Since the new trailer for The Dark Knight went live earlier this morning, A lot of fans have been analyzing the footage frame by frame for hidden clues (however, no one has found Waldo yet). Most people picked up on the scene that I mentioned in the earlier trailer posting where Harvey Dent is behind held to the floor in a puddle of what appears to be a gasoline type substance (as seen below). Many people agree with my conclusion that this is most definitely how Dent becomes Two-Face. A much different set-up from the traditional Joker/Acid story-line from the comic book series.
/Film readers Glenn D and Mike M point out that Two Face is actually shown briefly on screen, but you can’t see much of scarred side of his face.
Another /Film Reader, Vignir, points out that someone who looks kind of like Scarecrow from Batman Begin can be seen briefly in the trailer, inside the car that Batman jumps on top of. Click on the image to enlarge! Is it the Scarecrow or just one of Joker’s goons?
May 4th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
awesome! im always excited to see breakdowns like this, because i didn’t catch the two face or scarecrow shots. now i did see a major spoiler that i don’t wanna ruin, so i’ll say it’s a major character getting tossed off a roof. around 1:56. i could be wrong with how i interpreted it, but if i’m right i think it’s an excellent direction to go.
in the comics isn’t dent scarred during a trail by a gangster on the witness stand - one of the very few details batman forever got right? i could be wrong, but i’ll surf through my books to see what i can find. if anyone knows the specific issue could they please post it - thanks guys.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Dent’s face reflected in the acid (?) is a nice touch on duality.
Also, there’s something really nasty going on just under his nose on the other side of the face. Pause it and go frame-by-frame. Something tells me his face is going to be hideous.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I wouldn’t assume gasoline burns Dent’s face. It is a liquid from a 55 gallon barrel and we don’t know who tips it over. I wouldn’t count Joker out of the transformation.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
it may not even be gasoline. However I’m happy scarecrow is in this in one way or another. I love Cillian.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I’m not so sure that’s Scarecrow. It could just as easily be one of the Joker’s henchmen.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Dude they pour the gasoline, then light it. It will burn half of his face
May 4th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Whoa, look at his suit too. It’s all burnt haha
May 4th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
I don’t think the shot of Rachel being tossed off the roof is exactly a hidden spoiler. It’s a pretty clear scene meant to be caught by the viewers. I’m guessing they wanted us to see that because now we’re all wondering: will she fall to her death or will Batman save her?
Also, I’m wondering if the Harvey Dent in gas scene is perhaps a red herring? Like the Rachel scene, it’s pretty prominent and hard to miss. Are they getting in audiences by showing us how he becomes Two-Face or are they confusing us so we’ll still be surprised how & when it actually happens in the movie?
Either way, this trailer did nothing for me. Why? Because I’m already so pumped for this movie you couldn’t possibly excite me more. Can’t wait for July 18!!!!
May 4th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I think I’m done reading this site until July 19th.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
@dopiestghost
Thank you. I’ve been reading different websites, and seeing people complain about that is getting old(I’m talking about Rachel getting thrown).
Were people crying about the Spiderman 2 trailer because it shows Doc Oc taking Mary Jane? No! It’s suppose to pique your interest you dumbfucks.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
It’s a trailer. Just because one thing follows another doesn’t mean it’s actually connected in the movie. I’m guessing the NO! Harvey thing is from maybe watching his family being brutalized by criminals , etc etc etc.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
The first Trailer was still better, the just post ledgerlized this because he died. I want more joker, NOW!
May 4th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
@ joshmayhood
uhh maybe you should actully read the posts on this page before you call us dumbfucks. i said throwing rachell off the roof was an excellent idea, and then literally noone said anything else about it until dopiest ghost said it might not be intended to be a hidden spoiler. but seeing you call us dumbfucks for imaginary reasons was kinda funny, so carry on.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I agree with orange.
fail Josh, fail.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
also, sorry for the double post. but I dont think the gas scene and harvey scene are the same..well, scene.
Look at when the gas pours, it’s on a marble floor.
When Harvey is being helt down, it’s on a wood floor.
Just sayin.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Actually what happens is The Emperor is pissed off and wants Luke to join the Dark Side. So Mr. Blonde kidnaps a cop and cuts off his ear in an effort to display control and power. But then Carlton accidentally takes some of Wills speed that he found in his locker and Uncle Phil in usualy Phil fashion, blows his top.
