The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Directed By - Christopher Nolan
Starring - Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Micheal Caine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan freeman, Gary Oldman, Marion Cottilard

Have you ever been to a movie where you start shaking and get goosebumps at regular intervals? Have you  ever been to a movie where you find yourself not being able to move? Have you EVER wished with every freaking part of your body that it NEVER ends? Nolan's third Batman film will be one such experience.

The Dark Knight Rises picks up 8 years after the event of the last film. 8 years since Dent died, 8 years since  Batman became The Enemy, 8 years since Bruce Wayne has become a recluse and 8 years since Batman was last seen hovering over Gotham City. A lot of things have changed in Gotham. Its 'peacetime' now. Gordon has to deal with the fact that a villain has been proclaimed the hero and vice versa. Enter Selina Kyle (Hathaway) a charming young lady who is actually a super suave burglar (The Cat) and a chance encounter leads Gordon to discover an underground army being built by the mercenary Bane (Hardy). These events force the caped crusader to come out of hibernation. Also thrown into this scenario is idealistic cop John Blake (Gordon-Levitt) who believes in the Batman and has an inkling that Batman maybe Wayne's alter ego. As all the cool gizmos are re-assembled we see that Bane has far greater plans than just plain destruction. He steeps Gotham into an absolute yet sophisticated anarchy (much like George Orwell's book 1984 states). The rest of the film is for you to see. Don't let me be a party spoiler (Because God knows, i can go on and on and on).

In films such as these acting is generally never anything but brilliant. Bale picks up perfectly from where he left off along with Oldman, Caine and Freeman. Cottilard is ravishing as Miranda Tate, a businesswoman seeking for Wayne's investment in an eco-friendly project. Hathaway is simple stunning. Sorry Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer, Hathaway has to be the sexiest woman to be Selina Kyle. Unlike most other versions, in this version The Catwoman is far more mysterious character.

Much like most Nolan movies, this film is laced with classy dialogues from start to finish and the way the actor deliver it (especially Bale and Hathaway) is beyond amazing. The best thing about this film is the thrills. It larger in scale as compared to the previous films. The sheer intensity of some scenes (like the scene in which Wayne escapes from Bane's jail) will throw you away. Almost every entry, every confrontation has a style to it (evident from the reaction of the audience). In terms of visuals, you are in for a treat. There are more characters in this film, more action and certainly more intensity.

The real hero of the film though never appears on screen - Christopher Nolan. I have long admitted that this man is a genius on another level. Its difficult for me to find words to describe his work. This man never seems to go wrong. If i were to meet him right now i would probably just kneel and ask for his blessings. Take it from me, this man will go on to become one of the greatest directors in the world (if he already isn't one). The ending of the film is something i will not divulge (even in person). When you see the climax you'll understand what i am saying. What i love about his treatment of this franchise is that he never treats like a superhero subject. He has made the characters human. You find yourself sympathising with Bane at a point. You find yourself conflicted towards Alfred. He sticks to the original notion of the comics - one man may not be able to set an example but one symbol can. That's what makes it such a fantastic trilogy.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is exactly what it claims to be - An Epic Conclusion. You just wish (like hell) that he makes more Batman films

Rating - 9.7/10