The Dark Knight RisesMovie Reviews

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    Written July 21, 2012

    The Dark Knight Rises .... Then Falls

    by Darkola

    THE GOOD... Batman himself, again I enjoyed the parts of seeing him, Alfred as always, and the appearance of Catwoman, she was an added bonus to this movie, and the action sceenes.

    THE BAD ... Pretty much everything else, the story was terrible, the bad guy "Bane" came nowhere even close to matching a character like The Joker, I know thats a hard act to follow, but this wasnt even close by any means. The BatPlane ... or whatever you want to call it, when it first appeared all I thought of was "Really, are you kidding ?" where and how that goofy thing made it into this movie is beyond me.

    This was a movie I wanted to like alot, but came out so disappointed with it, especially for a movie that was going to wrap up Nolans version of Batman ... it just went wrong, from the plot of the story, to a villain that did nothing for me, to new gadgets that are to far fetched and just rediculous. The movie felt long, dragged on, and not enough of Batman, I'd give it 2 1/2 out of 4 stars.

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    Written July 20, 2012

    Midnight showing was worth it! And the wheels on that 'cycle....CRAZY!

    by msross27

    "The Dark Knight Rises": YES HE DID!!! This movie is FRICKIN' AWESOME 8) Major props for not giving away ANYTHING in the trailers (fantastic surprises), as well as keeping the audience's attention w/that much "story" in relation to the action (in some ways this film seemed more a "drama" than an "action" flick, but in a very positive way and I'm an action gal). Bane was a little hard to understand at times but his role was phenomenally played- I'd hate to meet him in a dark or bright alley! I actually think I heard people crying towards the end of the movie lol. IDK...this may be my favorite film of 2011 considering The Avengers was fantastic and I enjoyed the new Spider-man...this one is a winner!

    Oh yeah...I can't recall Batman in this much daylight (in this series) in the previous 2 films and he and Bane looked great, and not fake. So rise from darkness he did. If they choose to do anything, "in any direction" in the future, I'm all in.

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    Written July 20, 2012

    WOW

    by aj8560

    That has to be one of the best endings to a movie I have ever seen. It was easily worth the money spent and I can almost promise that I will see this again in theatres before it comes out on DVD. MUST SEE!

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    Written July 20, 2012

    Simply brilliant!

    by Biggie21

    It is the perfect end to an amazing trilogy. Your emotions will go on a serious roller coaster. Not only is the entire movie a perfect way to end the series. But the ending to the movie was just a stroke of great story telling. Now I gotta see it in IMAX!

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    Written July 20, 2012

    A solid ending.

    by paintsniper01

    "The Dark Knight Rises" was an excellent ending to the series that (without spoilers) I felt effectively ended this particular series while leaving room for expansion in this Batman universe.

    Anne Hathaway did an excellent job of bringing the Catwoman character to life in a way that didn't feel forced, and the returning characters did not disappoint. Beyond the actors, the fight scenes were excellently done, the special effects budget had to have been astounding, and the new toys were all most appreciated.

    The movie only falls short of "Must GO" because of a couple things. The Bane in the movie was a believably foil for the Dark Knight, but his story was a very sharp departure from the original comic book character. Additionally, while I wasn't looking for a 100% bulletproof plot (this is a superhero movie after all), a few gaping things stuck out. I just can't picture Batman sitting in a police car and chatting about his secret identity when everything is being recorded.

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    Written July 27, 2012

    It's a must go......even Blue-Ray will not duplicate the theater viewing.

    by Nacho Baggo

    The film is huge and the story is too big for one movie, but it wraps up perfectly despite the challenges of a compressed & hugely faceted story and the difficulty to follow time. Days went by? A lot of dialogue is garbled, too.
    The BAT urban copter was a great CGI achievement. Very well done.
    Anne Hathaway was a good Catwoman.
    Michael Kane poured out his heart and soul for a very heart warming performance.
    It is a must go to see the end of this trilogy and the new characters to follow.

    Worth ful price.

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    Written July 20, 2012

    A perfect yet bittersweet send off to this Batman trilogy.

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    As before, Nolan has done his homework on the Batman storyline. He and crew have creatively put their own twist on it without crossing any lines; only blurring them to achieve great cinematic effect.

    Great action for those type of fans who don't know much of the Batman story; great story for those of us who do. Indie art house fans who wont budge for anything remotely this big, this is not for you, or your judgement. I can confidently say you have less than ZERO input!

    It's a bittersweet fulfillment to watch this empire say farewell, but the bar has been raised so high, one would doubt that it can be matched or outdone for that matter. However, with that said, the potential for reboots and/or continuations could be astonishing.

    On a side note, my heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims in Colorado.