To resolve the issue Riggs and Murtaugh realize they are both too old for this shit and decide to travel into space with Clint Eastwood.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I’ve heard rumblings that Dent’s being shoved down into some bizarre type of acid thats gets activated by electrical charges. Hence him being alright with his face shoved down in it, and the electrical wire jammed into the spout of the barrel.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Ha. My first “Fail” on the internet.
My dumbfucks comment was designated for a few people on this website, but more towards the others i’ve been reading regarding the same subject(re-read my first comment, dumb fuck.)
May 4th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Mr Blonde is cool
May 4th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
he really shouldn’t be picking/scraching that scab
May 4th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Actually, if you look at that “scarecrow” scene closer, its actually a Joker henchman.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
@dan
Good call on the flooring. I didn’t notice that. I think you may be right.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
@dan
Actually, been re-watching and looking at still photos. You’re wrong.
The floor when Dent’s face is on it looks like hard wood because of the fluid on it.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I seriously cannot fathom why you’d rule out acid just because it’s being poured out of a drum. That’s jumping to conclusions.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
@Max
Good point.
You know, the thing that i’ve been wondereing about is what makes Dent become Two Face PSYCHOLOGICALLY. I mean, he seems pretty stable from the trailers, and a definite do-gooder. But besides the accident, something has to make him go insane/schizo. Should be interesting.
May 4th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Ha, Internet tough guy. Cute.
May 4th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Cool images!
Thanks for the insight!
I also like the recent article on LA TIMES where Aaron Eckhart talks about his character Harvey Dent/Two-Face
you can read the full stuff via this link:
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-echkart-2008may04,0,3210342.story
May 4th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Are you referring to me?
May 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Actually, if you look at that “scarecrow” scene closer, its actually fake.
May 4th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
yea but I’m not gonna clutter up a cool page/site w this nonsense. Cheers.
May 4th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Hey, cheers to that my man.
But I must say, this is a film site. I gave my opinion, albeit a bit too quickly, but nonetheless, it’s there. I’ve never been called an internet tough guy before, but it pissed me off. I’ll give you props on that. You’ve posted many comments that i’ve thought have been insightful if not enlightening, and while i’ve only been commenting since a couple months ago, Orange Cinema was an indescript profile that I believed in. Sounds like we’re enemies now though. Take back the “internet tough guy” remark, it drives me insane. I’ll give you all of my contact info, if you give me yours, then we can have a sparring match. Something about being called an internet tough guy sets me off.
May 4th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
What I love about this movie is that the trailers are more than the average movie trailers. These trailers are serious works of genius. Nolan and Co. definitely know what they are doing, and they are choosing to include all of the right amounts of footage to not only pique our interest, but to really show how amazing this film is going to be. These movie trailers do not show simply the characters and someone cool scenes, these trailers tell a story that is a reflection of the larger one. I would pay the price of a movie ticket just to see these in theaters. This is going to be the best movie of the summer, and of the year. Every character is perfectly cast and produces a dynamite performance (from what we have seen). Nolan doesn’t dumb anything down, which is something that is rare in Hollywood, especially in comic book movies. I cannot wait!
May 4th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
@Jake Vitanza
I feel ya. Someone on AICN said it was an “ordinary” trailer. Seriously. If this were ordinary, I would probably go to the movies more than 4 times a year.
May 4th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
we’re not enemies, it’s taken back, no sparring necessary, besides - these pages belong to his royal majesty: our clown prince of crime.
any ideas on how the scarecrow & mr j will interact?
May 4th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
@Dan
I think the two surfaces are the same in the shots with the gas and Dent. The gas is that orangy color that Dent is face-down on, and you can tell that Dent’s face is touching some sort of liquid. I am guessing that that is how he gets scarred, but we obviously won’t know until the film comes out.
May 4th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Listen to the theme at :52.
May 4th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I knew there was a Two-Face scene but none of my friends wanted to believe me. I should have posted this when I went on the viral hunt. Dammit, know the stupid slashfilm reader took my credit! WHY???!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALL HAIL THE DARK KNIGHT! SCREW IRON MAN AND HANCOCK!!! DC OWNS!!
May 4th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
i think if it was acid, there would be some kind of reaction happening to his face.
May 4th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
@Orange Cinema
Thanks, dude. That just irked me, especially since while i’ve been lurking movie websites for years, i’ve decided to start posting…and i’ve seen that “internet tough guy” thing thrown around. And I wasn’t kidding when I said i’ve followed your comments. I actually really have. You’re smart. A formidable opponent…….sounds like a movie.
