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Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises

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On July 21, 2012

In General Cogitation, Movies, Reviews

[rating: 5]

Starring: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman

Synopsis: It has been 8 years since Batman took the blame for Harvey Dent’s evil indiscretions and in that time nobody has seen or heard from Batman or Bruce Wayne. Now a new evil emerges connected to Bruce Wayne’s past, Bane. Now Batman must learn to accept the past tragedies and save Gotham once again but he isn’t alone as some new allies come to his aid.

Biggs’ Review:The previous Batman franchise began degrading after the second film, when Tim Burton was no longer involved with the movie and Michael Keaton was no longer Batman. This was the stigma Christopher Nolan had to overcome. The fact that this film kept the same director and the same actors for all three films already puts it ahead of its predecessors.

I would say that The Dark Knight (the second film) is the best movie of the franchise but this movie definitely comes in second place. I thought Tom Hardy was incredible as Bane. Just as Heath Ledger, you hardly knew it was Tom Hardy but Heath Ledger’s Joker is still far more legendary. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was also incredible. I really liked him in this movie and his character’s story takes on an unexpected twist at the end. In fact the end of the movie leaves a few options open for a spin off or two. Christopher Nolan does a great job of wrapping up his Dark Knight trilogy. I think one of the best things about this movie, its not in 3D!

Movie Review: Inception

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On August 16, 2010

In Movies, Reviews

[rating:4.5]

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe

The first time I saw the television trailer for Inception I remember thinking that this movie looked a little too bizarre for me; or too bizarre to pay to see it in the theater at the minimum. Then it started getting excellent reviews, then my co-workers were talking about, and my friends were talking about it. So I decided that I needed to see it (yes, I succumbed to peer pressure).

I have to admit, I was not disappointed. I enjoyed it more then I thought I would. I will also admit, for a long time I was not Leo’s biggest fan but recently I’ve been re-evaluating that and this movie definitely bodes in his favor. Yes, the movie does have its moments where its a little bizarre but the majority of the plot takes place in the dream world and when has the dream world ever been normal. I think the acting in this movie was superb; I’m really starting to become a fan of Ellen Page and I think this is Ken Watanabe’s best role since The Last Samurai.

Here is my advice if you are thinking about seeing this movie. You must be willing to accept certain logic defying concepts because this is a dream world, its an adventure into the human subconscious. The human mind is designed to defy the impossible and contemplate the improbable. The second thing, and probably most important in order to get the most out of this film, pay attention. The movie is a little “high-brow” and its a mind-bender, if you are not paying attention and listening to a majority of what is being said you will become lost and the sequences will become meaningless and confusing.

If, what I have said, intrigues you and you take into consideration my advice, then I would definitely recommend spending the money to catch this one in the theaters.

I hope you enjoy the show.

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