I'm a woman and don't often like movies focused on too much violence. However, I heard about Heath Ledger's acting and decided to go. He stole the show - awesome. I'm so sad we lost him. He should get an Oscar for this role anyway - give it to his family or something. But about the violence - there was something about how it was all pulled together, in the way it flowed somehow that made it more than just violent. Certain scenes even carried a moral value. Only one part (and I don't think I will give anything away here), is that the man's burned face was a bit B movie-ish. Other than that, I highly recommend this movie. Go see it!