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Lava Lamp Freak · Jul 26, 2007, 11:34 PM

The official trailer should be out tomorrow, but here is a bootleg to pass the time until...

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Is it just me, or does Heath sound like he is imitating Jack's Joker at the end?

gradient · Jul 27, 2007, 12:31 AM

My god...... the next year never seemed so long. I can't WAIT for this one, Christopher Nolan is the best possible thing that could have happened to the Batman franchise. Christian Bale isn't so bad himself.

IceEnclosure · Jul 27, 2007, 12:41 AM

This should hopefully be badass

Lava Lamp Freak · Jul 27, 2007, 12:42 AM

I'm going to be in Chicago in a few weeks. Hopefully I'll have time to find the filming locations that week.

Jawbone54 · Jul 27, 2007, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by gradient

...Christopher Nolan is the best possible thing that could have happened to the Batman franchise.

I've never gotten over Memento. Great, great flick.

Christian Bale isn't so bad himself.

He's the best Batman thus far. I can't wait for this movie.

Captain Obvious · Jul 27, 2007, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by Lava Lamp Freak

I'm going to be in Chicago in a few weeks. Hopefully I'll have time to find the filming locations that week.

They've been here on and off the past 3 months. I haven't spotted anything really cool but they did some explosion and fire scene in the building adjacent to my mom's offices. They film a lot around my office but most of it is underground and in the middle of the night so there's no way I would catch any of it.
I know that Gordon's home is up in Wrigleyville because it was where they set it up for the last movie as well. So if you want to stake that out look for the trailers because they can't close off and chase people away as easily in the residential areas.

Obi Wan's Ghost · Jul 27, 2007, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by gradient

Christopher Nolan is the best possible thing that could have happened to the Batman franchise.

Incorrect! Frank Miller was the best possible thing that could have happened to the Batman franchise.

gradient · Jul 27, 2007, 02:58 AM

Originally Posted by Obi Wan's Ghost

Incorrect! Frank Miller was the best possible thing that could have happened to the Batman franchise.

I'm a fan of Frank Miller, no question, but I can't imagine myself liking what he would do with Batman on film more then what Nolan has done. A big part of Batman is that he's just a 'regular guy' so to speak. For that reason I don't think an overly stylized version, like what I would image Miller doing, would be the best. It would for sure make for a damn entertaining time, though......

Obi Wan's Ghost · Jul 27, 2007, 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by gradient

I'm a fan of Frank Miller, no question, but I can't imagine myself liking what he would do with Batman on film more then what Nolan has done. A big part of Batman is that he's just a 'regular guy' so to speak. For that reason I don't think an overly stylized version, like what I would image Miller doing, would be the best. It would for sure make for a damn entertaining time, though......

You didn't get what I said. A lot of what Nolan has been doing originates from Miller's work. Nolan isn't quite the original genius some make him out to be you know. His camera work and editing for action scenes is just plain bad.

Obi Wan's Ghost · Jul 27, 2007, 05:24 AM

This looks better. Marion Ravenwood Returns!

residentEvil · Jul 27, 2007, 08:20 AM

yeah, but no Sean

Lava Lamp Freak · Jul 27, 2007, 11:10 AM

Anticipation

This is interesting. The coordinates are across the street from ComiCon. Altered currency has been found lying around the floor at ComicCon, and has the phrase, "Why So Serious?", written on it.

32.70809166666667,-117.16136388888889 - Google Maps

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Dakarʒ · Jul 27, 2007, 11:15 AM

Personally, I love ibelieveinharveydenttoo

Dakarʒ · Jul 27, 2007, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

I've never gotten over Memento. Great, great flick.

Wise choice. I hope you enjoyed the Prestige, too.

gradient · Jul 27, 2007, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Obi Wan's Ghost

You didn't get what I said. A lot of what Nolan has been doing originates from Miller's work. Nolan isn't quite the original genius some make him out to be you know. His camera work and editing for action scenes is just plain bad.

Ah, I was thining in terms of actual film making, so you have a point. Three of the four Nolan films I've seen have been brilliant, though, so I think he has some credit coming to him. Either way.... looking forward to it!

residentEvil · Jul 27, 2007, 02:28 PM

saw the first teaser in the link posted above before the showing of Simpsons today. just voices/conversations of all the characters over a slowly revealing batman logo...i liked it.

Dakarʒ · Jul 27, 2007, 02:33 PM

Heath Ledger makes such a gay joker. Seeing this still instead of goin' "Hey it's the Joker" all I can think is "Hey, it's Heath Ledger, painted up to look like the Joker"...

BRussell · Jul 27, 2007, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

Heath Ledger makes such a gay joker.

