Bane and Catwoman confirmed for The Dark Knight Rises

[M Silverthorn]

Tom Hardy?
He's still a fairly new fellow to the game if memory serves...but..hm...

Oh wait, now I remember. Hardy played that Shinzon dude from Star Trek #10 that I won't bother to mention for how awful it truly was. Yeesh. Let's hope his chops have been brushed up since that train wreck.

Still, a Bane portrayed as a true villain and not that oversized toy from Batman & Robin has great potential. I'll see it.

 

[Raven's Nest]

As for Tom Hardy as Bane...I'm not so sure. Granted the only impression of Bane I have is from Arkham Asylum, but of all the things I've seen Hardy in (which is more than just Inception) I've got the impression that he's a fantastic character actor. Casting an awesome actor in the role of a steroid educed super-monster is a little odd - just look at Edward Norton as The Hulk. I'd much rather liked to have seen Hardy as a criminal mastermind - i.e. The Riddler.

But hey, I can't knock Nolan's decisions because he's a fricking genuis. I'll wait at least until I've seen a trailer before I pass judgement on the roles.

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Ye of little faith... Before the monstrosity that was Batman and Nipples, Bane was a criminal mastermind! Said to be one of the most intelligent of all the DC supervillains. He uses his toxin in the same way the green goblin and Dr Jeckyll does in order to give himself retard strength.

Nolan will undoubtedly focus on the pre-mutant Bane for the majority of the film, just as he did with Crane/Scarecrow and Harvey Dent/Two Face. And as you quite rightly pointed out, Tom Hardy is a great character actor and it may even be possible for him to exceed Heath Ledger in bringing real-life credibility to an otherwise "comicbook villain".

If only he'd replace Christian Bale (or never have picked him) this film stands a damn good chance of living up to it's predecessor, something which Nolan will guaruntee will happen...

 

[Aiddon_v1legacy]

I'm surprised Bane is in it, especially with Tom Hardy cast as him. My guess is he'll be the muscle for another villain in it (they'll probably reconfigure him to be a more believable roid junkie, though Bane was also a smart guy when he was introduced). Hathaway being Selina Kyle is a GREAT choice and I hope she'll do the character justice.

 

[tomtom94]

Ooo... Good. I won't have to see it then.

So the movies Go, "Okay", "Great", "Garbage"

Great. : (

The gun. You just jumped it.
How can you base your opinion of a movie based on two cast members?

 

[Geekosaurus]

Ye of little faith... Before the monstrosity that was Batman and Nipples, Bane was a criminal mastermind! Said to be one of the most intelligent of all the DC supervillains. He uses his toxin in the same way the green goblin and Dr Jeckyll does in order to give himself retard strength.

Nolan will undoubtedly focus on the pre-mutant Bane for the majority of the film, just as he did with Crane/Scarecrow and Harvey Dent/Two Face. And as you quite rightly pointed out, Tom Hardy is a great character actor and it may even be possible for him to exceed Heath Ledger in bringing real-life credibility to an otherwise "comicbook villain".

If only he'd replace Christian Bale (or never have picked him) this film stands a damn good chance of living up to it's predecessor, something which Nolan will guaruntee will happen...

Thank you. That's where my limited knowledge of comic books has become my downfall. I was just under the impression that Bane was your typical steroid-fed monster. I should have predicted that he was actually a criminal mastermind because, after all, this is Batman - every villain is a criminal mastermind!

 

[Raven's Nest]

Thank you. That's where my limited knowledge of comic books has become my downfall. I was just under the impression that Bane was your typical steroid-fed monster. I should have predicted that he was actually a criminal mastermind because, after all, this is Batman - every villain is a criminal mastermind!

My friend is responsible for the Bane knowledge, and he was very excited to hear Nolan opt for Bane in what will probably be his last Batman film. And yeah it just wouldn't be entertaining to see the dark knight chasing down someone with the intellectual capacity of Lord Zedd [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Zedd] now would it?

Top Fact: Bane is also credited with figuring out Batman's true identity and for breaking Batman's back! If there was any justice in the world, this will be portrayed in the film...

 

[Geekosaurus]

Thank you. That's where my limited knowledge of comic books has become my downfall. I was just under the impression that Bane was your typical steroid-fed monster. I should have predicted that he was actually a criminal mastermind because, after all, this is Batman - every villain is a criminal mastermind!

My friend is responsible for the Bane knowledge, and he was very excited to hear Nolan opt for Bane in what will probably be his last Batman film. And yeah it just wouldn't be entertaining to see the dark knight chasing down someone with the intellectual capacity of Lord Zedd [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Zedd] now would it?

Top Fact: Bane is also credited with figuring out Batman's true identity and for breaking Batman's back! If there was any justice in the world, this will be portrayed in the film...

And isn't Catwoman aware of his identity too? Aw man, this could get interesting. So long as Hardy spends the majority working out who Batman is, rather than pumping himself with steroids, I'm going to be happy. However there must be a point at which he turns into his alter-ego. Does anybody want to predict a disappointing final third where we just see Bane smashing things? I don't know. Ever since Inception, betting against Nolan is a huge mistake.

