I went out of my way to see this film in the theater and I was not disappointed. The acting was superb and the characters were very believable (I have traveled with these sorts before). The plots has lots of twists and turns. As for the intense scenes of violence, they were certainly disturbing as intended. What makes this movie so good is the way it builds suspense... almost remotely similar to the great directors of the past. I know it is not saying much, but it is easily the best movie of the summer w/ Batman.