I was expecting more.. a lot more

Rating: 7/10 (22 August 2012)

I am a Comic books buff so my review of the TDKR will be influenced by my knowledge of the characters from my readings
Like everyone else, my expectation were so high for this movie, I couldn't believe that I am watching it, and then I considered walking out in the first hour of the movie!
I wanted to leave because I couldn't accept how my childhood hero being portrayed. But out of respect for the man who brought me the Dark Knight, I decided to wait.
The 2nd act its start to pickup things a bit, and I enjoyed the 3rd act. Now this does not mean that I liked everything, there are lots of plot holes and background flows, but I let it slide.
Mainly, the movie lacks "Moments" where you feel for the character, moments like when Batman delivers the Chinese accountant to Gordon. Or the release of the Bat pod, or ultimately "what doesn't kill you make you stranger". Second, this is not Bruce Wayne/Batman. In the comics, Batman has been through a lot but still he came out on top, the direction they took for the main character was wrong, Having said that I still was entertained by TDKR but it is a step down from the Dark Knight, and for me it's the weakest in the trilogy. Let me get into details
Bruce/Batman been through a lot in his life, killing a childhood love will not destroy him. Even so, Bruce's way to deal with pain/anger is to dive deeper into Batman world and take it out on the criminals out there. Not be in a state where he is so fragile and weak. And finally Batman is so cunning; he would never engage Bane while he is in this condition.
I like the bit about the hellhole, however it felt a bit rushed, we never really get to know these people. I know that eventually he would get out, but it felt that he was trying to claim out every 5 minutes. Eventually when Bruce did claim out, the "moment" still felt dull, even with all the cheering from other inmates.
Now I can go on and on, but will just make a quick checklist of some of the things I hated:
 Batman had a screening time of only 15 minute maybe
 Batman is broken mentally to start the movie, which is so out of character. It is known that Batman strength is mostly from his cunning intelligence and detective work.
 Batman fighting in daytime.
 Batman Begging "Please"!
 Bruce is smart with his money; throughout the trilogy he is bankrupt twice. What happen to "its all technical"!
 Batman is COLD, ask all the Robins. this guy is a softy
 It seams all Gotham knows that Batman is Bruce Wayne, even small orphans.
 Talia factor thing did nothing to the story, except of reducing Bane from mastermind to a henchman.
 Bane death was just wrong. very bad exit. Shot by Bat pod by Catwoman
 All Bane army have a death wish, at least with Batman Begins they all had masks to protect them, in this one they just want to die in a nuclear blast.
 No Joker homage, mentions, or even a laugh.
Finally, I cant believe I'm saying this, but I am ready for a reboot!