Rising Sun vs The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.1/10 for Rising Sun). Rising Sun is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 45m. Rising Sun is the older of the two (1993 against 2012). Both are action, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Rising Sun | The Dark Knight Rises | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.1/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2012 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 2h 45m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Philip Kaufman | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Steve Buscemi, Daniel von Bargen, Mako, Harvey Keitel, Wesley Snipes | Tom Hardy, Ben Mendelsohn, Aidan Gillen, Matthew Modine, Michael Caine |
Synopsis
Rising Sun
When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.
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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