A pair of featurettes combine for the 15-minute “Reflections” section. One 
focuses on Wally Pfister’s cinematography, the other on the challenges face in ending the trilogy. There’s also an hour long documentary on the Batmobile, which covers the vehicle from its inception through Rises. It’s actually fairly fascinating to see its transformation over the years, both in the comic books and in the films and television shows, but it isn’t really specific to this film. Too bad we don't get any deleted footage. Theatrical trailers and a second screen experience (for syncing a mobile device) are also included with this set. The combo pack includes a standard DVD and UltraViolet copy as well.
The Dark Knight Rises is a must-have Blu-ray for fans of the series. Despite a few minor weaknesses in the storytelling, I found the film to be highly engrossing and a solid finale to the trilogy. I particularly enjoyed the performances of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anne Hathaway. The spectacular Blu-ray presentation makes this film worth revisiting.
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Article comments
1 - egumon
I don't agree that Nolan's depiction of the rich and commoners was a political commentary. The way the rich are depicted is a common theme in the Batman comics, not a Nolan creation. In fact, it's the whole reason Batman exists, as his father's murder is what caused the rich of Gotham to become reclusive and uncaring. His depiction of the common people is nothing short of realistic. The effects of mobs on the human psyche are well documented; look at how city people act after a major sports win. Now throw in a major terrorist attack on home soil, the threat of more and the extreme fear and stress it would generate, and think about how that mob would act.
2 - Sherry
@Egumon - thanks for the comment. I'm not sure we are in disagreement really. I wasn't saying the depiction of the rich was new, I was just making a point about how it fit in to this film. I agree that a mob mentality can be dangerous - I'm not entirely sure it would be as easy as it was in this film - at least I hope not.
3 - Snacks
The Dark Knight Rises, simply put, was awful. We nearly walked out but decided to stay and see if something amazing would happen to justify all the praise I had read. Nope. And I liked the first two Nolan Batman movies.
Still this realism approach is getting tiresome. This movie especially is based on a realism approach and yet who would seriously dress up like Batman and take the risks he does if he were not special in some way? Seriously? So bring back a little of the special. Make Bruce Wayne into a superior athlete or something to explain why he can take the punishment he does.
- Long
- Boring
- 8 years later, Bruce Wayne can barely walk & then mysteriously he can jump around again like no bad knee (no surgery). Realism? If Nolan were not playing the realism game, then it could make more sense.
- And the back injury recovery? Realism?
- Does Batman know how to fight anymore? Blocks punches with his face? Only throws punches? No kicks? No ducking? Nolan should watch The Matrix and Spiderman movies, at the very least. Batman had terrible fight scenes. He looked slow and like someone who never trained in combat.
- Where were Bruce Wayne and Batman for the majority of the movie? It is a Batman movie, huh?
- If we're going to pretend a regular guy would do what Batman does, then at least have him use his utility belt more.
- Villain... too many long boring scenes.
- Lots of plot holes.
- Boring, boring, boring movie.
- Constant movie score in the background to the point that it just plain became annoying. Kinda like Nolan was trying to trick us into things were either exciting or might be about to get exciting, while of course was not the case.
For future Superhero movies, let's take a few steps away from realism. Like ok, if a villain smashes a building, then yes the is a real financial consequence, etc. But let's keep the fantasy of special people, Batman included, being able to do something a little more than we can. Like with this whole realism thing, will The Flash be only able to run a little faster than the Olympic 100 metre champ? That is realism. At the same time having him move too fast is indeed a problem. So somewhere in between...
Nolan... stay away from Superhero movies if this wreck called The Dark Knight Rises is your template.
4 - Mark Williams
The Dark Knight Rises bears repeated viewings due to its complexity and rapid editing in places. Sub-titles on the DVD are a major plus. One thing I find fascinating about all three of Christopher Nolan's Batman movies is the way the villains use truth to good effect when constructing their criminal schemes. The heroes are not totally good here and the criminals are not completely evil, either.