The Dark Knight Rises
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 20, 2012
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NbjjnbvvDec 18, 2021
The action and special effects are world-class as usual with stunning cinematography and art direction and don’t forget after all, this is an action film so expect lots of explosions, physical combats and classic bat-gadgets created by Mr.The action and special effects are world-class as usual with stunning cinematography and art direction and don’t forget after all, this is an action film so expect lots of explosions, physical combats and classic bat-gadgets created by Mr. Fox (Morgan Freeman) including Batman’s new toy ‘The Bat’ (a combination of plane and helicopter). Also speaking about action and emotion, Batman’s first appearance in the film is simply poetic, giving you goose bumps thanks to superb soundtrack by music genius Hans Zimmer, who’s back on Nolan’s team to work his magic and creating an iconic score for every Bane scene.

The Dark Knight Rises lasts for almost 3 hours and for the first time in many years, it feels like the length was perfect to close Nolan’s trilogy. The first forty five minutes has a lot of information to digest in order to take you on an emotional journey packed with action which makes this film an instant hit. It is a total masterpiece to us, possibly the best film of the year (so far), even making the impossible possible by defeating The Avengers in a very close competition (even though we don’t like to compare different superhero films)

The Dark Knight Rises is a must watch, especially if you have the chance see it in Imax as it’s a spectacular cinematic monster, worth every cent to see it again and again and again… Expand
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BhhvgbvcDec 19, 2021
Bane’s first live-action appearance, if one can really call it such, was in the odious 1997 Batman and Robin. The character was essentially reimagined in the 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, as Tom Hardy’s Bane replaced the lucha mask with anBane’s first live-action appearance, if one can really call it such, was in the odious 1997 Batman and Robin. The character was essentially reimagined in the 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, as Tom Hardy’s Bane replaced the lucha mask with an electronic voice changer and the Venom for some kind of pain-numbing gas. Hardy’s version of the character became an all-time great iconic film villain and thrust the character into the upper echelon of the Bat-mythos… Expand
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TyhvghbbjDec 19, 2021
This movie is wonderful! It closes out the trilogy perfectly, and goes out with a bang! I think Tom Hardy played Bane perfectly, and was an amazing villain for this trilogy! Bane as a character is a very brutal villain, and Tom Hardy showedThis movie is wonderful! It closes out the trilogy perfectly, and goes out with a bang! I think Tom Hardy played Bane perfectly, and was an amazing villain for this trilogy! Bane as a character is a very brutal villain, and Tom Hardy showed that! Tom Hardy’s Bane is definitely one of the best movie villains we’ve had recently!

As for Bruce Wayne in this movie, he has to reborn as Batman, and Christian Bale did that very well. I’ve always thought it was really cool to see a hero being reborn, and this is probably my favorite example of that! The whole plot to this movie was thought through the amazing mind of Christopher Nolan, (Yes, I am fanboying.) Nolan really thought of amazing things for this movie. The story was fantastically written, and so was the entire trilogy! I don’t have any negatives for this movie. The two hour and forty minute length was needed, and I don’t think there was anything that should have been trimmed out. For my final thoughts, this is my second favorite out of the Dark Knight trilogy, and one of my favorite superhero movies… Expand
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VghhvghhhggDec 20, 2021
The Dark Knight Rises is everything I thought The Dark Knight was going to be. This movie was most perfect way to end this trilogy, as it mixed Begins and Dark Knight into one masterpiece.

Though the suicide of Ledger was, and still isThe Dark Knight Rises is everything I thought The Dark Knight was going to be. This movie was most perfect way to end this trilogy, as it mixed Begins and Dark Knight into one masterpiece.

Though the suicide of Ledger was, and still is heartbreaking, Nolan continues his great legacy of this franchise by recreating his character into a much more realistic one. Bane is a perfect character. He is realistic, he is brut tough, and unlike the Joker, he rigged the city realistically, placing his dirty fingers all over the town. His plans fit perfectly into the plot, his background was explained tremendously well, and his execution of his plan, until falling to Catwoman, was phenomenal and well thought out. Before watching this film, I stated the casting of Ledger was a luck of the draw by the movie crew, yet Nolan kicked me right in the teeth and redid his character built off unreal dialogue, proving me absolutely wrong.

This is the best batman we've ever gotten, and even though he stupidity threw himself at Bane to set up the most significant aspect of the movie (Bane knocking down Batman for weeks and taking over the city), it's just how it had to happen, and I'll happily excuse it. Bruce rose up with brut force, escaped the prison, and with the upmost passion defeated Bane (with the help of catwoman), and unselfishly almost killed in the effort of saving his city he was told over and over not to. The plot regarding Bruce this movie was a great refresher from the horrible 'The Dark Knight' plot, and it brought us back to Begins, which in underrated fashion stablized this all-time great trilogy.

Catwoman was everything Batman ever needed, and her character developmental over this movie was something we've never seen before from a writing aspect. Her presence uplifted this movie, and her boss girl ending was an amazing ending to her character, and the movie. Outside of being hot as **** Catwoman was truly a phenomenal character.

I understand why people hate on this movie more than they should, and it's because there's more dialogue in it than Dark Knight. On top of that, the Joker isn't in this movie. These two predicaments combined created a very large uphill battle for the crew of this movie to climb, yet they did, and they had the perfect mix of dialogue and action, along with recreating the Joker perfectly, into a more realistic character. I truly do love Ledger, and I do miss The Joker, yet this was all you could ask for outside of him.

What's stopping this movie from being a 5/5 is the normal plot inconsistencies of any superhero/action movie, and unfortunately I have to stay to my ranking system. There is nothing truly bad about this movie (besides maybe Bane turning off the sun), and nothing could've made it better than it was overall. This movie is everything the consensus believes The Dark Knight is, yet the Dark Knight is just a high budget action movie filled with ****ty writing, while The Dark Knight Rises is the perfect blend of high budget action movie, and a low budget writing masterpiece.… Expand
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UhvvgnbDec 21, 2021
ane is the self-proclaimed leader of a revolution against the rich and the corrupt, who he condemns for oppressing the people. Tom Hardy brings everything he has to the table to make his character legendary and terrifying. After defeatingane is the self-proclaimed leader of a revolution against the rich and the corrupt, who he condemns for oppressing the people. Tom Hardy brings everything he has to the table to make his character legendary and terrifying. After defeating Batman and imprisoning him, Bane creates a terrifying environment in Gotham that draws parallels to the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution — when a series of massacres and numerous public executions took place in response to revolutionary fervor. He is not just the best physical match for the Dark Knight, he challenges every aspect of Batman’s ideology.… Expand
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FfthnjjjDec 21, 2021
The final chapter of the Nolan trilogy is amazing with incredible action, epic music, an awesome villain, great editing, great story leading back to Batman Begins, and a powerful ending. Rises did a great job finishing off this incredible journey
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HujhjnhhDec 24, 2021
Where to begin. It starts out with an absolute bang. Another movie to the trilogy, another extremely badass, villain of the century introduced. Bane is intimidating, ruthless, badass, a myth; everything a great villain should be: pure evil.Where to begin. It starts out with an absolute bang. Another movie to the trilogy, another extremely badass, villain of the century introduced. Bane is intimidating, ruthless, badass, a myth; everything a great villain should be: pure evil. We immediately are hooked to the story that continues unraveling through the next parts of the movie. We get to see yet another deep and dark interpretation of Bruce Wayne/The Batman. Once again, Christopher Nolan flawlessly executes the complexity of the character and gives us so much more than just that. We see Wayne using his fears, his pain, his suffering to overcome those very things and rise above. We see our beloved Alfred giving his all to what can only be described as his father-son relationship with Bruce. We see new characters appear for the first time, such as the talented burglar, Catwoman, who also gets a very deep character and personality behind the mask. We get to see a mere cop, who gives his city his all, and risks his very life for the great good, representing a symbol of pure goodness. Not a single moment throughout this movie that makes you feel bored or not entertained. It’s filled with amazing CGI; next level story-telling; suspense to keep you at your toes; character development that makes you connect to them in a way you never have before. You can literally feel the pain Bruce is going through, you can literally feel his journey to overcoming it. With deep connections and conclusions to the other two movies, The Dark Knight Rises concludes the perfect trilogy in the most perfect way imaginable, with a deep and emotional ending that had me in tears… Expand
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GuhghbbDec 24, 2021
The character bane has received acclaim from both critics and fans alike, and has been described as one of the best comic book movie villains to date, and one of the greatest film villains of all time. Bane was listed byThe character bane has received acclaim from both critics and fans alike, and has been described as one of the best comic book movie villains to date, and one of the greatest film villains of all time. Bane was listed by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_(film_magazine) as the 83rd greatest movie character of all time out of 100. Bane is rated the 5th greatest movie villain of all time on the website ranker with over 1.2 million votes https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time. Ranked number 7 most popular movie villain all time by USA today https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2018/06/19/50-most-popular-movie-villains-all-time/711609002/ Ranked number 12 movie villain ever by https://www.thetoptens.com/top-ten-movie-villains/ https://screenrant.com/dark-knight-rises-superhero-movie-villains-bane-comparison-good/
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GhhghbgggDec 25, 2021
Amazing, the second best in the trilogy right behind The Dark Knight. In my opinion, if Heath Ledger was never there, Bane would be the best villain performance of all time but, it is still one of the best performances ever even outside ofAmazing, the second best in the trilogy right behind The Dark Knight. In my opinion, if Heath Ledger was never there, Bane would be the best villain performance of all time but, it is still one of the best performances ever even outside of villain performances. The dialogue, great, Bane had some awesome lines. Action was amazing, it might even be better than The Dark Knight’s action, I’m not sure. Acting was spectacular. What an amazing film.… Expand
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UghhvvfgDec 26, 2021
Despite the efforts of a domestic terrorist in Aurora, The Dark Knight Rises lived up to its title and climbed to a spectacular success at the box office. The Batman is on everyone's lips, ensuring his place in American pop culture forDespite the efforts of a domestic terrorist in Aurora, The Dark Knight Rises lived up to its title and climbed to a spectacular success at the box office. The Batman is on everyone's lips, ensuring his place in American pop culture for generations to come. A few respectable commentators and a legion of hack writers have been swept up in Batmania, publishing their thoughts on the last film's political implications. Is The Dark Knight Rises a tool of the right-wing propaganda machine to quash the Occupy movement? Is Bane a stand-in for Bain Capital and Mitt Romney? Why even bother asking these questions about another dumb superhero flick? Those issues have assuredly been talked to death on countless Yahoo! comment boxes and juvenile flame wars by now. I'm more interested in examining what the character of Batman means as a cultural icon. Who is this man whose likeness or logo appears on every other kid's t-shirt or bedsheets, or on billboards and bus stop posters across America? The thought that prevailed in my mind above all others as I left the theater that opening night was this: that Batman is not quite an American icon at all… Expand
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UiijhnnDec 26, 2021
The Dark Knight Rises concludes the Nolan trilogy as we watch the sun set on Bruce Wayne’s new life.

