Christmas has come early for many, as Warner Bros. has released a trailer for The Dark Knight Rises. Admittedly, even I found myself avidly waiting for the HD trailer to download, so it's safe to assume I'm definitely part of that crowd.
Judging by what's been glimpsed so far, be it leaked photos of Catwoman riding the Batpod, as well as her in in a fight scene holding a half-eaten apple, a significant portion of the final instalment will be set in daylight during winter. In the trailer itself, one other key scene being part of a huge melee in Gotham’s financial district (actually shot on Wall Street). As Batman faces Bane for powerful blows to be traded, I wondered whether the snow in the financial district scene is a nod to Bruce's early training with Ra's al Ghul in Batman Begins. An epic training setting in the snowy mountains of Bhutan carried through subtly to the final epic film of the series. Added to that is the gas that Bane relies on which is concocted from one of Ra's formulas. With these elements featured, however subtle, are a nice touch in bringing the trilogy full circle.
The Dark Knight Rises is released on 20th July, directed by Chris Nolan (Inception, the Prestige, Memento)
Watch the trailer on Apple
