Bale played Batman again under Christopher Nolan's direction in the sequel "The Dark Knight Rises", released in July 2012. He described Batman in the film as a remorseful recluse in poor mental and physical health, who has surrendered following the events of "The Dark Knight". Following the shooting at a midnight showing of the film in Aurora, Colorado, Bale and his wife visited survivors, doctors and first responders at The Medical Center of Aurora as well as a memorial to victims. "The Dark Knight Rises" was the 11th film to gross more than $1 billion worldwide, surpassing "The Dark Knight". Nolan's Batman film series, dubbed the "Dark Knight" trilogy, is one of the highest-grossing film franchises. It is also regarded as one of the best comic book film franchises. Bale's performance in the three films garnered universal acclaim, with "The Guardian", "NME" and a poll conducted by the "Radio Times" ranking it as the best portrayal of Batman on film. Bale later revealed his dissatisfaction with his work throughout the trilogy, saying he "didn't quite nail" his part and that he "didn't quite manage" what he had hoped he would as Batman.