The (still alive) cast returns and their standards don’t slip for the final curve of The Dark Knight’s arc. Once again Gotham’s new facesThe Dark Knight Rises concludes the Nolan trilogy as we watch the sun set on Bruce Wayne’s new life.

The (still alive) cast returns and their standards don’t slip for the final curve of The Dark Knight’s arc. Once again Gotham’s new faces steal the show, though not to discredit the usual cast for what they have given throughout the series. Tom Hardy as Bane is certainly the most physically frightening and menacing villain Batman has faced so far, featuring a notably chilling voice. Anne Hathaway gives us a sexy, cunning performance as Catwoman who has especially great chemistry with Bale and shines when given the screen. A great conclusion to the trilogy with a satisfying, emotional ending.… Expand
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HjjnhjjkDec 28, 2021
It would be very hard to make a case for how this isn’t the greatest comic book cinematic trilogy of all time. Bane and Joker and easily two of the greatest cinematic villains. The plots of what they went to achieve are so captivating. BatmanIt would be very hard to make a case for how this isn’t the greatest comic book cinematic trilogy of all time. Bane and Joker and easily two of the greatest cinematic villains. The plots of what they went to achieve are so captivating. Batman interacting with Bane and also the joker is prime cinematic materiel. This movie is quality from start to finish. Bane as the main in this film villain is box office with the quotes and the voice he has. I love how Rha Ghul is involved with his daughter Talia and the league of shadows. The finishing scenes of this movie are cinematic masterpieces.… Expand
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HhhhhbghhDec 29, 2021
bane being as iconic as he is is insane considering he had to follow up the joker
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GyhghvvgbvbDec 29, 2021
Truly impeccable filmmaking. This big-budget blockbuster spared no expense for making the best possible finale to one of the greatest trilogies of all time. Tom Hardy is unrecognizable in the role of Bane, who is only exceed in best villain,Truly impeccable filmmaking. This big-budget blockbuster spared no expense for making the best possible finale to one of the greatest trilogies of all time. Tom Hardy is unrecognizable in the role of Bane, who is only exceed in best villain, by Ledger’s Joker which is in my opinion the best performance in cinematic history. Although this does not exceed its predecessor, it is a close second… Expand
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VghhbhhhbDec 30, 2021
Fitting end to one of cinema's greatest trilogies.

Mind blowing action set pieces including the plane hijacking and the introduction of some new bat vehicles all look and sound glorious in 4K
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HiinbhjhDec 31, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Plenty of people liked Bane's mask and voice,they were critically hailed.I've come across tons of imitations from my friends and the internet… Expand
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UuijjnnDec 31, 2021
From what I saw, heard, and read, Bane's voice was universally acclaimed. It gave him an air of exoticism and intelligence where the average super buff big bad would normally be dull. In South Park, every single character impersonates Bane'sFrom what I saw, heard, and read, Bane's voice was universally acclaimed. It gave him an air of exoticism and intelligence where the average super buff big bad would normally be dull. In South Park, every single character impersonates Bane's voice since they find it so cool… Expand
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HuijhggggDec 31, 2021
Seriously Marvel, take a whole book from these guys and not just a page. Talk about a plot that captures your attention through the whole movie, no corny jokes, amazing villains and exceptional plot twists. I wish every “superhero” could beSeriously Marvel, take a whole book from these guys and not just a page. Talk about a plot that captures your attention through the whole movie, no corny jokes, amazing villains and exceptional plot twists. I wish every “superhero” could be like these… Expand
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GuinbhnbbJan 1, 2022
best one in the trilogy, best pacing out of all three of them tbh, and i just LOVE the ending. and i love catwoman so maybs im biased
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HujbjnbbJan 1, 2022
One thing Tom Hardy and Heath Ledger did really well is creating such a classic image of their character, through detailed touch of actions and their voice. As a result, they have won universal positive acclaim for their role as Bane and TheOne thing Tom Hardy and Heath Ledger did really well is creating such a classic image of their character, through detailed touch of actions and their voice. As a result, they have won universal positive acclaim for their role as Bane and The Joker. Especially Heath Ledger, the Oscars winner’s early demise is regarded as a tragic loss for the whole movie industry. Comparing to the former two actors, Liam Neeson seems to have put up a less-engaging performance as Ra’s Al Grul, which is a bit unnatural occasionally… Expand
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YujbhjbbJan 1, 2022
The voice of Bane, which Tom Hardy puts on in this movie, is one of the most iconic elements of the Dark Knight trilogy. It is because of this movie that Bane himself becoming one of the most recognizable villains in all of cinema
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CdtghvvgJan 2, 2022
There’s no doubt that Hardy’s Bane is one of the greatest movie villains ever, and this movie definitely has some great action and strong points
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NjihgjbbvJan 3, 2022
But his career-defining move came when he revitalized DC Comics with The Dark Knight Trilogy. Bale's Batman, Ledger's Joker, Cane's Alfred and Hardy's Bane have gone down in the permanent pop-culture lexicon never to be forgotten. NolanBut his career-defining move came when he revitalized DC Comics with The Dark Knight Trilogy. Bale's Batman, Ledger's Joker, Cane's Alfred and Hardy's Bane have gone down in the permanent pop-culture lexicon never to be forgotten. Nolan crafts his movies in an exhilirating manner, demanding the audience's engagement and never forgetting that people want to be intelligently entertained… Expand
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GhjbjbvgJan 4, 2022
Tom Hardy gave us Bane Voice, the most iconic and awesome voice in movie history. For that, he is forever immortalized in entertainment
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GyhhhvvfJan 4, 2022
Rises is so much more thematically rich than Begins, more even than Knight because it incorporates the themes and ideas in both films and brings them to a logical conclusion. I love Begins dearly, but in comparison it feels more basic andRises is so much more thematically rich than Begins, more even than Knight because it incorporates the themes and ideas in both films and brings them to a logical conclusion. I love Begins dearly, but in comparison it feels more basic and "studio". By no means are those bad things necessarily, but you can see Nolan evolving and pushing the storytelling forward as the trilogy goes on. There is a true charm to the simplicity and focus of Begins (not to mention the badass Batman moments and imagery), but there's just a lot more to chew on in Rises so-to-speak… Expand
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ThhvghvfJan 5, 2022
As for my thoughts on the film, despite some things in the middle I think could have been better (agree with whoever said that the whole Gotham struggle could have been shown better, it was essentially just fast-forwarded to Batman's return,As for my thoughts on the film, despite some things in the middle I think could have been better (agree with whoever said that the whole Gotham struggle could have been shown better, it was essentially just fast-forwarded to Batman's return, rather than seeing the actual plight of the city aside from the first few moments of rioting and chaos that Bruce had to see) I actually probably thought this was the collectively strongest film in the trilogy, or at least closer to Begins. DK is a great film but aside from Joker's chaos and the slow burning progression of Harvey Dent I don't find much else in the film to be too great, here I thought all the cast were sublime and the likes of Bale, Caine, Oldman and Freeman who were regulars turned in arguably their best performances, and between Hardy, Hathaway and Levitt I thought the supporting cast were collectively stronger in their performances even if Ledger's individual performance likely remains the best in the trilogy. I loved the messages and symbols the film tackled: the message about Gotham being a city not worth saving that was present in Begins and DK was again explored with the citizens acting exactly how Bane believed them to do, Levitt's ideals of moral justice slowly becoming incompatible with the procedures and orders he'd have to follow under a Police Badge were excellent in exentuating his dis-satisfaction with the job and making the ending seem a logical conclusion, Alfred's desperation in trying to convince Bruce he had become too involved with the Batman persona to the point where he would never be happy in his life was a smart and hearbreaking look at the character and his constant source of misery and despite the whole saga of Bruce recovering in the prison (I do think they should have focused more on his physical battle as well as more shots of him being subjected to images of Gotham's decay) being a little iffy to believe as well as some of his antics involving the lighting of the Bat signal I thought as a sum of its parts this was probably the most complete in the series, in terms of story, acting and characters.

