One of the few great endings to a trilogy

Rating: 10/10 (15 September 2012)

The Dark Knight Rises is a game changing movie, it's on a scale that's not been seen before and is still very much grounded in the real world. A satisfying end to a phenomenal trilogy that will stand the test of time as the definitive vision of Batman. Christian Bale may not have been the obvious choice to bring Bruce Wayne/Batman back to the big screen. He silenced those critics within the first five minutes of Batman Begins, and here he gives his most dynamic performance. The actor finds the perfect balance and plays an older Bruce with depth; he gives this victory lap all he's got and more. Christopher Nolan has forever changed the superhero movie, and for that we shall be forever grateful. More importantly though, what will Christopher Nolan direct next?