The Best Film out of The Dark Knight Trilogy

Rating: 9/10 (10 November 2013)

Wow! This film was fantastic. Christopher Nolan is now the first director to finally make a Batman Trilogy, to which he has done in a epic fashion. Nolan has finally given the right, the Batman franchise deserves.
So what do I think about the Dark Knight Rises? The plot to the film is very strong and partially links in with Batman Begins. It is set 8 years after The Dark Knight's conclusion. It depicts a time period where Batman is no longer needed, Bruce Wayne is now hostile to the outside world and the city is relatively crime free. This all changes when Gotham City is invaded by Bane and The League of Shadows as they have returned to complete Ra's Al Ghul's plan from Batman Begins. This leads to Bruce Wayne coming out of retirement to try and fight Bane.
The story may sound simple but the film adds some twists along the way, which adds good depth into the plot. All the actors in the film perform to a superb standard and fit perfectly to the part. Examples of this is Tom Hardy's portrayal of Bane was brilliant his dark but sophisticated character stands out and leaves a good impression. Christian Bale as Batman is good and the same as the films previous to this. The portrayal of Catwoman in this film by Anne Hathaway does not follow the same characteristics as Michelle Pfiffer and is less catty and more serious. Gary Oldman's performance is impressive as Commissioner Gordon and the introduction of Joseph Gordon- Levitt as Blake is a welcomed addition.
Action sequences are intense and strong, especially the fight between Batman and Bane, which was raw and well choreographed. The effects and sets look fantastic and don't destroy the immersion.
Negatives about the film include minor plot holes such as how Bruce Wayne managed to get back to America even though he is stranded in a prison in the middle of nowhere. Other negatives would be that there was not a lot of scenes with Batman but when there are there is a good payoff. A major one would be the unanswered question of how Batman survived the nuclear explosion. This part was supposed to leave you asking questions however personally I would've liked it answered.
Overall the film was superb and I enjoyed the whole revolution plot from Bane and the fact that they didn't try to make this The Dark Knight 2. It ended the trilogy on a high note and is a shame that there is no chance of any prequels with Christian Bale as Batman. Just go out and watch this film. You would not be disappointed.