The Dark Knight Rises The Opening Sequence.

[Darknightnomis]

I'd like a quiet opening. Perhaps Bruce by his parents grave. Not crying or speaking, but just there. A gentle reminder of why he's doing all this. Then it cuts to action in the city.

Same here. That would be very poignant to what this is all about.

 

[JStorm]

I don't know if we can throw BB into the discussion. BB was more than just a great film; it was something else entirely.

On point, the entire film was a reboot, origin story, and a - if you will - "please come watch our Batfilm, we swear it won't suck."

The first four/five minutes of BB was no where near TDK. Nolan had to make a mark with the entire film.

I remember when BB aired on HBO. A friend, in which I tried to convince to watch the movie in theaters - finally decided he could watch BB. Minutes after the movie was over, he was on the phone telling me I was right.

I bet Nolan didn't want to put too much time in energy into 'sequences,' as he wanted the film to sway the public from the past.

I know Nolan has "balls." But after BB, he grabbed those suckers and said "let's put a smile on their face."

TDKR - Nolan has more than 'balls.' He has the backing of the WB, fans, and the general public. Unless the trailer bombs, people great grands will be lined up to see this movie.




. . I had a point, but think it got lost in the keyboard.

 

[Great Mind(s)]

Everyone is WRONG about TDK being linear. What about the FINAL scene of the movie? Batman is being chased by the cops right? Then we see Gordon speak at Dent's memorial and the cops destroying the bat-signal. Then it cuts back to Batman being chased. Non-linear

 

[Travesty]

Everyone is WRONG about TDK being linear. What about the FINAL scene of the movie? Batman is being chased by the cops right? Then we see Gordon speak at Dent's memorial and the cops destroying the bat-signal. Then it cuts back to Batman being chased. Non-linear

Yes, the movie is entirely linear, except for the last 1-2 minutes. I would hardly say TDK is non-linear because of that.....

 

[Avengers-Report]

I'd like a quiet opening. Perhaps Bruce by his parents grave. Not crying or speaking, but just there. A gentle reminder of why he's doing all this. Then it cuts to action in the city.

This is interesting to say non the less. It would be a very cool intro but I would rather have something like this as an ending.

 

[TheBatman072]

I'd prefer Bruce to visit his parents' graves as he's healing from the massive beatdown given to him by Bane.

He's just sitting at the gravesite, in a wheelchair, talking to them. Wondering if he's strong enough to do what he promised them he'd do.

And then Alfred comes up behind him and places a hand on his shoulder. He gives Bruce a little peptalk written awesomely in Nolan Brothers script speak, tells him his parents would be proud of him.

And that's when they install all the workout equipment in the cave and they start to train. Thus ends the second act.

That's preferable, to me at least.

 

[RustyCage]

I'd prefer Bruce to visit his parents' graves as he's healing from the massive beatdown given to him by Bane.

He's just sitting at the gravesite, in a wheelchair, talking to them. Wondering if he's strong enough to do what he promised them he'd do.

And then Alfred comes up behind him and places a hand on his shoulder. He gives Bruce a little peptalk written awesomely in Nolan Brothers script speak, tells him his parents would be proud of him.

And that's when they install all the workout equipment in the cave and they start to train. Thus ends the second act.

That's preferable, to me at least.

Love it.

 

[Conebone69]

BB already had a quiet opening. Besides, isn't it already confirmed we are getting a slam bang opening according to Wally?

I dont know if he exactly said that

I'd like a quiet opening. Perhaps Bruce by his parents grave. Not crying or speaking, but just there. A gentle reminder of why he's doing all this. Then it cuts to action in the city.

Yeah, that would be perfect

We've focused on characters and plot, what if it's so basic and of cuff: an introduction to the new Wayne Manor and Batcave?

Sure Bane could be there giving a voice over, while we sit a watch Alfred walking about in the new place, maybe carrying a pot of tea and some food, while Bruce is - unmasked - sitting in the new cave researching whatever.

The visual can also bring the new Batmobile - or whatever he is driving - articles of the chase that has occurred while "we've been away." Etc, etc.

I don't care if there is a voice over, or what Bane could be saying - but that COULD be a decent opening sequence.

Yeah this would work too

 

[Darknightnomis]

This is interesting to say non the less. It would be a very cool intro but I would rather have something like this as an ending.

I would love the last shot to be Batman over looking the city with his cape blowing in the wind afte "reclaiming" the city as his again, similar to that Alex Ross painting at the end of Batman: WAR ON CRIME!

And I know Nolan will NEVER do voice-over but I would if there is some way we could hear Bruce internal monaluge about his mission as Batman: " I Know I'm fighting a war I can never win...But if I can help give the people of this city a glimpse of hope... then I know what I'm doing is worth it!" or something of that nature

 

[Avengers-Report]

I would love the last shot to be Batman over looking the city with his cape blowing in the wind afte "reclaiming" the city as his again, similar to that Alex Ross painting at the end of Batman: WAR ON CRIME!

And I know Nolan will NEVER do voice-over but I would if there is some way we could hear Bruce internal monaluge about his mission as Batman: " I Know I'm fighting a war I can never win...But if I can help give the people of this city a glimpse of hope... then I know what I'm doing is worth it!" or something of that nature

That would be cool. And why wouldn't you see Nolan doing this? If it fits the film, he would definitely do something like that.

 

[MiniBond]

I'd prefer Bruce to visit his parents' graves as he's healing from the massive beatdown given to him by Bane.

