Comic Vine News

35 Comments

BATMAN 3 in 3D?

by on

Dare I say, would it be... BATMAN 3D?

 Would you want this shooting off the screen and driving on your face?

Stating my agreement with the creative philosophies of Chris Nolan and his crew would really be redundant by this point, given their pretty much flawless track record so far. The latest bit of common sense comes from Nolan’s cinematographer Wally Pfister, who spoke a little about the third BATMAN film while accepting the “Star Award” at the Dallas Film Society. He said that he and Nolan have been mulling over shooting the movie in 3D, but they still think the format’s a fad, something more suited to theme park attractions than legitimate movies. While they’re still pondering whether or not to shoot all of BATMAN 3 in IMAX, they’re opposed to shooting it digitally. ADAMANTLY opposed.

Shooting an entire narrative feature in IMAX would be a hell of an additional burden to take on. The cameras are significantly heavier and louder than 65mm cameras and were so cumbersome on the set of THE DARK KNIGHT that the crew actually broke a couple by mistake. However, I think it’s something that the crew behind the third-highest grossing movie of all time could handle. Seriously, I’d be lot more intrigued to see what they could do with this format than what they could do with stereoscopic 3D or the latest high-end digital camera.  Having seen TDK in IMAX a couple times, I’ll attest that the portions shot on that stock were truly breathtaking. There was a palpable sense of size and scope that I want to see more of.

There’s also a bit of news that isn’t really news saying Warner will more than likely going make some official announcement about this movie at this year’s Comic Con. The last time they made any real Bat-announcements was at Comic Con ’06, wherein THE DARK KNIGHT’s official title, Chris Nolan’s continued involvement and Heath Ledger’s casting as the Joker were announced.

-- Tom Pinchuk is the writer of UNIMAGINABLE for Arcana Comics and HYBRID BASTARDS! for Archaia. Pre-order the HYBRID BASTARDS! hardcover now on Amazon.com.

Filed under:
Batman
35 Comments
Posted by Moomin123

 

I dunno if Batman is the sort of movie to be in 3D. I say nay.

Posted by johnny_spam

I really hope production on this movie starts sooner than later I would hate for people to be tired of Superhero movies by the time DC comics films come out.

Posted by EdwardWindsor

no , no , no 3d is a gimmic i would rather the film was good

Posted by cold_fuzion

No more 3D. It's gimmicky and silly.

Posted by PsychoPanda

I saw TDK in IMAX and it was pretty amazing, so they definitely get my vote for shooting the whole thing IMAX. 3d though? I'm not a big fan of the current 3d buzz, hopefully it passes soon.

Posted by Dr. Maxwell

nah Batman is not the sort of Hero Film to do in 3D, Spider-Man however...

Posted by Constantine

I don't think it should be 3d

Posted by RedGhostman

I really can't stand 3D.

Posted by Bleeding Gums

Down with 3D!!!!!! There is NO way that this movie should be in 3D
Posted by haydenclaireheroes

This is great.

Posted by cmaprice

"3D" is a gimmick. A gimmick that robs valuable resources, time, and talent from other aspects of pre through post production. Unlike the transitions to widescreen and imax, "3D" technology adds no information to the screen and alienates many people who cannot view it in "3D".

Posted by .Mistress Redhead.

I really don't love 3D but I hope if they do it here they do it better than they did Titans

Posted by InnerVenom123

Sounds cool. Spider-man's gonna be in 3D, which seems to fit it more. But I'm open to 3D for Batman as well.

Posted by damswedon

ew Batman movies

Posted by GonSmithe1

 lol@ all the people saying 3D is only a gimmick.
 
3D is not a gimmick. It is the future of movies. 
 
Most of you who say it is a gimmick haven't seen the movies who use it correctly. Avatar, How to Train Your Dragon, Coraline. Watch any one of those in 3D and tell me it's a gimmick.
It's used in order to add depth to the movie, not for stupid shit to pop out at you and whatnot.
 
Just because studios use it as a gimmick does not mean it is one. It means studios are stupid, and want more money.

Posted by AxlReznor

I'm pretty sure it was called the future of movies the last three times the fad came around, too. :-P 
Can it be done to impressive effect? Yes... as you said, movies like Avatar and Coraline are proof of this. But is it anything more than a fad? Unfortunately, I think for it to be the future of movies as so many people say, it has to be used correctly more often than incorrectly. And that's just not happening... two or three movies in the last two years to use it correctly out of the dozens? Hardly enough to build consumers trust.
Posted by Omg chris

No 3D thankyou very much

Posted by Citizen 14

Did I miss it when the whole world screamed at Hollywood, "We want everything to be in 3D"?
No. I dont really like 3D.

