Be wary, Batfans! The first reviews for Christopher Nolanâs The Dark Knight Rises have landed online, and Iâm currently playing an intense game of virtual frogger in an attempt to dodge any and all further information about the film before I catch the midnight showing this Thursday. That said, a few new images from the latest issue of EW have landed online, and theyâre A-OK for those worried about seeing too much. Bruce Wayne fiddles with technology, Joseph Gordon-Levitt ducks, and Nolan can be seen playing with some toy cars while mapping out what one assumes is an action sequence.  Or maybe he just likes toy cars.Hit the jump to check out the images, and Godspeed in your spoiler-free quest. The Dark Knight Rises opens on July 20th, and you can check out a listing of all IMAX theaters projecting the film in 70mm right here.Images via EW.
Hereâs the official synopsis for The Dark Knight Rises:
Warner Bros. Picturesâ and Legendary Picturesâ âThe Dark Knight Risesâ is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolanâs Batman trilogy.
It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act.
But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.
Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar(R) winner Christian Bale (âThe Fighterâ) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar(R) winner Marion Cotillard (âLa Vie en Roseâ), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar(R) winner Michael Caine (âThe Cider House Rulesâ) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar(R) winner Morgan Freeman (âMillion Dollar Babyâ) reprises the role of Lucius Fox. The screenplay is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on âBatman Beginsâ and the record-breaking blockbuster âThe Dark Knight.â The executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull, with Jordan Goldberg serving as co-producer. The film is based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by Bob Kane.
Be sure to check out a ton of info from The Dark Knight Rises set visit, including:
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- 20 Things to Know About The Dark Knight Rises From Our Set Visit; Plus a Recap of Filming Including Baneâs Big Entrance
- Christian Bale Talks Shooting in IMAX, Ending the Trilogy, Fight Scenes with Tom Hardy and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Anne Hathaway Talks Fighting in Heels, Adapting to Christopher Nolanâs Universe, Filming in IMAX and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Tom Hardy Talks Following Heath Ledgerâs Joker, Baneâs Costume and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Producer Emma Thomas Talks Drawing from Comic Books, Bane, Filming in IMAX and Much More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould Talks ToppingThe Dark Knight, New Vehicles, and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Co-Producer Jordan Goldberg Talks Leaks, Choosing the Filmâs Villain, Putting Football in a Batman Movie, and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Nestor Carbonell Talks Secrecy, His Characterâs Relationship with Commissioner Gordon, Cleaning Up Gotham and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
And keep up with all of our continuing coverage here. You can get caught up on our previous posts below:
- Where to See the film in True 70mm IMAX Plus Two New TV Spots
- New Images Featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Christopher Nolan at Graumanâs Chinese Theater
- Jimmy Fallon as Pee-Wee Herman Voices all the Characters in the Trailer
- Three New Clips
- Jockâs Mondo Poster for the Film
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- The Dark Knight Rises Giveaway
- The First Clip Featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman
- The Dark Knight Rises IMAX Poster Featuring Bane
- A New Trailer for The Dark Knight Rises
- A New TV Spot Featuring a Previously Unreleased Cameo
- How A Tale of Two Cities influenced The Dark Knight Rises
- 13-Minute TV Special
- New Footage in Latest TV Spot for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES plus Bane Viral Poster
- The Dark Knight Rises Trailer from the MTV Movie Awards Officially Goes Online
- The Dark Knight Rises Figures and Toys Reveal New Vehicles and a Mystery Character
- A New TV Spot for The Dark Knight Rises Features Banter between Batman and Catwoman
- Baneâs Weapon is Revealed!
- Viral Campaign for The Dark Knight Rises Reveals a New Character and Plot Points
- Fan-Made The Dark Knight Rises Banner
- Viral Campaignâs Gotham Observer
- New Promo Posters
- Newest TV Spot for The Dark Knight Rises
- Create Your Own Dark Knight Rises TV Spot for Christopher Nolan to Judge
- New Footage Galore in Latest TV Spot
- New Images of The Bat
- Listen to Samples of Hans Zimmerâs Score from The Dark Knight Rises
- First Teaser Trailer for The Dark Knight RisesMobile Game
- Batman Begins to Be Converted to Digital IMAX for Trilogy Marathon
- Soundtrack Listing and New TV Spot
- Advance Tickets Now On Sale
- New footage from the MTV Movie Awards
- Trailer 1, Trailer 2, Trailer 3, Trailer 4
- Warner Bros. Initially Wanted Leonardo DiCaprio as The Riddler for The Dark Knight Rises
- Gotham Rogues Wide Receiver Hines Ward Action Figure
- Christopher Nolan Says He Was âNervousâ to Include Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises; Christian Bale Talks the Future of the Franchise
- TV Spot âRetiredâ
- 20 Things to Know from our The Dark Knight RisesSet Visit
- Limited Edition The Dark Knight Rises-Themed Nokia Phone
- TV Spot, Banners, Images, SDCC Action Figure, and Promo Posters
- Mega Gallery featuring 50 Images and 15 Posters
- Catwoman Poster
- New Footage to Premiere During the MTV Movie Awards
- Set Visit Preview and Four New Banners