"I loved the ending."

Summary

In this episode, host Stephen and his guest Paul Melon delve into Christopher Nolan's final instalment of The Dark Knight trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

They discuss the film's plot, character arcs, and the impact of Bane as a villain. The conversation explores Bruce Wayne's journey, Gotham's moral complexities, and the film's conclusion. They also touch on the score by Hans Zimmer and the role of Selina Kyle, ultimately rating the film and comparing it to its predecessors.

"I think it's far more realistic."

Chapters

00:00 Anne Hathaway Interview

00:49 Introduction to The Dark Knight Rises

01:19 The Dark Knight Rises Trailer (2012)

03:27 Christopher Nolan Interview (2012)

03:57 Mark Kermode Review The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

04:31 Tale of the Tape: The Dark Knight Rises

06:20 Initial Impressions and Expectations

08:13 Memorable Scenes and Character Dynamics

11:30 Bane as a Villain: Strengths and Weaknesses

14:55 Bruce Wayne's Journey: A Human Perspective

19:18 Gotham's Struggles: Moral Choices and Consequences

22:26 Political Parallels and Social Commentary

25:22 The Impact of Hans Zimmer's Score

27:58 Selina Kyle's Role and Contribution

31:32 Conclusion of the Trilogy: Fitting Endings

34:34 Final Ratings and Rankings

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