I loved Batman Begins and Ironman...but The Dark Knight blows them both out of the theatre. Ledger is getting a lot of well-earned press for his performance, but the entire cast is rock solid. The effects are great, it's well written and directed. My only regret is that Ledger cannot reprise his role, and Nolan and company have their work cut out for them if they intend to top this one. Not for little ones though - 12 + for sure. Could've easily been an R with just a few minor changes. I'll never look at a clown the same way again. Fantastic movie. I saw this in a regular theatre first, the an IMAX show. Other than the sound (LOUD) there was minimal difference IMHO.