The Talia reveal was a nice surprise given I'd forgotten about her playing Talia, but it was clear it was a twist for the sake of a twist at the end. I mean logically speaking when Bane breaks Batman and takes control of Gotham there's little stopping Talia from revealing herself, rather than staying captive. I suppose you could argue it was a contingency plan should Batman return and be so focused on stopping Bane he'd be blind to suspect Talia's deception, but I do think as good as that explanation could be it was little more than a surprise twist for the sake of a surprise twist. Bane's death was well done to me, he went out like a badass having been given a death that no-one could survive, and one that caught him completely off guard rather than a swift and decisive killing by Batman. And it further explored the Catwoman/Batman dynamic with her not possessing Batman's moral stance on not killing… Expand
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HjnfghhhJan 5, 2022
From a technical film standpoint I believe this may be the most ambitious film created. Without a doubt it’s definitely Nolan’s most technically ambitious movie.

Let me explain, the sheer scale of TDKR is unlike anything. Not just theFrom a technical film standpoint I believe this may be the most ambitious film created. Without a doubt it’s definitely Nolan’s most technically ambitious movie.

Let me explain, the sheer scale of TDKR is unlike anything. Not just the streets of Chicago but entire city blocks shut down for the film. Every scene you see is 99% practical countless real vehicles driving through Chicago again not CGi.
The bat wing was practical !?! Using wires and only on the low street flying scenes but still since when do you see that anymore ?? The sheer amount of extras in the finale big fight scene is on a scale unlike no other. Having both the cops and the prisoners charge at one another was French kiss As from a story standpoint I think it wraps up the trilogy beautifully. Tying all the way back to the begging and perhaps what the entire trilogy is built on.
Rising from pain and injustice.

I’m Batman begins Bruce Wayne falls into the well and has to learn to rise out of it.
He then has to learn to rise above his fear and injustice and become the caped crusader.

In The Dark Knight, we see Bruce have his ideals tested to the max with the best of the best falling in Harvey Dent. And joker no matter what causing anarchy and turning good people bad.
Bruce has to learn to Rise above these individuals and keep true to his morals.

And hear in the dark Knight Rises we see a Bruce hit Rock bottom with bane breaking his body and his spirit, and taking Gotham and turning it into everything Bruce swore to stop.

And so Nolan Perfectly both narratively and visually tells the story of not only Bruce rising but also Gotham.
Bruce climbs the well letting go of his fear while simultaneously cutting to Gotham as they prepare and try to fight back.

At its core the Dark Knight trilogy is about being greater then what we suffer. And turning our pain into strength. We may never get another superhero trilogy as great as Nolan’s Batman. But perhaps Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy is enough… Expand
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HikjhkjbbJan 6, 2022
While everyone can agree that Batman Begins is the worst of the Nolan trilogy I think people severely underrate this movie while focusing on the Dark Knight. The Dark Knight is a great movie with Ledger's performance being iconic butWhile everyone can agree that Batman Begins is the worst of the Nolan trilogy I think people severely underrate this movie while focusing on the Dark Knight. The Dark Knight is a great movie with Ledger's performance being iconic but personally The Dark Knight Rises is all around a better movie. It is very well shot (as most of Nolan's movies are) and it's a really great storyline personally. A great cast to surround Bale with actors like Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon Levitt along with the usuals who were around from the last 2 films. The movie is full of iconic moments from me and a great way to end the trilogy one of the best payoffs that the character could get. The only criticism I have is the lack of development for certain characters and the reveals being mildly sudden and often unnecessary but otherwise a great movie all around and it gets a light 4 from me.… Expand
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CsssdbhJan 6, 2022
Best batman live action movie ever. Good stuff, has everything you could want, some crazy emotional scenes, some amazing memorable scenes you’ll never forget, and even Bruce Wayne with a beard not once but TWO times separately. What’s not toBest batman live action movie ever. Good stuff, has everything you could want, some crazy emotional scenes, some amazing memorable scenes you’ll never forget, and even Bruce Wayne with a beard not once but TWO times separately. What’s not to love?

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GhjgghJan 8, 2022
but it is undeniable that the critic and audience consensus agrees it is better than Begins
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GhjbjnbbbJan 12, 2022
If we look at the facts, TDKR had a stronger reception than Begins. Both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic rank it higher than Begins, as does IMDb on its top 250 list. Not to mention TDK and TDKR both made the AFI lists whereas Begins doesn't.If we look at the facts, TDKR had a stronger reception than Begins. Both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic rank it higher than Begins, as does IMDb on its top 250 list. Not to mention TDK and TDKR both made the AFI lists whereas Begins doesn't.
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HjnbnbbbJan 13, 2022
The Dark Knight Rises is literally about how most people see the police and our governing systems as integral to society, when in reality they almost consecutively fail us, often disastrously, and how the only way to make real change is fromThe Dark Knight Rises is literally about how most people see the police and our governing systems as integral to society, when in reality they almost consecutively fail us, often disastrously, and how the only way to make real change is from outside these systems, because these structures are shackles that permeate the failed states we already exist in now, and we’re only free to truly change things once we operate outside these limiting systems, exemplifying this best in (Robin) John Blake’s arc through the entire film, in his questioning of the police force and governing bodies, and eventual departure from it at the end of the film, and yet everyone still continues to misread it every time and call it a cop movie. Hell, the entire Dark Knight trilogy, the entire characterisation and existence of Batman, as a fictional character, is a direct testament to that message. Some absolutely intelligible media literacy when talking about this film… Expand
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GhjnnknjnJan 14, 2022
TDKR is universally regarded as a satisfying conclusion to a well beloved and hugely influential trilogy. With iconic, lifetime achievement level acting
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UnvhhggJan 14, 2022
Critics loved TDKR, the GA loved it, by far the majority of the fans loved it
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BvhbbhbvJan 14, 2022
The writing is brilliant, so many twists and turns and a sensational ending that really brings the trilogy full circle and has a great ending to Bruce's arc. The dialogue is excellent, in particular the many Bane monologues that add anotherThe writing is brilliant, so many twists and turns and a sensational ending that really brings the trilogy full circle and has a great ending to Bruce's arc. The dialogue is excellent, in particular the many Bane monologues that add another layer onto his great character. The fight choreography improves massively and is loads better than the last two films. Hanz Zimmers score is superb and works in all scenes that it features in. Also, the cinematography is beautiful, Wally Pfister, who has worked with Nolan throughout the trilogy, really peaks in this picture… Expand
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UjghhbgJan 15, 2022
Although it seemed impossible to follow The Dark Knight this didn’t get over shadowed by it but instead gave such a great Finale to a classic series. Again the intro is strong & badass & really builds anticipation for what you’re about toAlthough it seemed impossible to follow The Dark Knight this didn’t get over shadowed by it but instead gave such a great Finale to a classic series. Again the intro is strong & badass & really builds anticipation for what you’re about to watch. Tom Hardy as Bane was perfect & although it seemed impossible to follow The Joker, he did so & definitely is one of the strongest & best villains in any Batman movie. His first fight with Batman was just badass to watch. Michael Caine as Alfred is one of the most underrated performances from the series. Again this has amazing cinematography & plenty of exciting action. I also loved the story of seeing a hero fall then rise. There’s a lot of great scenes, one of my favorites is when Gordon realized the Batman is Bruce Wayne… Expand
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HjbbhhbbbJan 15, 2022
The Dark Knight Rises is a universally praised film Loved by the overwhelming Majority...I fully recognize that , I fully accept and acknowledge that The overwhelming Majority Loves The movie and ending,
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JhjjbghJan 19, 2022
The movie itself- was epic. Hardy's performance as Bane was imperious. Especially when they revealed his origin at the end. It really made him that much more menacing, and more human
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JhjbhhbhJan 20, 2022
still call it a good movie nonetheless
It got an 8.4/10 on IMDb which is really high
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InbhnhhJan 20, 2022
for me this is the best piece of the dark knight trilogy, i forever adore christopher nolan for making this epic ending for the franchise with unexpected and debateable last scene as usual