Posted by robokungfu

I don't think with the Nolan boys on this we'll have to worry about any 3D nonsense.  Batman is better bashing in noses and being all detectivey flat and film noirish.  I don't think this will make as much money as the last entry, though.  Like it or not a huge reason TDK was the massive success it was is because one of its lead actors died right after he made it.  I'm not taking a thing away from Heath Ledger, and his performance deserves all the credit it has received.  You cannot deny that's what helped keep filling up theaters along with this being an all around great movie.  A bit sad.

Posted by Bruce Vain

Yeaaaa I don't want my Batman in 3D. IMAX yea but not  3D.

Posted by blueninjapanther

this movie shouldn't be 3-D!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by The_Martian

If a 3D movie is done right I don't mind them. I hate watching a 3D movie where they add scenes specifically to have things fly at my face. If I wanted that I would go to 3D simulator ride and it would be a whole lot cheaper. 3D is done right, when its just adding depth to the movie, but the movie can still be watched without the 3D effect.

Posted by greenenvy

Grow up already with this 3D crap. Maybe they should come out with 5D if they want the future of digital movies because 3D personally sounds like for kids to me. Batman needs I MAX only and not 3D or even if it was 5D it should not go with it still. Why? These batman films are serious crime thrillers mostly attended for  young adults and older in which they care about the maturity of batman, good story, good character, dark gritty elements, and a message but not damn things flying in our faces like its a kids superhero movie. NO thanks. 

Posted by Gylan Thomas

I'd rather pay to see a good story than polished eye candy. 
When I get it home on DVD that's all that matters and I'm gonna watch the movie more at home than at the cinema.

Posted by DarkSyde79

If it's filmed in IMAX 3D from jump, then it's cool but if it's added afterwards for the cash grab... nooo good.   

Posted by VanTesla

I hope they do not do 3D.... Makes my eyes hurt..... 
 
Also The Dark Knight was done so well that it looked like I could be right in the action already :) 
 
The dive scene is the best example :)
Posted by doordoor123

Who cares?
A third Batman movie is a third Batman movie.
As long as there is a third movie, who cares?
Some time ago, Nolan didnt even want to do a third movie.
So again, who cares? At least we have a third movie.

Posted by Agent355

3-d comes and goes in movies.  this fad will die out like all the others have.  one of the Friday the 13th movies was filmed in 3-d.  heck, even Hitchcock was going to put out Dial M for Murder in 3-d.  but by the time he finished the movie, the fad had wore out.  no one cared.  so he just put it out as it was and it was a good movie.
 
Batman doesn't need 3-d to be awesome.  he's Batman!

Edited by Ikkybooger
@GonSmithe1 said:

"  lol@ all the people saying 3D is only a gimmick.   3D is not a gimmick. It is the future of movies.    Most of you who say it is a gimmick haven't seen the movies who use it correctly. Avatar, How to Train Your Dragon, Coraline. Watch any one of those in 3D and tell me it's a gimmick. It's used in order to add depth to the movie, not for stupid shit to pop out at you and whatnot.   Just because studios use it as a gimmick does not mean it is one. It means studios are stupid, and want more money. "

 
 
So true. I actually thought it was rather snobby of Wally Pfister to say it was a "fad" and not for "legitimate" movies. When used correctly, it really does add a depth and sense of involvement that you could never otherwise get. The fact that it has been used as a gimmicks (like SpyKids 3D) in the past doesn't mean that it hasn't evolved away from that. 3D truly is the future of theatrical films, get over it.  
 
And I hope they film Batman 3 in 3D because people still get the choice to see it in 2D if they want. Of course, even if they don't do it in 3D I'll still go see it.  
 
My point is simply, stop bashing 3D. It doesn't make you sound like anymore of a film connoisseur. 
Posted by batmanfan0

Who knows maybe batman in 3D won't be terrible. Or it might no one can know for sure.

Posted by lonefang6x6

too much 3D

Edited by G'bandit

Na 3D is for Pixar...
 
 

Posted by Theodore

I'm not really against 3D but I don't think Batman is the right film for it.

Posted by daleonsouth

I have no real interest in seeing the next "Batman" film in 3-D... with the right movie(Avatar, Dragon) it plays nicely. However, in most situations, it's just not necessary... a clarity in the picture is lost with 3-D and I would rather see a "Dark Knight" sequel crystal clear. Now, an all IMAX production would completely kick-ass.  

Posted by fesak

Batman 3?
Isn't there at least seven Batman movies already?

Moderator

Use your keyboard!

  • ESC