Review by Matthew Schuchman
There will always be people who disagree, but it’s widely held by most, that The Dark Knight set the bar for comic book films. Surpassing its engrossing nature is a tough battle that may never be won. Wrapping up the directorial duties of this franchise, Christopher Nolan made a decent ending to his trilogy, bringing much of the story full circle. What he didn’t make, was a mind blowing blockbuster that will have you watching the blu-ray 32 times the day you buy it.
Too many characters, a not-so-well-hidden secret or two, and story that doesn’t focus enough on what it wants to say, keep The Dark Knight Rises from being the be-all, end-all smash that The Dark Knight is. There are some major foreshadowing failures throughout The Dark Knight Rises, making those moments more of a letdown, than a triumph. It’s still a good ride, with some decent scenery and a penchant for the grandiose. While it’s not the film many will be hoping for, it’s a fitting ending to an era.
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Matthew Schuchman is the founder and film critic of Movie Review From Gene Shalit's Moustache. He is also a contributing writer to Verbicide Magazine and IPaintMyMind.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Rated: PG-13
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Written by: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer and Bob Kane (characters)
Featuring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman
Plot: Eight years after Batman took the fall for Two Face's crimes, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham's finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
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I completely agree with your review, I still like it a lot but I loved the dark knight.