Huge? Yes. Was Ledger's performance Oscar worthy? Yes. Was this the best Batman? No. Much of what made BATMAN BEGINS so good was not evident in THE DARK KNIGHT. There is virtually no humor. Even Bruce Wayne needs a good laugh now and then. But not this time. The film is beautiful - LOUD - and good for a bucket of popcorn. But there is no balance to the story or the performances. The darkness and Heath Ledger's performance left everyone else in the dust.