Monday, November 19, 2012

The Dark Knight Rises



What more can possibly be said about director Christopher Nolan's unique and ground-breaking conclusion to his re-imagineering of the Batman in the final chapter of his Dark Knight Trilogy that has not already be said?

Brilliant, masterful, spectacular, startling, jaw-dropping, unexpected, nerve-shattering....and on and on.

The Dark Knight Rises takes place approximately 10 years after Bruce Wayne hangs up his Batman cape and cowl.  Gotham City is relatively peaceful until the dark, dangerous and mysterious Bane arrives.

His sole purpose is to destroy Gotham for its 'sins'.  His reign of terror effectively isolates Gotham City from the outside world and terror rules the streets.

Bruce Wayne once again dons the Batman mantle and is subsequently defeated, as is his Bruce Wayne alter ego.  From the ashes The Dark Knight Rises and The Caped Crusader must face off against the most cruel and powerful adversary he has ever confronted.

Smart, capable, every bit as smart as the Dark Knight and just as lethal when using his body as a weapon and possessing all sorts of destructive 'toys' Bane is the flip side of the Dark Knight.  Throw in Catwoman and a surprise villain and The Dark Knight Rises makes for a fitting end to a spectacular trilogy that completely redefined Batman for a new generation. 

The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviloet Combo Pack from Warner Bros. also contains featurettes about the Batmobile, the final movie in the Dark Knight Trilogy, a Dark Knight Rises app and much, much more!