We didn't know what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. We even went the weekend it opened and normally we wait a week or 2 before going to see a movie that just came out. Loved Heath Leadger. He was fantastic as the Joker. I thought Jack Nicholson was good but Heath was even better. Loved that the movie was darker than prior movies. Hope Heath gets the Oscar. He deserves it. What a shame he isn't here to see how great a character he played and how much we all enjoyed the movie. There was a great deal of clapping and cheering in the audience which made watching this movie even better. Can't wait for the next one.