Hey guys so for the last time I am declaring spoilers. Read this at your own risk and leave me be if you haven't seen the movie and I ruined anything for you. At this point it is your own fault.
That being said let's move on the the movie. Batman The Dark Knight Rises was by no means a bad movie. I greatly enjoyed it and it had some good things going for it which we will talk about later but it wasn't my favorite of the trilogy, the second movie still holds that place for me but that is neither here nor there. Let's talk pros and cons.
Pro: Had I not previously known that Ra's al Ghul had a daughter named Talia I would have been pleasantly surprised by the twist at the end when Batman finds out that Bane is not in fact Ra's al Ghul's son. Even knowing what I did the trilogy has not exactly stuck to continuity (that I know) of the interactions between Ra's al Ghul and Batman so I was even mildly surprised when they kept that bit.
Con: I felt the beginning of the movie dragged. Bruce Wayne is limping in the beginning and we don't find out until later why and by that point he is walking normally. He is being hermity and we know eight years has passed but I wanted more explanation that what was offered. Time of peace sure he isn't needed but I was having a hard time buying that none of the dirty business came out in eight years. Also he was being too mopey and not as dark for my taste.
Con: His health is irregular in the movie. He is limping with no cartilidge in any of his joints but after having his back broken by Bane in just five short months he makes a full recovery and no longer needs the cane he was clutching at the beginning and he is ready to kick ass and take names. Having even a remote bit of medical knowledge I cry bull shit.
Pro: I liked how the women in the movie worked. Many of them were competent in their jobs and served a purpose other than being a good lay for old Bats.
Con: The football guy running across the field oblivious to the explosion behind him. I mean come on. Really?
Mixed Feelings: I have very mixed feelings about the end. Catwoman and Alfred both get their respective wishes. Catwoman gets to start over and Alfred see's Bruce in Paris living his life. We also know the ex cop hot shot's name is Robin and he is lined up to become the next Bat. You see I like it in one hand on the other I felt a bit jipped when he recovered from the broken back. I like that his particular story is wrapped up but I hate how despite saying they were closing the door they left it wide open to make another one.
Over All the movie was enjoyable. It wasn't my favorite Batman but I don't feel screwed out of my money. I spent a nice afternoon with the man watching things explode and comparing the movie to the comics. I'd give it an 7-8/ 10 stars if I were to rate it. 7 when I am fussy about the happy ending 8 when I am in a good mood about it. Anyway that is my two cents on the movie. If you want to know about the rest of the plot go and see it for yourself. ;)
My heart goes out to the victims in Colorado.
Corset signing off.
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