INT: Christopher Nolan | Movie News
There are a handful of directors out there that have created some pretty inventive and daring films over the past few years. Christopher Nolan is one of them. His work including MEMENTO, INSOMNIA and THE PRESTIGE have garnered some very favorable reviews. But for him to take on BATMAN BEGINS, it was a risk that maybe his Batman wouldn’t live up to the earlier incarnations of the legendary character. Yet he did it, he reintroduced the character as well as anyone could have. But it is with THE DARK KNIGHT, Christopher has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was absolutely the right choice.
When we spoke, I was really excited to talk to him. But at the same time, there was a very strong sense of seriousness at the junket. As filmgoers, we were all shocked with the passing of Heath Ledger, but these people worked with him every day. They knew him as a friend on a much more personal level. So truthfully, I wasn’t sure if it would be the right time to talk about him. But luckily, I did feel that it would be very appropriate to talk about his performance with Christian, along with Aaron Eckhart who is also terrific in the film. I had such a good time talking to him about the film and about how he really brought Gotham City to life. And yes, this is the week that most of you have been waiting for. THE DARK KNIGHT is finally here, opening Friday (or Thursday at midnight if you have tickets) at a theatre near you.
Source: JoBlo.com
10:04AM on 07/17/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
With success comes the usual envy and his work will be scrutinized even more as his popularity and body of increases .
With success comes the usual envy and his work will be scrutinized even more as his popularity and body of increases .
9:02AM on 07/17/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As fan-fucking-tastic as TDK is (I saw it for the second time in two days tonight) it still has its flaws, albeit fairly minor ones. That's something I'll readily admit, and this is coming from a guy who loves this kinda movie.
For all we know, this dude is prejudiced against comic flicks... Or maybe if he seriously felt that TDK was somewhat
As fan-fucking-tastic as TDK is (I saw it for the second time in two days tonight) it still has its flaws, albeit fairly minor ones. That's something I'll readily admit, and this is coming from a guy who loves this kinda movie.
For all we know, this dude is prejudiced against comic flicks... Or maybe if he seriously felt that TDK was somewhat on par with Meet Dave, his head is just up his arse as far as taste in movies goes.
Regardless, it's just one guy's opinion. Going to a forum to blast him won't change that opinion, and it won't do any favours to TDK fans either. Just enjoy the movie for what it is.
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8:45AM on 07/17/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
With that pretentious-sounding bit out of the way, if I had to compare Nolan to any great
With that pretentious-sounding bit out of the way, if I had to compare Nolan to any great director who had come before him, it'd be Michael Mann. Obviously I'm not gonna say he's the new Michael Mann coz that'd be a good way to look like a dick by contradicting myself.
They do have their similarities though. Both of them seem to have a knack for understated, but nonetheless powerful character studies and manage to find room for a bit of excitement in their films. And the dude hasn't even hit 40 yet. I think we can expect many great films to come.
Good interview too.