Dark Knight Rises

Hello everyone, it is that time again, I am going to give a review of the Dark knight Rises. It has been a long time since I have been here. With work and school my time has been stretched pretty thin, going back to university is very demanding. However; I need to ensure to put aside time to dedicate to my passion and love for the visual arts. In conjunction, I want to offer my prayers and condolence to the victims and their families of the shooting in Aurora, I am praying for everyone.  

Last night my girlfriends and I saw the Dark Knight Rises, we had the expectations that the final installment to the series was going to be great, but it left us wanting more. Even though director Christopher Nolan wrap up the series nicely and answered all unanswered questions, we still left wanting more. After the film the audience (myself included) gave the film a standing ovation, for the great work that Nolan, Bale as Batman and the entire cast, crew and production team did with this series. Where do we begin… We pick up eight years after the death of Harvey and the world is still remembering him, and there is an act in place to ensure corruption and brutality doesn’t happen again in the city of Gotham.

Bruce (Christian Bale) has been living in seclusion and has not been seen since the events of that night, and the public believes that it was the Batman that killed Harvey. Not knowing that Harvey due to the murder of Rachel and surrounding events, lead to Harvey committing crimes and Batman had to take him down. That being said, we see Alfred (Michael Caine) doing his best to get Bruce to live his life and move on from the Batman.  Gordon (Gary Oldman) is about to be let go, due to the police and the world under the false perception of security. There is an evil that emerges and the city erupts into violence. But not before Bruce decides to emerge himself and encounters two strong women Selina (portrayed byAnne Hathaway) and Miranda (portrayed by Marion Cotillard).

Bruce is being warned by Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) of the pending danger and how the Batman is needed, the city needs him the people need him. Bruce tries his best to explain that the Batman no longer exist, Blake tells Bruce about Gordon getting shot and being in the hospital. Bruce goes to the hospital a doctor exams him, the doctor tells him that due to the damage his body has suffered. He recommends that Bruce does not do any type of strenuous activity. But we all know Bruce Wayne, he is not going to listen to some doctor now is he… Bruce goes to see Gordon and he tells Bruce how the Batman has to come back and combat this evil that is coming.

Bane (Tom Hardy) a new terrorist who has risen with a mission to wreak havoc on Gotham and its people, the Dark Knight then rises himself to combat this new evil. Along the way Bruce has to deal with if he should put on the Bat suit, the police who believe he killed Harvey, issues with his company, Alfred, possible love connection between two woman, battling a terrorist who maybe more stronger than he. And of course let’s not forget trying to save a city as well. Batman faces some hurdles and demons that he has to overcome. Batman is strong and we know that he will not only survive, but he will do what he does best, over come and take charge. The surrounding events all lead up to an epic conclusion and trust me (as a fan I was not disappointed) you will not be disappointed.

I am trying not to give too much away, so I apologize if the review is a little vague.  That is not my intention. I encourage all who have not seen this film to please do so. Christopher Nolan has done wonders for this series that I can honestly say no other director can. Christian Bale has coined Batman and made the character his own; no other actor can do what he has done with the character. It’s evident that I truly enjoyed this movie and it is a sad realization that it has come to an end. A great ending to a great series.

Warner Bros. Pictures (presents):
The Dark Night Rises
Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Bob Kane
Story: Christopher Nolan & David S Goyer
Screen play: Christopher Nolan & Jothan Nolan 
Stars: Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Gary Oldman 
Release date: 20th July 2012