Since childhood, Batman comics and cartoons have played a significant role in my life. I would regularly watch Batman cartoons before heading to school and eagerly return home after school to catch the live-action Batman TV show.
I had a deep admiration for him due to his comics, which provided solace from the fears I experienced during my childhood. Additionally, he openly shared his own insecurities, suffering, and uncertainties about life as well as how he triumphed over them, making him even more captivating. As I matured, I discovered that he was my preferred character. Consequently, when his latest superhero comic book The Dark Knight Rises premiered in cinemas, I eagerly attended its screening. The film adeptly merges various storytelling methods, depictions, and legendary aspects to enhance its overall brilliance.
The Dark Knight Rises is a superhero film that comb
...ines elements from both British and American cinema. It features notable actors such as Gary Oldman as James Gordon, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox. Tom Hardy portrays Bane, while Anne Hathaway takes on the role of Selina Kyle (also known as Catwoman). Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Sergeant John Blake, and Marion Cotillard appears as Talia Al Ghul or Miranda Tate. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this movie serves as the concluding installment in his Batman trilogy which began with Batman Begins in 2005 followed by The Dark Knight in 2008. With its intense action sequences, impressive performances, and thrilling drama, The Dark Knight Rises delivers an unforgettable cinematic experience.
In this essay, we analyze the portrayal of Batman as a superhero and the character traits displayed in the film. We also examine how real-life situations,
moral teachings, and dilemmas are depicted. This blockbuster skillfully continues the storyline from The Dark Knight, where district officer Harvey Dent's downfall took place. Batman takes blame for Dent's demise and then disappears, setting up the stage for the movie.
The movie begins with the abduction of Dr. Leonid Pavel, a nuclear scientist, by Russian soldiers. Along with three other prisoners, Pavel is handcuffed, hooded, and threatened with rifles. CIA agent Bill Wilson interrogates them in an attempt to locate Bane's whereabouts, unaware that one of the prisoners is actually Bane himself disguised.
Meanwhile, Gotham City commemorates Dent Day to mark the eighth anniversary of Harvey Dent's death. Commissioner Gordon believes it is essential to disclose the truth about Dent's crimes in order to protect Batman from being wrongly accused and causing him to retire.
Despite a period of relative peace following the events from eight years ago, Gotham now faces a new threat from Bane who seeks control over the city and aims to reveal Dent's true nature. Batman must emerge from retirement at Wayne Manor and prevent Bane from carrying out Ra's Al Ghul's plan for destroying Gotham.
Batman and Selina Kyle, a mysterious thief, team up to stop Bane and bring peace back to Gotham. The film explores the complex personalities of each character, revealing their vulnerability and humanity. It delves into Batman's internal struggles including his pain, anger, physical suffering, and past traumas. However, it also showcases his unwavering determination to save Gotham from Bane's destructive fury.
Becoming Batman means abandoning his life to solely focus on saving the city, using tracking devices to catch criminals. His physically exhausted appearance and conflicted thoughts are evident in
his eyes and facial expressions. In contrast, Bane is the complete opposite of Bruce. He is determined to disrupt humanity through calculated plots. His costume reflects his dictatorial and revolutionary nature.
He wears masks and uses a sound amplifier to conceal his true identity, tormenting Batman and the city's inhabitants both physically and mentally. Furthermore, the theme of moral grounding is effectively illuminated through Selina Kyle, Gordon, Miranda, and Bane. Selina, also known as the cat burglar, is a cunning and manipulative woman who fakes delivering dinner to Bruce's room while actually intending to steal jewelry and his fingerprints. Her manipulative tactics help mask her true intentions.
She is a skilled actress, particularly in challenging situations, and excels at self-defense. Similarly, Gordon possesses impressive defensive strategies that he employs to protect the city. He effectively utilizes his intelligence to rise through the ranks and impress Commissioner Gary Oldman. Furthermore, he demonstrates the ability to channel his character in order to convey a blend of vitality and anxiety. In contrast, Bane lacks any sense of moral foundation.
The text discusses a character who manipulates the truth to gather support and undermine Batman's efforts to unify the town. The character is described as selfish and hostile, frequently clashing with the police and striving to topple those in power, consequently causing harm to the economy. Additionally, the movie portrays society as plagued by various evils such as greed, murder, love for money and power, as well as bitterness. Selina, in particular, is depicted as someone who seizes every opportunity to make more money.
She steals both Bruce's wallet and car. Bane is consistently committed to destroying the stock exchange, and in order
to accomplish this, he orchestrates robberies and hacks into it. The movie is also replete with instances of murder, particularly surrounding money. Certain characters show a disregard for the lives of others.
Selina employs Daggett as a human shield, while Barsad and the mercenaries have no qualms about shooting at Batman and Selina. Bane retaliates by murdering Daggett, as the latter refuses to assist him in seizing control of Wayne Enterprises and has collaborated with his gang. Jealousy is also a recurring theme in the film, as Daggett is displeased with Miranda Tate's board appointment and is unhappy with Bane's association with his construction crew.
Bane is determined to achieve fame by causing terror and locating Bruce in a foreign prison. The movie ultimately highlights an act of friendship and camaraderie when Bruce informs Selina that his influential friend requires assistance. Additionally, Bruce forms a bond with Miranda.
The aspect that stands out to me is the emphasis on the significance of having a dependable friend for assistance. Despite Bruce not being portrayed as the typical superhero, his impact will always be felt in Gotham's residents. I consider this film remarkable because it brings attention to societal perils, showcases moral considerations, and inspires us to defend our hard-earned achievements.
Work cited
- Nolan, Christopher. The Dark Knight Trilogy. Faber ; Faber, 2012.
