Aaron Eckhart's Two-Face rom the Dark Knight revealed (kinda graphic)

[SnAkEyEz]

after the character was raped in joel schumacher's movie nolan redeemed it

[karamazov80]

Forgive my language, but that is fucked up. . .in a very, very good way :)

[gunslingercbr]

sweet. I was wondering what was going on with that side that would require CGI, and watching those exposed muscles move while he speaks fits the bill.

but I can hear the Batman fans crying now -- that's not Two Face, he has hair on his burned side and an ear! GAWD!

[BigErn]

Man that looks awesome, a far cry from that purple monstrosity Schumacher (sp?) gave us, can't wait.

[Snake Eyes-Joe Ninja]

Hey, I'm a huge Batman fan, and I gotta say, if we've lost the Joker for future installments, than at least we have THAT!!

Sweet god that is AWESOME!!!

[ceraurus]

<Gomer Pyle voice> That's nayasty!

[Echo7Solo]

Not sure what to say about it. I like it don't get me wrong but something just isn't right about this. I think it's a little too good you know?

[Amberbratt]

dood that pretty gaw daym scary if i Was 5 years old i would be pissing my pants lol of course now a days...

most 5 years old would be like WOW COOL!

[MST3KFan]

If anyone has seen the latest TDK trailer, I think it shows how this happens and it really makes sense. Plus since Nolan tries for a more realistic take on the Batman franchise, Two-Face having one side completely burned like that is definitely more real and gruesome. I really like this dark Two-Face compared to that crappy version we got in Batman Forever hands down.

[Syn3sthesia]

Oh man...where are those guys from Nip Tuck!

[SnAkEyEz]

Not sure what to say about it. I like it don't get me wrong but something just isn't right about this. I think it's a little too good you know?

Ya I know what u mean.. I think it is almost a rough draft.. I think with cgi added .. it will really come to life... pretty gruesome if u ask me

edit: now that i really look at it.. I think its a fake.. especially the 2nd photo

[Iron Spider-Man]

The second picture is definitely a real one, because that shot is in the trailer I saw that was in front of Iron Man. I totally believe that that is a real picture of Harvey/Two-Face, and its creepy as all hell.

[Dropshot]

Do we even have a confirmation of this? It could be just a fan render, nonetheless, it's awesome!

[MST3KFan]

Actually, looking at it. I think it's real cause they said it was going to be a mix of make up and CG and if you look at the eye and mouth areas that appear CG-ish.

Plus the new trailer hints its obviously fire burn, not the comics chemical burn that scars half his face. And well...looking at it, it's clearly made to look like a fire burn victim thing.

[Compulsive Collector]

edit: now that i really look at it.. I think its a fake.. especially the 2nd photo Like Iron Spider-Man said, the second image is a still from the new trailer. The link is in the other thread about this film.

As for the first one, CBR (the site that first posted it) referred to it as "concept art", so expect the character to look at least slightly different in the final film.

[RolandofGilead]

Once again Christopher Nolan's plan to frighten small children away from the Batman is in full swing.

[Irid70]

Once again Christopher Nolan's plan to frighten small children away from the Batman is in full swing.

Better Christopher Nolan scaring them away than Joel Schumacher trying to capture their attention with bright shiny colors, neon, and bat-nipples.

[RolandofGilead]

I don't think the one precludes the other. I hate Joel Schoemaker with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns for what he did to the Batman Franchise, but that doesn't mean we needed an entire re-boot of the franchise. We didn't have to pretend that all the films were terrible and none of it ever happened.

As for Nolan, I liked Begins, but I don't care what the fanboyz say, comics still need to be accesible to children in some way. My daughters love super heroes. They love Justice League and the Spider-man movies, but I wouldn't let them see Batman Begins until they're in their teens. Batman is supposed to frighten criminals, not small children IMO.

[gunslingercbr]

edit: now that i really look at it.. I think its a fake.. especially the 2nd photo

I agree, that pic form the official trailer has to be fake.

