The Dark Knight Rises (or T.D.K.R.) became the centerpiece of many Batman fans debating as to whether or not it was the sequel we deserved or needed; I say it was exactly that and more. T.D.K.R. managed to deliver the same super-thrills of The Dark Knight and then some of its own dare I say more ambitious thrills in making this like a blockbuster take on 'A Tale of Two Cities' while expanding on the areas Batman Begins may, or may not have, squandered in its story and exploration of the League of Shadows. This film makes The Avengers look like a cucumber sandwich compared to the French 'croque monsieur' of blockbuster proportions that is Chris Nolan's T.D.K.R..I love this film; it's a great exploration of what happened after The Dark Knight, and Batman's not the same person he was after he encountered The Joker. Now he's about to confront Bane, come out of retirement since Harvey Dent's demise, save Gotham from the League of Shadows, and maybe Bruce Wayne will meet his untimely end in this chapter. Also Catwoman's in this movie and she's one of the strong points for me. Somebody could argue that this movie is almost too much movie for a superhero film to contain; you have social commentary, terrorism, nuclear weaponry, thieves, the impact of one's influence on children, and of course this is all revolving around Batman and Gotham City. It's suitably epic, over-the-top and bombastic; it's exactly what a superhero movie strives to be. It never pulls its punches in its set-pieces and it shows Chris Nolan makes movies like nobody else these days can come close to.The Dark Knight Rises is a 5/5 star superhero flick that can be argued as one of the most over-the-top yet baldest movies of the 2010s. Chris Nolan knows how to make his movies a gargantuan event.

It is 2 hours and 44 minutes of good entertainment. The movie is not brutal and all savagery - it is all too humane and instinctively instructive that we have only one biosphere, one home.Watch it. Watch it. Watch it! For God's sake - Now!

It is understandable that there were difficulties during the production of the movie, considering an unexpected factor which caused the change in plot and introducing a new villain, who was probably the ultimate test for the Dark Knight. The movie revolves around ailing Bruce Wayne, who needs to stand up in order to protect his city when it's lost all hope. The whole aspect of changing the character and returning to shape is shown spectacularly and gradually, unlike in many superhero movies where a character can fall from 100 feet and still be entirely healthy. The film, despite being a superhero flick where one doesn't expect things to flow as if in reality, is shown rather disturbingly realistically, bringing an element of despair, which had many people shocked and perhaps giving up on the thought that Batman can defeat the villain. Bane is presented as somebody who is fearsome and an ultimate threat to the City, but in a different and more extreme way than The Joker (albeit not necessarily better). The whole story was executed excellently, even though there are some mistakes which were probably very hard to avoid due to production issues. The camerawork, sound and other important elements were also top notch, as well as superb acting that raised the bar. Overall, an excellent conclusion to one of the best trilogies ever made.DISCLAIMER : Everything stated in this review is entirely matter of personal opinion and doesn't have to coincide with the opinions of other reviewers

Evil is about to arrive in Gotham City, Bane's physical abilities exceed those of an old Batman and will soon let him know, and its inhabitants, that peace is never eternal. That soon the ashes of destruction will cover everything that was once peace.Christopher Nolan concludes his trilogy of the bat man, with a chapter that in its 2 hours 45 minutes slow cooks and takes its pauses in preparation for its climactic outcome.Filmed entirely in cinema, not digital, its 75 minutes of IMAX format are worth every penny, proving that you do not need a 3D to feel the immersion within the story.The presentation of the new characters is detailed and according to their own personality, so while with Bane we see a monumental scene that includes a plane and a monstrous plane, with Selina Kyle we are before a stealthy character who easily deceives his enemies without they realize this.In the same way that Christopher Nolan made Batman a real hero, one that could coexist in our days without much fantasy around, The Knight of the Night ascends can not feel closer to our current times. A moment where society is divided by classes and the repression of some becomes the opportunity of others.However, the inspiration does not come from Anonymous or Occupy Wall Street -although many probably want to find a relationship and even match it-, rather it is inspired by the pen of Charles Dickens and his History of Two Cities (1859). And as with his English compatriot, Nolan finds more wealth in the vision of the oppressed, than in the privileged.And this is where Bruce Wayne plays the most important role: Nolan takes it to the ultimate consequences, one way or another he oppresses it and makes it part of a sector alien to its ideals. Thus, it makes her understand that to re-emerge as the nocturnal vigilante that Gothic had lost, she must return to her roots, face her fears.On the other hand, the old acquaintances within the franchise provide performances with worthy and well delineated papers. Here Michael Caine stands out with a very emotional interpretation, while Gary Oldman shows a fragility that we had not seen in his character.Much was said about the participation of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle (the name of Catwoman is never mentioned), and the actress managed to develop a mystery-laden character who uses her sensuality only when it is due, but above all maintains a chemistry with Christian Bale which is perceptible at all times. Otherwise it turns out Marion Cotillard, that although it does not fail in its role of the lady in danger, it becomes the forced love interest of Bruce Wayne. Likewise, he stars in a key scene that lacks credibility, I will not say more, but when they reach the sequence they will know it.As for the antagonist Bane, in charge of Tom Hardy, it is established that he is the enemy that was missing in the gear of this trilogy. The brute force of the nemesis, in front of the passage of time of Batman, they give like result an epic duel when they face. However, the story leaves us with the feeling of wanting to see more of the actor and his character.The visual execution within his third act is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular in the filmography of the bat man and Christopher Nolan himself, who thus delivers an outcome more than worthy and necessary for the night watchman.We are facing the closing of a trilogy that, with its small details, maintained its quality from the first Batman box starts. This is a work that remained sober, without refusing to be also a solid show that respected both comic fans and the average viewer.In this last chapter, Christopher Nolan leads to the very doors of the hell to Bruce Wayne, torments him with his past, with his decisions, with his losses. In the end it all comes down to a simple question and answer: "Why we fall? To learn to get up, "and when that moment happens, the Gotham City will witness the rise of its night watchman, the hero who they have always needed, from their Knight of the Night.