Christopher Nolan's second Batman picture is darker, denser, and far more serious than the first one. It is an amazing follow up to Batman Begins. In some ways the darkness makes the picture less fun than the first, but this is appropriate since we are past the thrilling rise of Batman and are into the dirty business of cleaning Gotham. The sense of sacrifice and duty becomes much clearer and the transient notion of Batman acting as a costumed adventurer falls away. Oddly, the picture is really about everyone but the Batman, but this does nothing to detract from its effectiveness. Much has been said about Ledger's performance-and they are right, he does not disappoint. Of course you should see this picture.