[Compulsive Collector]

Once again Christopher Nolan's plan to frighten small children away from the Batman is in full swing. Oh, noes! A quality movie! Whatever will we do?

I don't think the one precludes the other. I hate Joel Schoemaker with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns for what he did to the Batman Franchise, but that doesn't mean we needed an entire re-boot of the franchise. We didn't have to pretend that all the films were terrible and none of it ever happened. Nope, no pretending necessary, because all of those movies were terrible. Of course a reboot was necessary.

As for Nolan, I liked Begins, but I don't care what the fanboyz say, comics still need to be accesible to children in some way. This isn't a comic book; it's a PG-13 movie. And even if it was, there are comics that are accessible to children, but you know what? Kids don't buy superhero books. Lots of manga, sure, but not DC or Marvel. They try and try and try and try to make "kid-friendly" books, but they get cancelled, because they sit on shelves and retailers stop ordering them.

My daughters love super heroes. They love Justice League and the Spider-man movies, but I wouldn't let them see Batman Begins until they're in their teens. Batman is supposed to frighten criminals, not small children IMO. Personally, I'm glad Warner Bros. is taking the character seriously by handing the franchise over to THE best filmmaker working today. There were several young children in the theaters when I saw Batman Begins, and none of them freaked out, or anything. I suppose you think the Batman who used machine guns, blew up a factory full of people, murdered the Joker, and tossed a guy off a bridge after dropping a grenade down his pants, as opposed to a Batman who refuses to kill or use guns, is somehow better for children? Give me a break. Can you really tell me Burton's disgusting idea of "Penguin" was any less "scary" than this Harvey Dent? Get real.

By all means, stay home. I'll see it an extra time to make up the loss.

[RolandofGilead]

Oh, noes! A quality movie! Whatever will we do?

I was waiting to hear from you. ;) I wasn't saying anything against the quality of the movie, or lack thereof. I was simply describing my opinion that he has lost a bigger audience by making these films inaccessable to anyone younger than 12.


Nope, no pretending necessary, because all of those movies were terrible. Of course a reboot was necessary.

This isn't a comic book; it's a PG-13 movie. And even if it was, there are comics that are accessible to children, but you know what? Kids don't buy superhero books. Lots of manga, sure, but not DC or Marvel. They try and try and try and try to make "kid-friendly" books, but they get cancelled, because they sit on shelves and retailers stop ordering them.

Personally, I'm glad Warner Bros. is taking the character seriously by handing the franchise over to THE best filmmaker working today. There were several young children in the theaters when I saw Batman Begins, and none of them freaked out, or anything. I suppose you think the Batman who used machine guns, blew up a factory full of people, murdered the Joker, and tossed a guy off a bridge after dropping a grenade down his pants, as opposed to a Batman who refuses to kill or use guns, is somehow better for children? Give me a break. Can you really tell me Burton's disgusting idea of "Penguin" was any less "scary" than this Harvey Dent? Get real.

By all means, stay home. I'll see it an extra time to make up the loss.

I never said anything about staying home. I never said anything even remotely like the comments you made. I'm well aware of the animosity you have against Tim Burton and his Batman films. It is well documented on this site. I am merely describing my own opinions of the first film and the fact that I did see the impact it had on younger kids whose parents may have been expecting lighter fare.
One child was crying and two others were taken out of the theater by their parents. Now I don't blame the film for this, it's the parent's fault for not knowing what they were taking their children to see ahead of time. I just don't believe younger fans are well served by the direction Nolan has chosen to take.

I actually LIKED the first two Batman films. I wouldn't call them perfect, or even close to perfect by any means, but they were enjoyable and able to reach a larger audience than the comic fans could provide. They are also wholly responsible for greenlighting the Animated Series which are the best renditions of the Batman by far (again, IMO). It was the success of the Animated Series that spawned both the Superman and Justice League cartoons which were also excellent.

