Well, after hearing about this movie for months, if not years, I must say it lived up to the hype. A sprawling epic that once again proves what a great director and story teller Christopher Nolan is. Performances were, as always great. Bale offered up the most human Batman to date and the supporting characters all get their moment to shine. As far as Bane goes, he was a formidable foe for Batman and a terrifying presence throughout the film. He was not however, Heath Ledger's Joker. Make sure you see it in IMAX to truly appreciate the practical effects that Nolan insists on. You will love this movie and without giving anything away...the last 5 minutes will give you chills. 10 out of 10.