Review of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) by Toufiq A — 27 Nov 2012
(4 Stars) I didn't think I'd be saying this about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, but I prefer this film to The Dark Knight Rises. The story is better, there's more Batman, and the action is great. Like Rises, the film begins with a ten year absence of Batman. Things have gotten worse when a band of criminals known as the Mutants terrorize Gotham. You actually feel Bruce Wayne's regret and suffering, so when he dons the cape again, it means something. There's a bit of a Robocop-esque satire on the media that's more relevant today than when the comic was written in the 80's.
I can't wait for Part 2. I know it's not perfect, but I wish Nolan's final film was more like The Dark Knight Returns.
This review of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) was written by Toufiq A on 27 Nov 2012.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 has generally received very positive reviews.
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