Nolanverse Bruce/Jim: Devotion

[bradygirl_12]

Hi, everyone! The following essay contains spoilers for all three Nolanverse films. Enjoy the essay! :)

Comments

[lilacs_roses]

I can't believe you haven't gotten any feedback on this hun! I really enjoyed reading this, learning about all the parallels and the POV on all those scenes -- which I have seen none of, by the way. However, after reading this, I might just have to watch the movies :)

And no, I don't know why I haven't watched *any* of the batman movies or series or such, other than my seeing a few episodes of the ones from the 60's /laugh. ... I guess it might fall into that box that has the "yes, I've never read any of the LoTR books".

At any rate, thanks for posting this because I really did enjoy reading it.

[bradygirl_12]

Thanks, Rose! I guess Bruce/Jim just isn't many people's thing?

You SHOULD watch the movies! I think you'll enjoy them, and the Bruce/Jim scenes really stand out. :)

Glad you enjoyed this! I had a lot of fun writing it and remembering the scenes that underscore their special relationship. :)

[mithen]

Oh, I like the way you capture what's compelling about these two--and I like the idea of Jim falling for Bruce first, too, I don't think I've seen that much! The age difference is so odd--it's huge, and yet it doesn't seem to come off that big in the movies, somehow. They're such equal partners, and the power is so evenly divided--but with Bruce and Jim that's probably less so than Batman and Jim. :)

[bradygirl_12]

Oh, I like the way you capture what's compelling about these two--and I like the idea of Jim falling for Bruce first, too, I don't think I've seen that much!

Thank you! :)

Yeah, usually Jim falls for Batman first, because it makes sense as they work so closely together. :)

The age difference is so odd--it's huge, and yet it doesn't seem to come off that big in the movies, somehow.

It seems to be more noticeable in the comics. Probably because they started the movies with Jim as a Sergeant and not Commissioner yet. In the comics we usually see him as the Commish first. :)

They're such equal partners, and the power is so evenly divided--but with Bruce and Jim that's probably less so than Batman and Jim. :)

True! The old social constraints are pretty strong when it comes to Bruce and Jim: Old Money versus Public Servant. As Batman and Jim their power is more equal. But it makes for all kinds of fun identity porn and other goodies! :)

[blazeorfade]

I really eenjoyed reading this. I agree every step of the way. I never saw Bruce re-emerging from his seclusion as something really sparked by Selina. WHile I love her character and Anne Hathaway's portrayal of her, I just don't see an intriguing encounter with a thief as the catalyst for Bruce coming out of his self imposed exile. His partner, the only man who truly understands Bruce's pain, hope and his ultimate motivation to save a city that most consider to be damned, is a much more compelling catalyst to look inside himself and take up the cowl again.

I even found myself thinking, at the end of TDRK, that Blake was like a son-type figure that was born of his experiences with both Bruce and Gordon and that he was trusted by each man, because the other had faith in him. But I may be reaching a bit there, lol.

BTW, I love your icon ;)

[bradygirl_12]

Thank you! :)

Yes, I noticed that while Selina had sparked some interest in Bruce that he didn't leave the Manor until he found out from John that Jim was in the hospital. Oh, true love! ;)

No one else can truly understand their obsession with Gotham.

And your idea about John is a good one, heh heh. He's close to both men and is the logical one to take on the mantle and continue the good fight! :)

Heh, the icon is fun, isn't it? :)