A brilliant and perfect end to a brilliant and perfect trilogy

Rating: 10/10 (1 December 2012)

In one word WOW!!! The Dark Knight Rises really expanded my expectations. Christopher Nolan has crafted a near masterpiece of a film and this is the most ambitious and emotional of the Dark Knight franchise.
So the story goes like this: It has been eight years since the caped crusader took the fall for Harvey Dent's crimes and death and now a prowling catwomen comes out of the alley and interests Bruce Wayne when she steals his mother's precious pearls. But, an even greater and more dangerous villain has arrived, Bane. Bane is a super-strong hulk-like villain with plans to destroy all of Gotham City and its citizens. Now it is up to Bruce Wayne to become his alter-ego Batman and put the cowl and costume on one last time.
Everything about this movie is amazing and epic, its visual effects are stunning and the set pieces and cinematography is beautiful. But, this would not be a great film if it weren't for its well-acted and convincing cast. Christian Bale is at his best in this film playing his best portrayal of Batman/Bruce Wayne yet. Tom Hardy is dark, brooding, and scary as Bane and he is excellent in his role. His performance is mainly scary due to his body-language and facial expressions. Anne Hathaway plays Selina Kyle, who is Catwomen. At first, I was very skeptical if she could pull it off given that her real talent in acting was in comedy, but boy did she do a superb job as playing this sexy and cunning character. Marion Cotiilard plays the glamorous Miranda Tate, a Wayne Enterprises executive. Hats off to Michael Caine for playing Alfred, he should win a best supporting actor. Michael Caine is at his best and most emotional in this film. Morgan Freeman is great as always playing the 007 Q-like gadget guy. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Officer John Blake who thinks Batman is innocent and has a really good heart in the movie; Joseph Gordon Levitt shines in his role. Then, you have the always great Gary Oldman planning LT. Gordon, who for a while in the film is in the hospital.
The cast is great, the acting is great, the story is great, the effects are amazing. I cannot recommend this film enough. This is the conclusion fans have been waiting for and this "Ends the Legend" with a bang.