The Dark Knight Things you noticed the second time

[DarKJediKnight]

I have a question, is the opening scenes (Bank Robbery, Drug Bust, Gordon and Bats meeting in the bank/crime scene) shown out of order?

 

[Brother Jack]

I have a question, is the opening scenes (Bank Robbery, Drug Bust, Gordon and Bats meeting in the bank/crime scene) shown out of order?

I have heard some people say that the parking garage sequence is actually the first scene in the movie and that the prologue takes place afterwards, but I sincerely doubt it. It would be more obvious if that was the case.

 

[DarKJediKnight]

I have heard some people say that the parking garage sequence is actually the first scene in the movie and that the prologue takes place afterwards, but I sincerely doubt it. It would be more obvious if that was the case.

Obvious to what?

 

[HUMANIMAL]

havent seen that scene...but why?

 

[The Joker]

havent seen that scene...but why?

I'd love to know which scene that was connected to.

 

[nachtschicht]

That goon's still funny, lol. Wasn't it right after the party? Could be anywhere, though...

Back seat!Joker's hilarious, dunno why. Back seat, pft....

 

[BestGirl]

havent seen that scene...but why?

I believe that scene is supposed to take place after Bruce's party. The goon turns to the Joker and says, "What about Dent, Boss?" and the Joker replies, "I haven't forgotten about him. I'm a man of my word." In the next scene, Patrick Harvey and Richard Dent are found dead in the apartment.

 

[Cunning Stunts]

I have heard some people say that the parking garage sequence is actually the first scene in the movie and that the prologue takes place afterwards, but I sincerely doubt it. It would be more obvious if that was the case.

Nolan is very well-known for using disjointed timelines, so I don't have a doubt in my mind that the bank scene comes after the garage. Especially given that, if I'm remembering correctly, doesn't the scene involving Gordon and his men investigating the bank come after the garage scene (scene-wise, I mean), and doesn't the investigation take place shortly after the robbery occurred?

 

[HUMANIMAL]

I believe that scene is supposed to take place after Bruce's party. The goon turns to the Joker and says, "What about Dent, Boss?" and the Joker replies, "I haven't forgotten about him. I'm a man of my word." In the next scene, Patrick Harvey and Richard Dent are found dead in the apartment.

ah the scene where we would see how they get away from the party after rachel and batsi landed on the car.This scene is so unrealistic!!! the joker and his goons take the elevator while batman is already outside waiting for them....
they should have shown how they get away imo.

 

[ALittlePush]

Nolan is very well-known for using disjointed timelines, so I don't have a doubt in my mind that the bank scene comes after the garage. Especially given that, if I'm remembering correctly, doesn't the scene involving Gordon and his men investigating the bank come after the garage scene (scene-wise, I mean), and doesn't the investigation take place shortly after the robbery occurred?

The bank robbery takes place during the day
Investigating the bank happens at dusk
The garage scene is at night.

I would say the bank robbery came first. However, that's not to say the garage scene didn't occur the night before.

 

[ChocheTheHero]

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[Two-Face]

I get what Ace says about Lau's or Joker's thugs going down before Batman hitting them. I think he's right.

 

[Travesty]

I get what Ace says about Lau's or Joker's thugs going down before Batman hitting them. I think he's right.

Haha, he is right, as it is evident on what is on screem. Not only that, but how they just "stand in line" and wait to be hit by Batman, and still fall over before he even hits them.

 

[VenomVsSpidey]

I'd love to know which scene that was connected to.

I would presume after the crashing of wayne's party. In the novel, joker makes a getaway after the party, making the same exact gesture. IIRC.

 

[Bats]

The bank robbery takes place during the day
Investigating the bank happens at dusk
The garage scene is at night.

I would say the bank robbery came first. However, that's not to say the garage scene didn't occur the night before.

It seems more fitting that the garage scene happens last only because of Batman's suit getting wrecked from the dogs. Seems that was the last time he put that one on.

 

[Anita18]

I have heard some people say that the parking garage sequence is actually the first scene in the movie and that the prologue takes place afterwards, but I sincerely doubt it. It would be more obvious if that was the case.

No, I believe that was just me.

I determined that the prologue/bank robbery and subsequent investigation happens one entire day before the parking garage scene. It's not obvious because it isn't THAT important story-wise, but some people here pointed out that there was a continuity error regarding the Gotham Tonight episodes. (Bank robbery happens at the end of episode 6, but GPD is watching episode 7 before the parking garage scene, which is shown in the movie BEFORE the bank investigation.)

If you keep in mind that the bank robbery/investigation and the parking garage scene are on different nights, there isn't a continuity error. But it's a very small detail that only an obsessed fan like me would notice.

 

[contemporarydog]

Each time I rewatch this film I notice more acutely just how close it is not only to being the most complete film ever made (I won't say best, as obviously some things are down to personal preference) but, honestly, the nearest thing in modern times to Shakespeare.

 

[Bats]

"If I get him to you, can you get him to talk?"

Dangit, you're right! I can't believe I forgot that (the suit being worn, not the scene)! Thanks for the reminder! t:

 

[Bats]

I noticed that Bruce has bad luck when it comes to his left bicep. In the 1st film, Ras slices it in the training scene. Then in TDK, that dog gets him. He needs to lead with his right side from now on!

 

[Brother Jack]

Each time I rewatch this film I notice more acutely just how close it is not only to being the most complete film ever made (I won't say best, as obviously some things are down to personal preference) but, honestly, the nearest thing in modern times to Shakespeare.

I would say its close to being Shakespearian tragedy. I could practically hear Two-Face yelling "Thou not test a desperate man!" during his final scene.

 

[Mr.Obycyek]

Another interesting thing I thought about is when The Joker blows up the police station. When he is captured the police would have taken down his fingerprints and DNA. Therefore he would now be on their system. However it is plausible that during the explosion and the subsequent break-out all that information is destroyed or lost meaning the Joker is once more unknown. Now he is captured again at the end but they could always write it that he once again escapes from custody before they can take his prints again. Judging by how hopeless the GCPD are during the course of the movie it is not implausible to suggest ole Jokester would get away again retaining his unknown status.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

I noticed that the cop Joker shotguns from the truck is wearing glasses.

 

[Panthro]

The more I watch TDK, the more I feel like Bruce's expectations of Rachel were bordering on unrealistic and perhaps unfair to boot.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Agreed. He was pretty selfish if you think about it.

 

[Harleen Quinzel]

That Two-Face was actually asleep, and was just waking up when the Joker was raising his bed, and that is why he didn't react to him being there until he took the mask thingy off. I just thought he was being stupid before. xD