Absolutely no convincing is necessary when it comes to Christopher Nolan's third and final installment of the
Batman franchise, The Dark Knight Rises. After taking the fall for district attorney, Harvey Dent, the caped
crusader has gone into hiding as a recluse for nearly eight years. Meanwhile, Gotham City has cleaned up its
act, putting thousands of bad guys behind bars. That is, until a masked muscleman named Bane attempts to destroy
humanity by instigating class warfare. And Batman must return to save the day with the help of a few friends, including
Catwoman. In dazzling IMAX, The Dark Knight Rises is a heavy, chaotic drama on a massive scale that tackles modern
issues and concerns. Most notably, the gap between rich and poor. It's a satisfying finale for sure, but with the
added complexity and length of story and the absence of Batman throughout most of the film, moviegoers may wonder
where's all the fun? And like the Joker devilishly asked, "Why so serious?"
