While I am a fan of all of the Batman films, Christopher Nolan's takes are by far my favorite. Sequels sometimes have the tendency to head downhill, but The Dark Knight proves that sequels can even be better than the first. This film was not afraid to push past their limits. All of the performances were great, especially that of the late Heath Ledger...truly incredible, dark, and haunting. That smile still haunts me in my dreams. Seeing this film in IMAX is also a great experience.