Movie of the Year 2012 So Far. What a trilogy!

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 2012)

The Dark Knight Rises was a fantastic movie and wrapped up a great trilogy! For fans wondering how it stacks up to the others, I'd say it's only a smidgen below The Dark Knight, and better than Batman Begins. The new cast members were all spectacular, from Marion Cotillard to Tom Hardy to Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Anne Hathaway. It seemed everyone fit into the universe quite well. Visual effects and cinematography are Oscar quality, and I'd personally like to see Gordon-Levitt or Hardy have a shot at Supporting Actor. Nolan deserves a directing and writing nod. The entire movie is long but you do not notice because the story is engaging and it's a non-stop thrill ride. A must see! Only problem is there are times you cannot understand what the character is saying (Hardy and Gordon-Levitt come to mind) but it only happens a little bit and it is only a nitpick. The summer blockbuster that puts The Avengers to shame!