If you don't walk out of this movie thinking that every actor(less Bale's monster lisp as batman) is at the height of their game, I'd be appalled. Also, Nolan's take of the comic series is spot on with it's raw and cold approach. It's an eery reminder of the passing of such a tremendous actor when Ledger, while dangling from a wire, makes a reference to The Joker and Batman being together for ever. This brings a chill as you realize you are seeing one of the best actors of our generation in his final starring work. Overall, an amazing film with a cinematography to match. Oh, and by the way...to the guy who said Ledger was a lock for an "EMMY for sure".....that would be an Oscar nitwit.