Mickey, I am gonna back you on this one.
Decent movie, decent, but not great. The movie was dark and heavy, I'll give it that.
The first half was on the slow side. Gotham is supposed to be decrepit, rundown, sleazy, dirty....what I saw reminded me of Chicago - which it ought to because it was filmed here. LoL
I think Bale is a good choice for the role, Michael Caine makes a good Alfred and I also like Morgan Freeman's character.
Worth the hype and the rest......not in my opinion, which along with $4.50 will get you a drink at Starbucks or a gallon of gas!