Easily one of the best films of the decade.

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2009)

Plot: Batman(Christian Bale) is now a well known crime fighter in Gotham City. Criminals are afraid to walk the streets at night in fear of the Caped Crusader. But one criminal shows no fear, and also no sign of sanity whatsoever. He is the Joker(Heath Ledger); a psychopath wearing clownish make-up with a grotesque scar along his mouth in the form of some macabre smile. This guy's mission is simple: to destroy Gotham and turn everything into chaos. But Batman isn't alone. On his side is Gotham DA Harvey Dent(Aaron Eckhart) and Lt. Jim Gordon(Gary Oldman). But this is gonna be the toughest challenge Gotham's "hero" will have to face.
In every way, this film is incredible. The best part is Heath Ledger's terrifying, Oscar-winning performance as the Joker. He makes this character one of the most evil villains of all time, even bypassing Javier Bardem's Anton Chigurh from No Country for Old Men. The effects are also pretty well done, including an intense chase scene that introduces Batman's newest toy: the Batpod. And I believe that Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard were wrongfully snubbed from earing a Best Original Score nomination. The Joker's theme, a piece called Why So Serious, is as eerie as the character. Speaking of snubs, I also believe that Christopher Nolan should have got a Best Director nom, as well as the film getting a nomination for Best Picture.
Overall, do not miss this masterpiece of film and winner of two Oscars(Best Supporting Actor for Ledger and Best Sound Editing). I give it a perfect 10.