Future batman movie should bring back michael keaton, says. A the dark knight returns liveaction movie might be in the works. The feature film adaptation of whats considered by many to be the most influential batman story of all, batman. Joker turning out to be a recordbreaking success has proved to warner. Batman returns comic adaptation author dennis oneil illustrator steve erwin penciller jose luis garcia lopez inker tom mccraw colourist publication date 1992 published by dc comics this. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus. The dark knight returns, is for me, the best batman film of the year. Fanmade film adaptation of the dark knight returns sci. Apr 03, 2020 dark knight returns as liveaction the movie has the dark knight returns that many believe to be a real liveaction adaptation, but snyder doesnt think so. Oct 02, 2012 over 25 years after its initial publication, frank millers classic comic book the dark knight returns, the most influential batman story ever, finally gets a film adaptation.
Zack snyder thinks we may still see a dark knight returns. The dark knight returns movie in which robocop himself, actor peter weller, voiced the veteran bruce wayne. Released in two 76minute parts in 2012 and 20, then combined into a 148minute edition dvd and bluray, this is lame, sclerotic, constipated, zgrade animation drawn out to paralyzing lengths, completely lacking the visual style and dynamism of the original. Dark knight returns was such a big influence on me, that i wanted to to honor him through imagery in the movie. In all honesty, any real adaptation of the dark knight returns would have to be rated r.
The animation is superb, especially when the action kicks off. I really enjoyed frank millers the dark knight returns, and like so many fans i always wondered what a movie version would be like. Batman returns comic adaptation author dennis oneil illustrator steve erwin penciller jose luis garcia lopez inker tom mccraw colourist publication date 1992 published by dc comics this was the comic book adaptation based on the original motion picture. With the dark knight returns, i am happy to say that i have found both a worthy successor to the series and a fantastic adaptation of frank millers classic graphic novel and a very well crafted film that combines deft animation with clever writing and, above all, a reverence to the dark, weighty, and downright adult source material while.
Dark knight returns as liveaction the movie has the dark knight returns that many believe to be a real liveaction adaptation, but snyder doesnt think so. Batman returns movie adaptation comic dark knight tim burton. Movie version of frank millers the dark knight returns in. Another missing movie is swamp thing, wes cravens 1982 adaptation of the scientist turned monster, and its 1989 sequel the return of swamp thing. Three songs of the soundtrack share their name with three of the four comics of the original miniseries. The movie has the dark knight returns that many believe to be a real liveaction adaptation, but snyder doesnt think so.
The feature film adaptation of whats considered by many to be the most influential. This version combines both parts into a single 148 minute movie. The dark knight returns part 1 is an impressive, if sometimes too faithful, adaptation of the milestone comic book. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. The stories in dark knight returns are definitive for the characters they feature including bruce wayne and batman. Jul 18, 2018 the dark knight legitimized comicbook moviesnot with audiences who, after all, made the original batman a huge success in 1989, but with studios. Jul 18, 2018 the dark knight returns itself earned two sequels 2001s the dark knight strikes again and 2015s the dark knight iii. Released in two 76minute parts in 2012 and 20, then. Dawn of justice director zack snyder promises that next years cinematic clash of the titans wont be an adaptation of frank millers classic comic book series the dark knight returns.
Watchmen showrunner describes his idea for dark knight. Batman does not save the girl, vanquish his enemy, or triumph at the conclusion. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Dec 12, 2018 the original dark knight returns graphic novel redefined the concept of the term superhero while it paid hommage to the classic tale of the gallant champion who hangs up his swordgunweapon of choice to live a peaceful life only to find out that it doesnt fit him nor does it benefit the world that he lives in. Damon lindelof shares his idea for michael keaton returning as batman in a new movie adaptation of the dark knight returns comic by frank miller. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl. Peter weller and modern familys ariel winter will headline the voice cast of the dc comics premiere movie batman. Frank millers the dark knight returns recreated in fan film. Snyders everdivisive 2016 dc comics adaptation borrowed a lot from a few key storylines, with the dark knight returns at the top of the list. Frank millers dark knight returns is one of the greatest batman stories ever told and this is the epic conclusion to the movie. The dark knight returns liveaction movie can still happen insists. Despite not being a direct adaptation of frank millers the dark knight returns, which told the story of an aging batmans return the crimefighting. Dec 16, 2019 one of those properties hes mulling over is frank millers muchloved batman story, the dark knight returns, a story which lindelof says would be a much more straightforward adaptation when. Dc live adaptations get it all so wrong with the rewriting of characters, and the fact that if the film has in its title the word batman, then it is batman that the public.
The dark knight returns part 2 is the second in a twopart directtovideo animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by frank miller, preceded by part 1. Dawn of justice wont just bring dc comics two biggest superheroes to the big screen in one movie for the first time it also will be a launchpad for a new movie. Dawn of justice has officially hit theaters, and has driven comic book fans wild. Oct 22, 2015 there are so many great artists who have drawn batman. Dec 16, 2019 damon lindelof shares his idea for michael keaton returning as batman in a new movie adaptation of the dark knight returns comic by frank miller. In an interview with collider, he shared his thoughts on what he would like to see in a possible dark knight. Oct 10, 20 its bad enough that they saw fit to do an adaptation of the dark knight returns, surely a graphic novel that needs no wider fan base, while splitting it up into two releases. The dark knights legacy, 10 years later the atlantic. Pictures is considering making a dark knight returns movie, which would be. Based on the dc comics character batman, the film is the second installment of nolans the dark knight trilogy and a sequel to 2005s batman begins, starring christian bale and supported by michael caine, heath ledger, gary oldman, aaron eckhart, maggie gyllenhaal, and morgan freeman. Its almost as if weve gotten a dark knight returns adaptation piecemeal over the years. It was also in a collection of all the burton and schumacher movie adaptations called batman.
