The Dark Knight Rises - Addiction

Alright, I will be the first to admit, I'm addicted to this film. It honestly is probably the single most blogged about thing on this site and I still can't get enough of it.

I'm sure you're thinking to yourself "What now?"

Didn't I use up my resources for it? Well no, I haven't, since the official trailer came out online today and it is a doosey.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of Batman - for any of you who know me, I'm strictly a SpiderMan kinda guy (X-Men too). The character never sucked me in that much. He was just a rich guy with toys. Big whoop. But this movies take hold of me, bring me into their world and its all because of Christopher Nolan and cinematographer Wally Pfister. This films have two things going for them - phenomenal scripts, that bring the characters into a real world, believable setting, and gorgeous cinematography (some of the best I have seen).

But, I've talked about this kind of stuff in the past, so why did I mention the trailer today? It's perfect. It's dark, it's haunting, it teases us the audience just enough that we want to know more. It makes us want to know what it going to happen in a film that is still 8 months away (most trailers only come out a few months in advance). This trailer is strong enough that it grabs you that early and doesn't let go. The lack of music, the slow pacing, even the reveal of the villain (played by the very very talented, up and coming Tom Hardy - who you should check out in any film you can) all draw you in.

Another thing it has going for it is the theme. It's clear this is a politically charged film. The opening sequence with the star spangled banner, the mayor "letting go of a war hero/police commissioner" during a time of peace, and obviously the 99% vs 1% "how you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us." Bruce Wayne (Batman) is a billionaire afterall...hm...

But quickly back to the shots - the cinematography is breathtaking. The use of lighting in this trailer is amazing. The highlights and low lights - the panning city shot - ugh, wonderful. And please, I know it is aided by CG - but you can't not be left somewhat speechless after the football field scene. Um, hello.

Acting is also something to look out for. Everyone in this trailer seems to nail their spot (sure it's only a trailer, but lets look at the facts) - Christian Bale is coming off his Oscar, Michael Caine is always good (his tearful voice at the beginning really hits home), Anne Hathaway seems very ominous as Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) and Tom Hardy, while only speaking two lines "When Gotham is ashes, then you have my permission to die," guarantees to bring a physical presence to the film that we haven't seen before (this is a man coming of numerous acting awards and respectable film roles - be sure to look out for him).

To be honest - I've blabbed on long enough. Watch it and enjoy it.

Even if you're not excited for the movie, I hope you can at least agree it is an effective trailer.

(pardon it not fitting the frame of the blog - but you need to see it in all of it's glory)