Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 The interest in Dark Knight far exceeds that of Batman Begins. There was a lot of scepticism at the time for another Batman film, but those that saw it gave it rave reviews. I fully expect it will be one of those sequels in which it completely out performs the original. It is more of a question mark than a month ago, but I still see it outgrossing Iron Man as well. Neither will make as much as Indiana Jones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 Batman Begins suffered from some dumbasses thinking it was merely a continuation of the prior series and no knowledge of its quality, despite 'net hype of it being based more off the comics than any of the other films. Dark Knight is coming off of the prior movie's critical (and box office) success, nearly a year's worth of solid viral marketing, the death of a main actor (Ledger), and hype for said deceased actor's portrayal of the main villain in the title's history. So now, I ask you: with all of this, do you REALLY think this movie, being released in the middle of the summer blockbuster season, won't beat Iron Man, a flick that has gotten rave reviews but with little following? Adjusted for inflation, no Batman movie has opened to more than 83 million. Iron Man opened to 98 million, and opening that was better than many comic book movies with a more loyal following. Iron Man had the advantage of coming out when people were starved for a fun summer tentpole movie. Batman will not have that luxury. Iron Man looked like a fun summer action movie, while Dark Knight has more of a brooding darker tone. Don't get me wrong, Dark Knight will do phenomenal business, but I'm thinking 88 million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 Eh, I'm banking on at least 95 million. Lot of hype, biggest superhero franchise film-wise...yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 Eh, I'm banking on at least 95 million. Lot of hype, biggest superhero franchise film-wise...yeah. Spider-Man is the biggest superhero franchise film. The top three highest grossing superhero movies are the three Spider-Man movies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandy 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 I took that as "most films made" for a superhero franchise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketamine Disaster 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 It's ridiculous to say that one is the largest superhero franchise when the other franchise in question has only made one movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2008 ...there are five Batman films, albeit this new series is a whole different story. 5 > 3. Spider-Man may have top-gross, but Batman is still the one who reigns supreme, bitches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Actually there are six. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Seven if you count Batman: Mask of Phantasm which was released theatrically IIRC Or maybe you were counting that and you forgot Batman: The Movie with Adam West! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Whoops, pressed quote when I meant to press edit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2008 I actually completely forgot to count Dark Knight, mostly because it hasn't actually been released yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 I'm sure The Dark Knight will be the highest grossing Batman film to date upon its release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 Seven if you count Batman: Mask of Phantasm which was released theatrically IIRC Or maybe you were counting that and you forgot Batman: The Movie with Adam West! Phantasm was the one I forgot. You're absolutely right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2008 I still believe that Phantasm is the best Batman movie ever made, followed by Batman Begins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 That's true, but I also consider Begins to be somewhat overrated. It's good, but mainly I think that what got people into it was that you could tell there was going to be a really great Batman movie coming... but Begins wasn't it. Which, by all appearances, is Dark Knight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 I still believe that Phantasm is the best Batman movie ever made, followed by Batman Begins. I could see that. Ironically, it's probably by far the least successful of the recent movies ('89 Batman on). People still really don't seem too into animated movies that aren't neccessarily for children. I wonder why that is but I guess it's another thread topic entirely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho2000Mark 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 I still believe that Phantasm is the best Batman movie ever made, followed by Batman Begins. Agreed, it was more faithful to Batman's character and mythos. Not to mention that the love story was one of the few I actually ever cared about in a movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zoidberg 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 EDIT: It WAS posted, discussed, and forgotten about...shit... Anyway, for Harleen Quinzell, it would HAVE to be Melora Hardin. She has the wide grin already, and she looks like she could be an older psychiatrist who treats The Joker, and becomes obsessed with him. Hell, I can already see it: She becomes so in love with him, she lets him carve her mouth into a smile, just to prove she loves him. And when The Joker gets killed off, have Harley Quinn go on a rampage, screaming "He killed Mr. J!!" in that kind of tormented lover way while running around with Jokers machine gun, while she's crying maniacally, her joker makeup is running, making her look even scarier. Wow, I just got chills. I am baaaaaaaked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=cVs4KuuCoa4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 imax featurette (not the old one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 gettin closer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I can't wait to watch the interrogation scence between Batman and Joker. July 18th can't get here soon enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=cVs4KuuCoa4 Goddamn vacation caused me not see this. I am mad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Comcast Channel One OnDemand has a Dark Knight section starting today. You can watch the first three trailers, a new alternate trailer (not the Verizon one), the three featurettes they had on their website, and a new episode of Gotham Tonight with Mike Engel (Anthony Michael Hall) featuring Harvey Dent's campaign manager, current DA Roger Garcetti, and Dana Worthington. New Joker stuff from the trailer: (At the party) "I'm looking for HARVEY DENT. (He stalks towards Rachel) I'll settle for his loved ones..." "When the chips are down...these...civilized people will eat each other alive. You'll see. I'll show ya." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Narcoleptic Jumper 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2008 Anyway, for Harleen Quinzell, it would HAVE to be Melora Hardin. She has the wide grin already, and she looks like she could be an older psychiatrist who treats The Joker, and becomes obsessed with him. yes yes yes yes! THIS. she would be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Yeah, I'm sigging that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Brandon 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 So it looks like Batman Begins is getting a blu-ray release. I just bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Begins-Limite...7296&sr=8-2 Comes with a Dark Knight movie ticket and footage from the new film. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Two-Face http://youtube.com/watch?v=YRjpfMHB2IE&fmt=18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 30 days to go!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
