The Dark Knight Rises

Given the proliferation of superhero movies that have been released since the film's premiere, "The Dark Knight Rises" has aged exceptionally well, owing to its rarity as a comic book film that examines repercussions. There is a feeling of closure that comes with ending Nolan's Batman series, and the grandeur of "The Dark Knight Rises" sets it distinct from "Batman Begins” intimate character study and "The Dark Knight's epic criminal narrative. Bane (by Tom Hardy)’s attack on Gotham is enormous, yet it adheres to the realism established by Nolan in the two previous films.

Between both the murder of Harvey Dent (by Aaron Eckhart) and the events of "The Dark Knight Rises," Bruce Wayne (played by Christian Bale) is damaged, and it's fascinating to watch the millionaire return to rescue a city that publicly rejected him. It's the most emotionally charged film in the trilogy, especially the devastating exchanges between Bruce Wayne and Alfred (by Michael Caine), who pleads with his old friend to abandon his cause. Nolan does not fail to have fun, as seen by the interplay between Batman and Catwoman Selina Kyle ( by Anne Hathaway).

Nevertheless, "The Dark Knight Rises" logic is not always at its best. Bane's plot to take over Gotham City is complicated, and the uncomfortable final revelation of Talia al Ghul (by Marion Cotillard) drags on, particularly considering the film's over three-hour running length. And yet Nolan ends on a high note, handing over the Batman legacy to John Blake (by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) in a stunning closing scene that sends the Hans Zimmer music into high gear.

Year of Release: 2012

Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway

IMDB: 8.4