i enjoy every seconds of this movie, not even feel afor me this is the best piece of the dark knight trilogy, i forever adore christopher nolan for making this epic ending for the franchise with unexpected and debateable last scene as usual

i enjoy every seconds of this movie, not even feel a bit boring. every single performance the casts did are all outstanding, frankly said cillian murphy as jonathan crane short screentime has a big impact to this movie, if not for you idc but for me it is, christian bale as batman done amazing also it's more fascinating that we have cat woman on his side, they're make a good partner and complete each other. anne hathaway role is fantastic she ate it up and left no crumbs, along with others decent performances

the screenplay, the shoots, the acting everything about this movies deserve a five stars!… Expand
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HghbnvhnnhJan 21, 2022
love this film obviously to most people it's 2nd best to the dark knight but check out the stats on rt 87% by critics and 90% by audience, cinema score is an A, imdb is an 8.4 and metacritic is a 78 this is a well liked or loved movie butlove this film obviously to most people it's 2nd best to the dark knight but check out the stats on rt 87% by critics and 90% by audience, cinema score is an A, imdb is an 8.4 and metacritic is a 78 this is a well liked or loved movie but there is a small yet vocal minority that love to **** on this film. Love your channel man and this movie is my favorite of the trilogy too… Expand
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JbhnghhJan 21, 2022
The CIA guy acted really well for such a small role. You could just sense his character: his arrogance and desire for glory, and Bane manipulates those qualities to get on the plane in the first place. Everyone in these movies just actedThe CIA guy acted really well for such a small role. You could just sense his character: his arrogance and desire for glory, and Bane manipulates those qualities to get on the plane in the first place. Everyone in these movies just acted their asses off lmao… Expand
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GghnbgjkmnnJan 23, 2022
No one knew what to expect from a revised version when the film officially opened. What we got was Nolan’s greatest action sequence yet. Bane and his crew hijack a plane and escape in midair. It’s the scene Nolan is said he’s most proud of,No one knew what to expect from a revised version when the film officially opened. What we got was Nolan’s greatest action sequence yet. Bane and his crew hijack a plane and escape in midair. It’s the scene Nolan is said he’s most proud of, which he should be considering his anti-CGI mentality led to it being a very real stunt sequence on a level that about 99 percent of filmmakers wouldn’t dare attempt… Expand
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IkhhjbvvJan 24, 2022
Hardy took on an unthinkable challenge when he was cast as Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises." Not only was he joining a beloved series for its final installment, but he was the first major Batman villain after Heath Ledger's Joker, a characterHardy took on an unthinkable challenge when he was cast as Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises." Not only was he joining a beloved series for its final installment, but he was the first major Batman villain after Heath Ledger's Joker, a character that is frequently called one of the greatest cinematic villains of all time. Hardy successfully lived up to those near-impossible expectations with a terrifying performance that helped "The Dark Knight Rises" end Nolan's Batman trilogy on a high note… Expand
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HjhhhhgggJan 25, 2022
The movie does not need defending. It is amazing. The only people who "dislike it" are a small, vocal minority. Whether or not you think it is the best, middle, or weakest of the trilogy, any reasonable person would acknowledge its greatness.The movie does not need defending. It is amazing. The only people who "dislike it" are a small, vocal minority. Whether or not you think it is the best, middle, or weakest of the trilogy, any reasonable person would acknowledge its greatness. High RT score both critical and audience, high IMDb score and rank in the top 250 (ahead of Begins might I add), an "A" cinemascore, selected among Empire's top 301 movies, the AFI selected it among its top 10 films of the year 2012, Forbes crowned it as the best of the genre even, and it was voted as the best film o the 2010s by LADBible. Even IGN (who is known to flip flop on opinions throughout the years) back in 2012 did a "vs" against fellow 2012 rival, The Avengers in which TDKR came ahead in I believe it was every category except 1, as well as sweeping their own people's choice awards… Expand
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IjhjhhjhJan 25, 2022
The Dark Knight Rises is in my top 10. I thought it nailed Bane in a way the comics never did, redoing the broken Bat storyline but giving it a proper good ending. They got Catwoman perfectly, as well as Talia. And it was super emotional andThe Dark Knight Rises is in my top 10. I thought it nailed Bane in a way the comics never did, redoing the broken Bat storyline but giving it a proper good ending. They got Catwoman perfectly, as well as Talia. And it was super emotional and a perfect expression of The Batman… Expand
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UjbnbhnbbbJan 26, 2022
Pacing and ending are beautiful and this was my first time seeing it to watch this film I suggest watch it back to back with the dark knight
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HjbhhgvgggJan 27, 2022
an amazing ending to an amazing trilogy. also tom hardy was great and i loved his bane. the plot has great too and the visual effects are amazing.
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JnbhngbhJan 27, 2022
Looking at the overall ending of TDKR, it was very satisfying to me. Seeing Michael Caine cry made me cry. Levitt saying his name was Robin was cool, but I knew this was it for the series. But seeing Caine and Bale in the restaurant and justLooking at the overall ending of TDKR, it was very satisfying to me. Seeing Michael Caine cry made me cry. Levitt saying his name was Robin was cool, but I knew this was it for the series. But seeing Caine and Bale in the restaurant and just nod was a perfect way for this trilogy to end.… Expand
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IjnhhghhhhJan 28, 2022
There are two fights between Batman and Bane in The Dark Knight Rises that exemplify the war that is waged between these two titans throughout the entire movie. The two fights themselves represent the two greatest fights in film. If I had toThere are two fights between Batman and Bane in The Dark Knight Rises that exemplify the war that is waged between these two titans throughout the entire movie. The two fights themselves represent the two greatest fights in film. If I had to pick one, I’d lean towards the beautiful war in the snow in which the stakes are made clear and hope triumphs over despair. Don’t get me wrong however, the scene in which Bane breaks the Bat far surpasses any movie fight I’ve seen, but as I said I would I choose one. Their first encounter is drawn out and brutal as Bane inflicts as much pain and damage on Batman as he can before literally breaking him (physically and mentally). When Batman conquers over Bane in the end, Batman doesn’t have that time. It’s a battle of efficiency and realism. Batman has faced this monster of a man before, he’s gone through a journey since and it’s the result of this fight that decides the fate of Gotham. It’s the greatest fight in all of film… Expand
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JjbhjnbggJan 29, 2022
Some might be shocked that I think this is better than “The Dark Knight,” but I truly believe that this is the superior film. First off, I think Tom Hardy as Bane was just as good as Heath Ledger’s Joker, the story was far better, and it wasSome might be shocked that I think this is better than “The Dark Knight,” but I truly believe that this is the superior film. First off, I think Tom Hardy as Bane was just as good as Heath Ledger’s Joker, the story was far better, and it was here that Christian Bale was cemented as the best Batman ever put on screen. The scale of the film was something of truly epic proportions as this film really felt like the end of a story. The stakes were raised to 11 here as well to the point that the film had you believe that Batman might actually perish in his own film. Anne Hathaway was great as Catwoman, even better than Michelle Pfeiffer from “Batman Returns” in my opinion, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Mendelsohn, and Marion Cotillard were all welcome additions to an already great cast. To be honest, this is my absolute favorite film of all time. It took my favorite character in any medium and showed what makes him so great in the first place.… Expand
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HijgjgghgJan 30, 2022
The TDKR narrative post-DCEU is just embarrassing, as if knocking down Nolan will raise Snyder. TDKR was a massive success, financially, critically, and by audiences.
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JjbhhbgggJan 30, 2022
You don't need to wait because TDKR was a massive critical and commercial success.
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JjnhjjnhJan 30, 2022
TDKR got a better reception than Begins. It is ranked higher on IMDb, Rotten, Metacritic and made the top 10 films of the year list by AFI, as TDK did before it.
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IkjjjjjjjkjkkJan 30, 2022
The fist fights between Batman and bane are tough to watch. The fight choreography and editing of these scenes are excellent
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JnbvghhbgFeb 1, 2022
Collaborating once more with the king of direction, Christopher Nolan, Hardy brought to life the antagonist Bane in the final installment of the Batman franchise. Preceded by the maniacal Joker portrayed by Heath Ledger, Bane is comparativelyCollaborating once more with the king of direction, Christopher Nolan, Hardy brought to life the antagonist Bane in the final installment of the Batman franchise. Preceded by the maniacal Joker portrayed by Heath Ledger, Bane is comparatively more somber but nonetheless terrifying. Loosely refereed to as the ‘shape-shifter’ for the ease with which he molds his physique for each role, Hardy bulked up to build his terrifying aura. Praised for his portrayal, the movie went on to be a block buster at the box office and becoming Nolan’s highest grossing movie to date as well as an epic end to the Batman series… Expand
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JbbnbbbbFeb 3, 2022
Cotillard gave a riveting performance as the diabolical Talia, which left audiences with one of the Batman’s most formidable Silver Screen adversaries ever.
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JbvgyhgggFeb 4, 2022
extremely well done movie. great plot, symbolism, and characters. we should’ve gotten more batman screentime before the ending but i understand that it was completely intentional upon christopher nolans part. i love what they did with theextremely well done movie. great plot, symbolism, and characters. we should’ve gotten more batman screentime before the ending but i understand that it was completely intentional upon christopher nolans part. i love what they did with the GCPD and selina kyle, especially the twist that he is robin. the stakes are incredibly done and the movie is great at building tension. his fake out death was not something i was expecting and in all honesty i do wish he did end up staying dead. although, an amazing and poetic ending to the trilogy. 5/5 no doubt in my mind, christopher nolan does not disappoint… Expand
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KjhhjnvvghFeb 5, 2022
The perfect ending to a fantastic trilogy. Hot take but I honestly preffered this to its predecessor. This was honestly the most satisfying end to a movie series i can remember. Its a shame we never get to see the sequel series it seemed toThe perfect ending to a fantastic trilogy. Hot take but I honestly preffered this to its predecessor. This was honestly the most satisfying end to a movie series i can remember. Its a shame we never get to see the sequel series it seemed to be setting up. Although i suppose its good that they didn’t risk ruining the extremely high note they ended it on.

