A Film to Enjoy

Rating: 10/10 (24 July 2012)

By now, who isn't a Nolan fan? beside the obvious lack of female protagonists, his films have everything. I am a true die hard fan of his movies and as a wanna-be filmmaker he is basically my idol. The Dark Knight and Inception are no doubt my favorite movies of all time. So going into this movie was more than something I was waiting for, but an experience.
I'm so glad to say that it fulfilled everything I was hoping for. The Dark Knight Rises completely arcs the trilogy and without me being too over-dramatic, it was incredible and awe-inspiring. It contains the most mesmerizing scenes I've ever seen. It was maybe the Best movie I've ever seen.
Bane was a classic movie monster, exactly what Nolan had said he'd be. He was a true villain and his role was demanding and brutal. Although Heath Ledger's performance was insanely amazing and could never ever be beat, Bane's character I feel was scarier (if that was the intention) and better.
I had every doubt about Catwoman, even on the ride there I was discussing how Anne Hathaway was a terrible actress and was only good in light comedies and Disney crap. Wow she proved me wrong. Her role is fantastic and believable.
Overall this was the perfect close to the trilogy, however I must address something.
Now before I saw it, every word I heard out of my friends mouth's were "But will it be better than the Dark Knight?"
And let me just say, if you're going to see this movie, shut up and watch the movie. Don't put that question in your mind. It's not worth it.
To me, this was a perfect mix between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Maybe It had more of a connection to Batman Begins. But with such high expectations, I can see everyone asking that question. But if you put it out of your mind, I'm sure you'll be thankful. Because it's not as dark as the Dark Knight. There's not a Joker. But it is so goddamn entertaining and to me if I had to look back, between it's action, ending and awe it was better.
Whether or not it was better though, don't compare it. Because even if it isn't, it's so god damn entertaining. I can't say that enough. If you're thinking about the Dark Knight the whole time, I'd find it impossible to enjoy.
So Finally, I say you won't be disappointed. I hope all the Nolan haters can shut up. He's proved that every time he makes a film, whether it's better than his last (which he keeps doing) that his movies are so entertaining and better than most of the crap out there. whatever he's doing next I'm on board for and right now he can possibly do no wrong.
Oh and JGL is a beast. Awesome dude right there.