I wasn't disappointed with the movie. the actors did a great job. Bale,Ledger,Caine and Eckhart. The new 'Rachel' did a fairly good job as well. The movie has great action sequences and intense moments where you are literally gripping your seat. I felt the overall tone of the movie was dark- maybe appropriately so....definitely would recommend it to friends though be prepared to walk out with a rather uneasy feeling....(unlike batman begins)