"Sarati, why did you come back?" Lewis noticed Sarati Merton returning while he was applauding.
Sarati Merton still complained, "Such an ugly and depressing movie, and you can actually sit through it."
"I disagree," Lewis defended The Dark Knight. "On the contrary, I think this film is absolutely brilliant. I'd give it a perfect ten."
Sarati Merton pursed her lips. "Forget it. For Gilbert's sake, I won't rate it."
Sarati Merton's reaction was completely normal. For a film like The Dark Knight, those who love it love it intensely, and those who don't like it simply can't like it no matter what.
After the screening ended, it was time for interaction between the media and the audience.
A reporter from the Los Angeles Times asked first, "Director Gilbert, how did you create and define the hero Batman?"
Gilbert replied, "I believe Batman's humanity outweighs his divinity. He's closer to realism, more like a hero who could genuinely exist in our real society.
That's also why I like Batman more than Superman. People can be defined, and heroes who are human are the same."
A reporter from The Washington Post then asked Christian Bale, "Chris, as an actor, you've played Batman twice in noisy, big-budget superhero films. Are you satisfied with this type of role?"
The implication was obvious: as an actor, do you only act in superhero movies? Don't you have higher artistic pursuits? Shouldn't you be playing mentally unstable characters or acting in independent films?
But in reality, most actors, if given the chance, would choose superhero films rather than independent films.
Christian Bale seemed not to hear the implication at all and instead answered seriously after some thought.
"When I discussed with Director Gilbert how to tell a complete story, I wanted to give Bruce Wayne's Batman a complete arc.
In fact, by the second film, I felt Batman still needed another story to fill in the gaps. If it were a trilogy, I think it would be perfect."
At this point, Christian Bale looked at Gilbert. "I think if there is a third film, it must still be directed by Gilbert.
I can't imagine what this series would become without Director Gilbert.
I will continue to play Batman. I remember very clearly that on the first day of filming, near a small grocery store, a little boy saw me.
He couldn't have been more than five years old. He ran over and hugged me, and it really moved me.
I hugged him back, and he looked up at me and said, 'You're my hero.' From that moment on, I knew that playing Batman was not just a job, but one of the greatest choices of my life."
What is a great film? Everyone has their own standards. But a widely accepted view is that a film capable of generating influencing the real world is a great film.
With just one statement, Christian Bale answered The Washington Post's question about why he would play Batman.
A child believes I am a superhero, and I gave him mental strength. That is enough. There is no need to discuss anything further.
The fans at the scene applauded enthusiastically at this answer. The Washington Post reporter's attempt to stir trouble failed, and he could only applaud and acknowledge that Christian Bale had spoken well.
Batman was the focus, but the Joker was no less impressive.
Heath Ledger shared his experience of playing the Joker: "I had a great time, and it was extremely satisfying.
I think the Joker was very well designed as a character, and I simply did what I was supposed to do."
Nicolas Cage also said, "In fact, I think Batman, the Joker, and Harvey Dent are fundamentally the same kind of people.
The three of them are all idealists; it's just that their ideals differ. Harvey Dent's tragedy itself came from his inability to live up to his own ideals, and his fall afterward.
I like this role, and I'm grateful to Gilbert for inviting me to play Harvey Dent."
The interviews and interactions lasted about half an hour. Gary Oldman, Jennifer Connelly, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and others all shared their feelings about participating in the film.
Finally, Gilbert concluded, "When people discuss a superhero movie, I don't want to hear things like how intense the fights were, how flashy the explosions were, or how good the special effects were.
I want to hear people spontaneously discussing the characters' behavioral logic, their motivations, and their goals. I want them to explain justice and evil, fear and power, authority and restraint.
And there is also an ultimate question I want to explore: in what way should a person change the world?
Batman will ultimately conclude in the form of a trilogy, and I don't think that day is very far away."
Hearing this, Lewis stood up and asked Gilbert, "Director, will Heath Ledger's Joker return?"
"Yeah, will the Joker return in the third film?"
The audience was also very concerned about this question, mainly because the Joker was portrayed far too well. During the screening, viewers were unconsciously drawn to the Joker—he was an incredibly compelling character.
Gilbert smiled. "Perhaps. You'll know when the third film arrives."
In reality, the Joker would not return. The Joker in the second film had already reached his peak. Bringing him back in the third film would turn it into a Joker duology rather than a Batman trilogy.
In his previous life, there were rumors that if Heath Ledger had not died, he would have appeared in the third film. But Gilbert believed that Nolan's thinking was the same as his own—neither of them would have the Joker return in the third installment.
So the villain of the third film would still be Bane, though the actor would be changed.
Tom was good, but honestly speaking, his height and build were a hard limitation. Dwayne Johnson would work—his height and physique were overwhelmingly imposing, the kind of opponent who looked like Batman simply couldn't defeat.
However, those were matters to be discussed in the third film. Right now, it was the time of The Dark Knight.
After the premiere ended, since audiences would have to wait another day before The Dark Knight officially screened in theaters, fans could only anxiously anticipate it.
After the audience dispersed, James Cameron and George Lucas separately sought out Gilbert.
James Cameron was concerned about the use of IMAX technology. "You've helped us accumulate rich experience in using IMAX. I'm increasingly convinced that using IMAX for Avatar is the right choice."
Gilbert smiled and said, "I think the one who truly changes filmmaking will be you. I believe the 3D effects of Avatar will shock the world—you'll create a new record."
"No," James Cameron emphasized. "It's you and me creating that record together."
Although Gilbert did not participate directly in the production of Avatar, James Cameron believed that without Gilbert's support, he would never have had the chance to bring Avatar to the big screen.
In fact, Gilbert was also waiting for Avatar's release. In future remastering plans, The Lord of the Rings series was set to undergo a 3D remaster.
If Avatar failed to let audiences experience the true charm of 3D cinema, then remastering The Lord of the Rings in 3D would be meaningless.
In addition, Peter Jackson had already decided to use 3D technology to produce The Hobbit series, believing that the 3D effects would make the films exceptionally captivating.
..
Hi For access to additional chapters of
Director in Hollywood (40 chpaters)
Made In Hollywood (Completed)
Pokemon:Bounty Hunter(30 Chapters)
Hollywood:From Razzie to Legend(40 Chapters)
The Great Ruler (30 Chapters)
Join pateron.com/Translaterappu