The Dark Knight Rises vs The Mechanic
The Dark Knight Rises has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for The Mechanic). The Mechanic is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 45m. The Mechanic is the older of the two (2011 against 2012). Both are action, crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Dark Knight Rises | The Mechanic | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 45m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Christopher Nolan | Simon West |
| Main cast | Tom Hardy, Ben Mendelsohn, Aidan Gillen, Matthew Modine, Michael Caine | Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Mini Anden |
Synopsis
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.
The Mechanic
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly…
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