The Dark Knight Rises Review.

Watched the Dark Knight Rises starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film was amazing and very entertaining to watch, but it doesn't quite meet the high standard set by its predecessor. I thought the film was very overlong and the tone of the film was very light compare to The Dark Knight. I did enjoy the special and visual effects of the film, which were very magnificent and powerful. I also thought the script/dialogue was well put together, but there were a few plot holes in the script. The film drags a tad in the middle of the film and the film was kind of predictable and cliché. I really enjoyed the twist and turns of the film and some parts were much unexpected. Christopher Nolan did just a brilliant and mesmerizing film as the director of the film. Nolan in fact concluded the film very simply great. I never liked the character of Bane because there is nothing to do with that character. Bane’s character is more like a big bull dog protector, but I did enjoy who was the real villain mastermind and Bane’s puppet master. I also enjoyed Christian Bale’s top of his game performance of Bruce Wayne/Batman. He brought this emotion and vulnerability to the character, which makes it his best overall performance in his career. I believe he will be nominated for an Academy Award. Michael Caine was just amazing and wonderful actor. Anne Hathaway gave a great performance as Selina Kyle/Catwoman. I thought Hathaway gave a way better performance than Halle Berry’s version, but not as exceptional and very hard to top Michelle Pfeiffer’s version. Tom Hardy was excellent as the watch dog Bane. Hardy embodies the physicality of the character, and brought such an evil presence to the character. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was just a great addition to the film and I knew from the first time he appear on screen that he’s going to be Robin. I thought the action sequences were very well executed and well choreographed. I thought the cinematography was awesome and I found the last 45 minutes of the film to be the strongest act. The twists, turns and reveals are first-rate. I still believe to be an awesome farewell to the conclusion of this amazing story telling by Nolan. I will give it a B.

The Amazing Spider-Man Review.

Watched the Amazing Spider-Man starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans and Sally Field. I thought the film was very entertaining and very fun to watch. The film was grittier, darker, and smarter but I still thought it was too soon to reboot the Spider-Man Franchise. The film does deliver some great special effects and visual effects with the action being well-choreographed, with tight cinematography to boost. The film did lack with the script/dialogue department because the script is so full of plot conveniences and half-baked elements that it truly feels like this script was subjected to many rewrites. I also thought the film revisited many of the same plot points from 2002's Spider-Man. The film did not have a well establish character development. I really did enjoy the incredible performances by Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. They had a strong and beautiful chemistry together. Andrew Garfield gives an extraordinary performance, he has the humor, heart and charisma that make the character work. Martin Sheen was excellent. Emma Stone was remarkable. Dennis Leary was terrific. Rhys Ifans was magnificent. Marc Webb who directing the film actually did a excellent job creating this visionary of a film. I still thought the film was very remarkably good despite its rater annoying change-ups and too-fast-to-make-sense script. I will give it a B-.