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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, But Not Quite High Enough

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"The Dark Knight Rises" is a half-baked success, a finale whose ambitions ultimately exceed the Nolan brothers' abilities.

By Simon Abrams
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July 20, 2012 9:39 AM
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