The Dark Knight Rises

Title: The Dark Knight Rises
Playtime: 164 min.
Genre: Action Drama Thriller
Release Date: 20 July 2012

As soon as TDKR-tickets were released for sale, I asked my friends in skype: "Who's up for some Batman?!" Most of them said yes. In a total we were eight mates taking up half of the 3rd row. Some may say that it's too close to the screen, but we fancy it's perfect. There's always a seat (since none picks them first) and you're several rows away from annoying little runts talking loudly during the film.
This is the sum of the feelings I had while watching TDKR, enjoy.

The 3rd installment of the Batman-trillogy begins 8 years after Batman defeated the Joker and thereby set Gotham free from organized crime. Bruce Wayne lives as an injured hermit in his great mansion, and batman is merely a legend of the past. Albert is concerned about him and asks him to take contact with the outside world again, not as Batman, but as Bruce Wayne.
When a new mastermind criminal enters Gotham and spreads his terror, Batman is forced to return. Bane spreads terror throughout the city and sets a plan in motion that would change Gotham forever. In addition to that, Batman faces a new masked vigilante, resembling catwoman (never referred to as in the film). In order to destroy Banes' plans, he must overcome his physical boundries and take help from a few old, aswell as new friends. The Batman-films have never been darker than this, and there are several parallels to draw from the film and real-life. After doing some research on the characters from the comic, I'd say that TDKR really gives the fanboys what they want. It's an interesting mix of new characters and old, portrayed by many great actors.
- So.. will The Joker reappear?
Unfortunately not. Christopher Nolan wants to honor Heath Ledgers memory by leaving The Joker where he belongs; In the 2nd movie.
There were a few complaints I had in mind though.. I really missed Batmans gadgets while fighting. Instead we got a boxing-match vs Bane. Good anyway, but not really Batman.

Christian Bale is the best Batman so far in my opinion, and he always delivers when it comes to an actionmovie. Nolan digs deeper than ever into Batmans' personality, and Bale does a great job portraying that. I love how they kept his dark voice and let him scream ferociously with it, in the fashion of "Where are the drugs going!?"

Tom Hardy as Bane.. I never knew while watching the film. He did a great job acting as a cool-headed criminal-boss that barely shows his face. It's amazing what the body language does to a character. Bane was an awesome villain, and I was pleasantly surprised. But.. the voice was.. comical.. and kinda disturbing.

The rest were also amazing as their characters; Morgan Freeman as Fox, Gary Oldman as Gordon, Joseph-Gordon Lewitt as Blake, Anne Hathaway as Selina (Truly surprised how well that went) and of course, let's not forget Michael Caine as Albert. Everybody loves Albert, and especially in this film.

This was truly a worthy ending of the Batman saga, and even though the end left a few hints of more to come, I'm satisfied even if that's the end of it. None can successfully remake this film during this century.
Anyone who has seen the Batman Begins and TDK should definately go see TDKR.

I rate this movie 9 out of 10.

God bless america

Title: God Bless America

Playtime: 105 min.
Genre: Comedy Crime.
Release Date: 6 April 2012

I know I've said it before, but here I go again. Another triumphant return to my blog lies before me as I've been asked to continue writing. I thought about it for a while, and then I decided it would fun to do something productive for once. When I started working, I made a pact with myself to start nourish my interest in films/movies (not sure which I prefer). Once a day, after working ever so hard, I downlo.. *cough* acquire a seemingly interesting movie. Today I'll be reviewing "God Bless America".

Frank is a middle-aged man who has yet to find his place in society. Everything in his life seems to be going to hell without him being able to fix it. He's divorced, his daughter resents him, and he hates his job. Frank spends most of his time in front of his television, channelsurfing in hope to find a program suitable for him. But he cannot find anything in his taste since it's American television, and Frank's an intelligent man who doesn't find joy in the humiliation of the "weaker".
- Then... why is he watching?

Oh, I forgot to tell you that one. Franks' neighbours recently got a baby that won't stop crying and the walls separating their homes are paper thin. This makes Frank unable to sleep at night, which, in turn, makes him watch the TV. Not only do the neighbours disturb his sleep, they are also very unfriendly.

So? let's get to the story!

Fair enough. Frank is informed by his doctor that he's terminally ill and has but weeks to live. Frank takes this very hard, and decides to take his own life. But the second before he shoots himself, he sees an ingrateful teenager yelling at her parents for not getting the right car on her "sweet sixteen". In the heat of the moment, Frank pulls away the gun and decides he will murder the young girl before killing himself.

After executing the girl, Frank is confronted by Roxy, a young girl who admires his doings. She persuades him to continue this killing-spree of people who are "unworthy" of living in this world - That is, they kill those annoying bastards we all hate! Just remember, it's with a comical touch, and we shouldn't get inspired by this movie, only amused.

Joel Murray is very convincing in his role as Frank. Even though he's a completely newcomer for me (Haven't seen him before), he really made an impression on me. Good ol' cranky man.

The movie was amusing, but not brilliant. It will make you laugh and think about the world we live in today, or perhaps you will just enjoy people being shot because they suck. I really don't have much more to add in this review, so it's up to you to decide whether it seems worthy of your time or not.

The rating for "God Bless America" is 6/10.