Typecast from previous roles?

Dakarʒ · Jul 27, 2007, 03:08 PM

oh snap

::maroma:: · Jul 27, 2007, 04:07 PM

I dunno, I think he looks pretty menacing in this shot:

Or maybe just a twisted version of The Crying Game?

epilogue · Jul 27, 2007, 04:12 PM

You know... I'm a bit dissapointed they're already going straight for the 'joker' in the 2nd movie. I mean, yeah, it's batman's biggest enemy, but they could have done more with twoface, or some other character first. Also, I hope they don't cram in like 8 badguys like the 1990s batman movies. It really lacked character development, and was pretty boring.

rickey939 · Jul 27, 2007, 04:38 PM

Is this trailer on Apple.com yet? I cannot find it if so.

Dakarʒ · Jul 27, 2007, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by ::maroma::

I dunno, I think he looks pretty menacing in this shot:

Or maybe just a twisted version of The Crying Game?

I've always pictured the Joker as more gaunt and pointy faced. Ledger looks very round there.

Lava Lamp Freak · Jul 27, 2007, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

Is this trailer on Apple.com yet? I cannot find it if so.

This is the only place it is posted so far, I believe.

http://video.whysoserious.com/TDK_Te...st_L98hufT.mov

::maroma:: · Jul 27, 2007, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

I've always pictured the Joker as more gaunt and pointy faced. Ledger looks very round there.

Same here. But I do like the fact that they are treating his facial scars more like a horrific accident, and less like a silly face lift.

Lava Lamp Freak · Jul 27, 2007, 06:50 PM

This website has changed three times, so far, today.

Anticipation

residentEvil · Jul 27, 2007, 11:06 PM

yup; with a link to the HD trailer. very nice. and it looks like the next batch of "publicity" will be in december.

Jawbone54 · Jul 28, 2007, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

Wise choice. I hope you enjoyed the Prestige, too.

Became one of my favorite films the first time I watched it.

Dakarʒ · Jul 28, 2007, 01:53 AM

One of the few movies that made me giddy at the theater as I was piecing it together.

Randman · Jul 28, 2007, 07:39 AM

Great teaser.

moonmonkey · Jul 28, 2007, 09:50 AM

Who i playing Mr. Freeze?
They better not screw this one up, we need a decent Mr. Freeze or this film will bomb.

lavar78 · Jul 28, 2007, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

He's the best Batman thus far. I can't wait for this movie.

Yeah, but I didn't really like him as Bruce Wayne. He didn't do as well as I expected.

Jawbone54 · Jul 28, 2007, 03:52 PM

Who did you consider to be a better Bruce Wayne? Michael Keaton is the only other one to do at least a decent job. Kilmer and Clooney were horrendous.

lavar78 · Jul 28, 2007, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Who did you consider to be a better Bruce Wayne? Michael Keaton is the only other one to do at least a decent job. Kilmer and Clooney were horrendous.

Clooney was indeed horrendous all around. However, as bad as Kilmer was as Batman, I think he did a pretty good job as Wayne. He and Keaton were my favorites in that respect (with Keaton my favorite overall).

Jim Paradise · Jul 28, 2007, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by lavar78

Clooney was indeed horrendous all around. However, as bad as Kilmer was as Batman, I think he did a pretty good job as Wayne. He and Keaton were my favorites in that respect (with Keaton my favorite overall).

I agree with that. I thought Kilmer made a fine Bruce Wayne. He also looked a bit more like a playboy than Keaton did.

Lava Lamp Freak · Jul 28, 2007, 07:22 PM

I liked Bale as both Batman and Bruce Wayne. I can't wait to see how he does in the next one.

I still can't decide, though, if I like his Batman voice. I think it was a little too nasal.

ThinkInsane · Jul 28, 2007, 08:03 PM

Anyone making headway on the whysoserious viral stuff? I'm guessing a good place to start is 1-800-395-9646. I haven't had the time to do anymore than listen to recording on the other end.

pyrite · Jul 29, 2007, 10:53 PM

freaking YES!!! I can't WAIT for this, Batman Begins was my favourite ever superhero movie... CAN'T WAIT!!!

rickey939 · Jul 30, 2007, 06:00 PM

Awesome phone call.

JoshuaZ · Jul 31, 2007, 04:59 AM

Super awesome.... I like the direction Batman has taken. About time someone did it right.

lpkmckenna · Jul 31, 2007, 02:03 PM

Hopefully, this film will omit the flying Batman sequence.

IceEnclosure · Aug 3, 2007, 09:50 PM

rent-a-clowns now on the whysoserious website, joker drones turned out in mass, in hi-res.