A good movie, just not what it was hyped to be.

Rating: 1/10 (30 September 2008)

As far as cinematographic masterpieces, this is not one. This movie is not in a the same league as movies such as "The Shawshank Redemption" or Schindler's List." It is enjoyable, but only the last half. The first half plays to be predictable and foolish. When I go see a Batman movie, I want to see an entertaining flick, not one trying desperately to be deep.
Heath Ledger's 'Joker' is a joke. He will not win an Oscar for this, and he shouldn't be nominated. Any one who has read the comic books knows the Joker is not scared because of a knife wound. He does NOT try to mask his appearance with makeup. Nolan's idea of a distraught application is myopic. The reason The Joker has a more colorful appearance is due to an accident involving acid, which bleached his face and colored his hair and lips.
"Batman Begins" is much better and a more entertaining way to spend your time.