...This movie was AWESOME. Fastest 2.5 hours in the theater since LOTR...absolutely amazing. Definitely see it in 3D and in IMAX if you can (get good seats) it will blow you away.
I loved it!! I've seen it several times both in NYC and the touring show, so seeing the close-ups and different camera angles added a new dimension and was a real treat.
The sound was flawless and the HD film really brought it to life.
Heath Ledger absolutely stole the show as the Joker in this latest Batman. While Christian Bale was no slouch, I didn't quite connect with his raspy trying-too-hard-to-not-be-Bruce-in-a-cape take this time round. I don't recall that degree of voice changing last time and it made him sound a little too grungy.
Heath on the other hand with every gesture, word, or spasmodic lick of the lips, conveyed I-know-I'm-crazy-but-it's-worked-so-far.
The supporting cast was excellent, though I didn't buy Maggie G's version of Rachel...she reminds me too much of Harriet Sansom Harris (she played Frasier's crazy agent Bebe) to believe as Bruce's ex.
But when its all said and done, its a hell of a ride and worth the price of admission to see Heath's last and easily most memorable role.