The Dark Knight was the second of a trilogy of the Batman movie series directed by Christopher Nolan. The movie promise to be one to be remember and as others might say an iconic movie for what superheroes and/or future Batman movies should be. The Dark Knight movie was released in July 2008, and for the comic book/superheroes fans that have not seen it I can only tell you one thing: go see it. It was produced by the well-known Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. who are known for producing movies…
favorite Batman story, surpassing all the other Batman films. By putting all the right elements in play and given the character literary merit, the Dark Knight has achieved a great impact to its audience. Those elements are moral ambiguity, paralleling Batman with his villains, a large cast of equally compelling characters, and realistic depiction of crime and detective work. The story of The Dark Knight is entirely about Batman and the Joker. The film’s narrative brings the character of…
that the medium would have to change rapidly in order to keep its audience, but no matter how different they seem most all share the basis of the archetypical hero. One story that exemplifies this is the story of Bruce Wayne in the beloved movie Batman Begins. This movie portrays the story of Wayne as he transforms from a semi-pampered rich kid, into a symbol of justice that makes the criminals of Gotham fear the dark. All throughout the story, the distinct steps of the hero’s journey can be…
Through the use of motifs, character development, and archetypes, the creators of the movie Batman Begins convey the idea that everyone fears, but only those who have the courage to overcome it will thrive. The character development throughout the story relies in a big change in consequence of Rachel’s words. Bruce Wayne gives the impression of being an unmotivated slacker with an attitude problem. He even comments that Alfred hasn't "given up" on him yet. Rachel not only rebukes him for trying…
with the one-shot Batman: Arkham Knight - Robin Special #1. The 20-page story is a quick blast of energy written by Peter J. Tomasi. Robson Rocha handles the penciling while Rob Schwager craftily colors the artwork. After an intense training session in the Batcave, Tim Drake settles in for a normal day as a science teacher at Robinson Academy. But just as a class field trip to Wayne Industries begins, things take a violent turn when a gang of armed thugs enter the building in Batman: Arkham…
journey In life we are always opposed with problems both mentally and physically. How one overcomes said problem is mainly focused on whether or not they are willing to change themselves in order to become a better person in the end. In the film Batman Begins co-written and directed by Christopher Nolan the hero Bruce Wayne has many challenges to overcome. From fighting an army of highly trained assassins to saving a whole city; however, the biggest challenge he has to overcome is himself and…
of the information received represents the stereotypes people impose on specific voice qualities. How does this relate to an actor’s portrayal of a fictional character? Both John Reese from the TV series, Person of Interest (P.O.I) and Bruce Wayne/Batman from The Dark Knight trilogy (TDK) possess similar voices but they also reflect the anti-hero/vigilante archetype. Even with their differing backstories and roles in society, they convey similarities, that requires an exploration regarding the…
When we think of Batman, the words “hope”, “justice”, and “incorruptibility” come to mind. He is The Dark Knight, a bat vigilante who fights to keep the fictional streets of Gotham safe. He is arguably one of the greatest superheroes ever created. He fights crime and faces some of the most insane villains in comic book history. What makes him stand out from the rest is that, as Wikipedia states, “unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers; rather, he relies on his genius…
television series, highly anticipated following the box office success of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. The Fox program revolves around a pre-Batman Gotham City, where it appears a big emphasis is placed on telling the origin stories of many Batman comic supporting characters. Christopher Nolan’s three films follow the narrative of Bruce Wayne/Batman from how he became a superhero to his circumstances as a superhero. However, these films could not spend a lot of time deepening the…
shortcoming in stories. This includes the Babylonian Myth The Epic of Gilgamesh. However, the type of heroes in modern day culture compared to the one in 1200 BCE are a tad different. When comparing The Epic of Gilgamesh to The Dark Knight version of Batman, the story lines share a lot of similarities. Even with three centuries between the time the tales were told, the themes are parallel. For example, both protagonists have experienced abnormal childhood circumstances, have friends and enemies…