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During production of The Dark Knight Rises, it seemed like pictures and videos from the set were leaking left and right, and Christopher Nolan knew this going in.
- “How About A Magic Trick?”
- “I Blow Up A Hospital”
- “Tonight You’Re All Gonna Be Part of A Social Experiment”
- “Now That’S More Like It, Mr. Wayne.”
- “Hit Me!”
- “Somewhere…”
- “We Burned The Forest Down”
- “Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?”
- “Whatever Doesn’T Kill you…”
- “You Complete Me”
The Joker (Heath Ledger) is introduced to the audience twice. In the thrilling opening sequence he is an otherworldly presence whose identity is revealed only at the end; a terrifying punchline to a twisted joke. In his first scene proper, he intrudes upon a meeting of gangsters and their money-laundering accountant Lau (Chin Han). Prison rules wou...
The sequence that Mark Kermode suggested might have been excised to improve the pacing of the film is a self-contained masterpiece of tension. After the Joker threatens to blow up a hospital unless Coleman Reese (Joshua Harto) is murdered, a tense chase ensues. Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale) must discover which hospital has been rigged to blow...
The next phase of The Joker’s plan involves hijacking two boats full of Gotham citizens, one of which is a prison ship. He provides each boat with a means of blowing up the other boat, fuelling their fears and exposing a great many prejudices. The Dark Knightfrequently investigates how regular people react under extraordinary circumstances and alth...
The Hong Kong action set-piece comes near the end of the first act before the conflict between Batman and The Joker really begins. Bruce has chased the mafia’s money to a sleazy accountant who is now escaping arrest in non-extradition Hong Kong. Batman must enter the building, capture Lau and escape. What follows closely resembles a set piece from ...
A police convoy nervously rolls through the dark city. The soundtrack is near silent, but the dull whir of The Joker’s theme remains menacingly in the background. An aerial shot sees the tiny line of cars approach something bright. We see their reaction as they become unnerved and divert the convoy into harm’s way in the unprotected lower highways ...
Rachel Dawes was never the most compelling character in The Dark Knight Trilogy, through no fault of the committed performances by Maggie Gyllenhaal and Katie Holmes. In Batman Beginsshe represented perhaps what Bruce may have become had he not chosen the way of the vigilante crime fighter. She is a good person trying to solve the system from withi...
The relationship between Bruce and Alfred is very much the heart of The Dark Knight.As the faithful family servant, Alfred casts a caustic and wearied eye over Bruce’s dangerous endeavours. He sorrowfully offers support when Bruce is disheartened by his quixotic mission. In these scenes, we gain insight into Alfred’s past as he recalls encounters i...
The Joker twice holds a captive at knifepoint and reveals how he got his scars. Both stories are lies. The first encounter ends with the savage execution of a mob boss, and so when Rachel becomes the second victim of Joker’s storytime antics, there is a heightened sense of tension. Hans Zimmer’s score has been flawless throughout the film but this ...
The Dark Knight’sopening bank heist is one of the best action sequences ever filmed. It achieves this not with big explosions, dangerous stunts (though that zip line is pretty spectacular), elaborate gunplay, or carefully choreographed fistfights. It is simply one of the most tightly would sequences of tension and peril constructed. A group of thug...
The best scene of The Dark Knightsees Batman and The Joker face off in an interrogation room. Harvey Dent and Rachel Dawes have gone missing. Joker uses the opportunity to explain his worldview to Batman before Batman loses his patience and starts punching him. There’s a horrible feeling of helplessness as the situation escalates. The harsh lightin...
Feb 12, 2024 · The film’s ending introduces John Blake, a young police officer played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who is revealed to have discovered Batman’s true identity. Blake’s real name is later revealed to be Robin, a nod to Batman’s sidekick in the comics.
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Feb 12, 2024 · Dark Knight Rises Ending Explained: 8 Interesting Facts. The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan, left audiences captivated and puzzled with its intricate plot and enigmatic ending. Released in 2024, this epic conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy raised numerous questions among fans.
Dec 13, 2014 · Christian Bale explains his interpretation of Bruce Wayne's final scene in 'The Dark Knight Rises,' saying that the sequence was not a dream as some have speculated.
Jul 20, 2012 · This emotional roller coaster of a final scene closes The Dark Knight Trilogy with ideas that have been prevalent through all three movies. Batman is just a symbol Bruce has to think about...
