87% The Dark Knight Rises

It's not often that you walk away from a movie, with the impression that you've witnessed something legendary. Fortunately, this was exactly how I felt after viewing Christopher Nolan's conclusion to the Batman saga. Much like the previous installments, I am overwhelmed with admiration toward the latest film. Whether or not it the greatest chapter in the series would probably have to be determined after multiple viewings, but in the end, the argument is irrelevant. "Batman Begins", "The Dark Knight", and "The Dark Knight Rises" should be considered one epic story, woven together seamlessly by one of the most brilliant directors of our time. No offense to fans of "The Lord of the Rings" or "Star Wars", but for my money, this is the greatest trilogy that's ever been produced. "The Dark Knight Rises" succeeds with innovative action sequences, a vast gallery of deep characters, and more than it's fair share of plot twists. While Bane, may not be the most memorable villain in the series, he may have been it's most effective antagonist. While it was easy to be entertained by The Joker or feel sympathetic toward Harvey Dent, Bane inspires contempt. The monstrous heel also accomplishes the rare feat of plunging Batman into the unfamiliar role of underdog. As the movie unfolds, even the harshest cynics will be clamoring for Bane to get what's coming to him. That's great storytelling. The highest compliment paid to the film, may be the fact that it's a satisfying conclusion. It's not often that that something you love is concluded adequately, but "The Dark Knight Rises" deserves a standing ovation. I could probably go on about how great these movies are for hours. Needless to say, I champion "The Dark Knight Rises" with the highest possible recommendation.

July 9, 2012

Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_dark_knight_rises/

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