New Batmobile: first look

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Apparently, the makers of this new Batman film is going for practicality, ie, having a real vehicle that works. The old one doesn't go very fast at all.

Anyhow, I don't really like its LOOKS, but I'm going to hold my tongue until I see it in action in the movie.

Lastly here is an excerpt from AICN on the new Batmobile:

"This is the vehicle that's described in the Goyer script. This is The Tumbler, built as a bridging vehicle for the military, then never used. Goyer describes it the first time we see it as "a cross between a Lamborghini Countach and a Humvee. Sandy camouflage, stealthangled panelling and variable-angle flaps across the back." It can do a rampless jump at 100 mph. It was built by the Applied Research branch of Wayne Corp., which is how Bruce Wayne stumbles across it. He modifies it a bit, and the result is the thing that's already being so hotly debated by fans. It's a real-world vehicle, practical rather than "cool," and that's a pleasant surprise. And look closely at that glass pod between those front wheels. That comes into play during one of the script's coolest and most original action beats.
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The new Batman emblem IS pretty cool, especially with all those angles instead of the nice round curves that defined the Burton Batman insignia. The new symbol seems to match the aesthetic advanced by the new Batmobile. At least the new movie doesn't look like its going to be a codpiece-and-nipple party like "Batman Whatever" and "Batman & Boy Toy".

You guys should see some fanboys in action on several message boards today. Some completely dismissed the upcoming movie just by looking at the pictures of the new Batmobile.

I have a little faith in the new group so far, but really it's too early to tell. In fact, it's hard to tell whether a movie's gonna rock or not until you see it.

The more I think about it, the better the whole thing seems to me. If the filmmakers really are striving for something different, like Miller's graphic novels, and less campy than what the series eventually turned into, then this new, gritty, realistic look might work.
Did anyone notice the Bat emblem at the Web site? The design is slightly worn and dark and a little creepy. This could portend good and novel things to come. I hope so. Tim Burton's first "Batman" is my favorite superhero movie, and this one might just harken back to something resembling the original's unique style, plus.

John

While I still have great fait in this movie, I think the new Batmobile looks like sh*t. Sure, I couldn't expect it to look like all the other ones, but his looks like something Saddam Hussein would drive. It'll look ridiculous if Batman comes out of the "Bat-Hummer" to fight crime. The movie still looks coll, though. Let's hope this is not an omen of worse things to come.

I had heard about this previously, but only got to see the pictures today.

To answer your question, John, the look is supposed to be reminiscent of the Batmobile used in the Frank Miller "Dark Knight Returns" graphic novels. In those, the Batmobile is more tank-like. Batman even quips about the name "Batmobile" as being a somewhat absurd monicker that Robin came up with for the clunky, lumbering vehicle.

I think it's good that they are trying to keep somewhat grounded, yet give fans of the comics (Actually, I'm not one. Just a well of useless knowledge.) a nod to their loyalty.

Hopefully this will be a good movie. Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One" was a great story, so this could play out pretty well since they are going at it from this angle.

Sean (here's hoping that well doesn't run dry!) :D

That's one ugly spud. I guess it's a nod toward more dark realism in the movie?

John

I think it's great. I read a few other commentts on another forum and agreed that this is actually intimidating to confront. Unlike the previous models which looked like a souped up sports car that made you want one as opposing to run away from it.

You're right, the new bat symbol looks great, the cast and director are excellent, but I just don't know how I will get used to this batmobile. I mean, if they change the batmobile, then they'll change everything from the costume (NO NIPPLES, I HOPE!) to the whole look and atmosphere of Gotham City, Wayne Enterprises and/or Wayne Manor. Change is good, and this film is meant to reinvent the whole franchise since the last two sucked, but the first two are absolutely amazing, my favorite superhero movies and it will be hard to get used to this new look. This car would make sense if it was a bat-tank meant for extreme operations, but as the standard Batmobile that Batman drives all the time? If the filmmakers are striving for realism than they should know that this isn't practical. Batman can't drive this monstrous tank through the populated streets of Gotham in pursuit of criminals. Also, the old Batmobile could often change shape to fit through small crevices or alleys in a chase, but how would this new "Bat-behemoth" do that? Anyway, I won't lose hope in the film until I see it for myself, and it will probably still be great, but i doubt that it will match the quality of Tim Burton's films.

It looks like a deformed SUV, if you ask me.


And Eddie, here's my favorite line:
"Can someone tell me what kind of a world we live in, where a man dressed up as a bat steals all my press. . .this town needs an enema!"

:D