I've got a friend-of-a-friend who's an exra. Of course, I said "bullshit" when my friend told me, but these guys are film-students, located in Chicago, NYC, and Detroit, so it might not be so far fetched. Basically, if there's a Gotham Knights football game in the finale, then homie was telling the truth.
I'm a MASSIVE batman fan, from comics to movie (minus Forever and &Robin) to merchandise, to video games... I'm pretty into it.
I'm psched for the new one, but it seems like it's going to be a whole different kind of monster than TDK, as TDK was to Begins. However.... from what I've heard (quotes from stars, spoilers about potential surprises, etc), THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE HELL OF A MOVIE.
Was Return of the Jedi better than Empire? FUCK no. But it was still a great film, and was more elemental and definitive than Empire even if the film itself wasn't as good.
TDKR is going to punch you in the chest, quickly and repeatedly, until your ribs shatter like glass. Bane, at first, seemed a terrible villain pick for me, but considering the overal *vibe* of Nolan's films, I think it's appropriate.
Yes, the Joker was godlike, and nobody will out-villain him, perhaps ever.
But I promise you, Bane is going to give you chills.
I'm all optimism about this one. I have to be. Such is the seriousness of my devotion to this crew, these actors, and this director.
TDKR will be a jaw-dropper... for sure.
ps. Still not sure about Catwoman. They'd better do some serious work with her backstory and general demeanor to make it fit the Nolan vibe.
But shit... I'm excited.
