A Shining Example.

Rating: 9/10 (21 July 2012)

The Dark Knight Rises is a blockbuster - it is thrilling and enthralling and a riveting spectacle. It towers above the saturated and ubiquitous market of the comic-hero genre, and provides its finest example of excellence and entertainment.
Firstly, and I will get this out of the way. I am aware that there is a large fault with Dark Knight Rises, which were apparent in the The Dark Knight, the narrative framework. Plot holes, inconsistencies and plot devices are prevalent enough that I suspect one could produce another two hour forty-five minute film to fill in the gaps. However Dark Knight Rises is such a gripping and atmospheric experience that I will let it go.
The villain of DKR is Bane, a behemoth of a man kept alive by his facial mask to appease chronic pain. Although indecipherable at times Bane's voice has a lingering fear factor. Tom Hardy's frame provides the physical bulk that dominates and blots out the exterior and exudes menace and awe throughout.
The star and revelation of DKR is Anne Hathaway, she moulds into Selina (Catwoman) effortlessly and one does not question her physical capabilities. Selina's moral ambiguity is also refreshing and a nicely rounded figure in a film pulsating to the climax.
Nolan, has once again provided a film that has been flawlessly developed and produced. The script is intelligent enough to surprise, and twist, and make The Dark Knight Rises a thrill to watch. Although it suffers decidedly as TDK with an inadequate audit of the narrative - it is popcorn entertainment at its very best - Just enjoy!