I can see why people compare it to BB, definately more of that feel than TDK. I think TDK is still my favourite with this coming a close second.

As for the ending my take was Bruce lived, he ejected and was definitely with Selina in the Cafe. Actually I thought the fact that he lived was actually kind of a switch of cliche, sure in super hero films the hero always lives, but as soon as Talia stabbed him I was expecting a Gladiator/Man on Fire type ending, the fact that he then lived surprised me.

My guess on the Blake/Robin end was that he'll actually assume the mantle of Batman. I might be way off but it would be much better to have 'Robin' actually be Batmans successor and heir rather than his gimpy sidekick, also from a franchise point of view if they do continue it, another Batman film with JGL as Batman rather than a Robin movie is far more appealing.

I thought Bane was an excellent villain, an absolute brute, his voice managed to be menacing even if he did sound like the love child of Gandalf and Yoda. His fight scenes were epic. Also thought Catwoman was great, really worked well and looked smokin to boot.

Downsides, probably could have done with a bit more Batman, a lot of Bruce and Bane but a bit more of the main man wouldn't have hurt, although I see the reasons why he was kept to a minimum. I also didn't love the nuke plot, I prefer the Jokers style of terrorism than the League of Shadows