I had high hopes going to see "The Dark Knight" on opening night, and they were definitely exceeded. The movie does at times seem to drag on, but it also covers a very large amount of material. Many times you'll think "Oh, this is it" and then the film delves right into something else, which keeps your attention front and center. Ledger's depiction of The Joker is much more dark and rough around the edges than the funny, cartoonish job done by Nicholson. It's a shame this was Ledger's last film; his disturbingly spectacular performance is a major departure from the pictures he's done in the past.