I had high expectations but, I was not entertained by this film. My friend next to me seemed to really enjoy it when we talked after. I did not feel the same way.
1) I did not connect in any significant way to any of the characters in this film nor their relationships with each other. Movies like LOTR do a great job at getting me invested in each of the characters and their roles in the film.
2) Felt like a dark, slow movie not all that different from the new Joker movie (another film I didn't really enjoy).
3) The plot was not very engaging. I actually started falling asleep halfway through and I NEVER do that.
4) Only reason I am not giving one star is that I feel like some of the acting was good but the directing was horrible.
Ultimately, I enjoy movies that have interesting characters that you can emotionally connect with, relationships that are meaningful and don't feel forced, and a character portrayal of Batman that doesn't undermine what Batman has traditionally been. Nolan trilogy did it right.