Batman Begins

[danielf]

Originally Posted by kronas

am i the only one who thinks he looks like a plastic figure in these pics

Thunderbirds are go!

[zendawn]

Originally Posted by danielf

Thunderbirds are go!

That car looks like it could come from Thunderbirds too.

What's the mythos behind Batman year one, is it anything like the Dark Knight mythos??

[Tezcatlipoca]

Year One was Frank Miller's take on the start of the Batman. (he's the same guy who wrote Dark Knight Returns).

Excellent story, well worth reading

It came after the Crisis, & reworked things, sorting out the origin, & changing the style, etc.

Originally Posted by Batman FAQ

The real changes began in 1987, with the "Batman: Year One" storyline (BATMAN 404-407, 2/87 to 5/87). This story provided a new, darker, realistic image, and the realistic image, and the definitive origin. The basics of the Batman character generally remained intact. Year One told the story of Batman's first days as a hero. When it starts, Bruce is not in costume, and as it progresses he learns how to instil fear in criminals; for a while, no one knows whether he is human, bat, or demon. While the story did not have an immediate effect on present-day continuity, a few elements like a redefined origin for Catwoman and new love interest for Gordon popped up later. This storyline remains largely intact at present.

More at the Batman FAQ: http://www.darkknight.ca/faq/batman-faq.html


Year One GN review: http://www.grovel.org.uk/reviews/batman01/batman01.htm


"Batman Begins" isn't "Year One", but it's a similar idea: tell the story of the origin, rework things, wipe the slate clean of the crap that's already been done.

They were originally going to film Year One, but I think the script got canned and/or mutated into "Begins"

[aliferste]

Originally Posted by Graham

:The "Bat Tractor"??

LOL Class!!!!!!

He should make a better Batman than weedo clooney!!

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by zendawn

I prefered the Michael Keaton type Batman with the slightly psycho type approach.

The psycho bit was good but he did not have the body to carry off the part....whoever cast him was insane.

Originally Posted by Graham

WTF IS *THAT*???

The "Bat Tractor"??

Has Batman become a redneck and built himself a "Bigfoot-a-like"???

rotfpmsl

[zendawn]

Originally Posted by Tezcatlipoca

They were originally going to film Year One, but I think the script got canned and/or mutated into "Begins"

Cheers for the explanation, sounds alot darker=better than the last 2 Batman movies and steers the series back on track. Hopefully if they do another Superman movie they can do something similar, altho Smallvile is helping to keep the Superman Mythos alive and more realistic than the first movie.
The Spiderman movies are not too bad either, altho I think Spiderman 1 would have been better if 911 hadn't changed the ending.
P.s. Wasn't too keen on The Hulk, it needed seeing the hulk sooner, plus the computer animation seemed a bit too cartoony.
Here's to a new age of darker, realistic movies.

[zendawn]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

The psycho bit was good but he did not have the body to carry off the part....whoever cast him was insane.rotfpmsl

Yeah but then the same applies to Val Kilmer, he was too young looking to play Bruce Wayne let alone to skinny for Batman.

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by zendawn

Cheers for the explanation, sounds alot darker=better than the last 2 Batman movies and steers the series back on track. Hopefully if they do another Superman movie they can do something similar, altho Smallvile is helping to keep the Superman Mythos alive and more realistic than the first movie.
The Spiderman movies are not too bad either, altho I think Spiderman 1 would have been better if 911 hadn't changed the ending.
P.s. Wasn't too keen on The Hulk, it needed seeing the hulk sooner, plus the computer animation seemed a bit too cartoony.
Here's to a new age of darker, realistic movies.

There are plans for another Superman movie, but I think it's still stuck in Development Hell.

Last thing I heard, "McG" (the muppet who directed Charlies Angels 2) was on board to direct, & he wanted, amongst other stupid cast-choices, Beyonce to play Lois Lane..

Hopefully it will fall apart, & someone talented (& who understands Superman) will take over.

Yeah, Spiderman 1 was v good. I'm hoping no2 will be decent.

Hulk...lol, yep, awful. Ang Lee is a bit hit & miss it seems with his films...Crouching Tiger: Excellent film. Hulk: boring crap.

I thought X-Men 2 was actually quite a good comic adaptation too. Sets it up nicely for X-Men 3 as well, of course, lol.

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by zendawn

Yeah but then the same applies to Val Kilmer, he was too young looking to play Bruce Wayne let alone to skinny for Batman.

Yeah but he plays a mean Mad Morrigan!

[sir_drinks_alot]

There are corporate "villians" in the new Batman script and enemies of Bruce Wayne, but the main two villians in "BATMAN BEGINS" are:




RA'S AL GHUL

Ra's Al Ghul is the single most mysterious and cunning of Batman's foes. He does not associate with the criminally insane group of the rogues gallery. Ra's Al Ghul is a criminal like no other. No one knows exactly when he was born, but he claims to have been alive for over 600 years. His name translated means "The Demon's Head."

Ra's heads a worldwide criminal organization, whose mission is to purify a polluted planet, and restore nature to the dominion abridged by the human race, ultimately creating a better world where he would rule. He will use whatever means and force necessary to achieve his twisted vision of a new utopian society. Ra's is always accompanied by his faithful bodyguard, Ubu. His madness originates in the unique power source which maintains his body's appearance, The Lazarus Pit. It is a substance of unknown elements which replenishes the body, like a fountain of youth. The side affects however are spells of sheer madness. Being addicted to this substance for so long has dried any bit of morals and values for Ra's Al Ghul. He views himself as above any preset laws which are governed by mankind. He has many followers, and heads a cult like organization filled with men who will do his bidding. He is extremely dangerous and cunning


THE SCARECROW

Jonathan Crane was interested in the study of human fears and phobias ever since he was a child. Nicknamed the "Scarecrow" as a teenager, Crane was bullied and chastised for his scrawny appearance. The boys would call him Icabod Crane, for his resemblance to the fictional character. Crane loved the character, except when he came upon the part when Icabod is disgraced by his nemesis. He was outraged by the fear that overwhelmed Icabod and swore to never expose his fears to a bully.

Crane was a Professor of Psychology at Gotham State University until his experiments in fear became too dangerous. He lost his job due to his obsession with inspiring terror in his patients and students. Crane turned to a life of evil and used various drugs, chemicals, devices, and his expertise in psychology to terrify whomever crossed his path. He took the name "Scarecrow" which the bullies gave him as a boy, and would use it to become one of the most feared criminals in Gotham.

[TheBlueRaja]

Mr Joker, may i see your business card?

<thinks>
my god, look at that card, that slightly off green tint, is perfect.
Where's my axe.

[Russ]

[TheBlueRaja]

Its a parody of American Psycho - one of Christian Bales other movies.

Get it out if you wanna see a good movie, but not if you dont like blood.

[Russ]

Ahhh right, now I know - yeah, saw that a few years back

[sir_drinks_alot]

take alook at this batman begins poster. i found on the web !!!!