The Ending To An Amazing Saga: What A Superhero Story Should Be *SPOILERS*

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2012)

THIS IS COMPLETELY PACKED FULL OF SPOILERS. I'm just gonna flat out say it, because this movie was completely jaw-dropping. First off, the acting... Christian Bale is probably going to be the most underrated of all of the actors in this movie. We're just so used to him as Batman, that you think he wouldn't exactly be one of the best parts of it. Let me assure you in saying HE WAS. Let's not compare Hardy's Bane to Ledger's Joker, two completely different characters. Hardy proved is acting ability as always through the sound of his voice, and his eyes. I understood everything he said.
The acting in this movie is so intense, that you could consider this summer popcorn flick to be an Academy Awardworthy movie. You have the greatest old and new talents mixed into the brew, and it's extremely character driven. Each actor IS the character they're playing. This movie will forever be compared to THE AVENGERS. Which one was better? Well it depends on what your taste is. This movie made my heart race, and put tears in my eyes. It was the true story of a true superhero. The thing that makes Batman a superhero, is the way he can overcome his weaknesses, and prove himself.
In Nolan's universe, the definition of a superhero isn't the body, or the powers. It's simply the will, humanity and heart of a person. This movie has gone farther than I have ever seen in terms of villainy. It dives so deep into the wretchedness of a conquered Gotham, that it feels like all hope is lost. Catwoman was amazing. The best part of this movie to me was Michael Caine. Good mother of god.
Sure, it had its slow moments, but toward the end it really paid off. There were so many twists and turns, that it felt like I was being stabbed in the back as much as Batman. The soundtrack lacks in the beginning, but toward the end it really just makes you think of the series as a whole.
The movie was packed with heart racing moments. I was discussing this movie minutes ago outside the theater, and he had a perfect example of what the trilogy covered. Batman Begins was about conquering your fear. The Dark Knight was about dealing with the chaos. Finally, The Dark Knight Rises ends on the note of strength.
Nolan proves to all of his viewers that Batman IS Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne IS Batman. They're both the exact same person. He really dives deep into the relationship between the two names and egos. This movie ends on a ballsy note, but it brings a tear to your eye. I enjoyed it immensely, and I hope others have and will too.