Why I watched 'The Dark Knight Rises' twice

Gotham's Reckoning

Nolan ended the Dark Man Trilogy with the last brick in  the wall - 'The Dark Knight Rises'. No wonder I have watched this movie twice in one week and no wonder it still deserves one blog post and one more watch at least. So this flick had so much speculation around it; so much hype; not to forget how Nolan left the spectators craving for more with his larger than life - The Dark Knight; the entire audience were waiting desperately for the return of BATMAN on the big screen. Nolan is known for his story telling and his characterization. I am not great at writing movie reviews but here I have 5 reasons why 'I watched 'The Dark Knight Rises' twice, and by the end of this week may be the count would rises to thrice.

 

The Story - A Climactic Final Chapter

There was one 'Joker' and there was one movie 'The Dark Knight'. You cannot repeat it again and importantly the audience has to understand it. But when you look for the conclusion of an epic, the story has to be convincing, articulative and should tie back all the loose end. The Dark Knight Rises does that with so much of perfection and efficacy. The Dark Knight ended with a thought-provoking climax as Batman made a decision that few others would be willing to make: Instead of revealing the true motivations of the late Harvey Dent, the Caped Crusader opted to paint himself as the villain so that the citizens of Gotham would still idolize their hero (Dent) and not have the unfortunate reality undermine their idealism. In the final chapter, it was interesting to see how Batman thrived as a hero even though the people of Gotham viewed him as a monster. This dichotomy - between Batman's public persona and his private heroism-- set the stage for a great story about nobility and honor in the face of criticism and hatred. Moreover the way the conclusion ties the 'League of Shadows' and other open ends just leaves me with the thought 'This is not The Dark Knight but there wouldn't be a befitting conclusion to the saga than this'

The Cast - Some of the Finest Actors

If you have watched 'Inception' and 'Batman Begins' with uber detail you will find lot of similar faces. Nolan's cinematic version of one of the most popular series of DC comics offers up one of the strongest casts ever in comic book movie. If you put the cast of The Dark Knight Rises together for a photo shoot, it would include some of the finest actors working today. Four of the prominent faces -- Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Marion Cotillard -- have all won Oscars for their acting skills. Additionally the cast includes the massively-talented combination of Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Oscar nominees Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway. This is an incredible cast - not only for a superhero movie, but for a film in general.

The Theme - Profundity

The Dark Knight Rises, was more than a typical superhero film. Not only were the special effects great, but the story itself offered a thematic depth that other superhero movies haven't yet matched. It wasn't just about a hero fighting evil. It also spoke to the dichotomy between good and evil, the strength and weakness that exists in all of us. The movie forced audiences to think about their own visions of good versus evil. The dark Knight Rises is as thought-provoking and deep as its predecessor.

The Director - Christoper Nolan

Watch it for Nolan. Nolan has created a series of unforgettable films over the past dozen years. From 2000's Memento to 2008's The Dark Knight to 2010's Inception, this director has created several masterful works. He knows how to pen strong stories, develops strong and well balanced series of characters and use technology special effects smartly, and show viewers a great time at the theater. That ability can't be under-estimated.

The Character - Strong and well balanced

Batman's nemesis in The Dark Knight Rises is Bane, known to be one of the most strong antagonist that Batman ever faced. From blowing up a football field full of players, to bringing Batman to his knees, this monster was the greatest threat that the city of Gotham had ever faced. And the way Nolan, developed this character is worth applauding. Tom Hardy, who is quickly establishing himself as an A-lister seems to be great for the role. The way Nolan used his masked voice added to the chromaticity of the character. Batman's ally, the cat woman, played by Anne Hathaway, first makes her first appearance in the Nolan's Trilogy. Not only did Cat woman, Selina Kyle gets a chance to have a hand at the Batpod but also she serves as the icing on the epic conclusion. The last scene just perfectly depicts the end to a saga.

 

Anticipation can be a bitch. Expectations can lead to disappointment. Hype can be a killer. Christopher Nolan’s epic conclusion to his Dark Knight trilogy has to deal with all three nuisances, and he flicks them aside like villain Bane does Batman, the entire Gotham police force and everyone else who makes the mistake of crossing his path. All in all if there could be an elusive end to the epic , it was supposed to be this - The Dark Knight Rises