The feds want the man of tomorrow to put a stop to him. A film in the dc universe animated original movies line, based on the comic of the same name. So many great comics that have been created its countless. Will there be a dark knight returns part 3 movie based on. It is the 15th film in the dc universe animated original movies series. The dark knight returns brings frank millers graphic novel to the cinematic medium in. The dark knight returns, the dark knight triumphant and hunting the dark knight. Batman returns comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. Warner bros considering making a liveaction dark knight returns. With peter weller, ariel winter, michael emerson, david selby. Well, filmmaker wyatt weed has made his own film adaptation of the 1986 comic. I have to point out one of the politically correct changes. The original dark knight returns graphic novel redefined the concept of the term superhero while it paid hommage to the classic tale of the gallant champion who hangs up his.
During the conversation, he stated that he believed batman v superman would not signify an adaptation of dark knight returns. Batman returns movie adaptation comic dark knight tim. Weve seen some elements worked into movies here and there, but never a completely faithful liveaction version. The dark knight returns, part 2 dc database fandom. Damon lindelof has guided the first season of watchmen home, for better or for worse. The dark knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, coproduced, and cowritten by christopher nolan. The animated version is a bit watered downbut make no mistake, it is definitely not for kids even though i saw it placed in the kids movie section at my local target. Apr 14, 2011 bleeding cool have heard from multiple sources enough with the multiples already that work is underway on a movie adaptation of frank miller and klaus jansons classic the dark knight returns. For the first time ever, the dark knight and the man of steel have faced off on. An animated adaptation of the dark knight returns was released in 2012. Another omission running contrary to hbo maxs prior press statements is christopher nolans dark knight trilogy. If youve never seen this movie, and or not familiar with the frank miller.
Dec 12, 2012 the dark knight does contain an exorbitant amount of action sequences, but it does lack some of the things individuals might associate with the genre. You could still make dark knight returns into a movie, if you want. No other dc animated film has so successfully captured the. The animated version is a bit watered downbut make no mistake, it is.
If youve never seen this movie, and or not familiar with the frank miller story, then get this bluray. Great special features and cool trading cards come with it. It was directed by jay oliva, who worked as a storyboard artist on man of steel, under the red hood, year one and batman v superman. Now, there have been animated adaptations from dc not too. The joker is one of the main antagonists of frank millers 1986 batman. The dark knight returns, the twopart animated adaptation of the seminal 1986. The dark knight returns is an animated movie adaptation of frank millers graphic novel the dark knight returns. Year ones beginning one can see parallels in batmans motivations. With the dark knight returns, i am happy to say that i have found both a worthy successor to the series and a fantastic adaptation of frank millers classic graphic novel and a very well crafted film that.
The dark knight returns, part 1 2012 michael emerson in batman. The film is being produced by warner premiere, dc entertainment, warner bros. The dark knight returnspart 2 is the second and final part of the adaptation of frank millers classic and critically acclaimed 1986 comic the movie. The dark knight returns comic book miniseries, a posthumous antagonist on its 2002 sequel miniseries the dark knight strikes. It sees bruce wayne return to crime fighting after a 10 year absence. With last years joker, dc films established the ability to tell oneoff stories not connected to the dceu. I always knew it would come down to the two of you someday. Therefore, the film has been split into two parts to allow for a more faithful adaptation. Dont stop reading just because this is an animated feature. Batman had several comic adaptations based on his motion pictures. Of course, there has been a straight dark knight returns adaptation before. It also enjoyed a firstrate animated film adaptation, the twopart batman. The dark knight returns itself earned two sequels 2001s the dark knight strikes again and 2015s the dark knight iii. Frank millers dark knight returns is one of the greatest batman stories ever told and this is the epic conclusion to the movie adaptation of said tale.
Mar 30, 2020 an animated adaptation of the dark knight returns was released in 2012. In an interview with collider, he shared his thoughts on what he would like to see in a possible dark knight returns liveaction movie. Batman has been retired for ten years, alcoholic and consumed with grief after the death of jason todd. The dark knight returns movie idea shared by watchmen. During their showdown, batman snaps the jokers neck just enough to paralyze him, and the joker manages to finish the job himself by turning his. The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. Here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank millers dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. The graphic novel the dark knight returns is long enough that it couldnt be adapted as a single animated film without seriously compromising the original story. The dark knight returns liveaction movie can still happen.
The dark knight returns western animation tv tropes. With peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, wade williams. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55year. Fanmade film adaptation of the dark knight returns scifi. Oct 04, 2012 warner premiere has some large shoes to fill with its adaptation of the dark knight returns part 1 frank millers graphic novel the dark knight returns is considered by many to be the defining. The dark knight returns liveaction movie is in the movie over at warner bros. This is a rather broad category with many subgenres, and hence, we will have to address any number that may or may not apply to the dark knight. Joker the dark knight returns villains wiki fandom.
Lindelof is the producer and writer of hbos superhero drama watchmen. Batman v superman will not be a dark knight returns. Pictures and they look for a way to adapt frank millers classic. That said, id love to see a straight adaptation of the comic.
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