6 Common Misconceptions About The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises may just be the most debated, discussed, and outright polarizing comic book film ever made. Even nearly two years after its release, there are wars raging online between those who are still harboring a stinging resentment towards the movie, and those who will defend it to the death. Any other comic book movie might simply be cast aside, forgiven for its mistakes, or even forgotten with time; but for some reason this fascinating debate surrounding The Dark Knight Rises just won't go away. When emotions run high, it's difficult to focus on what's actually being presented and what we perceive is happening, and with a film as complicated and dense as this one it's easy to see where some may get lost in the shuffle. As time goes on and specific criticisms against the movie remain consistent, it's important to take a look back at what it's actually telling us, as opposed to what we might remember or misunderstood from earlier viewings. It is a long movie, after all, and after nearly three hours of bombastic Hans Zimmer music, I don't blame those who staggered out of the theater suffering from a bit of sensory overload. Here are six common misconceptions about the film, with further explanation that should help shed some light on the controversy and heal some of those old battle wounds.