Best Trilogy ever. Satisfying ending to the franchise. Will Greatly be missed by all the fans. Epic epic of epicness.

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2012)

The Dark Knight Rises stars, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman return for the third installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman franchise. New stars join the franchise to conclude the series with a bang, such as Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Marion Coltillard. Written and Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises is the final chapter with the Bruce Wayne/ Batman trilogy that Christopher Nolan has directed and I would have to say this movie had some shoes to fill with the previous installment. Going into the theater expecting the most out of Christopher Nolan and now that the saga has concluded and the Film is over, Christopher Nolan surpassed my expectations in every form. This is an Epic ,epic with epic proportions and Nolan has outdone himself once again. Nolan has concluded the series with a satisfying third installment and will leave fans satisfied and gave them their money's worth, and also four years worth.
The premise of ''The Dark Knight Rises'' is a compelling story about redemption and rising and hope for Bruce Wayne/Batman and the city of Gotham. It's been 8 years since the previous film, and Batman has taken the blame for Harvey Dent/ Two-face's death and goes into hiding. Gotham city living without the caped crusader is need of faith and hope. A mercenary named Bane comes to Gotham city to destroy it to ashes, it's all part of Bane's plans. Batman is needed to rise in order to save Gotham city from Destruction. Batman then gets the help of Commissioner Gordon( Gary Oldman) John Blake (Joseph Gordon- Levitt) and also Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Anne Hathaway). Also reprising their roles as mentors and helpers of Bruce Wayne is Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) and also Alfred Pennyworth ( Michael Caine).
The Dark Knight Rises in my opinion is the best movie of 2012, and will have you on the edge of your seat the whole movie. The plot is very well written and the film executes the plot without barely any flaw. The acting by most actors is beyond good, especially the few with minor roles. Christian Bale's performance was flawless and his best of the series, delivering a character that we really care about and care about what happens to Batman, and even Bruce Wayne. He delivers both aspects flawlessly and does it in such a way that its one of his best. Anne Hathaway was almost a show stealer and embraced the character of Selina Kyle and made it her own and also made it fit into the tone of Nolan's universe. Then we have the menacing, terrifying and another show stealer by Tom Hardy's performance as Bane. My was he a great villain. From the moment you first hear him talk, it sounds almost like a Darth Vader tone to it. You're terrified of his character throughout the whole movie and I wouldn't have thought of anyone better to play Bane, after seeing his performance in Warrior, he was physically ready to play the Part and he executed it perfectly. He had some shoes to fill with Heath Ledger's ''Joker'' and he almost did, a near second I would say. Last but not least, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance was phenomenal and one of his best performances as the detective John Blake. His character has a big heart and is basically the voice of the citizens of Gotham City. He has faith and Hope in Batman and plays a big role towards the climax of the movie. The script and the dialogue was fitting to the films settings and situations and also there are some lines that make the tone of the film, less dark and gritty and lighten the mood of the film which is needed for a 2 hour and 40 minute film. Settings were phenomenal and also the special effects and props for Batman and Catwoman. For example ''The Bat'' which is Batman's fighter Jet. The direction and cinematography by Christopher Nolan and Wally Pfister is just wonderful to look at and just breathe taking. The editing in this film is more than good and I think should be nominated from the Academy, also one that should in my opinion win an Oscar would be the Musical composure of Hans Zimmer. This piece of work is truly amazing and will give you chills when watching the film, and suit the film perfectly giving each and every scene an added element of suspense or an element of hope and intertwines with the theme of the film which is redemption and finding hope. This movie is truly a perfect conclusion to Nolan's Batman trilogy and is beyond spectacular. It is the movie you can watch over and over again and is Amazing! I praise Christopher Nolan for making the best trilogy ever and I thank him with all my heart for these three films. Please watch this film, you won't be disappointed.