First off, i think to really enjoy this movie you are going to have to be a fan of Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, and most of all them as an item in real life. If you aren't those things, you won't get near the enjoyment out of this as I did.
First the negatives: Bradley Cooper, Tom Arnold, Michael Rosenbaum, Joy Bryant, and Kristin Chenowith are all here as well, but with the exception of Arnold, all have throwaway roles…

I want to say more here, but I'm still digesting, even after a second viewing.

Does it compare to Dark Knight......I would say yes. Is it better.......probably not. Everyone plays their part exceedingly well. Nolan puts together a masterful story with a pretty decent twist at the end, for those of us not fully versed in DC comics lore. Zimmer's soundtrack is, as always, top notch. While Bane pales in comparison to the Joker, Tom Hardy gives it one helluva…