Joseph Gordon-Levitt Praises 'Dark Knight Rises' Director Nolan

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who plays idealistic rookie cop John Blake in The Dark Knight Rises, praises the film's director, Christopher Nolan.

"Chris Nolan doesn't just make action blockbusters that are pandering to box office scores," gushes Gordon-Levitt in an interview with THR. "He's telling a truly heartfelt story that he cares about. And I think that's why people love his movies."

As for Nolan, he returns the love with roles in his insta-blockbusters.

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