9/10
This film is about as epic as 'super hero' films can get. Firstly it's got a long running time of 165 minutes and, from a lot of other reviews I've read, this hasn't appeared to have a been a problem for many - a sure sign of a film that grips the attention. Everything about the movie is BIG and I was hooked from the first minute! Chris Nolan juggles multiple characters, plot lines and big set-pieces whilst creating something meaningful and emotionally engaging. I enjoyed the film more than the first 2 films of the trilogy (although I haven't seen them in a while!), principally because of Bane and the whole Batman/Catwoman love interest (which I found believeable and quite touching). The film needed the love interest because other than that, it's a fairly bleak affair; Bane wants to give Gotham back to the people; to create anarchy and crush the oppressors (i.e. all forms of law and order). He also happens to have a nuke travelling around the city ticking down to detonation....
The film introduces Joseph Gordon-Levitt who provides excellent support along with Gary Oldman, Marion Cotillard and Michael Caine (providing some emotional depth).
Personally, I think the film would have been enhanced by having a bit more 'blood-shed' but it's a 12A for commercial reasons and who can argue when the film has just surpassed the $1billion mark?! I'll be going to see Dredd for my 'skull-crushing' fix anyway!
It's a great film with a perfectly judged ending! I can't wait to see the film again and to see what come's next!!
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