Batman....

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2012)

I can still remember when I watched Tim Burton's Batman Returns in the drive-in as a kid. I can't recall many things from those early years but I can clearly recall that moment. I love the Burton adaptations for the Batman character. I can't remember an age when I never loved Batman. I never understood why Superman was always considered to be the best superhero.
So, I loved Burton's films. Joel Schumacher took a different turn with the Batman movie franchise and made it cheesy - but, I still find the movies fun to watch. I loved the Batman Animated series growing up. I loved watching all the DC movies that came out that showcased Batman.
Then, I went frantic when I heard that there would be another Batman movie. I hoped, but also feared. When I saw Batman Begins, it became my favorite. Then I watched the Dark Knight, and it became my favorite as well. Then, I watched the third movie. And, there is hardly a movie parallel to the bar it has raised. Nolan's Batman series truly is the best trilogy in existence. Far better than the Lord of the Rings, in my personal opinion. It is EPIC.
The action was simply amazing. The acting, from the major roles to the small supporting roles, was consistently brilliant. The story could not have been written or told any better. This movie pleases on all levels. What I loved, was the depth. Nolan drew us into a far deeper level of emotion than the previous films of the trilogy.
Many people had their doubts about Catwoman, I had none. I trusted Nolan. I knew that he was capable of delivering every character flawlessly. Bane, he is far different than the Joker. The Joker has no heart. He is simply a psychotic maniac that has no boundaries to his insanity driven agendas.
Bane on the other hand, he was brutal and ruthless, but he wasn't psychotic. There was also an emotional depth to his character that was actually touching - considering he is the villain.
You can do no better than Cain as Alfred. Spot on brilliance.
Basically, this film has made history in the world of Cinema. A a personal favorite of mine.