I got this from another site (the superherohype message boards), and it seems pretty legit. It basically runs down the characters in the film.
Joker:
Heath IS the Joker from the movies opening shot. However, his character becomes more and more demented as the film progresses. There is no "origin" (There may be a vague montage that explains why the Joker is the way he is, but not necessarily how he came to be)
The minions are unaware of Jokers' whereabouts for much of the first part of the movie. They speculate whether he's dead, in jail or Arkham. (Joker is actually hiding from his henchmen in plain sight. They don't know he's with them when they do the robbery.)
At one point we get to see what Joker looks like to someone under the influence of Fear Gas. (Joker looks much more in lien with his comic book counter part at this point)
The characterization is spot on for Nolans' vision, and the character is exactly how it should be portrayed, tragic, funny and completely psychotic, sometimes all in the same scene.
Joker threatens to kill all the people on Gotham's "A-list" unless he is given Batman on a silver platter.
After Jokers initial plan falls through Joker threatens to destroy the city. Gotham is then evacuated on to boats. It turns out that this was Joker's plan and the boats are rigged with bombs.
One boat is filled with prisoners another with upstanding citizens. There is a timer counting down to the bombs going of. There is also a button on each boat. If the criminals push the button on their boat the timer stops and they are saved but then the upstanding citizen's boat blows up. And vice versa.
Rachel:
Maggie has a bigger role than Katie did in Begins. The whole film really builds on what groundwork was laid in Begins. Many story lines are set up for the third film, and Maggie will play a big part in that.
Rachel is dating Dent
Unable to capture Dent at Bruce's penthouse party the Joker kidnaps Rachel instead (perhaps becuase of her relationship with Dent).
Reese:
Attempts to Blackmail Fox in order to get Batman's identity.
May be responsible for a break in at the research and development section of Wayne Enterprises. (Fox's former division)
Portrayed by Joshua Harto
Gordon:
Gordon has more screen time than he did in BB
At some point Gordon FAKES his death. When his wife Barbara is notified of his death she blames Batman.
After an argument with Harvey Dent Gordon SMASHES the bat signal with an axe.
Gordon and Reese talk
After Joker's truck flips Joker is arrested by Gordon
Mr.Lau
A money launderer from Hong Kong with ties to Wayne Corp. He is prosecuted by Dents office
Bruce has a "plan" for Lau
Harvey Dent/Two-Face:
Dent claims to be Batman in order to save the A-listers. Because of this the Joker crashes a party at Wayne penthouse which Harvey is attending. Bruce is able to hide Harvey before Joker gets him. Joker then kidnaps Rachel.
Dent is scarred by Rossi during a court scene ("Rossi" may not be the characters name in the film)
Two-Face goes after Maroni.
Moroni's driver is killed but Two-face's coin spares Maroni.
Ramirez calls Barbara and gives her Two-face's instructions
Scarecrow:
One of the earlier scenes in the film involves the Scarecrow and other gangs. The bat mobile bursts through the wall but Batman isn't in it. Bats then comes down the middle of the parking garage and lands on top of Scarecrows van.
"Fake" Batmen
A vigilante (or maybe an effigy) is hung from a street light. (It hits the window while Dent is talking to the Mayor about his plan for 18 months crime free)
Now seriously, how can anyone not be hyped for this movie! Joker, Two-Face, and Scarecrow? I will definitely see this opening day.
Joker:
Heath IS the Joker from the movies opening shot. However, his character becomes more and more demented as the film progresses. There is no "origin" (There may be a vague montage that explains why the Joker is the way he is, but not necessarily how he came to be)
The minions are unaware of Jokers' whereabouts for much of the first part of the movie. They speculate whether he's dead, in jail or Arkham. (Joker is actually hiding from his henchmen in plain sight. They don't know he's with them when they do the robbery.)
At one point we get to see what Joker looks like to someone under the influence of Fear Gas. (Joker looks much more in lien with his comic book counter part at this point)
The characterization is spot on for Nolans' vision, and the character is exactly how it should be portrayed, tragic, funny and completely psychotic, sometimes all in the same scene.
Joker threatens to kill all the people on Gotham's "A-list" unless he is given Batman on a silver platter.
After Jokers initial plan falls through Joker threatens to destroy the city. Gotham is then evacuated on to boats. It turns out that this was Joker's plan and the boats are rigged with bombs.
One boat is filled with prisoners another with upstanding citizens. There is a timer counting down to the bombs going of. There is also a button on each boat. If the criminals push the button on their boat the timer stops and they are saved but then the upstanding citizen's boat blows up. And vice versa.
Rachel:
Maggie has a bigger role than Katie did in Begins. The whole film really builds on what groundwork was laid in Begins. Many story lines are set up for the third film, and Maggie will play a big part in that.
Rachel is dating Dent
Unable to capture Dent at Bruce's penthouse party the Joker kidnaps Rachel instead (perhaps becuase of her relationship with Dent).
Reese:
Attempts to Blackmail Fox in order to get Batman's identity.
May be responsible for a break in at the research and development section of Wayne Enterprises. (Fox's former division)
Portrayed by Joshua Harto
Gordon:
Gordon has more screen time than he did in BB
At some point Gordon FAKES his death. When his wife Barbara is notified of his death she blames Batman.
After an argument with Harvey Dent Gordon SMASHES the bat signal with an axe.
Gordon and Reese talk
After Joker's truck flips Joker is arrested by Gordon
Mr.Lau
A money launderer from Hong Kong with ties to Wayne Corp. He is prosecuted by Dents office
Bruce has a "plan" for Lau
Harvey Dent/Two-Face:
Dent claims to be Batman in order to save the A-listers. Because of this the Joker crashes a party at Wayne penthouse which Harvey is attending. Bruce is able to hide Harvey before Joker gets him. Joker then kidnaps Rachel.
Dent is scarred by Rossi during a court scene ("Rossi" may not be the characters name in the film)
Two-Face goes after Maroni.
Moroni's driver is killed but Two-face's coin spares Maroni.
Ramirez calls Barbara and gives her Two-face's instructions
Scarecrow:
One of the earlier scenes in the film involves the Scarecrow and other gangs. The bat mobile bursts through the wall but Batman isn't in it. Bats then comes down the middle of the parking garage and lands on top of Scarecrows van.
"Fake" Batmen
A vigilante (or maybe an effigy) is hung from a street light. (It hits the window while Dent is talking to the Mayor about his plan for 18 months crime free)
Now seriously, how can anyone not be hyped for this movie! Joker, Two-Face, and Scarecrow? I will definitely see this opening day.