The plot twists throughout the movie were amazing even when I knew they were coming, the small subtle hints throughout were amazing, and the last 10-20 minutes where they wrapped it all up and setup a possible sequel were just perfect.

I love Tom Hardy, and as usual he did a geeat job. Bane was such an interesting villian and the plot twist at the end made it even better. Anne Hathaway was fantastic as Catwoman. Finally, I’m a big Cillian Murphy fan so this trilogy gets bonus points for having him in every movie even if they were limited roles… Expand
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JhgjhggFeb 8, 2022
Some may disagree, but I think the introduction to Bane is even better than the Joker’s intro! What a stroke of genius to have a villain the complete opposite of the Joker, a cold, calculating and hulking figure who is actually a match forSome may disagree, but I think the introduction to Bane is even better than the Joker’s intro! What a stroke of genius to have a villain the complete opposite of the Joker, a cold, calculating and hulking figure who is actually a match for Batman! This whole scene is exhilaratingly filmed. The gorgeous scenery and insane special effects make it all the more intense to watch. There’s also some fantastic music here as well which elevates everything. You also can’t help but admire the stunt work here and the way Nolan directs is just flawless as he gets right in on the action with no shaky cam or manic quick cuts! This just goes to show how powerful Bane is and how he always has the upper hand. I also absolutely love his voice. You’d expect him to have the voice of a bull frog, but instead it’s like Shaun Connery on acid. Tom Hardy did almost the impossible, and made us forget about Heath Ledger’s electrifying performance. Whilst Bane still doesn’t reach those heights, he’s still a bloody excellent villain in his own rights. Christopher Nolan himself announced the other day that this was his favourite scene from his entire career… Expand
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HjbbbhhbvgfFeb 8, 2022
In true Christopher Nolan fashion, the director of The Dark Knight saw his mind-boggling bank heist in his Batman Begins sequel and raised it a full-blown plane hijacking in The Dark Knight Rises...whilst the thing was still hurtling throughIn true Christopher Nolan fashion, the director of The Dark Knight saw his mind-boggling bank heist in his Batman Begins sequel and raised it a full-blown plane hijacking in The Dark Knight Rises...whilst the thing was still hurtling through the air!

Simultaneously introducing us to Gotham's latest big bad, by the name of Bane (Tom Hardy), and setting in motion plans that would eventually lead to the film's climactic conclusion, the masked villain and his henchmen outsmart a bunch of CIA agents on an aircraft. This then leads to a stunning sequence involving the plane being literally pulled out of the air by a larger craft, before the merciless former League of Shadows member kidnaps nuclear physicist Dr. Leonid Pavel and leaves no survivors as the vehicle plummets to the ground.

Nolan knew he had to deliver the jaw-dropping goods in the opening stages of this insanely anticipated follow-up, and, unlike the folks in the aforementioned falling plane, he undoubtedly stuck the landing… Expand
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JbghbggggFeb 10, 2022
Yeah, this. Everyone I know who saw it all thought the twist was awesome and did not see it coming. Even I was impressed with how it was executed and I knew about it for over a year. Talia served a purpose to the plot and helped bring theYeah, this. Everyone I know who saw it all thought the twist was awesome and did not see it coming. Even I was impressed with how it was executed and I knew about it for over a year. Talia served a purpose to the plot and helped bring the trilogy full circle… Expand
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IbhjghhhhFeb 13, 2022
Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy is undeniably one of the most influential and successful film franchises in motion picture history. Grossing over $2 billion worldwide, meriting critical acclaim and earning nominations forChristopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy is undeniably one of the most influential and successful film franchises in motion picture history. Grossing over $2 billion worldwide, meriting critical acclaim and earning nominations for countless awards, Nolan's rendition of the caped crusader has become deeply ingrained in the fabric of contemporary culture. With Nolan's Batman franchise becoming increasingly prominent, critics and fans alike have already begun scrutinizing the Trilogy, trying to pinpoint the specific elements within the films that set Nolan's portrayal of Batman apart from those that came before it… Expand
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JjvhbfhbgFeb 14, 2022
Let me be clear that when I say this is the greatest superhero or comic book adaptation of all time, I put no qualifiers on that. Be it "genre-busting" or "pure superhero" or any way you wish to define it, The Dark Knight Rises is theLet me be clear that when I say this is the greatest superhero or comic book adaptation of all time, I put no qualifiers on that. Be it "genre-busting" or "pure superhero" or any way you wish to define it, The Dark Knight Rises is the greatest ever produced about a comic book character. And however much we've all talked about Nolan's previous bat-films being "transcendent," that word gains an entirely new weight in application when we talk about the final film in the trilogy… Expand
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BhnbggtFeb 17, 2022
The plot twist in The Dark Knight Rises is undoubtedly one of the greatest of all time
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JhuhhhhbFeb 17, 2022
it’s still the most entertaining of the series and does scale in a way no other superhero movie has. the full city seems genuinely involved in the conflict, whether that be the police trapped underground or the public ordered to stay home.it’s still the most entertaining of the series and does scale in a way no other superhero movie has. the full city seems genuinely involved in the conflict, whether that be the police trapped underground or the public ordered to stay home. the fight with bane is comfortably one of the all-time greatest action scenes.… Expand
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JbghjbbnbbbFeb 19, 2022
A gargantuan epic, Nolan brings his Batman trilogy to an intense conclusion that brings the series full circle to themes and ideas first approached in Batman Begins, but which also further enhances The Dark Knight's utilisation of politicsA gargantuan epic, Nolan brings his Batman trilogy to an intense conclusion that brings the series full circle to themes and ideas first approached in Batman Begins, but which also further enhances The Dark Knight's utilisation of politics and post-9/11 fears.

