I must admit I am not a big fan of Christopher Nolan's 'Batman', much preferring what Tim Burton did with the character, and so I didn't expect much from 'The Dark Knight Rises'. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself genuinely intrigued and moved by the characters and captivated by the plot. The script, usually the worst element of Nolan's films, was witty in parts - particularly Catwoman's lines. The thematic interpretation of the film worked quite well also, as did the several twists. I didn't love this movie, though, quite the contrary - Bane was annoying and it went for far too long. And I hate Batman's voice.