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    Written July 20, 2012

    An unexpected ending for another future perhaps...

    by tt_232010

    I was pleased with the film, yet, just like Time and other critics, I wanted more. This Batman was different, flawed and showed a behavior more common with cowards than vigilantes. Perhaps Nolan wanted a story to succeed off a hair string? A story so practical that it is believable. The character Bane was rich in substance and almost as mystique as the batman himself. There was rich, rich dialogue-somewhat esoteric-in the film. I knew going in that Nolan had huge shoes to fill. The choreography of combat was typical, nothing that batman can only do. The methods of control, subjugation and counterattack are genius. The cast was handpicked from everywhere. They even had the Steelers runnerback in this movie. Catwoman was Catwoman- A diva of her craft and ally for the Bat. I cant say that I was mesmerize like the 2008 Dark Knight. This is due partly because I knew the style Nolan would take in directing this film. But this is a Blockbuster for sure

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  • So-so
    Written July 21, 2012

    Is this Batman

    by kevnic

    Christopher Nolan's last installment of Dark Knight was disappointing as an action film and as a follow up to The Dark Knight. The Plot suffers as in order for the plan of the antagonist to work poor decisions have to be made by key figures. The movie is also slow and therefore long with parts that make you think "Really" (eg. Major back surgery needed,resolve just crack my back and I'll do some pushups). I like watching movies when the vilans plans are ingenious, I like the champions rise to be greater and that is what makes them better than us all. Plus all fans of Batman should be disappointed as batman's identity seems to be known by just about everyone also Bain is way to intelligent and well spoken to be simply his alter ego a thug. What the film does well is great acting by almost every character even the almost intellectual bain whose voice is something impressive. Spoiler alert. There is a plot twist at the end that makes me really wonder why Bain had to have as much dialogue

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    Written July 22, 2012

    Amazing! (Spoilers)

    by kevjam79

    This movie put the final touch on Christian Bale's Batman. However, is it over? Can Batman truly end at this? Will John Blake become Robin or Nightwing?

    I really enjoyed the Catwoman and Batman interaction. The Bane back brake was perfect. Again where does this leave Batman? No more Wayne Enterprises.... The film was perfect in every way. Christopher Nolan is a genius!

    Enjoy the flick folks! It is amazing!

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    Written July 23, 2012

    Freakin Awesome Movie!!

    by doxiemom2112

    Those of you who give it a SO-SO rating need to get your eyes examined. there was not ..I repeat NOT a boring/ridiculous part in the entire film. It kept you captivated for the entire film! While I do agree that Heath Ledger's role as the Joker was a tough one to outdo, I think that Tom Hardy asBane and Anne Hathaway as Catwoman did an excellent job and if they didn't outdo Ledger they equaled his greatness. I wholeheartedly agree with my fellow reviewers who stated that this is the PERFECT ending to the trilogy!

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    Written July 21, 2012

    The Dark Knight Rises Past Them All

    by Prince of Gotham

    FIrst off, RIP to the Aurora victims and my prayers go out to all of their surviving family members.

    TDKR is probably the most gratifying summer blockbuster I have seen and Nolan has once again raised a bar that TDK had already set so impeccably high already. The soundtrack ushered my moods fittingly scene by scene. Bane was incredibly done by Hardy and any doubts of Hatthaway as the Cat were put to rest. As for the bat, we the viewers were treated to Bruce Wayne's heroic turnaround from humiliating defeat to the pinnacle of his vigilante "career". As opposed to Ledger (Joker) stealing the show in TDK, Bale rose to unreachable heights as Bruce Wayne in a performance that will forever haunt any attempts of a reboot. TDKR couldn't have ended in any other way and Nolan will be cemented as an iconic legend, alongside Stan Lee and Bob Kane when its all said and done.

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    Written July 22, 2012

    Beyond Amazing

    by Livnthedrm69

    In Batman Begins, Ra's Al Ghul told Bruce Wayne that he would have to become more than just a man in order to become something else entirely; a legend. In that same vein, Christopher Nolan's epic finale to his Batman saga is more than just a film. It's a pulse-pounding experience like no other, and not only the best comic book movie to date, but one of the greatest blockbusters to ever grace the big screen.

    In terms of performances, this is without a doubt Christian Bale's best turn as Bruce Wayne/Batman. He goes through many stages during the course of The Dark Knight Rises, and Batman has never felt as real and as human as he does in this installment.

    The film delivers on being the epic conclusion we were promised and should result in Nolan nabbing his first Academy Award. It will make you laugh, have you close to tears and punching the air with sheer joy and excitement. Marvel's The Avengers held the "Best Comic Book Movie Ever" crown for as long as it could.

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  • So-so
    Written July 20, 2012

    The trilogy deserved a better ending

    by kscottcraig

    Bat Man gets about twenty minutes of screen time out of a two hour, forty five minute movie. Day light does not work for the aesthetic of the movie and makes the characters appear cartoonish. The voices and one liners add too much camp to follow a movie that was so gritty and compelling (Dark Knight). The timeline is far too distorted, wasn't pulled off very well. This was to the Dark Knight trilogy what Godfather III was to that series.

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    Written August 3, 2012

    Rising Above My Expectations

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    I loved Batman Begins, it was visceral and raw. Almost uncomfortable at times. It was the Batman that I had read about from Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. It was about a man who was lost and angry, but became something more. I know I'm in the minority, but The Dark Knight was a bit of a letdown for me. Harvey Dent was... an odd Harvey Dent and though I enjoyed the Joker for what he was- ripped from The Dark Knight Returns written by one Frank Miller. I thought that Ledger played it as well as he could. As a character actor... Moving on. From the opening swell of music from composer Hans Zimmer, It just felt like I was already a part of something truly special. The tough visceral rawness of Batman Begins is back with blood sweat and tears this time. We see a broken Bruce, a frustrated Alfred and a core of characters that when there lives cross paths with Bruce/Batman they leave a better person; or they don't leave. The perfect conclusion to the Dark Knight Trilogy.

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