I didn't really like the last Batman Movie.. This one Lived up to the Hype.. I did think that it almost could have been 2 movies, the ending felt a littel rushed. Heath's performance was excellent, and very insiteful, I feel that he had to really think about the "ticks" and "twtches" that come with beign a insain, I love his "Magic Trick"! As a kid that did read some comic books, I must say that Heath's laugh as the Joker was what I always felt it should be, and even more.. However I don't know that I really get an Oscar vibe from it.. The actions seens were some of the best I have seen in a while! Yet they were not over the top and unrealistic. I would love to give more details but feel that I would ruin the movie. I have a hard time with Christian Bale Batman, I just hate it, I think that he is a very sexy man, and he does great with the stunts, if it is even him, but the voice just works a nerve in my, I just can't stand it! I guess I am old school and still just Love Micheal Keeten! Maggie Gillinhall, should have been Rachel in the last Batman, she is by far a more Realistic and just a better actress than Katie Holms. Maggie can make you believe that she is who she is portraying. I love the fact that there was some political undertones that really stand out int he scean where Joker is talking to Harve, and throught the movie, just makes it seem a little more "real" when there are isues that are real but not in your face! Makes Gotham seem like a city on the North East Coast, not a fictional town. A place if you wanted to visit you really could. Sorry for any type-o's, I hope I wasn't too vauge. I don't want to ruin it for anyone who has not seen it yet.. It is a great movie, if I had to die before one of my moive came out... this would be the one I would want to leave behind.. it is a Great accomplishment, and something the fans will never forget! Bravo!