I wanted to take a few days before I wrote about The Dark Knight Rises. First off I am a huge batman fan always have been; from comics, cartoons, 60’s campy tv shows, to 90’s movies to Christopher Nolan’s first two movies Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Growing up I had tons of batman toys, I always enjoyed stories of the batman. Prior to watching the new film, I re-watched the two and I am glad I did.
Obviously I was looking forward to this movie for months. As the trailers came out and you began to get little snips about what this movie would be about, I grew more and more excited. This was the summer movie I had to see, and it didn’t disappoint.
Waking up Friday morning and watching Fox Chicago, I learned of the horror that happened in Aurora during the midnight shooting. I was shocked to hear of what happened and as I day went on we learned more about the victims and the shooter. It was an unbelievably sad day, even when I saw the movie around 7 p.m. that Friday people were still talking about it. I feel sorry for the victims and their families as they struggle to move on and somehow make sense of this all. But now to the movie.
I absolutely loved this film. I thought it was the perfect way to end the trilogy and the story of batman. I will try not to give out any spoilers. Christian Bale was great once again as Bruce Wayne/Batman, but feel this movie give him more of a chance to shine than the others. Tom Hardy was great as Bane. The first fight scene with Bane and Batman was perfect. Hardy was able to do a lot with his voice and his eyes, he turned out a great performance. I will admit there were a few times it was hard to understand him but I also think that had a lot to do with the music in the IMAX. Anne Hathaway was also good as the cat burglar Selina Kyle. Although never mentioned by name she was able to portray the character a lot different from previous actresses but in a very good way. Upon hearing of her casting I wasn’t exactly sold on her being able to fight and beat people up. During the course of the film I was sold and it was believable. Morgan Freeman again turns in a solid performance and Michael Caine shines especially in two particular scenes, one in the beginning and one at the end. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was good in the film as well, his character is very well advanced throughout the film as a smart cop with good instincts.
The film takes place years after the previous. Batman has not been seen and Bruce Wayne is reclusive to his home. A series of events lead both Bruce and Batman to reintroduce themselves to the world. Bane has a plan to take over Gothem City. Bruce must learn to face his fears and “Rise” to be able to stop Batman with or without the help of the Cat, who is an untrustworthy interest to both of Wayne’s personas. There are some great scenes between Alfred and Bruce, Batman and Gordon, Bruce/Batman and Selina, Bane and Bruce/Batman. Prior to seeing the film, I heard Richard Roeper say the last five minutes where the best five minutes of any film this year. I have to agree. The end fight and chase scene gave me goosebumps and the final moments of the film had the hairs on the back of my neck standing.
Nolan has done it again! He has given up a great action/drama/comic book movie. This was the perfect way to end the story and bring the trilogy full circle. I can’t wait to see this film again. Right now I think it is my favorite of the three films. I don’t know if another Batman film/series can be made again. I don’t know if I want to see another Batman film series. Why mess with something this good. I give this movie a big A and a 9.5 out of 10.
And as one legend comes to an end, another begins….
The teaser trailer for Man of Steel was shown with The Dark Knight Rises!
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