TDKR Trailer Discussion Thread

[johnnygobbs]

I agree that there seems to be a few timely 'Occupy' references with Selina criticising Bruce and his fellow socialites' lifestyles in the ballroom sequence.

At the risk of sounding premature, I hope however this film doesn't end up getting seized by Republicans as an 'anti-Occupy' film which paints the radicals (i.e. Bane and his crew) as terrorists, and the wealthy (i.e. Bruce Wayne) as misunderstood.  Also, I've read some suggestions that Anne Hathaway's character might be the product of a harsh, streetwise background, similar to how Catwoman has often been portrayed in the comic-books, particularly say, 'The Dark Knight Returns' (which is not to say this Catwoman is a prostitute).  Does anyone else think Hathaway is a little too 'goody-goody' and 'white picket fence' to convince as a such a hard luck character?

Apart from these comments, I liked the trailer, even if, with the literal exception of the whole football pitch set-piece, it wasn't quite as 'earth-shattering' as I had hoped.  Still, chances are 'TDKR' will be the blockbuster of next year, although after all the praise that attended the first two films espcially TDK, I can see the critics getting ready to sharpen their knifes if it is anything less than awesome.

[Grissom]

I enjoyed the trailer, I thought it was pretty good and gives an ominous sign of things in store for Batman and Gotham. Nolan and Co are playing it smart by not giving away too much especially in terms of the action sequences, Catwoman and anything from the prologue. From what we have heard they were filming, the trailer didn't even show 1/10 of what's in the film so the anticipation will build up to a deafening level.

[riddler]

  Also, I've read some suggestions that Anne Hathaway's character might be the product of a harsh, streetwise background, similar to how Catwoman has often been portrayed in the comic-books, particularly say, 'The Dark Knight Returns' (which is not to say this Catwoman is a prostitute).  Does anyone else think Hathaway is a little too 'goody-goody' and 'white picket fence' to convince as a such a hard luck character?

Apart from these comments, I liked the trailer, even if, with the literal exception of the whole football pitch set-piece, it wasn't quite as 'earth-shattering' as I had hoped.  Still, chances are 'TDKR' will be the blockbuster of next year, although after all the praise that attended the first two films espcially TDK, I can see the critics getting ready to sharpen their knifes if it is anything less than awesome.

If you think Hathaway can only play goody goodies go see the movie 'Havoc'. I think the main theme will be rich vs poor, the poor attempting to show their 'street smarts' thinking the rich are helpless without their servants. Selina will likely come from a difficult upbringing.

It'll be tough for TDKR, it's going up against the avengers and no doubt those two will be debated upon for years to come. The edge for TDKR is that Marvel is already plannning their next set of films after the Avengers whereas who knows when we'll next see the cape and cowl on the big screen again? It wont be with Bale.

Look at the spider-man series; the first one was well received, the second even better. The third was lackluster though and put a damper on the entire thing (although at the time, that series wasnt supposed to end, this one will).

[BatmAngelus]

I see Batman taking on Bane in the sewers and getting owned. His mask is removed (which it is, check out the footage after the IMAX screenings, which shows Bane walking away with the mask and dropping it) and he finds out that way.

That's a possibility.  Or, if there really is a League of Shadows connection with Bane, he could already know the secret before they meet (which would also be similar to the comics).

One thing I noticed is that the man talking to Modine, who says "A war hero.  This is peacetime," looks like he could be the actor Brett Cullen. 
Cullen was reported to be playing a judge: http://screenrant.com/dark-knight-rises-cast-brett-cullen-chris-ellis-benk-116968/

Batman Begins featured a corrupt Judge Faden under Falcone's payroll, until Batman provided "leverage" against him to Rachel.  The Dark Knight featured a more law-abiding Judge Surillo, who ended up getting killed by a bomb from the Joker.  We'll see what happens to this third judge.  Corrupt or clean, Nolan's judges don't seem to have happy endings, do they?

[johnnygobbs]

If you think Hathaway can only play goody goodies go see the movie 'Havoc'. I think the main theme will be rich vs poor, the poor attempting to show their 'street smarts' thinking the rich are helpless without their servants. Selina will likely come from a difficult upbringing.

Yes, but the film 'Havoc' illustrates my point.  In that film she was playing a privileged girl going 'off the rails'.  She didn't portray or evoke a woman from a hardened, impoverished background.  I have yet to be convinced that Hathaway can play that type of role.  Even when she's not playing a 'goodie-goodie', she still seems very 'white bread'.

[The Joker]

Much like the Joker in "The Dark Knight", it's not about money to Bane. It's about, sending a message.

Collapsing the field gets everyone's attention that he's serious while leaving him able to deliver his message to the world AND a live audience.

[The Joker]

Another thing to note about the trailer.

Notice the "R"?

[The Dark Knight]

Ah yes, good eyes. There's also an ironic poster someone is holding up, which reads "Demolish the Monuments". The Monuments being the team the Rogues are playing.

[The Joker]

Interesting analysis on the prologue/trailer.


http://www.comicvine.com/news/10-new-details-revealed-in-the-dark-knight-rises-trailer-and-prologue-spoilers/144021/

[The Dark Knight]

The sequences with the cane aren't to do with his fight with Bane, IMO. I think it will explain and also show that Bruce is worn down at the start of the film, before he even fights Bane. Something like he went to break up a crime and injured his leg in the process. He's using the cane if you look at the party with Miranda. And you're not going to throw parties when Bane is in town. That part has to be near the start.