Great story and action

Rating: 10/10 (21 June 2015)

The film, The Dark Knight Rises, is the third film in Christopher Nolan's series of the Dark Knight; Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises. The series leads the batman story away from the comic book approach to a darker and more realistic portrayal. The Dark Knight Rises begins several years after Batman, Christian Bale, defeats the insane criminal "The Joker" but at the cost of compromising his moral beliefs and the loss of his true love. He has since become a recluse, locked away in his mansion, turning his back to the world and his Batman persona. Batman/Bruce Wayne must find a reason to return to civilization and unfortunately it is not Bruce Wayne's life but his Batman persona that draws him back into the world.
The film ties several characters together, struggling in their own way with the same common theme; the personal struggle to do what is right no matter the consequence. This is not just dealing with wrong doings physically fought by the Batman, but moral struggles and cultural beliefs. Batman/Bruce Wayne must decide to return to help Gotham, knowing there are things in one's life more important than your individual problems, he must also learn to trust people again, which is developed through his interaction with Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Ann Hathaway. Commissioner Gordon, Gary Oldman, struggles with doing what is right by coming clean with the true story of Harvey Dent, which he knows if told will destroy his career and the benefits that have resulted in a nearly crime free city. Bane, Tom Hardy, the mercenary villain and Miranda, Marion Cotillard, poses the question of the movies theme city wide as the citizens of Gotham are put into a position to choose their own path and also make the decision of struggling against right and wrong when law and personal responsibilities have been removed and hate has been imposed through economic bias.
The film has great transitions due to the dark, dimly lit backgrounds and tie in with similar colors. This helps the quick cut transitions that help build and continue the action throughout the film. The dark backgrounds also lends to the feeling of the struggle the characters must face. The sound effects and scores only help intensify the action to keep the film moving at a fast pace and the viewer on the edge of their seat for the entire film. These film techniques not only drive the action but lend to the theme by reinforcing the tension of the choices the characters must make.