The bigger picture, the larger story. I can’t be the only one who is left after a movie wanting more. Now I know it is a very difficult and long task editing a movie to fit into a 2hour time frame. Add the business side of things, where if it doesn’t make money, it is killed. And of course movies based on novels supply this need (Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, etc), but myself not being an avid reader of novels (in terms of books I prefer autobiographies), I rarely ever get a “planned” film saga. Star Wars did it, with George Lucas having written 9 parts to a very large story. Even launching the middle parts first, making the “prequels” technically not prequels.

Now I know comic book movies are somewhat still “new”, but they provide a perfect opportunity to present a massive story on film. They almost do it, look at Marvel as of late. Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and The Incredible Hulk are at least “joined together”, with characters carrying over (Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, etc) and the post credit footage. All this leading up to The Avengers movie that will star all of them (minus Edward Norton as Hulk). A lot of comic book movies are also left open to a sequel, but that is not what I want or am talking about. With majority of the actors/actresses and directors signing on for multiple films, but at times the story is slightly different, actors have aged or gained/lost weight, “voices” are slightly different from previous film. I am a strong believer that movies should not only be planned out to be multiple parts, but preferably filmed in the manner of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. All 3 parts were filmed in a row. For me all the “problems” I had were vanquished. And to be honest, I gained respect for the people involved, obviously they had zero fear of typecasting, which I hear is a typical problem for the film industry. Great, and I mean the really great ones,  prove their greatness by not only taking on these roles, but have the ability to annihilate themselves to be type casted. Perfect example is Harrison Ford. This man was not only Han Solo (who many preferred over Luke Skywalker) but he was Indiana Jones, but he’s not just known for these characters, he’s known for his other roles as well, pretty sure many out there consider him to be the greatest United States President’s ever.....on film that is aha

So, why not take Batman, who is going to do decently in the theatres sales wise as long as you don’t bring in Shumacher again that is, but plan out at least a trilogy and shoot it LOTR’s style. As much as I have enjoyed Nolan’s more realistic take on Batman and company, push the boundaries a bit towards “super powers” and use this time to showcase members of The Justice League that may not be able to carry an entire film on their own (Aquaman? Green Arrow? Better as support imo). Then take Superman, and open the CGI flood gates. Yep I said it. I know a lot out there were disappointed that Supes flew for the first time in a CGI manner, but lets be honest, we are supposed to be seeing a SUPER-man, and we are in an age where a man using wires to simulate flying just doesn’t cut it. If I wanted to see something I could do myself with some friends, I would just watch some fan films. No, I am not knocking those, just saying, when I pay $10 at the theatres, I prefer to see where the money went aha!

Like I said, I understand why they don’t shoot films and plan them in this matter. I don’t like it, but I get it. So, if this can’t be done, then continue on like some have in recent years, and bridge the gaps using animated  films direct to dvd, Apparently Batman: Gotham Knight, the animated film, was filling in the holes between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Personally I didn’t see it that way at all. It was more of a new rendition of past Batman The Animated Series episodes. But, then maybe I heard wrong and that was all it was meant to be. Or like they are doing with Batman: Arkham City, and using a comic book series to fill in the time frame between Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. I only know of DC’s Batman doing these things.

Speaking of games, since DC is milking Chris Nolan’s genius and having him as a consultant for the upcoming Superman flick, Man Of Steel, why not do something similar with Rocksteady, and have them work on a Superman game? True, it doesn’t mean the game will be as good as the Batman: Arkham series, but neither does Nolan’s involvement with Man Of Steel.