What can I say? A big step up from Batman Begins, and I loved that movie too... The acting, especially by Ledger, is superb. They didn't try to "wow" you with special effects, but the effects they did use made you say "wow." A dark, sinister plot grabs you and brings you in for the duration of the movie. At 2.5 hours, it is long, but watching Batman kick bad guy butt keeps you busy the whole time. Great movie.