Inspired work

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2012)

Never underestimate the power of an old comic strip to inspire. Hence we are inspired. I was thoroughly entertained by The Dark Knight Rises and did not think it was any less of a movie than The Dark Knight. Maybe better!
Though not possessed with the amazing power of its predecessor's Oscar winning performance it is none the less a compelling movie.
The main character is played with an excellent eye towards the craft by Christian Bale who seems like a different person in the Batman suit. Rather haggard and a little spent. This is what it takes to win an Oscar to be able to project a character's state of mind and spirit.
Now that Mr. Bale has an Oscar you who did not like his Batman can now believe!
I enjoyed Anne Hathaway's excellent performance as Selina and every one gave wonderful performances as good ensemble work is evident through the entire film. The entire cast of stars here gave a star turn.
It was not lost on me that this villain's pain is hidden and relieved buy his mask and the hero's pain is his mask. They battle it out against the back drop of a city that is living a lie.
Also this movie captures its moment in history before it happened as a villain stepped inside a theatre and while wearing a mask murdered 12 innocent people and injured 58 who went to see this very film.
GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU!
I saw "The Dark Knight Rises" less than 5 hours after 12:00 PM EDT 7-20-11 when I found out about the senseless attack on that theatre in Colorado.
It didn't stop me.
I planned on seeing this movie on the day and at the hour it opened in Waltham but was delayed by all the news feeds.
Christopher Nolan was inspired and has made an excellent film.