The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Complete Screenplays Review

The Dark Knight Trilogy is arguably one of the best film interpretations of a comic book character to date. Since 2005, Christopher Nolan has helmed the iconic franchise as director and writer. These brilliant screenplays have been available online, but now you can own the complete trilogy in one book!

This 592 page monster contains the complete screenplays of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. Each screenplay reads just like the movie. I'm really glad they published these for the fans.

Also, this contains 60 pages of storyboards, featuring an iconic scene from each film. The storyboard for Batman Begins depicts the opening title sequence and a young Bruce chasing around Rachel. The Dark Knight's storyboards are for the awesome "Truck Chase Scene." Finally the storyboards for The Dark Knight Rises illustrate the opening plane sequence with Bane. Seeing these rare storyboards is really neat! The concept art is different from the final film, but it's really cool to see.

I guess my only complaints are that I wish the cover had an image that dealt with the trilogy as a whole, rather than just The Dark Knight Rises. Another thing, is the Batman Begins storyboards aren't from a pivotal moment in the film as the storyboards from the other two are. I would have rather had him training with Ras al Ghul or something like that. Lastly, this is such a niche item that I would have liked them to have gone all out and made it hardback, which honestly isn't that big of a complaint. That being said, this is definitely a must-have for any Batman fan!

The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Complete Screenplays gets a 9 out of 10 Bats!

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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES TRAILER!!!!

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Movie Poster - The Dark Knight Rises

Excuse me while I grab my jaw from the floor.

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BANE & BATMAN! SPOILERS!

Not sure that secrecy is of the utmost importance on this round of filming for The Dark Knight Rises.  There are spy pictures and videos popping up everywhere.

After the jump check out a shot of Batman fighting Bane, Bane himself, and the Batmobile!

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Movie Poster: The Dark Knight Rises

The teaser trailer can't be far off.  Sounds like the reports that it'll be released with Harry Potter are true.

Pretty cool poster no?

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Batman 3 will be called...

It looks like Christopher Nolan's next Batman film will be titled The Dark Knight Rises and is being written as the closing chapter of a trilogy according to an interview the LA Times has with Nolan.

Also, it appears that The Riddler will not be appearing in the film.  I'm not sure how I feel about that title to be honest. 

Any guesses as to who the villain/villains might be this time?

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Zack Snyder Directing Next Superman Movie!

According to IMDB, Zach Snyder will be directing the next Superman movie, with Christopher Nolan over looking the project. Snyder was previously rumored to direct Superman Returns, but turned it down.

Snyder also directed Dawn of the Dead, 300, Watchmen and the upcoming Sucker Punch.

Deadline.com has a response from Snyder:

"I've been a big fan of the character for a long time, he's definitely the king of all superheroes, he's the one. It's early yet, but I can tell you that what David [Goyer] and Chris [Nolan] have done with the story so far definitely has given me a great insight into a way to make him feel modern. I've always felt he was kind of awesome. I'll finish 'Sucker Punch' and get right at it."

Hmmm... interesting indeed.

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Batman 3 in 2011?

Some potentially huge comic-con news today as Gary Oldman revealed that the third entry into the brilliant new Batman franchise is set to begin shooting next year with a release in 2011.

He goes on to say, "But you didn't hear it from me."

There is no word as to who the villains are or even who is directing at this point.

Fingers crossed Christopher Nolan is back in the saddle. We should know more soon.

Hopefully.

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The Dark Knight Returns

One of the best films of the year, The Dark Knight, returns to IMAX theaters around the country today. Head out and experience this brilliant movie again or for the first time, or fourth, or tenth.

Celebrate Heath Ledger's nomination or show support for a film that should have received more recognition in terms of Oscar nominations (Picture and Director).

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Comic Book Rumor Time!

Some interested rumors are popping up today.

Let's start with The Dark Knight sequel.

We've all heard the talk of Penguin and The Riddler appearing in the next Batman flick. In fact, The Penguin rumor has been around since 2006.

Recently, however, Michael Caine himself commented on this stating he heard from a Warner exec that Johnny Depp is go for Riddler and Phillip Seymour Hoffman is going to be The Penguin.

Grain of salt time.

This may come from Sir Michael Caine's mouth but who knows if its true or not. There is even talk that Christopher Nolan isn't coming back for the third film.

The other interesting rumor comes from another actor, this time Derek Luke, who says that the roll of Captain America has been offered to...

wait for it...

Will Smith.

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The Dark Knight

I'm not going to write a long review about this movie. There really isn't much I can say that has not been said already. So, I will comment on it because I know readers want to know what I thought of it.

It's brilliant. Flawless. Perfect. It takes the world of Batman Begins and makes it a universe. It's better described as a crime movie with comic book elements. It's like Martin Scorsese's Batman.

All you have heard about Heath Ledger is true. His performance is chilling, sadistic, funny, and a little sad. You know this is a career defining performance and knowing it will never be seen again is heartbreaking. He is most certainly deserving of the Oscar so many people are demanding he receive.

The cast is at the top of their game. Everyone did phenomenal jobs.

The movie is beautifully executed both artistically and technically. There are jaw dropping action sequences and a true emotional core that is rare in comic book movies. You do not watch The Dark Knight. You experience The Dark Knight.

Christopher Nolan has done what many thought impossible. He has made a comic book movie worthy of being called a Film and I applaud him.

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