Funniest scene?

Started by The Laughing Fish, Sat, 8 Aug 2015, 23:24

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I wouldn't say comedy is this movie's strongest points, but I reckon the scene where Two-Face teaches Riddler how to punch a security guard is underrated.


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QuoteJonathan Nolan: He [Batman] has this one rule, as the Joker says in The Dark Knight. But he does wind up breaking it. Does he break it in the third film?

Christopher Nolan: He breaks it in...

Jonathan Nolan: ...the first two.

Source: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=uwV8rddtKRgC&pg=PR8&dq=But+he+does+wind+up+breaking+it.&hl=en&sa=X&ei

I don't understand why the guards just stand there and literally cop it on the chin.

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Thu, 13 Aug  2015, 08:16
I don't understand why the guards just stand there and literally cop it on the chin.

It's not a steady explanation, but I guess the cops were outgunned and taken hostage, given the entire casino is getting mobbed by gunmen.

Then again, the most likely excuse is it's played for mindless laughs, and nothing else.
QuoteJonathan Nolan: He [Batman] has this one rule, as the Joker says in The Dark Knight. But he does wind up breaking it. Does he break it in the third film?

Christopher Nolan: He breaks it in...

Jonathan Nolan: ...the first two.

Source: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=uwV8rddtKRgC&pg=PR8&dq=But+he+does+wind+up+breaking+it.&hl=en&sa=X&ei

For some reason Harvey's "Who the hell are you?!" when Eddie breaks in always makes me laugh. "Who/What/When/Where/Why the hell" statements are funny in general.

I like Riddler commenting on Two-Face's lair. And Two-Face's dialogue with the guard in the beginning of the film.


Am I the only one who thinks this little comical moment of Batman defeating that flashy Two-Face goon at Nygma's party was inspired by that memorable scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark?



QuoteJonathan Nolan: He [Batman] has this one rule, as the Joker says in The Dark Knight. But he does wind up breaking it. Does he break it in the third film?

Christopher Nolan: He breaks it in...

Jonathan Nolan: ...the first two.

Source: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=uwV8rddtKRgC&pg=PR8&dq=But+he+does+wind+up+breaking+it.&hl=en&sa=X&ei

Quote from: The Laughing Fish on Thu, 16 May  2019, 13:03
Am I the only one who thinks this little comical moment of Batman defeating that flashy Two-Face goon at Nygma's party was inspired by that memorable scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark?

Definitely not!

I guess I would go with the scene where Alfred tried to indicate Dick Grayson took the Batmobile, and Bruce not getting it.

"No, the other car. No, sir. The OTHER car ...."

It kinda reminded me of the Wayne party scene in Batman 1989 where Alfred wanted to draw Bruce's attention away from his conversation.

"Commissioner Gordon was compelled to leave ..."

"Yeah, ok. Anyways ..."

"VERY unexpectedly sir ..."

THEN it dawned on Bruce what Alfred meant.
"Imagination is a quality given a man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humour was provided to console him for what he is."

Quote from: The Joker on Fri, 19 Jul  2019, 11:10
I guess I would go with the scene where Alfred tried to indicate Dick Grayson took the Batmobile, and Bruce not getting it.

"No, the other car. No, sir. The OTHER car ...."

I remember when I was a kid and watched BF at the cinema, the moment where Alfred frowned before Bruce finally understood the message got more laughter from the audience than the rest of the movie. Alfred would always try to do the best he could to give Bruce the hint, as discreetly as possible, but had to work hard to send the message this time.
QuoteJonathan Nolan: He [Batman] has this one rule, as the Joker says in The Dark Knight. But he does wind up breaking it. Does he break it in the third film?

Christopher Nolan: He breaks it in...

Jonathan Nolan: ...the first two.

Source: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=uwV8rddtKRgC&pg=PR8&dq=But+he+does+wind+up+breaking+it.&hl=en&sa=X&ei

Quote from: The Joker on Fri, 19 Jul  2019, 11:10
I guess I would go with the scene where Alfred tried to indicate Dick Grayson took the Batmobile, and Bruce not getting it.

"No, the other car. No, sir. The OTHER car ...."
Good scene, together with the neon gang encounter.

No matter what revisionists may now claim, Forever was a crowd pleasing blockbuster in the strongest sense.

Good posts, everyone.  :)

I watched the film again recently and I loved how Michael Gough delivered the lines about the "OTHER car". And it did feel similar to the scene in Batman '89.