gordon walks into the bank at night. It doesn't make sense to flip-lop in such a non-linear fashion like that, especially when the script doesn't read that way, nor has anybody said the movie was shot non-linear, when in fact, it's been said it's Nolan's first true linear movie.....

 

[Hole Shot]

Or it could be that the GPD's response time really just sucks something awful.

That crime may not have been in Gordon's unit's territory until the first unit investigated and found the marked bills. So Gordon could have arrived well after the fact.

 

[Yurka]

I do agree. It's not full blown non-linear like Nolan's other stuff, but I still like the way that he shifts across to different moments in time here. The thing that separates it from being a "typical" montage for me is the fact that we return back to the present, whereas montages usually progress the story towards a later point than where they start. But yeah, definitely not like BB or Prestige.

Let's take a look.

The sequence of scenes:

Bank Robbery Scene (Afternoon)
Drug Bust Scene (Night)
Bank Crime Scene (Dawn or Dusk)
Bunker Scene (Morning)

Let's look at JUST the bank robbery and crime scene. If the crime scene investigation takes place at dusk, then it is only several hours removed from the actual robbery (which I can buy). If it takes place at dawn of the next day, then almost an entire day would have ellapsed.

Now. The drug bust scene takes place between these two scenes, and is set during the dead of night. So, if the progression of the scenes are linear, then the crime scene investigation would be at dawn the next day.

Followed, then, by the bunker scene later that morning.

So Batman probably went straight from the bank to his bunker to patch himself up. Cue Michael Caine entering the empty penthouse with breakfast.

It could be a continuity error. It could be that the scenes are out of order. Or it could be that the GPD's response time reall just sucks something awful.

I understand it but I guess I never thought about it being non-linear. Either of those scenes I believe could have worked in opposite order. Whether the film begins with the batsignal on the roof and gordons "I like reminding people that he's out there" or the Joker's bank robbery, we also see the police cars show up as the busses are leaving.
It doesnt really contribute to the overall scheme of the film but I guess those first few scenes could take place in different chronological order.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Batman being chased by the GPD(opening immediately right after TDK's ending)or Bane busting out of a prison are my bets too!

So Batman Begins again except this time no Tumbler and Rachel?

 

[Travesty]

So Batman Begins again except this time no Tumbler and Rachel?

And no Batsignal.

 

[Hole Shot]

So Batman Begins again except this time no Tumbler and Rachel?

Yeah, I really don't want any time spent on Batman running from the cops. Bane going big at the beginning of the movie is the best way to avoid it because it would mean GPD has a much bigger issue to deal with than catching Batman.

 

[El Payaso]

I think like this: This is The Dark Knight Rinses, it's going to be the last Batman movie ever so the opening sequence has to be memorable in terms of scope and depth. I think it should focus on some kind of political assassination or intrigue.

 

[Hole Shot]

I think like this: This is The Dark Knight Rinses, it's going to be the last Batman movie ever so the opening sequence has to be memorable in terms of scope and depth. I think it should focus on some kind of political assassination or intrigue.

I don't know where to go with that typo, can someone wittier than me please step in?

 

[batman11]

I don't know where to go with that typo, can someone wittier than me please step in?

Catwoman's litter box is mighty dirty.

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[TheBatman072]

I've got it.

You don't open with Bane's prison break or Catwoman stealing something, or Batman being chased by the police.

You open with all three.

Combine them. Open with Catwoman breaking into a high rise or building, she's trying to loot a safe or something.

Batman catches her in the act, and the chase ensues.

Or you could even open up with Bane's prison break, and then cut to Catwoman stealing something and Batman chasing her.

Then the police arrive and give chase to Batman, giving Catwoman an effective distraction to get away. Illustrating that the police are making it VERY hard for Batman to do his job.

 

[Hole Shot]

I don't care if it's the opening sequence, but I certainly hope we get an epic motion sickening IMAX roof top bat & cat chase.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

TheBatman072, bravo. Definitely something Nolan might do. Very Inception-esque.

 

[Conebone69]

Who says it has to open with a chase or robbery? I think it should just focus on the story rather than some cool opening scene, thats why I liked BB, it didnt focus on huge epic action scenes as much as TDK