The Dark Knight — The First Five Minutes

Wed, 02 July 2008 at 3:19 pm

Watch the first five minutes of the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight, which has resurfaced at OrlandoSentinel.com. (It was posted back in December also.)

The footage features a few men disguised with clown masks, attempting a bank heist. William Fichtner is featured in the clip as one of the bank employees. Heath Ledger is also in this clip as The Joker.

With less than three weeks remaining to The Dark Knight, Fandango, is already selling out dozens of showtimes. The film is outpacing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Iron Man and Sex and the City as Fandango’s fastest ticket-seller of this summer.

“We are currently seeing a surge in advance ticket sales for The Dark Knight,” says Ted Hong, vice president of marketing for Fandango. “It makes sense that there’s a rush for tickets, as it’s the perfect movie to see on the big screen, as supported by our strong ticket sales for both traditional screens and the larger format in IMAX. We believe the film is appealing to both comic book and action fans, as well as casual moviegoers.”

Posted to: Heath Ledger, William Fichtner
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24 Comments

# 1

JanieDoll @ 07/02/2008 at 3:21 pm

I’m pretty sure I saw the first 6 minutes on this site in December…

# 2

Jay @ 07/02/2008 at 3:26 pm

Although I’m VERY tempted to, I’ll wait til the 18th =/

# 3

Jennifer W @ 07/02/2008 at 3:32 pm

i can’t wait to see this whole movie.

# 4

jelli @ 07/02/2008 at 3:49 pm

Oh my gosh!!!
This movie looks sooo goooooooooooood!!
I cannnot wait to see it!!!
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

# 5

lanolin...like sheep's wool @ 07/02/2008 at 3:52 pm

I was just as excited watching the 1st five minutes 6 months ago as I was when I watched it today!! I can’t wait for July 18th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 6

LOLa @ 07/02/2008 at 3:59 pm

Be still my beating heart!
Thanks Jared xxxx

# 7

Diana @ 07/02/2008 at 4:05 pm

I’m gonnna order my tickets today!!! LOVE CHRISTIAN BALE!!! LOVE BATMAN!!! Can’t freakin wait no more!!!!

# 8

Jamie Insider @ 07/02/2008 at 4:10 pm

Why spoil it when you can watch the entire movie for the first time?

# 9

just4FUN @ 07/02/2008 at 4:17 pm

wow, seems so cool. I heard my friends on “casualpal.c om” talked about this too. I just can’t wait to see it.

# 10

truvy @ 07/02/2008 at 4:22 pm

This movie looks fantastic. I honestly think it may be the best comic turned to movie so far. Christian Bale is a fantastic actor(plus incredibly easy on the eyes) and Oscar buzz is already surrounding Ledger who is beyond terrifying(he’ll definitely win).

# 11

jaye @ 07/02/2008 at 4:47 pm

I wasn’t impressed by the trailer. It just strikes me as a creepy clown with bad make up. Brings back bad memories of the IT movie; except the clown had better make up.. That’s no knock on ledger, just my opinion. A lot of people liked him and he’s dead, never to make another movie; wouldn’t be surprised if he got the Oscar. It’s not all talent that gets people the golden statute. Halle Berry certainly didn’t deserve it for Monster’s Ball. Ledger was better in that than she was.

# 12

Shannon @ 07/02/2008 at 5:03 pm

ordered tickets last weekend to see it on IMAX opening day…can’t wait!

# 13

BETSY SMITH @ 07/02/2008 at 5:06 pm

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT WHEN HEATH LEDGER DIED HE WAS FAMOUS FOR HIS BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN CHARACTER .. THAT IS ALL THEY WOULD TAKE ABOUT WORLD WIDE… WHY DIDN’T CHRIS NOLAN DEDICATE THIS MOVIE TO THE BELOVED HEATH THE DRUG ADDICT…THE JOKER … THAN HIS FAMILY CAN SHOW UP AND BE PROUD OF THEIR SON…. WHY HAVE BATMAN AT ALL ..
THE PRESS IS ALL HEATH.. STOP PUBLICITY FOR THE HEATH LEDGER MOVIE … WHY HAVE THE CAST OUT THEIR WHEN THE
FIRST ONE WAS A KATIE HOLMES MOVIE.. COMING JAKE’S SISTER TO KATE…PLEASE ..

# 14

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# 15

sara @ 07/02/2008 at 5:45 pm

Wow! I can’t wait to see this movie

# 16

Katie @ 07/02/2008 at 6:39 pm

This is such a better quality version than the one out before! At least this one’s actually pointed at the screen and not the ceiling. I can’t wait for Dark Knight!!! YAY!!!

# 17

whitney @ 07/02/2008 at 8:37 pm

R.I.P heath ledger
:[

# 18

Patty @ 07/02/2008 at 9:08 pm

OMG, this film is going to be so cool! Loved these first minutes, don’t care about being spoiled ^_^! Can’t wait to see it complete!!!
Thanks a lot for posting!!!

# 19

isabella @ 07/02/2008 at 11:46 pm

#13 .. wtf? the dark knight IS being dedicated to heath, there’s a memoriam at the end of them. and by calling him a “drug addict” shows you haven’t cared to actually read about him, the past few years of his life, and his problems. so don’t judge when you don’t know.

# 20

FRESHRAGGEDYANN @ 07/03/2008 at 12:55 pm

i cant wait to see this movie i loved heath he was amazing! talented and hott! rip heath:(

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# 21

mac @ 07/03/2008 at 1:56 pm

im going to wait till 18th cause if i see the first 5 minutes i’ll tell everybody that im watchhing oit with the begining

# 22

C B @ 07/07/2008 at 11:17 am

Its premieres on the 21st in London but I prefer the coast.
Id like to see Psycho for real tho!

# 23

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# 24

Atomic Popcorn @ 07/15/2008 at 11:04 am

I have the first 5 minutes on my site at http://www.atomicpopcorn.net/2008/07/02/the-first-5-minutes-of-the-dark-knight/

Thanks - had it moments before/after orlando had it.

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