I realize that there is a fan base out there who wants all comics to be taken completely seriously. To an extent, I agree. I hate the old 60s Batman camp and hated Schoemaker for what he did to the Batman films. I just happen to disagree with the notion that a film has to be graphic and intense in order to be taken seriously. The Spider-man and X-men films, for all their flaws, didn't see the need to take this extreme in order to please long time fans and film goers alike.

I grew up as a Batman fan. It's something I'd like to pass on to my children like my love of Star Wars and GI Joe. I am really looking forward to The Dark Knight. As I said, I liked Begins a lot. It's just not a movie I can take my kids to, and I appear to be the only parent out there who feels a little disappointed by that.

[Compulsive Collector]

I was waiting to hear from you. ;) I wasn't saying anything against the quality of the movie, or lack thereof. I was simply describing my opinion that he has lost a bigger audience by making these films inaccessable to anyone younger than 12. But that absolutely is not the case. I dated a girl in 2006 who had a seven-year-old daughter, and she loved the movie. She also loved the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, which had characters just as "scary" as anything in a Bat-film.

the impact it had on younger kids whose parents may have been expecting lighter fare. I have no sympathy for any "parent" who can't read the PG-13 rating, nor should Chris Nolan.

Now I don't blame the film for this, it's the parent's fault for not knowing what they were taking their children to see ahead of time. So we agree on that.

I just don't believe younger fans are well served by the direction Nolan has chosen to take. Maybe overly sensitive children, but I watched way worse stuff than Batman Begins when I was six and seven, and it didn't bother me. Some kids just don't handle stuff like that very well, and their parents should know that. That doesn't mean Batman movies should be tailored specifically to those kids.

the Animated Series which are the best renditions of the Batman by far (again, IMO). It was the success of the Animated Series that spawned both the Superman and Justice League cartoons which were also excellent. Agreed on all counts. Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett, Dwayne McDuffie, and James Tucker really knew where to go with the character. Burnett couldn't save The Batman, but whatever.

I realize that there is a fan base out there who wants all comics to be taken completely seriously. To an extent, I agree. I hate the old 60s Batman camp and hated Schoemaker for what he did to the Batman films. Not all superhero material should be "serious", but Batman should. He's not Billy Batson or Wally West.

I just happen to disagree with the notion that a film has to be graphic and intense in order to be taken seriously. The Spider-man and X-men films, for all their flaws, didn't see the need to take this extreme in order to please long time fans and film goers alike. Spider-Man is a completely different kind of character. Take another one, like the Punisher, and look how poorly the Thomas Jane version did. I'm willing to bet Lexi Alexander's adaptation will do much better, because the character needs to be intense. And as far as the X-Men go, did we see the same movies? X2 wasn't graphic or intense?

I grew up as a Batman fan. It's something I'd like to pass on to my children like my love of Star Wars and GI Joe. I am really looking forward to The Dark Knight. As I said, I liked Begins a lot. It's just not a movie I can take my kids to, and I appear to be the only parent out there who feels a little disappointed by that. A lot of parents will take their kids to see it, they'll enjoy it, and they won't have any regrets. It is a movie you "can" take your kids to see; whether or not you will is up to you.

And if you want a kiddie version of Batman, James Tucker is producing a new one (http://enewsi.com/news.php?catid=194&itemid=13014), which will debut in the spring of 2009.

[Shin Densetsu]

Well the movie is called "The Dark Knight", and to be anything but dark would not be what Batman is at all. I liked Burton's movies but they don't hold a candle to Nolan's. Batman portrayed in a serious manner on film took me by surprise. I don't think it should be watered down for the sake of children. If people can take Darth Vader, and accept him, then Batman is a piece of cake.

[flashjack]

I agree with Shin here, in that content should not be watered down. It's like the Terminator movies, with each subsequent release being dumbed down till T4 is now PG-13. How can one depict an apocalyptic war realistically with such a rating?

Also there might be the misconception that all comics, and hence comic book movies, are targeted at children (which we all know is not true).

[the_loud_master]

When I first saw this image...I weeped...Tears of joy!

