By reading “Batman: Knightfall” before you go see “The Dark Knight Rises,” moviegoers will have an easier time understanding Bane’s motives and history with the Dark Knight. (Art property of DC Comics)
By: Jacob Elyachar
Tonight, Christopher Nolan’s the Dark Knight Rises will be released in theatres worldwide.
In order to prepare you for this epic finale, here are a couple of things I would advise you to do before you go see the film this weekend.
Review the first two films: A lot of readers would say to this comment: “Well, Duh!” But by seeing both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, you would have the opportunity to see if Nolan and the screenwriters left any clues on what will happen during the final film. It would also be a good idea watching the relationships between Bruce and his “father figures”-Alfred, Jim Gordon and Lucius Fox.
Learn more about Bane: Not a lot of people know about this film’s main antagonist. He is one of Batman’s fiercest foes because of his strength and intelligence. Recently, DC Comics released a trade paperback called Batman vs. Bane, that shows stories showcasing Bane’s origin and his early battles with Batman. By reading this book, it will help you understand Bane’s motives. Speaking of comics….
Read the stories that inspired the film: There are three stories that will heavily play into the final film. One of the stories that are part of the Dark Knight Rises narrative is Knightfall. This story focuses on Bane’s psychological warfare with the Dark Knight and how he successfully breaks Batman’s back.
Another story that plays heavily into the film is No Man’s Land. This story focused on how Gotham City fell into criminal hands and the partnership between Batman and Gordon was severely damaged. The last story that I would recommend reading is Frank Miller’s classic The Dark Knight Returns. The reason why this tale is important is because it shows Batman returns from exile to fight crime in a totalitarian Gotham City.
Research past incarnations of Catwoman: Anne Hathaway will portray one of Batman’s oldest foes: Selina Kyle also known as Catwoman. While the feline fatale has been in multiple media platforms, only thee women have done justice to the character so far. To see Catwoman’s seductive side, go back and watch Julie Newmar’s portrayal of the character. Catwoman can also be calculating and maniacal, the late Eartha Kitt did a terrific job portraying that side of the villainess. Finally, Michelle Pfeiffer did an astonishing job showing off the psychotic side of the character in 1992’s Batman Returns.
To watch a clip of Julie Newmar as Catwoman, click here: http://youtu.be/tK72XCQVOWg
To see Eartha Kitt’s portrayal of the feline felon, click here: http://youtu.be/zXrLJEN0jAQ
To watch Michelle’s iconic take on the character, click here: http://youtu.be/HpO1rdhi9y0
One last word of wisdom-DON’T HUNT FOR SPOILERS: Your movie experience will be ruined if you hunt for spoilers on this film.
For more information about the Dark Knight Rises, visit the film’s Web site: http://www.thedarkknightrises.com/
Can Anne Hathaway measure up to the iconic portrayal of Julie Newmar’s seductive Catwoman? (Photo property of 20th Century Fox Television and ABC).
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