Christopher Nolan Shows That Batman is a True Hero

Rating: 10/10 (24 July 2012)

The Dark Knight Rises is a really epic movie. You can tell when you watch it. There are a ton of people in it, has really amazing special effects, and great action scenes. But a movie isn't good just because of these things (even though it really helps). This movie has a lot more to offer than just a typical Hollywood action film. Most of us have learned to love Christopher Nolan's batman films, and this one does not disappoint. The performance by the actors is absolutely stunning. Tom Hardy played an excellent Bane while only using his eyes, body language, and voice. We couldn't see his whole face, which helps us see emotion. But with Hardy's great performance, we get to see and feel the emotions without seeing his whole face. He is a very creepy villain, and one of the best I have seen. Anne Hathaway also does a great job portraying Selina Kyle (Catwoman). Like most, I was afraid that she wouldn't do so well, but then I realized that Nolan always knows what he's doing, and always chooses the right actors. And he really does know what he's doing. Anne pulled it off! She played an amazing Catwoman, and was pretty darn sexy in that outfit! Great addition to the movie. And Bale as Batman was freaking cool as always. But he really shines in this film because of all the things the character had to go through and overcome. Best performance by Bale in my opinion. He really showed us that Bruce Wayne is as heroic as his alter ego, the Batman. Which brings me to my next point.
Aside from all the cool special effects and amazing acting, this movie has an amazing story. Christopher Nolan is really good at getting those emotions out there for us to feel. Also, he knows how to make a character heroic. While watching the movie, I kept rooting for Bruce, and Batman, and when he failed, I was devastated. But when Batman rose to show his true strength, and his true colors, I cheered. I was happy and excited for Batman/Bruce. I actually cheered a lot in this film. Bruce is shown more in the movie than Batman. And it's Bruce as himself that has to overcome everything before he can show the world how good Batman really is. We actually see more Bruce than Batman in this film. This made Batman seem even more human than before, and made me connect more to the film. I loved Batman, because he's human. And we got to see that. We also get to see how heroic and amazing this character is in this film as he overcomes everything to try to save Gotham and its people. The amazing emotions are also helped by Hans and his amazing score for The Dark Knight Rises. One of the best soundtracks I have ever listened to. Heavier than the past Batman films, and much more heroic at times. Not to mention super epic.
So all in all, because of the amazing special effects, with amazing acting, great story that lets us feel (and think), which is also helped by the amazing soundtrack, this film has got to be one of the most brilliant films I have ever seen. Also the most epic, and the most amazing film I have yet seen. Christopher Nolan shows us again that he can create an action film with heart, spirit, and brains (which is much needed in Hollywood these days). It is also the smartest, and heroic comic book movie I have ever seen. And the addition of special characters from the comic book also makes things even more exciting. This movie had the perfect ending for a Batman series, and one of the best and most satisfying endings I have ever seen in a movie, and in a trilogy. I am grateful to Nolan for creating this masterpiece, and I suggest that everyone sees this movie. It really is a must see. It's more than just a comic book movie. It's a film for everyone, not just for comic book fans. Shows us the worst and the best of humanity. And leaves you in aw. Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up. And you'll really see a hero rise.