[Compulsive Collector]

I don't think it should be watered down for the sake of children. Hell no. And why should they? It was tried with Batman And Robin, and parents stayed at home.

[Echo7Solo]

Hell no. And why should they? It was tried with Batman And Robin, and parents stayed at home.

yeah I'm with you on this one. They shouldn't tame it. Keep it dark. There have been two superhero movies that I've walked out from watching that I was speachless. Batman Begins was the first. Iron Man was the second.

[Shin Densetsu]

Also there might be the misconception that all comics, and hence comic book movies, are targeted at children (which we all know is not true).
That is very true and its prevalent here in America more so than in other countries unfortunately. I'd like to say I'm surprised, but this is the same country that did not take graphic novels seriously until Dark Knight Returns in the mid 80's. In general, cartoons, toys and comics are associated with kids. I hate saying this. Sure most comics are read primarily by adults, but the mindset of the average person in the states is that comics are for kids, and that reading/drawing them is childish, this is something that annoyed me when I was younger as I want to be a penciler someday.

Now the mentality still exists. I remember some of my friends, who were preteens at the time, and thought Sin City would be great to watch because they thought it would be wholesome, childish fun. Anyone who has seen it knows it is nothing like that. While its true that a lot of toys and comics are made for children, its sad that in general America tends to not take the two as an art form as serious as other countries.
Hell no. And why should they? It was tried with Batman And Robin, and parents stayed at home.
True. Batman Begins is the best Batman movie so far because it is not watered down by the campiness that was prevalent in the 60's Batman, nor the goofiness did not have comic painted all over it like the Burton Batmans. In comic, I refer to the general reputation of comics over here, looked at as kid's stuff. Begins works not only as a great comic book movie, but as a good movie in general.

[gijoevscobra4ever]

Damn is that F-ed up. I love it.

[darthZartan]

Bogus I say!

[Reznor]

I totally agree with the "Just because it's a comic doesnt mean it should instantly be completely kid friendly" argument. Just like Shin said, its not only a great "Batman" movie, but a great movie in its own.

My brother and sister always holler at me when their kids want to see a comic book movie. They know I'm into that stuff, and Ill tell them what may not be well suited for their kids. I feel good in feeling like Im helping the parents be responsible.

Of course, now my nephew has a list of about 50 movies he wants to see with me when he gets old enough, Ill be busy for a while with that.

I work part time as a projectionist and it sickens me sometimes what I see. I saw what had to be around a 5 year old taken to the "Mist"....THE MIST! Geez, I talked to the ticket sales people, and they even told the parents that it was quite a tense movie, and may not be suitable for the kids, but they didn't care.

But yeah, I grew up on all kinds of versions of Batman, from the old campy days, to the gritty Miller days, and as I matured, the comic did too, so why is it so bad that we do get a mainstream comic related movie that is actually geared towards us, who grew up with the comic?

If these seem too dark and dreary, you always have your Schumaker films to fall back on ;)

[BOMBSHELLMIKE]

Its very "The Mummy" (Brendan Frazier) to me. I think he should have a more Zombie-esqe face, less "burn" more rotten flesh! after all ...This movie will kick A$$! R.I.P. Heath

[kneedabreak]

1st post here. Been around a while, but just registered.

As for the Dark Knight, I can't wait. This image of Twoface is awesome. I loved every minute of Begins and a 2 trailers for TDK. I will find the nearest midnight showing and be there with bells on. I have 3 boys (9, 6, and 4). I might take the older 2 with me, but not the baby. I waited for the DVD for them on Begins, because I don't want them to be scared.

I have been a Batman fan as far back as I can remember. (Batman, GI Joe, and Elvis. It doesn't get any better.) I can't hate the "camp Batman" because that is what brought me in. I still like to watch re-runs. Batman in 89 was awesome, and still is. The second one sucks, but I still watch it everyonce in a while. I really liked Forever. The forth one, was just a horrible movie.

All the cartoons have been great, even though they always cancel them as they are getting good.