Disappointing sequel

Rating: 5/10 (5 July 2009)

I'm probably one of the last people in the world to see this movie, and I'm glad I didn't spend $10+ to see it in the theaters. Technically, the effects are amazing, and Heath Ledger does give a very good performance as The Joker (though crazy people are the easiest characters to portray IMHO).
My issues with the film are:

Batman resorts to physical torture in several scenes. The Batman I know would scare criminals, mostly through the fear of the mysterious "bat man". However, dropping a crime boss off a building to break his ankles is pretty extreme, and even his treatment of The Joker in the interrogation room is over the top.

The film has too many plot lines...romance triangle, Two Face, both add extra baggage. The "Two Face" story line (coupled with a love triangle) could be a film on its own. And how about the Wayne Enterprises employee who was going to reveal Batman?

Plot holes galore....I can suspend my disbelief and let Batman "fly", but how can the Joker sneak explosives into hospitals and ferry boats in MASSIVE quantities without anyone noticing?

Too long by about 30 minutes. If they had trimmed a few plot lines it might have worked better.

So enjoyable to watch, and probably a 7 rather than a 5, but I feel I need to vote down a bit to offset all the crazy 10 ratings.