Meh! Its alright

Rating: 5/10 (21 July 2012)

Since I don't get a hard-on from comic book movies and neither did I stand in line on opening night, I don't need to find a justification to give this movie a higher score. The introduction to this movie was pleasant, actually coming off rather well and establishing the villain (Bane) fast and why there is no Batman at the time. Also this was not shot in 3D, so the ticket prices were normal. That's was all I can actually say I liked about this movie overall.
Like the other Batman movies, Christian Bale sounds like he has something stuck in his throat (even more so in The Dark Knight Rises). He continues to do this even when people who he is talking to knows that he is Bruce Wayne. Tom Hardy does do a great job playing a guy in a mask, because it is hard to show any expression with your face when its covered. Also I think it is horrible how a cop figures out who Batman is (as a child) by looking at his eyes. Seems like a weak link in the story.
Also what is the motivation behind Bane and Talia al Ghul (Ra al Ghul's daughter). Its like saying "You killed my father who I hated, now I am going to kill everyone (including myself)." So much planning for revenge against a city that has no real connection to the League of Assassin's. Please remember I am writing this from the previous film's stand point, not the comics. And for you comic book fans out there, you had to be disappointed with the Robin reference at the end and not Jean-Paul Valley.
Now I did love this movie for the fact that Batman was not in much of the last half of the movie. I like Christian Bale, but I seriously cannot stand his Batman voice. I know I mentioned this before. Also to me some of the top billet actors did a sub-par job in this movie. I know Christian Bale does better work, look at American Psycho. I do forgive Joseph Gordon-Levitt, just because he doesn't shine with actors like Morgan Freeman and Micheal Caine in the same movie. I felt like the actors really didn't give it their all.
Can't really tell you how overall disappointed I was with this film. Honestly I say wait for Redbox, unless you need something to talk about at work. Also I would recommend watching this movie in theaters if you have insecure friends who need someone to back them up on how awesome they thought this movie was because they waiting through the long lines and stayed up till 3a.m. on opening night.
Overall this movie will definitely be overshadowed by its predecessor, The Dark Knight, just because of the outstanding acting in that film alone. So save your money, wait for Redbox and rent the Dark Knight at the same time to get a glimmer of satisfaction.