One of the most important films of our time.

Rating: 9/10 (11 November 2013)

It's easy to attribute this film's success to something as simple as Heath Ledger's postmortem performance (although it is unforgettable, or Nolan's consistently potent storytelling (although fantastic), but the film's commercial and critical success amount to a level of cultural significance rarely achieved in modern cinema.
My only complaint would be in regards to an odd, headache-inducing, visual effect used during in the film's climax.
Incredible performances, outstanding direction, a strong script, intriguing political commentary on American crime politics and post 9/11 world views.... it's so much more than a super hero film. It would be more accurate to call it a crime drama in ranks with The Untouchables and The Departed.