8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans right by primarily championing the defense of established order and institutions against the destructive forces of revolutionary populism and mob rule, ultimately advocating for the restoration of the status quo over radical societal change.
The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast, but it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without any explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Selina Kyle (Catwoman) who engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against male opponents, including disarming Bruce Wayne and defeating multiple mercenaries during the final battle.
The character Talia al Ghul, canonically established with Middle Eastern/Asian heritage in the source material, is portrayed by a white actress, which constitutes a race swap.
The Dark Knight Rises does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its core heterosexual relationships and broader societal conflicts, resulting in no specific portrayal of queer identity.
The Dark Knight Rises does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative and character arcs are entirely focused on its established superhero genre conventions and political thriller elements, with no depiction of transgender identity or experiences.
The film features established Batman characters whose genders align with their canonical portrayals. New characters introduced in the film do not have a pre-existing gender to swap from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.7
7.8
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