Review on the new casting of The Dark Knight Rises

From: William Sidney, Yahoo! Contributor Network.

If there's one thing that Batman fans love to hate, it's references to the crappy acting that marked the last Batman film before uber-director
Christopher Nolan took the reins. The recent news that Christopher Nolan had cast Tom Hardy, for the part of Bane took everyone by surprise, perhaps not so much with Tom Hardy being cast for the part, but that Bane would be included in the movie. With the 2012 release of "The Dark Knight Rises," there is a strong sense of faith among those who had initially questioned some of the casting in the previous Batman movies, in particular the casting of Heath Ledger as Joker. Those critics have long since eaten their words, and are taking Nolan's word on faith this time around for the part of Bane, particularly as Tom Hardy has worked previously with Christopher Nolan in his last movie, "Inception."

Tom Hardy as Bane

Bane has ever been the Batman\'s ultimate rival- perhaps there might be discussion among the comic book faithful, but clearly, there have been few images that quite rival the scene in which Bane breaks the Batman's back. Perhaps the death of Superman comes close- any thoughts? (comments are welcome below) Given that this is purported to be both Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale's final tour in the Batman franchise, that begs the question as to whether the iconic destruction of Batman at the hands of Bane and Tom Hardy will in fact take place in this third film of the Batman Reboot.

While there's plenty of faith in Tom Hardy and his ability to play Bane, there are, In fact, several other questions being asked about this movie that don't quite add up. One, that two principals at least will not be returning to their parts again, the director and star. Two, that a major character such as Selina Kyle is being introduced, but may or may not be portraying the part of "Catwoman," and three, that at least 99% of the Batman fans out there are literally afraid of what any other director might be tempted to do with the series from here.