The Newest ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Trailer Strives to Say Something
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ (2012)
We’re all in The Avengers overload, but off in the distance, standing tall above us all, watching and waiting, exists The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan’s final Batman film, and the comic book movie that may overtake Marvel’s The Avengers in both box office receipts and nerd love.
TDKR is nearly three months away, but we’re getting a sense of it’s moody shape already, thanks to countless on-set pics, interviews, and the film’s well received trailers. The latest trailer gives us barely more than 2 minutes of mostly unseen footage, beginning slowly with Selina Kyle’s now famous “There’s a storm coming” line that is followed by near silence, plenty of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an array of images that show Gotham under attack, and a bit at the end that will make all the nerdy boys and girls scream.
I’ve watched the thing about a dozen times now and I still can’t find the right word to describe it, so I’ll just say it makes me want to see The Dark Knight Rises more than I thought possible and I am becoming more and more impressed with Nolan’s clear desire to not just surpass The Dark Knight, but also set the bar high above the reach of anyone who will try to follow him. I’ve never been one to think that the Nolan Batman films basked in the light of perfection (they aren’t not dark enough for me), but they are more than what the Marvel films are, because they strive to be more than enjoyable (not that enjoyable is a bad thing) – they strive to be important and TDKR seems to be on its way.
Once again, The Dark Knight Rises comes out on July 20th, check out the official synopsis below.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar® winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar® winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar® winner Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules”) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) reprises the role of Lucius Fox.
The screenplay is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on “Batman Begins” and the record-breaking blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” The executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull, with Jordan Goldberg serving as co-producer. The film is based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by Bob Kane.
Behind the scenes, “The Dark Knight Rises” reunites the director with several of his longtime collaborators, all of whom worked together on the “The Dark Knight.” The creative team includes director of photography Wally Pfister, who recently won an Oscar® for his work on Nolan’s “Inception”; production designer Nathan Crowley; editor Lee Smith; and Oscar®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (“Topsy-Turvy”). In addition, Paul Franklin and Chris Corbould, who both won Oscars® for the effects in “Inception,” supervised the visual and special effects, respectively. The music is composed by Oscar® winner Hans Zimmer (“The Lion King”).
In helming the film, Christopher Nolan is utilizing IMAX® cameras even more extensively than he did on “The Dark Knight,” which had marked the first time ever that a major feature film was partially shot with IMAX cameras. The locations span three continents and include the American cities of Pittsburgh, New York and Los Angeles, as well as sites in India, England and Scotland.
“The Dark Knight Rises” is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. Slated for release beginning July 20, 2012, the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
