Before Watching: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Rating: 8/10 (11 September 2019)

"The Dark Knight Rises" (2012) is the third and final movie of Nolan's Batman Trilogy. If you want to get as much out of it as possible, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before watching:
The Dark Knight Rises is a semi-independent continuation of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, and as such, you will benefit greatly from having watched the prequels. Not because the storyline picks up directly after The Dark Knight, but because the previous movies add a lot of character to Bruce Wayne. Then, obviously, there are references to the earlier movies as well which are more and less important.
Other than watching the prequels, there isn't too much too preparation necessary to enjoy this movie. Bane is not a disturbing as the Joker but is still an excellent antagonist in his own way (in other words, don't expect the same tone of intensiveness). A few moments will also require some suspension of disbelief as far as physical endurance goes, but other than that, The Dark Knight Rises is a worthy addition and finisher of Nolan's Batman Trilogy. A great screen and sound system will - as with the earlier two movies - reward you generously from start to finish.
My personal grade: a satisfactory 8/10. If you found this helpful, check my profile for more reviews.