The final chapter in director Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy and was also the most anticipated. After ‘The Dark Knight’ the expectations on the third entry were enormous. Such notions occasionally go awry with some second sequels spoiling a franchise’s sheen. Thankfully ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ isn’t one of them. Going full throttle in presenting an arresting and dynamic film, Nolan delivers an amazing farewell in this chapter of Batman’s on-screen adventures.
Apparently free of his crime-fighting creation Batman, Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is a recluse. Lost without his alter ego after eight years in limbo, his thirst for life has been distinguished. When the evil Bane (Tom Hardy) enters the frame, this rejuvenates Wayne’s combative nature. Coupled with mysterious burglar Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway), the new arrivals test his resolve. With Bane’s reign of terror never-ending, it becomes a fight to the death with Batman’s legacy at stake.
Like the epic movies of yesteryear ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is massive in scope. Everything from the action to the drama works on a grand scale with Nolan’s penchant for well written characters intact. He takes time telling his story allowing for genuine emotional engagement. For those wanting slam bang pyrotechnics it’s there but others wanting some depth will find it in spades. Events fit nicely into the trilogy’s ongoing arc with the new additions easily mingling with the old.
The dazzling action is more than matched by a very strong cast. Bale is fantastic as a hero burdened by his past with Hardy successfully ensuring Bane becomes a fearsome aggressive anarchist. Their performances match the overall confidence of the production with each cast member giving it their utmost. All have their moment to shine with the screenplay rarely sagging. On its own ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is a superb movie but as part of a trilogy it’s an amazing coda to what has been a great series.
It is sad thinking this is the end of Nolan’s take on the caped crusader but we should be thankful for the respect he’s shown the character. He’s made a high calibre superhero movie series which will be difficult to top from the many imitators it will influence in years to come.
Movie Review Rating out 9 / 10
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