While I expected nothing short of perfection from Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale, I had my own reservations about the late Heath Ledger as the iconic villain- The Joker. After seeing the film I am pleased to report that my anxiety on behalf of Mr. Ledger was completely unnecessary. Heath Ledger took on the role of The Joker with the skill of a sincerely gifted artist, and the dedication of someone committed to living up to generations of fans. Aside of Ledger's stunning performance, "Dark Knight" proved itself a worthy drama and action film not only suited for comic book lovers, but for movie go-ers far and wide. The film was a triumph.