Batman Begins vs The Dark Knight Rises

Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises are tied on audience score (7.7/10). Batman Begins is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 45m. Batman Begins is the older of the two (2005 against 2012). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Michael Caine, Christian Bale.

Batman Begins posterBatman Begins2005 VS The Dark Knight Rises posterThe Dark Knight Rises2012
Batman BeginsThe Dark Knight Rises
Audience score★ 7.7/10★ 7.8/10
Year20052012
Length2h 20m2h 45m
GenresAction, Crime, DramaAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
DirectorChristopher NolanChristopher Nolan
Main castMark Boone Junior, Cillian Murphy, Linus Roache, Michael Caine, Christian BaleTom Hardy, Ben Mendelsohn, Aidan Gillen, Matthew Modine, Michael Caine

Synopsis

Batman Begins

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.

The Dark Knight Rises

Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

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