He's just sitting at the gravesite, in a wheelchair, talking to them. Wondering if he's strong enough to do what he promised them he'd do.

And then Alfred comes up behind him and places a hand on his shoulder. He gives Bruce a little peptalk written awesomely in Nolan Brothers script speak, tells him his parents would be proud of him.

And that's when they install all the workout equipment in the cave and they start to train. Thus ends the second act.

That's preferable, to me at least.

with Nolan talking about completing Wayne's story I can't imagine him skipping the grave visit !

 

[RustyCage]

I would love the last shot to be Batman over looking the city with his cape blowing in the wind afte "reclaiming" the city as his again, similar to that Alex Ross painting at the end of Batman: WAR ON CRIME!

That would be gorgeous, even legendary.

And I know Nolan will NEVER do voice-over but I would if there is some way we could hear Bruce internal monaluge about his mission as Batman: " I Know I'm fighting a war I can never win...But if I can help give the people of this city a glimpse of hope... then I know what I'm doing is worth it!" or something of that nature

This seems to be a popular conclusion people have made about Nolan, but he's done it before. Or something like it, anyway. It was very powerful at the end of The Dark Knight, imo.

 

[COMPO]

the last two batman films have begun with silence like BB was just running through trees and then Bruce broke the silence and we met our hero, TDK was completely silent and we saw Joker's first move in his 'plan', I'd love for the next film to begin with a lot of noise like the batsymbol is shown as always and we hear police sirens and helicopters etc and then we thrown into Batman's current position as an outlaw.

 

[RustyCage]

the last two batman films have begun with silence like BB was just running through trees and then Bruce broke the silence and we met our hero, TDK was completely silent and we saw Joker's first move in his 'plan', I'd love for the next film to begin with a lot of noise like the batsymbol is shown as always and we hear police sirens and helicopters etc and then we thrown into Batman's current position as an outlaw.

Or maybe all that noise is what breaks the silence?

I could see it starting out with maybe a shot of Bane's hands reaching for the rusted bars of his cell or something, the camera panning forward as if it were his view. Silent. Then it cuts to Batman on the run. Etc.

 

[COMPO]

yeah i meant breaking the silence sorry. I'm not sure of the bane thing it could work but I just can't see it.

 

[TLBorlando]

the last two batman films have begun with silence like BB was just running through trees and then Bruce broke the silence and we met our hero, TDK was completely silent and we saw Joker's first move in his 'plan', I'd love for the next film to begin with a lot of noise like the batsymbol is shown as always and we hear police sirens and helicopters etc and then we thrown into Batman's current position as an outlaw.

I wouldn't mind seeing the bat symbol either at the beginning, but we know we won't see it - at least not in the present. Gordon smashed it with an axe

 

[SuperDaniel]

I say the opening sequence is going to be Dick Grayson's parents getting murdered in the Circus.

 

[Caped Crusader]

Highly doubt we'll say any Grayson

 

[Capt Throbberson]

The film should open up with a huge crowd of prisoners watching a underground brawl in a dreary Central American prison orchestrated by the crooked Guards. They just show cuts of one of the fighters getting brutally and utterly beaten to death by the other prisoner. Eventually the crowd becomes silent as the beating continues. Finally they focus on the horrified faces of the prisoners and you hear a loud "CRAAAAACK" followed by a pause and footsteps. The crowd slowly moves out of the way revealing Bane, mask and all. The guards walk over to him smiling. Bane coldly stares them down. One of the guards subtly pulls out a venom injector, saying something like "You've earned your fix." Bane grabs his hand and throws the injectors in front of the mob of prisoners, revealing that they fixed the fight by putting Bane on Venom. Bane throws the guards into the angry crowd and a riot ensues. He picks up an injector, calm and stoically walks away with the sounds rioting and the screaming guards in the background. It was all part of his escape plan.

Great way to introduce Bane, best done at the beginning since it makes for a more dramatic reveal ALA The Joker and doesn't screw up the pacing of the story.

 

[serendipity]

I'm expecting something non-linear like Begins. How many people honestly suspected that film would open with Bruce in prison? When Wally said the opening scene will "blow your mind", I think it's really going to blow our minds.

After TDK's ending, I always thought it'd be cool for TDKR to open up immediately after with this awesome chase sequence between Bats and the popo. But it seems this will be something more.

 

[Secret Fawful]

I say the opening sequence is going to be Dick Grayson's parents getting murdered in the Circus.

I give you credit for this idea simply because almost no one would ever expect it.

 

[Changeling]

I say the opening sequence is going to be Dick Grayson's parents getting murdered in the Circus.

Now that would be kickass

 

[BatFan88]

I say the opening sequence is going to be Dick Grayson's parents getting murdered in the Circus.

Noooooooo please noooooooooo

 

[Changeling]

Noooooooo please noooooooooo

What do you have against Robin? I'm guessing you haven't read that many recent Batman comics, or Dark Victory.
Robin isn't a light hearted character, and his character is a great parallel to Batman's story and could help bring the story full circle.
In Batman Begins: Bruce had Ra's
In TDKR, Batman could take on the Ducard/Ra's role, and mentor Robin.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Robin's not going to be in this film. Why are people suddenly saying that he is? Nolan said that Grayson "is in a crib somewhere" and Bale is against it. Don't people know this or did they get overly excited about Levitt and them thinking he would make a good Robin shape that idea?

He's not going to be in it. All this stupid Levitt being Robin crap is ridiculous. Which people, once again, are over speculating.