The best Batman film in Nolan's trilogy

Rating: Null/10 (30 May 2017)

The Dark Knight Rises in my humble opinion is the best Batman film in the Dark Knight trilogy. It showcased a thrilling plot, an exceptional villain and epic moments throughout it. Watching it is a powerful experience, you are captivated from start to finish.
Bane is an exceptional villain and one who jumps out at you from the screen. While being the most dominant villain Batman has faced to date he is also intelligent and resourceful. His purpose is not to just destroy Batman but Gotham city. He wants to bring fear and terror to the city. Note that while he uses his strength often he does not always use it, he is a calm and calculated villain who uses it when he needs to hence his power. Batman must not only dominate him physically but also take him on in a game of wits.
Bruce/Batman's climb scene when he is in the pit has to be one of the greatest moments in cinema. The camera-work and techniques Nolan uses to build up Batman as he makes the climb so he can escape was a masterstroke and made this scene epic as he climbed the pit to the top. Nolan shows Bruce being attacked from all angles from losing his company, wealth, his batman legacy to a city he fought to protect. It is for these reasons that make Bane his greatest enemy and when he emerges from the pit he is the strongest Batman he has ever been.
The twist was beautifully done and ties in well with the story. We see that perhaps there was another force in the dark behind the biggest and most challenging villain. It was a fitting and satisfying end to a very enjoyable and memorable film series.