The Dark Knight Rises

This is a great movie. Good story, lots of action and violence, and an all star veteran cast with some great acting. Christian Bale (all 3 Batmans and [years ago] Little Women) was brooding and effective, Anne Hathaway (soon to be in Les Miserables) in a different role for her, Marion Cotillard (A Good Year, see my review), Michael Caine (huge list - we'll pick the excellent Second Hand Lions), Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor - see my review - is there a more underated actor today?), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception and... Angels in the Outfield, 1994!), and the exceptional Morgan Freeman (Bucket List and Million Dollar Baby).

You don't need to have seen the previous two movies (though it helps). Knowing the (comic book) legend is also helpful. The film is very long and occasionally drags, but the performances make it all worthwhile. And there are a few teasers that this might not be the end of the trilogy? I'd see it again.