The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)★ 8.4/10

PG-13 · US · 164 min · July 16, 2012

  • Crime
  • Thriller

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Written by: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer, Bob Kane

Eight years after taking the fall for Harvey Dent’s death, Batman comes out of exile as Gotham faces a new threat: Bane, a terrorist with a destructive plan and ties to Bruce Wayne’s past.

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Bbelongs2August 1, 2024
Christopher Nolan's films consistently provide exhilaration and pleasure, while also provoking deep contemplation about the world. Where does the boundary between good and evil lie? While redistributing wealth benefits the poor, it can be disastrous for the rich. Bane is established as the central villain, yet the true antagonist is revealed unexpectedly towards the end. The film thoroughly explores the concepts of justice, the confrontation of fear, and the boundaries between life and death.
MmexicoipbAugust 1, 2024
This film presents the most dramatic conflict and profound examination of human nature. The parallel narratives and storytelling are masterful, and the Joker stands out as the perfect embodiment of the shadows and fears we dare not face.
ÊÊnio@9July 7, 2024
This film explores the concept of heroism within Batman’s world. Batman finally finds his answer, concluding the dark series with a blend of sadness and other emotions. Hans Zimmer’s score is outstanding, with stirring and somber tones driving the emotion. The film is a successful blockbuster, with spectacular scenes and tension. I liked Catwoman most, though Bane didn't have enough screentime to truly shine.
XXurxo@001July 7, 2024
This is a commercial blockbuster with depth. It resonates with people’s unease over the Joker’s anarchic worldview and sympathy for Batman’s lonely heroism. The Joker is right; he and Batman are similar, for both are outcasts. However, Batman internalizes his pain and clings to a sliver of faith, while the Joker inflicts pain on the world.
FfilipemanuelnetoMay 31, 2024
The villain could have been more charismatic, and Catwoman's character could have been portrayed better. Meanwhile, Batman's character comes across as almost too idealistic and unrealistic. The overall film follows a similar storytelling formula to many other mainstream hero movies, where the hero sacrifices themselves to save the world. The pacing is good. And as the conclusion to the trilogy, the plot suffices.
Ssolana2May 31, 2024
In this movie, Christopher Nolan delivers everything you'd expect from urban warfare. The details are well-handled, the storytelling is cleverly structured, and he perfectly balances dialogue-driven scenes and action sequences. From the start, he knows how to grab the audience's attention and keep them on the edge of their seats. This film has no unnecessary parts, and you'll be thoroughly engaged. Additionally, the various types of characters, each representative of something, are well-developed and well-balanced within this compelling story. It's truly incredible. And let's not forget how Christopher Nolan successfully brings the urban warfare to life despite the apparent challenges involved.
GguilhermeboniniMay 31, 2024
I think Christopher Nolan is a filmmaker with a somewhat pessimistic outlook. He believes that specific individuals within the general population can rise above and become heroes, but he also believes the corruptible and flawed nature of most people. This underlying perspective makes his film series so captivating, as it explores human nature without losing hope. And I have to say, Anne Hathaway's portrayal of the character riding the motorcycle is just incredibly cool! I'd give it an extra point just for her appearance.
FFernando SucreMarch 24, 2021

The best of the batcycle

The last movie of the best Batman trilogy in cinema history is also the movie where the batcycle, one of Batman’s most exciting vehicles, is most taken advantage of.
TTuiraMarch 24, 2021

Bane's best impersonation

Bane brings chaos to Gotham City and threatens to destroy Batman once and for all. This movie is the end to the best Batman trilogy and, for many people, the best film about the bat.
BBrown_BullMarch 24, 2021

The icing on the cake of Nolan's trilogy

The perfect ending for director Christopher Nolan's trilogy. What makes this film special is that Bane is the villain because in the comic books he was the only one able to beat Batman by fracturing his back.
OOpiniónmiaAugust 16, 2026
Contains spoilers
Muchos dicen que le decepcionaron mucho, pero en mi opinión, me encantó y la volvería a ver millones de veces.

La historia me gustó mucho, es original e interesante, además, no te confundes con la historia, también tiene unos giros sorprendentes que me quedaron de piedra.

El villano me gustó mucho, no supera al Joker pero me esperaba a Bane peor y al final me encantó, es un villano muy fuerte e interesante, y me impresionó que en realidad, la villana fuera Talia Al Ghul.

Es una película que me hizo llorar mucho, se nota que Crhistoper Nolan sabe cómo hacer llorar con las películas, el final me rompió el corazón, pensé que Bruce había muerto (menos mal que al final no murió).

Dr. Alfred, se volvió, sin duda, mi personaje favorito de la saga de Batman de Christopher Nolan y no me gustó que saliera tan poco, Dr. Alfred tiene tantas frases tan emotivas que me hicieron llorar.

Catwoman me encantó, es mucho mejor que Catwoman de 2000 y la de 1992.

Las actuaciones me gustaron mucho, están muy bien hechas.

La cinematográfica estuvo genial, habían partes impresionantes.

La historia me parece peor que The Dark Night pero, sinceramente, está película se me hizo más corta que The Dark Night, hay más acción y sinceramente me lo pasé muy bien.

La relación entre Batman y Catwoman me encantó, pegan muy bien.

Puntos buenos:
Historia original e interesante.
Giros sorprendentes.
Bane, un villano genial.
Muy triste.
Catwoman mucho mejor que Catwoman (2000) y Catwoman de Batman (1992)
Actuaciones geniales.
Cinematográfica muy buena.
Se me hizo más rápida.
Batman y Catwoman hacen muy buena pareja.

Puntos malos:
Dr. Alfred salió muy poco.
Historia peor que The Dark Night.
Eenzo franceschiniApril 12, 2026
muy buena

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