Amazingly this ended up proving quite prophetic with regards to its villainous plot to effectively drain the swamp of Gotham's financial elite. This is, if anything, a more brutish and muscular film compared to the previous two installments, and while subtlety is maybe a little absent, it's hard not to be impressed by the sheer bravado and scale of the whole film.

It builds and builds to a truly stunning conclusion, a nerve shedding apocalyptic battle for survival with the ultimate ticking time bomb scenario and one of the most spectacular chase sequences ever put to film. The entire cast is sensational; Hardy makes for a truly frightening Bane, while Bale finds genuine humanity in his final appearance as Bruce Wayne. Best of all is its epic portrayal of Gotham City, which is as magnificent as it has ever been captured on the silver screen… Expand
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NvhjbghbvvvFeb 22, 2022
I personally felt that The Dark Knight Rises is the best of the Nolan trilogy. The Dark Knight Rises is better directed than the previous two entries. Bale's preformence improved as he had more time to shine as Bruce Wayne, in turn correctingI personally felt that The Dark Knight Rises is the best of the Nolan trilogy. The Dark Knight Rises is better directed than the previous two entries. Bale's preformence improved as he had more time to shine as Bruce Wayne, in turn correcting my main issue with The Dark Knight. Bane is a threatening villain who remains a show stealer whilst on screen. The script feels the most fleshed out of the trilogy. The Dark Knight Rises concludes the trilogy with the best, if slightly bloated entry in the series… Expand
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UjggjhvffFeb 22, 2022
Christopher Nolan’s third Batman film had an unenviable duty: how do you follow up not only the most beloved comic book film of all time, but one that can’t include that film’s breakout star due to tragic real world developments?

For theChristopher Nolan’s third Batman film had an unenviable duty: how do you follow up not only the most beloved comic book film of all time, but one that can’t include that film’s breakout star due to tragic real world developments?

For the most part, The Dark Knight Rises was up to the task. Easily the largest scaled of Nolan’s Batman films, it features an aging, spiritually lost Batman who must overcome his mistakes to take on Bane, portrayed with staggering bombast by Tom Hardy.

The film also manages to break new ground, giving us the first real cinematic version of a happy ending for Bruce Wayne’s story. It’s a more than worthy finale to Nolan’s trilogy, ensuring it would be the standard by which all other superheroes are measured.… Expand
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HvgjbvggggFeb 22, 2022
The Dark Knight Rises is the third and final installment of the trilogy of Batman from Christopher Nolan. This part is sequel to Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008). It was listed as one of the best films of 2012. With a budget ofThe Dark Knight Rises is the third and final installment of the trilogy of Batman from Christopher Nolan. This part is sequel to Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008). It was listed as one of the best films of 2012. With a budget of $ 230 million, had like its predecessor an incredible collection of more than $ 1 billion. In turn, he received innumerable recognitions, nominations and awards at the MTV Movie Awards, Golden Trailer Awards, his nomination in the Grammy for best soundtrack album, among many others… Expand
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NvhnvghhFeb 23, 2022
Bane from The Dark Knight Rises: Tom Hardy played Bane with his face covered and still managed to give one of the most memorable performances of his life as one of the iconic villains. His performance was brilliant enough to be considered anBane from The Dark Knight Rises: Tom Hardy played Bane with his face covered and still managed to give one of the most memorable performances of his life as one of the iconic villains. His performance was brilliant enough to be considered an equal to Heath Ledger’s Joker. That’s saying something!… Expand
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NvhhvcccFeb 23, 2022
probably the most interesting entry in regards to its character work and not just in comparison to the other films in the trilogy, but also to every prior Batman film that has come before it (and after). a broken Bruce Wayne becomes a ghostprobably the most interesting entry in regards to its character work and not just in comparison to the other films in the trilogy, but also to every prior Batman film that has come before it (and after). a broken Bruce Wayne becomes a ghost in in his own home only to eventually return to life for one last act of heroism that initially seems to be a suicidal one. the soul is gone it seems, the desire to live is over for himself and now it is simply his body that remains and this will be his last act. but, of course the rest of the film is him rising to find that desire to live again, live as Bruce Wayne again and escape from the symbol the city doesn't need anymore, at least not with him as its literal figurehead. the ending signifies that destruction of Batman once and for all, at least for him, and now he can move on. the Pit sequence as well feels like the whole film in microcosm and it's shot beautifully too and in an almost abstract way. the light of the sky above looks more heavenly than it does Earthly. an image of hope out of grasp until you let go and ascend. this is also where the parallels between him, Bane and Miranda begin. they are essentially shadows of each other. two born and sculpted in darkness only to rise above it but keep it within them and destroy the world around them. the other a man who as Bane says "adopted the darkness" but chooses to use that pain to help the people around him. Bruce and Miranda both set out to continue their fathers legacies as well, it's just that those two legacies are diametrically opposed it seems. and so amongst the grand spectacle - all of which **** rules btw - there's a lot of very effective character and thematic work going on here. and that ending makes me tear up every time… Expand
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KiiijujjFeb 24, 2022
It brings everything in this trilogy full circle so perfectly that I nearly shed tears of joy! Just so beautiful, epic and inspiring in a way that I would say no other comic book film, not even The Dark Knight, is. As I said in my BatmanIt brings everything in this trilogy full circle so perfectly that I nearly shed tears of joy! Just so beautiful, epic and inspiring in a way that I would say no other comic book film, not even The Dark Knight, is. As I said in my Batman Begins review, Bale is my fav Bruce Wayne / Batman to date, and of his three goes at the role I think this is his very best! This movie just embodies everything that IS Batman! There are not enough words to describe how much this film means to me… and oh my god Hans Zimmer’s score for this one may just be my favourite film score of all time! … Expand
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GhhghvvFeb 26, 2022
He benefited from being able to take on Batman starting in the previous decade, but Christopher Nolan gets three films among our top ten from the 2010s, as the finale to his take on the Caped Crusader stuck the landing with a movie thatHe benefited from being able to take on Batman starting in the previous decade, but Christopher Nolan gets three films among our top ten from the 2010s, as the finale to his take on the Caped Crusader stuck the landing with a movie that somehow lives up to the standard previously set in Batman Begins and (especially) The Dark Knight, with—after a completion of the final scene from the predecessor in the form of a brief prologue—The Dark Knight Rises picking up several years later in a Gotham City made better by Batman taking blame for the death of Harvey Dent in the previous chapter of the saga. Redemption, rebirth, truth, and justice are among the themes and influences in TDKR, and Christian Bale kills it as an unretired Batman, combatting a formidable physical presence in Bane (Tom Hardy), who is immediately introduced in an ambitious opening scene. The final couple of scenes are a rollercoaster of emotions, as the epic trilogy gets a fitting and chill-inducing conclusion… Expand
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VghhgvffFeb 26, 2022
Tom Hardy received universal acclaim for his portrayal of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) His portrayal of the masked villain received widespread acclaim from critics and indeed comic book and film fans
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HjbvfhhvvfFeb 26, 2022
Eh, I don't think so - the last two films gained more acclaim from critics/prestigous awards such as AFI and various magazines for a reason. Feel free to disagree, but i actually think both of them to me had better cinematography,Eh, I don't think so - the last two films gained more acclaim from critics/prestigous awards such as AFI and various magazines for a reason. Feel free to disagree, but i actually think both of them to me had better cinematography, choreographed action scenes (the ninja style in BB was fine but they definitely improved in the sequels) and acting.

