The Dark Knight Rises

        This is the third and final film in Christopher Nolan comic book trilogy and it may be darkest of the series. This film generted some buzz and created headlines both before and on its release date, some good many of them bad.  As the old saying goes however “There is no such thing as bad publicity.”  The Dark Knight Rises remains this summer’s biggest blockbuster. At the time this review was written  (it’s sixth week in release) it has grossed a total of $422 million and has a one-week tally of $7.16 million it remains 5th on box office charts. 

           This film was slow in points such as the opening as some key scenes in the middle. The movie worked best when Batman (not Bruce Wayne) was on the screen. The screenplay was well written and the “slow” scenes necessary to tell a complete story. 

        Theatergoers may complain that the story was too violent and rather dark. To them I say it is called the Dark Knight and based on an accordingly violent comic book, get over it. 

       Overall the film was enjoyable and had just the right mix of storyline, dialogue and action. This film makes a fine farewell or perfect swan song for the rejuvenated Batman series. Look for it on DVD in the future. 

                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                Grade B (For Batman)