- Dark Knight Rises
Pretty predictable Hollywood style ending, but an action packed film throughout. Brilliant acting from the characters.
8.5/10
Were we watching the same movie?
The action was weak and sparse and many people have stated that Batman was hardly in the movie, HOWEVER, this movie wasn't really an action movie. I would describe it as a Thriller/Drama.
I didnt think much of the 2nd movie - after the Joker was taken care of, I felt that the movie was just being strung out for the sake of it.
The 3rd movie (TDKR) - the first half of the movie continued along the same lines as the 2nd movie. I fell asleep at the point where the stadium blows up. That is how action packed it was.
I watched the 2nd half of the movie today and it picked up remarkably. The plot was going quickly and it was living up to expectations. It had a nice ending, especially with Robin.
For those who find the movie slow going, hang on till half way through - it does pick up.
I would actually like to see Nolan make a Robin movie - just Robin, no Batman. I can't help feel that Bale was not a very good Batman and that the movie would've been better without him. I felt more affinity to Levitt than Bale. I'd like to see how Levitt handles Robin's role (by himself, without Batman's assistance, because Bale is one of the most boring actors I have laid eyes on. He is great in roles which are supposed to be depressing and about death, but poor in roles where he needs to lead and rally people around him. He didnt fit J.Connor in T4. And he didnt fit the role of Batman. Perhaps this could be due to a lack of charisma).
For me, M. Keaton was the best Batman. He was charismatic. And pulled off the role of a rich, eccentric, mentally disturbed billionaire as if he was made for the role. Bale was a manic depressive with a chip on his shoulder, who would at times wear a black suit. I think he'd do very well in a movie about drug addiction. He'd be stellar in that and it would really allow him to show his acting ability.
Score:
first half: 5.5/10
second half: 8.5/10
overall: 7.5/10