3 Subplots in Dark Knight Rises That Weren't Really Necessary

You know, that's exactly right. I mean, I enjoyed it when I first watched it, but didn't feel blown away either. Yet now, I find that I can't stop thinking about it and feel a desperate need to see it again. It's strange but powerful.

Same here, I'm going to watch it again with my buddy, we both have seen it once already. I'll probably have to watch it at least 3 times to absorb all the info :-P

I believe the reason he let himself go was due to Rachel's death, I'm sure he feels guilty about it and she was also the love of his life. Plus the organized crime in Gotham was virtually gone, so he wasn't worried about the city.

He had no cartilage between his knee (I believe that was the explanation).

Well...I'm really just wondering what Bruce did all day. Did he watch movies, listen to music, watch tv. 8 years is just a long time to do nothing.