 

[Aulleas123]

I have to admit that I'm a bit confused of Tom Hardy playing a drugged up luchadore. I'm sure he'll do awesome, as will Anne as Catwoman.

 

[almostgold]

I hate Catwoman...

 

[Berserker119]

Bane, alright I can deal with it. Catwoman... Why?

 

[Raven's Nest]

And isn't Catwoman aware of his identity too? Aw man, this could get interesting. So long as Hardy spends the majority working out who Batman is, rather than pumping himself with steroids, I'm going to be happy. However there must be a point at which he turns into his alter-ego. Does anybody want to predict a disappointing final third where we just see Bane smashing things? I don't know. Ever since Inception, betting against Nolan is a huge mistake.

Well Bane was reputed to be stronger than Batman even without the use of venom so I doubt he'll have much screentime as the uber-bane. Given Nolan's history, he'll opt for the psychological battle (which even the Joker didn't really give him) to form the climax.

There is also the possibility of Nolan focusing on Bane's struggle with addiction to venom. In the books, Bane was trying to stop himself from using it and eventually kicks the habit. In time for him to figure out Bruces big dark secret perhaps? This would certainly give Tom Hardy some extra substance to sink his teeth into.

And betting against Nolan hasn't been smart since his debut film, Memento. Honestly the guy hasn't made a film that wasn't good if not great...

 

[Geekosaurus]

And isn't Catwoman aware of his identity too? Aw man, this could get interesting. So long as Hardy spends the majority working out who Batman is, rather than pumping himself with steroids, I'm going to be happy. However there must be a point at which he turns into his alter-ego. Does anybody want to predict a disappointing final third where we just see Bane smashing things? I don't know. Ever since Inception, betting against Nolan is a huge mistake.

Well Bane was reputed to be stronger than Batman even without the use of venom so I doubt he'll have much screentime as the uber-bane. Given Nolan's history, he'll opt for the psychological battle (which even the Joker didn't really give him) to form the climax.

There is also the possibility of Nolan focusing on Bane's struggle with addiction to venom. In the books, Bane was trying to stop himself from using it and eventually kicks the habit. In time for him to figure out Bruces big dark secret perhaps? This would certainly give Tom Hardy some extra substance to sink his teeth into.

And betting against Nolan hasn't been smart since his debut film, Memento. Honestly the guy hasn't made a film that wasn't good if not great...

A genius super-villain trying to expose the secret hero vigilantes true identity whilst battling with an addiction? That sounds more like it. Thank you; in the space of about an hour you've morphed my opinion of Bane into something absolutely awesome, worthy of Hardy's talents, and something I'm know wholly looking forward to. Not bad, considering my first impressions were something along the lines of 'Hulk smash.'

 

[Raven's Nest]

A genius super-villain trying to expose the secret hero vigilantes true identity whilst battling with an addiction? That sounds more like it. Thank you; in the space of about an hour you've morphed my opinion of Bane into something absolutely awesome, worthy of Hardy's talents, and something I'm know wholly looking forward to. Not bad, considering my first impressions were something along the lines of 'Hulk smash.'

You are most welcome, Hence my excitement at the beginning of this thread

 

[ComicsAreWeird]

Bane used other villains to wear down The Dark Knight, before breaking Batman´s back in Knightfall. Could we be seing some minor villains cameo in this? That would be awesome.He´s definitly more than just a physical match for Batman, he´s a criminal mastermind.
Hardy is a great choice to play Bane. I really liked his performances in Inception and Bronson.People saying that he wont be able to pull off Bane´s muscular appearance should check out Bronson.Or click the spoiler box below.

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As for Anne Hathaway, I like her. She´s a decent actress who can learn a lot with Nolan. Also, she´s very hot...something required to play Catwoman. To whoever thinks she´s ugly, click the spoiler box below.

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HOT!

 

[Jeffster92]

I mean in the sense that their characters and backstories could actually happen. Not so much as the league of shadows is concerned, but raas al ghul was just a guy who was really really good at what he did. I'm just wondering how they're going to work a super powered character like bane into this mythos. Nolan hasn't disappointed us yet, though, so i'm pretty hopeful.

 

[Dr Snakeman]

Cool. I'd like to see what Nolan does with these characters. And seriously, what's everyone's problem with Anne Hathaway? Anyone who says she is unattractive is lying through their teeth. She hasn't been in a lot of really good movies, but I don't think that was her fault. She seems to be a decent actress as far as I can tell.

 

[Dr Snakeman]

Bane, alright I can deal with it. Catwoman... Why?

i'd guess because in origin she's just a high class burgler which is pretty easy, actually make that really easy, to fit into the "realistic" Nolan Batman world while at the same time allowing him to bring a character who will be widely recognisable to the general public as a classic Batman foe.

And besides... it's Catwoman. A Fetish Fuel Station Attendant if ever there was one.

 

[Instant K4rma]

Anne Hathaway dressed as Catwoman?

Yes, please.

Though, I thought the same for Halle Berry, and that movie was still a shit show. I have faith in Chris Nolan and Anne to do Catwoman justice. God knows she needs it.