Christopher Nolan and his Batman

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2017)

As one of the greatest trilogy comes to a conclusion, Christopher Nolan has demonstrated his in-depth understanding of the beloved superhero - the Batman. This is evident in all the three installments as Nolan pits Batman against incredible physical and mental challenges through which Batman rises thereby expanding his limits and learning more about himself and his strengths. Of course the credit does not belong solely to him. Jonathan Nolan and David S. Goyer enabled this incredible portrayal of Batman. 'The Dark Knight Rises' is no different.
Personally I found the script for 'The Dark Knight Rises' to be stronger than that of 'The Dark Knight'. The plot and the characters were established without leaving obvious room for criticisms. The background of the new characters' are revealed just enough to avoid further questions. But it is Nolan's vision for the movie that shines throughout the film. The sense of imminent danger looms from the very beginning of the movie and oozes out through every scene, not letting the audience settle despite the calmness and the absence (lack of necessity) of Batman in the early scenes. As the calamities ensues we are not ready just like the characters in the movie and eagerly waits for Batman. From thereon, 'The Dark Knight Rises' is a successful blending of drama and action without failing in either, leading up to a glorious conclusion for the movie and the trilogy.
The performances are brilliant from all the cast including Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Michael Caine. Simply put, 'The Dark Knight Rises' is a marvelous movie that is a deserving conclusion to Nolan's incredible 'The Dark Knight Trilogy'.