Seriously, I love how you got to the heart of it: The Clown Prince. He rules, and I am in love with Ledger’s Joker. Sooooooooooo insane.
Scarecrow and Rachel Dawes: I think the possibilities of the Joker working with the Scarecrow are limitless. One crazy dude meeting an extremely crazy dude….Batman would have his hands full. This is the beginning of a Bromance, Orange Cinema.
May 4th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Is the “night is darkest before the dawn” a title pun?
May 4th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
i like the little piece of dent’s 2 face suit… looks pretty wild
May 4th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
@Kode: Why do you say the Scarecrow picture a fake? I just changed the brightness and contrast.
May 4th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
When casting and the call sheet for actors was announced, the Scarcrow was a part of the cast, so that would definately be a picture of the Scarecow.
May 4th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Josh, Don’t ever use the word “Bromance” again.
May 4th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
rofl
May 4th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
You guys know how to suck the “cool” out of an awesome trailer.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:56 am
We finally get to see the Scarecrow. And for all of you that just seem to jump to conclusions, this is a trailer. No scene is ever in order and the fact that this is Dark Knight is even more confusing. For all we know, this whole trailer can probably be the last 15 min. of the film. There might just even be a montage in the film which consists of all these great scenes and before we know it, the film is over whith Batman hovering off into the streets in Hong Kong.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:31 am
Bromance. It’s what I have with all of you.
May 5th, 2008 at 4:26 am
In the photo above Harvey has become Two-face. If you notice both sides of his jacket aren’t the same color.
May 5th, 2008 at 6:11 am
I thought Nolan mentioned not giving Two-Face the 50/50 clothes treatment like Batman Forever did. Or am I mistaken?
May 5th, 2008 at 8:50 am
For those doubting that it’s the Scarecrow in that shot….(spoilers, I guess?)….I’m 99.99% sure it’s him. I was there the night that scene was shot, saw Murphy in person walking to/from set, and heard crew referring to the white van as “Scarecrow’s van” multiple times. The shot where Batman lands on the van was actually really cool to see. PAs kept making sure that no one was in position to see into the garage opening, but what they didn’t realize was that the building across the street was entirely glass, so you could just see the reflection. ‘Twas awesome.
Oh, and to the Bromance comment……yeah, I think I’m the first girl commenting on this thread, wtf?
May 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Besides the introduction to Two-face, Rachel getting pushed off the penthouse building and the scare crow siting, which by the way can be backed by people who saw them filming it and spotting the scarecrow, I can already spot a mistake in the film!
If you watch the part where the Joker is shooting at Batman saying “come on..” you can see on one of the buildings it clearly says “Sweet Home Chicago”. Im surprised they did not already pick this up.
May 5th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I’m guessing the stuff in the tank is gasoline, and they light it on fire and it burns his face and suit.
May 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
SCARECROW IS IN THE MOVIE.
There are production shots on the web that show him on set.
There is a facebook group for TDK also, and they are all posted there.
Cheers.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
….For your consideration…..too soon?
May 5th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hi,
I have analyzed the trailers, the comics and the first movie and it seems that the dark knight will center on the joker and by the end of the movie there will be the scene where Harvey Kent, actually its Dent now, gets burned, so it sets the scene for the 3rd movie, in what C.Nolan calls the trilogy. I would be surprised if in the 3rd movie he wouldnt be tempted to include or introduce another villain like “hiedra venenosa” i think its called poisionous something, i dont know in english very well..
I think C. Nolan got it all right on the batmans, C. Bale does a superb job, better than the previous batmans, like Keaton, the blonde guy from the Saint, etc..
Another thought that I have is that probably, Heath Hedger will get nominated for his performance through an Oscar, probably might win, postmous of course, but from what I have read and anlyzed he could well become the toughest villains so far, of course, with the exception of Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins).
May 5th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
@ Frankie
I’m not trying to attack you, but, no offense, none of your insight is new. We all know that Dent will go through a transfiguration at the end, setting the franchise up for a second sequel. Also, there is buzz already for Ledger to receive a nomination. Lastly, Nolan is a genius! That is simply understood.
May 9th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Has anyone heard of a Penguin cameo?
May 10th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I’m pretty sure thats Scarecrow. Oh man….this movie is going to be made of win.