A Solid Conclusion

Rating: 8/10 (11 March 2014)

Nolan brings his own take on Batman with this third instalment to an excellent conclusion. Eight years after Harvey Dent's murder, wrongly laid at the hands of our caped hero, Bruce Wayne(Bale) is tempted back into society and into action as Gotham is faced with a new threat from the daunting Bane(Hardy). This coupled with the appearance of cat burglar Selena Kyle(Hathaway) who's real allegiances remain unclear. A fusion project that had been iced much to business associates Mirand Tate(Cotillard) Bane seeks out the source of the project intent n bringing Gotham to its knees but also in his eyes giving the city back to the people. Mayhem and action come thick and fast after a studious build up and Batman is drawn out to face his foes. The fight scenes between the bat & Bane are much more physical than the previous films as Batman is struggling to return to his former strength. It's pretty well played by a slick cast also including Joseph Gordon Levitt, Gary Oldman & of course Michael Caine although the latter has a less prominent role. The conclusion offers many points of debate but what else would you expect from Nolan? You have to decide for yourself. 'Rises' makes this one of the most solid trilogies you could ever wish to see.