Great, but is this the Nolan Batman film we really wanted?

Rating: 8/10 (27 August 2012)

First off, let me state that no one worships at the altar of Nolan more than me. I love every film he has done, (yes, even the Prestige), and consider him the pre-eminent filmmaking talent (at least in terms of his ability as a storyteller) working today. And I loved this Batman film. I loved it... but I was left cold somewhere, as if there was the potential to create something much, much more. The universe Nolan created, and perfected in the Dark Knight, was so immersive, so brilliant, I don't want to leave it in this way. Batman in retirement for 8 years? Think of everything we missed out on. Batman just casually letting a policeman confirm his alter ego? Yikes. It is testament to the genius of Nolan that while I rate this film an 8, I can't help but feel he was capable of something more!