Well, what I say still holds true - if you look at IMDb (audience), Rotten Tomatoes (critics), MetaCritic {Top Critics} and AFI, TDKR wins… Expand
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HgfguhvvfFeb 26, 2022
Nolan having made my favourite film of all time, The Dark Knight, had a lot of expectations going into the sequel. The Dark Knight Rises is perhaps nearly on-par with the prior film, Nolan builds an all-encompassing atmosphere of a cinematicNolan having made my favourite film of all time, The Dark Knight, had a lot of expectations going into the sequel. The Dark Knight Rises is perhaps nearly on-par with the prior film, Nolan builds an all-encompassing atmosphere of a cinematic dream. It is a film that can be watched over and over, everything is perfect. I am always left shivering with a tear in my eye. Nolan knows how to hit those emotional moments and of course his infamous endings… Expand
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NbbnvvFeb 27, 2022
"And this I’ve been thinking of just in case we’ve got to consider the roots and origins of Bane. But we could get laughed out of the part of it, it might be something that we regret, but it’s your choice ultimately. He says, no I think we’ll"And this I’ve been thinking of just in case we’ve got to consider the roots and origins of Bane. But we could get laughed out of the part of it, it might be something that we regret, but it’s your choice ultimately. He says, no I think we’ll go with it. And that was that. And we played with it and made it a bit more fluid, and now people love it.''

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JnbhjbvvFeb 28, 2022
Talia was a great addition. I’d unfortunately had her identity spoiled, so it did a bit of the sting out of Batman’s stabbing with the ‘slow blade’. But nevertheless her plot I felt was pretty well done. Finishing her father’s work andTalia was a great addition. I’d unfortunately had her identity spoiled, so it did a bit of the sting out of Batman’s stabbing with the ‘slow blade’. But nevertheless her plot I felt was pretty well done. Finishing her father’s work and getting close to Bruce, who as Deadgeek pointed out was well known to the League of Shadows. I’d pretty much thought Bane was the man in charge the whole time, and that he was the child who escaped the Pit. Good swerve. The overall plot was pretty involved, it was a long film to be fair, but I didn’t find it too much. The way Bane’s operation escalated with the stock market raid and its forcing Bruce to reach out to Talia and put her in the position of power I felt was pretty original given the usual plot in superhero and comic type films. The human core of the film wasn’t overwhelmed by the different plot points… Expand
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HvhhvghbbFeb 28, 2022
Bevause people who criticize TDKR are very vocal about it. It's like listening to autistic screeching.
Aggregates are far more reliable because they are statistical. If you read these aggrrgates, the audience ones have more than 1 millionBevause people who criticize TDKR are very vocal about it. It's like listening to autistic screeching.
Aggregates are far more reliable because they are statistical. If you read these aggrrgates, the audience ones have more than 1 million scores which all rank TDKR as higher than Begins.
So when you say "when people really talk" you're pretty much just talking about some movie forum, they don't represent general audiences the way aggregates can.
By all accounts, check the scores, TDKR outrankoutranks Begins pretty universally with critics and audiences… Expand
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HjbghhbvgggMar 2, 2022
The opening sequence of The Dark Knight Rises with the plane and Dr Pavel is incredible. That whole sequence being our introduction to Bane gets me super excited every time I watch this. His planning, his ruthlessness, and great quotabilityThe opening sequence of The Dark Knight Rises with the plane and Dr Pavel is incredible. That whole sequence being our introduction to Bane gets me super excited every time I watch this. His planning, his ruthlessness, and great quotability are shown right off the bat and all of it is just so cool.

There's so many other great new characters here as well in Miranda Tate, Selina Kyle, and Officer Blake. All well acted and scripted and serve a purpose in the overall storyline. I would also argue that the final 5 minutes or so of this movie are some of the greatest sequences in any series of films. One comparison I think of immediately is how much I enjoyed Avengers: Endgame, but the end of The Dark Knight Rises hits me more emotionally than that one did. Bane was a great villain and the motives were a little muddy for a bit, but by the end everything gets wrapped up so nicely and this ends up being a great finish to an incredible trilogy… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 3, 2022
A messy yet satisfying conclusion to Chris Nolan's Batman trilogy. Grander, longer, and far more ambitious than either of its predecessors, The Dark Knight Rises at times threatens to collapse under its own weight. However, a terrific cast,A messy yet satisfying conclusion to Chris Nolan's Batman trilogy. Grander, longer, and far more ambitious than either of its predecessors, The Dark Knight Rises at times threatens to collapse under its own weight. However, a terrific cast, another top-notch villain, and some really thrilling set pieces keep the movie afloat.… Expand
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OojhgghhhMar 4, 2022
78 is actually very good, if not great. The Martian, Steve Jobs, Bridge of Spies, Sicario are all 81 so 78 is only 3 points behind those movies which are all great or fantastic movies IMO.
Also some Metacritic scores from last year: Gone Girl78 is actually very good, if not great. The Martian, Steve Jobs, Bridge of Spies, Sicario are all 81 so 78 is only 3 points behind those movies which are all great or fantastic movies IMO.
Also some Metacritic scores from last year: Gone Girl (79), Nightcrawler (76), Interstellar (74), Edge of Tomorrow (71), Guardians of the Galaxy (76… Expand
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IjsngsgzhhaMar 5, 2022
I prefer the Gotham of Rises because it's a composite of NY, LA, and Pittsburgh, lending it the same lived in feel without the negative of feeling the locality of one place. TDK was just plain Chicago.
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HuihggghMar 6, 2022
Don’t be fooled by what you see in online forums. Dark Knight Rises is loved and hailed by the masses as one of the best Batman/comic book movies ever. Go check out various critic lists and reviews from its release, it was even among AFI’sDon’t be fooled by what you see in online forums. Dark Knight Rises is loved and hailed by the masses as one of the best Batman/comic book movies ever. Go check out various critic lists and reviews from its release, it was even among AFI’s top 10 of the year, or even go to lists of greatest movies lists like IMDb, Empire etc For some reason there is a very small but very vocal minority who have a bone to pick with it.
It is a beautiful conclusion to the trilogy with incredible character arcs, an amazing villain in Tom Hardy’s Bane and great action sequences. The story is pretty deep, emotional and inspiring too… Expand
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GffhbghhgMar 9, 2022
I agree with this interpretation, and it's part of the reason why the Talia reveal strengthened both characters for me.
They're both so cruel, vengeful, and angry, and they have every right to be. As Bane says, the Pit is "the worst hell onI agree with this interpretation, and it's part of the reason why the Talia reveal strengthened both characters for me.
They're both so cruel, vengeful, and angry, and they have every right to be. As Bane says, the Pit is "the worst hell on Earth," and he and Talia were both born and raised there, knowing nothing but violence and cruelty until they found each other, and even that brief period of comparative happiness was doomed. Then, when they leave the Pit, they're brought into a world that doesn't try and heal their hearts or bring them peace, it merely gives their anger purpose and direction under the veneer of right and good.
What chance did they ever have to be anything other than what we saw: two people bonded by a horrific past and walking a path of certain death because destroying Gotham and themselves is the only way they can finally release all of the hate that's been boiling inside them for their entire lives… Expand
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GujgfvvvMar 9, 2022
The Dark Knight Rises: Perfect. Greatest movie of all time for me. Better than The Dark Knight. Thank you, Christopher Nolan. 11/10
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HjjbhjnbbMar 9, 2022
PERFECT ENDING TO THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY. I really loved the movie. The way Bruce Wayne reinvents himself in the movie after coming back to work as Dark Knight it's just so good to watch. Bane being Charismatic, Stronger Foe is way tooPERFECT ENDING TO THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY. I really loved the movie. The way Bruce Wayne reinvents himself in the movie after coming back to work as Dark Knight it's just so good to watch. Bane being Charismatic, Stronger Foe is way too awesome. The stakes are quite high in this movie too. The third act of this movie is beyond Perfect… Expand
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GujjggghMar 11, 2022
Tom Hardy's role as Bane was another Batman nemesis that cinema fans enjoyed, with Christian Nolan's final final in his trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, receiving world wide acclaim
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VgjjjgggMar 11, 2022
Most definitely! The dialogue that Bane brought and the plot twist revealing Talia was perfect. Don’t get me wrong the dark knight is my favorite batman but Rises is damn near perfect
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FyjffjgvMar 12, 2022
Tom Hardy menaced everyone in superhero films as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises
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VghuhgffdMar 12, 2022
From there, TDKR has skillful technique. Bane's voice design is famous, the editing synergizes plotlines, and the cinematography uses thematic colors. The effects are primarily real (including an impressive airplane sequence). Plus, the musicFrom there, TDKR has skillful technique. Bane's voice design is famous, the editing synergizes plotlines, and the cinematography uses thematic colors. The effects are primarily real (including an impressive airplane sequence). Plus, the music remains powerful and the production balances realism. Moreover, the direction ignites Batman's fight with Bane. Applying only minimal music, fundamental camerawork, and measured editing, that scene is quietly striking because it's an emotional culmination. Its technical restraint lets the action radiate, heightening its impact. Ultimately, TDKR is a prime example of calculated entertainment. Epic yet mindful, TDKR creates a purposeful journey.
Writing: 8/10
Direction: 10/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Acting: 9/10
Editing: 8/10
Sound: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
Production Design: 9/10
Casting: 10/10
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CghvggbvMar 13, 2022
Bane was actually the best villain of the trilogy imo, he looks menacing and his voice sounds terrifying
No disrespect to Joker, but I was really scared of watching bane mercilessly beat the **** out of bruce
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VhjjvghhMar 13, 2022
Nolan ends his trilogy on a high note with the much improved third installment, The Dark Knight Rises. While I understand I am in the minority in viewing Dark Knight as the weakest in the series, I suspect more fans who haven't revisited theNolan ends his trilogy on a high note with the much improved third installment, The Dark Knight Rises. While I understand I am in the minority in viewing Dark Knight as the weakest in the series, I suspect more fans who haven't revisited the series in a long time might feel more inclined to agree.

