Director Christopher Nolan was called upon to create a new version of Batman for the cinemas. Along with screenwriter David S. Goyer, Nolan developed a detailed origin story for the hero, in which every action, piece of equipment and event was explained in minute detail, creating such a strong "suspension of disbelief" that it made the viewer actually believe that everything could, somehow, be plausible. In the lead role we have Christian Bale, a perfect choice to delve deeper into the dramas of Bruce Wayne than had been seen in previous movies. The rest of the cast is also powerful, including Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon and Liam Neeson as the villain/tutor. There are also great action scenes, resulting in a final product that would dictate the paths of superhero movies that would come after.
Without a doubt, this is a Joker movie -- even though Batman is rightfully the protagonist. It's the villain that leads the action of the film, expanding the story and capturing the attention of the viewer. This is all based on a complex script and a memorable performance from Heath Ledger, who died before the movie was released in theaters and couldn't receive the Oscar for Best ing Actor that he was awarded by the Academy. The IMAX camera sequences are breathtaking, in a production that reaches the highest technical and creative standard seen among superhero films. There is also the whole issue of good and evil, chaos and order and all that which will be clear to you between the lines of the dialogues, just pay attention. It is a serious movie, yes, and there are those who say it is less fun precisely because of the seriousness -- but that's far from being a problem, right?
Years after the events of "The Dark Knight," Batman is retired. However, this has opened the door for the rise of a new villain – Bane, played by Tom Hardy ("Mad Max: Fury Road") – who begins to act in the underworld of Gotham. The Dark Knight is then convinced to come back into action in a story based on the comic book arc called "The Fall of the Bat." This is how the greatest and most ambitious Batman film unfolds, with 2 hours and 44 minutes of duration – which may be the biggest flaw of the production, as it can disperse the viewer. Despite its occasional flaws, it is still a dark, dense, and interesting feature film.