Time to change my desktop background. The only thing that would make me more excited about the July 20, 2012 release of The Dark Knight Rises would we if it were the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field getting blown up by Hurricane Ditka instead of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Second favorite team, though? I’ll take it.
A lot to be discussed here. Must Batman vanquish two+ villains at once? Will Anne Hathaway pose nudie throughout the movie? Will Bane break the bat’s back? WILL JOKER RETURN?
My answer to these questions and many more is: No, but (in order) neither Bane nor Catwoman will die; no need; it’s possible; not likely.
I can’t imagine this final installment coming out better than the penultimate The Dark Knight. As pumped as I was for the 2008 sequel to Batman Begins, the film surpassed my expectations. I anticipate my anticipations will increase* as the film’s viral marketing takes off.
*Should I skip the waiting and just have high expectations right now?
A.M.Roth 