Nolan's direction is infinitely better in terms of action and pacing, providing several thrilling moments that you can not only see, but FEEL. He creates a fantastic story in which we get to feel some of "Begins" fun elements in terms of Batman coming back after a long hiatus. While I am not the biggest fan of the retirement angle, and feel the film could have easily skipped over this element without much of a change in characterization or plot, I can respect his reasoning for doing so as many have wanted to adapt the comic book it was based upon.

Bane is a fantastic villain and bringing back the League of Shadows from Begins was a fantastic way to conclude the overall story that is spread across all three films. Introducing Catwoman is also a welcomed storyline as Hathaway does a fantastic job. Nothing feels "tacked on" in this movie, every scene is well thought out and works in harmony with the overall story. Even though this film is longer than Dark Knight, it feels shorter due to the pacing. Its an exhilarating experience and it actually made me respect this series much more than I did when it came out… Expand
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NsbabbsbsMar 13, 2022
When you look at the audience scores look at the average rating, not the %. For example Batman Begins has 94% but it's audience avg rating is 3.9/5, compared to Dunkirk's 82% but 4.1/5
Prestige only has an audience score of 4/5, TDKR has aWhen you look at the audience scores look at the average rating, not the %. For example Batman Begins has 94% but it's audience avg rating is 3.9/5, compared to Dunkirk's 82% but 4.1/5
Prestige only has an audience score of 4/5, TDKR has a score of 4.3/5 which is higher than Prestige, Interstellar and Inception.
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VgubgjjhgMar 14, 2022
Working again with Nolan for the conclusion of his brilliant The Dark Knight trilogy, Tom Hardy took on the part of supervillain Bane in the critically and commercially popular 2012 film. The final installment follows the revolutionary BaneWorking again with Nolan for the conclusion of his brilliant The Dark Knight trilogy, Tom Hardy took on the part of supervillain Bane in the critically and commercially popular 2012 film. The final installment follows the revolutionary Bane as he forces Bruce Wayne to once again resume his role as Batman and protect Gotham City from nuclear destruction. To portray the physically imposing character, Hardy gained 30 pounds of muscle mass and wanted to create a contradiction between his voice and body.

For Bane’s distinct voice that is muffled by his mask, the actor revealed he was inspired by a renowned classic Hollywood star, explaining: “Bane is somebody who’s in tremendous pain all the time. So he had an older voice. Which is sort of Richard Burton, I suppose, you know. Slightly florid, camp English villain […] in many ways, but just off-center.” The Dark Knight Rises is widely considered to be one of the greatest superhero films of all time and was crowned by Forbes as the best modern comic book superhero adaptation on screen… Expand
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FghhvhhhffMar 14, 2022
Next to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is one of the most immensely satisfying pieces of modern cinema. Tom Hardy's Bane is next to Ledger's Joker one of the most terrifying and evil villains of all time andNext to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is one of the most immensely satisfying pieces of modern cinema. Tom Hardy's Bane is next to Ledger's Joker one of the most terrifying and evil villains of all time and Christian Bale delivers what is probably his best performance as the Dark Knight himself. Overall I would have to say that this is indeed one of the finest action movies of all time… Expand
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GyihfyjbgMar 15, 2022
Christopher Nolan is lauded as one of the most brilliant movie directors working today. His films have been analyzed by scholars and movie buffs and he is regarded as the successor of the great Stanley Kubrick, which is an honor that carriesChristopher Nolan is lauded as one of the most brilliant movie directors working today. His films have been analyzed by scholars and movie buffs and he is regarded as the successor of the great Stanley Kubrick, which is an honor that carries a lot of weight. So, it came as no surprise that when he took on the task of rebooting the Caped Crusader for the big screen. He started off with Batman Begins, which went back and retold the character’s origin story with more detail into his combat training than we had ever received before. And then he got more money to make a sequel, which was the first true masterpiece of a movie to be made out of superheroes or comic books. It is ranked alongside The Godfather and Casablanca as one of the greatest movies ever made. And then came that rare threequel that lives up to expectations… Expand
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CgnvccqxMar 15, 2022
The Dark Knight Rises is regarded as one of the best superhero movies of all time. Made with an edge that superpowers don't exist and (thankfully) with an absence of comedy It's one of the most satisfying conclusions to any movie franchise made
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VgunghjbgMar 15, 2022
Probably my personal favorite of Nolan Batman movies, and I also really like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. This is a brilliant film, one of the highlights of superhero movies. What is expected of Christopher Nolan is a visually daringProbably my personal favorite of Nolan Batman movies, and I also really like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. This is a brilliant film, one of the highlights of superhero movies. What is expected of Christopher Nolan is a visually daring film, with beautiful cinematography, beautifully realized Gotham City and great special effects.

Hans Zimmer's shot is not one of his best for me, but there is still an epic and captivating quality that is simply perfect for this film. Dialogue provokes thinking and creates emotional impact, and the vast majority of the time The Dark Knight Rises is ambitious and captivating. There are so many great things that it’s easy to get lost in a movie and get caught up in the various situations that happen in a movie.

I consider Christopher Nolan to be one of my favorites, it speaks to an extremely impressive director who shows great ambition and a willingness to make his themes interesting. He’s doing a really wonderful job here, as the set / action, including the hijacking and Bane’s attack on Gotham, is enough to delight you. The way Nolan builds this dark atmosphere and the city is just something that many other directors should study in the future.

The performances are simply great of all involved, Matthew Modine is the weakest, but he is far from bad. Christian Bale is still a charismatic presence. Another great advantage is that Bale can bring that dark and mysterious nature into the character of Wayne, while at the same time being very convincing in the role of Batman. I think it's fair to say that he put his stamp on the character and if this is his last attempt, then he has done more than any previous actor. Matthew Caine appropriately loyal, and Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman subtly underestimated. Joseph Gordon Levitt beautifully captures the idealism of his character. Tom Hardy is in heightened intimidating fashion as Bane, a worthy successor to the legendary Joker Heath Ledger. Anne Hathaway was a curious choice, but as Catwoman she is in place, here is Catwoman who actually does a lot more than acting the sexy way (which she still is), here she is very ruthless and no nonsense.

The great virtue of Christopher Nolan remains to suggest the only realistic version of Batman. The only difference is because it is authentic. This film is precise in its story, because it is not just about a hero or a city, but about the past, the power of memory, the subtle cruelty of revenge, the right ending for a magnificent series and the right gestures to build a new beginning. A meeting of a great cast and the best screenplay. There is also an argument for defining “The Dark Knight Rises” as a masterpiece for many reasons, not just artistic, but, first, because you feel the story within you. Many scenes are known from books or other movies, from stories or paintings, from nightmares or everyday reality. And Nolan's genius is not in discovering them, but in using them in the best way. Impeccable film, this is the word that most easily defines this masterpiece. Truly a magnificent ending to one of the best trilogies in film history!… Expand
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