The Dark Knight Rises
Directed by:
Christopher NolanCinematography:
Wally PfisterComposer:
Hans ZimmerCast:
Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Matthew Modine, Alon Aboutboul (more)VOD (5)
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It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
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The ending of Nolan's trilogy is outright weak, although seemingly everything fits together like a puzzle. In three films, Batman was born, fell, and was reborn only to let the Bat fall back to sleep. In the third film, the theoretical highlights include Anne Hathaway as Catwoman and Marion Cotillard as Talia al Ghul, but even they don't rank amongst the best displays of acting in DC films.
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Horse versus hoarse. The Dark Knight Rises and I told myself that I would not be bowled over, but... I was, like a pin. The finale of the trilogy that can be faulted for just one thing. Unlike The Dark Knight, which found it’s own way and not be a mere Hollywood sequel, the conclusion of the trilogy suffers from this syndrome, mainly in the closing third. It’s simply exactly the same as The Dark Knight, just in a more epic, spectacular, dumber and over-the-top packaging during which Nolan is chasing too many birds in bushes. Often less is more, but in that case it is an exception that proves the rule, because even though this is a worse movie than part two due to the fact that Bruce Wayne (or else his alter ego) isn’t “sort of extra" and, in the deep shadow of the Joker, Dent, Gordon trio, this time plays central role (despite being absent for at least half the movie); and thanks to that emotions work and thanks to that consequently the conclusion of the concluding part works SO exceptionally, despite the fact that nobody pays the ultimate price. Which seems almost out of place. However, part one remains unsurpassed, not because it’s so much better, but it’s the only one that isn’t pretentious. P.S.: And if there will be a number four, in view of the trend that has been set, the only person capable of filming it would be Michael Mann.
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In the opening scene, the viewer witnesses two prisoners being escorted on an airplane to some prison. The men have bags over their heads and the leader of the escort tries to mentally break one of them and probably force him to confess. He opens the door and pulls the prisoner to his knees facing a bottomless pit that can scare not only those who suffer from a fear of heights. Automatically, I would expect the next step to be the removal of the bag, as otherwise, the act does not make sense. However, that does not happen. The purpose of that bag was not to disorient the prisoner but to surprise the guards and especially the viewer with a moment of revealing the prisoner's identity. In the world of Nolan's Batman trilogy, everything is done for immediate effect and you cannot find any logic or functionality in it. It was only here that I fully understood when it came to The Dark Knight why some people were irritated by the total brevity and stupidity of practically everyone on the set. I also agree with the sentiment that people don't know why The Joker was trying to bring chaos with his plans when in the end he is almost the only one whose actions make sense to some degree. All the others, Batman - the police, and the mafia - exhibit such a heap of insanity that cannot possibly come from a member of the Homo sapiens species equipped with self-preservation instincts. Something like that might belong in a comic book, but this is outwardly presented as a sophisticated detective story with elements of noir and psychological drama. Nolan does not spare any special effects and generously provides attractions, but in terms of content, there's not much to be ha. Batman Begins had the reputation of being a dark drama in which the comic had finally matured and successfully transferred the literary source to the real world. I don't fully agree with that, but I agree that the mentioned tendency was there and that it was an interesting step within the genre. The Dark Knight Rises is evidence that Nolan got stuck in a dead end when it came to grasping the material. It is pompous, megalomaniacal, and content-wise, excuse my language, stupid. Forget about any deeper psychology, this blockbuster only pretends to be mature and is about as good at it as little children playing mommy and daddy. I consider the last part to be unquestionably the weakest part of the trilogy, partly due to very problematic ideological starting points. Frank Miller, the author who has most influenced the current form and mythology of the Batman world, is known as a right-winger and represents a counterbalance to left-leaning anarchist authors like Alan Moore. However, here his individualism and contempt for "scum" has essentially become a manifesto for questioning democratic orders and for authoritarians like Spanish caudillo Franco and especially for General Pinochet, and for them, Batman would undoubtedly be an ideal movie hero and this piece would occupy a very honorable place in their film collections. Overall impression: 25%. If Dunkirk and The Prestige represent the peak of Nolan's work so far, then The Dark Knight Rises represents the bottom.
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It was only after the second viewing that I fully understood and appreciated why Nolan turned the wheel after the acclaimed second film and once again rode the comic book waves, just like he did with the first one. More than anything else, the third film concludes the trilogy. I can understand the disappointed responses that were expecting something in the style of a funny anarchist madman Joker, but I don't buy the criticism about the poorly told story. The phrase "monstrous epic," used by many around here, suits this film better than anything else. The uncompromising Bane brings Gotham to its knees with brute force to make it suffer before giving it a taste of death. As well as its black-caped guardian. This isn't the Nolan brothers expressing their worldview, this is a critique of everyone for whom the idea of social justice is a political idol. Therefore, before the last atom completes the fission reaction, it is necessary to rise physically, but especially spiritually. This is the engine of the entire film, building Nolan's precise narrative that works both in the characters' dialogue and in the surprisingly spare but superbly raw action. All of this is then only perfectly complemented by Zimmer's thunderous music, without which the film would work a third less. If anyone wants to restart this at Warner Brothers, they should be thinking about changing careers by now. PS: Christopher Nolan is, along with David Fincher, the best cinematic storyteller of his generation. No question about it.
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Not so bombastic anymore! From the realistic waters of the last part, we’ve drifted off down a sewer into the comic-book waters of part one. But this is not the movie’s main issue. But why trump the joker when it’s enough to equal it. Too much happens with too little room. Those 164 minutes just aren’t enough and some moments don’t resound as they could. In fact, Batman returns twice here, which is a lot for one movie. The introductions to new characters is maybe a little rushed (but left an impression). But disappointment sets in during some scenes. The expanse and the story’s message are of course above average. In this respect, Wayne’s journey couldn’t have had a better conclusion. And no let down from Zimmer, either. Not everything. Not yet. Thumbs up for the second time in the IMAX. The huge scale of the screen at last does justice to the dimensions of this picture. The action scenes are absorbing, particularly fly-pasts around Gotham. Awesome.
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