Sunday, July 22, 2012

The Dark Knight Rises

The 3rd film in a trilogy is usually not very good (remember Godfather 3) but this movie is excellent.
The story picks up eight years later from The Dark Knight. A new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham's finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
If you have not seen the first two movies then you will be a little lost in the first half so to fully enjoy this Masterpiece view the first 2 films before going to see it.
Director Christopher Nolan utilizes most of the supporting characters from his new classic Inception including Oscar winner Marion Cotillard who is always awesome. The story and characters are strong and Tom Hardy as the villain Bane is great. That’s saying a lot since he has to follow-up from Heath Ledger Oscar winning performance as The Joker. Anne Hathaway as the new Catwoman does a fine job and looks great in the suit but can’t hold a candle to Michele Pfeiffer and Eartha Kitt. She is however way better than Halle Berry was as Catwomen.
Why is Christopher Nolan not being considered one of the top directors of this generation? Hollywood should be praising and kissing this guys ass! He saved the 2012 summer Box Office with this film and it’s not in bullshit 3D which should disappear from all movies. I am looking forward to his next project.

Verdict:
Beautiful, Spectacular, Great summer movie. Even at 164 minutes this is a must see. Way better than the Spiderman reboot. Best movie so far of 2012.

Final Note:
It’s sad what happened in Colorado and it will be scary what will happen to the theater going experience. Movie patrons will probably now be armed. If this clown had tried doing this in another theater he would have been taken out, literally by the audience.

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