After seven years, Christopher Nolan's epic Dark Knight trilogy reaches its end, and it was an end worth waiting for. Was this film as good as 'The Dark Knight'? Probably not. Was it a fitting end for this iteration of The Batman? Absolutely.
The acting is stellar, the story is large in scope (as are the exquisitely shot IMAX sequences), and even though this is a superhero film, there's something that helps it transcend that sometimes niche, fanboy genre: it's a great movie. Take away the persona of Batman and substitute someone trying desperately to make a difference, and you'd still have a film just as grand and just as enjoyable. Well, almost. It's still pretty awesome to see Batman on the big screen.
And for those of you doubting Anne Hathaway could bring something substantial to this third and final chapter, rest easy. This is as good a take on Catwoman as we're likely to see for quite some time.
Undoubtedly there will be a few flaws pointed out, and holes will be poked in it if they haven't been already, but if there was a better way for this series to end, damn if I know what it was. And check it out in IMAX. You'll be glad you did.