Very Well done; does not replace Nicholson

Rating: 8/10 (23 July 2008)

Easy hype-machine due to Ledger's passing; this film is not better overall than the original Batman starring Keaton and Nicholson who both will forever be the perfect Batman and Joker character portrayals. Ledger and Bale are great and this film entertains every step of the way. However; Ledger comes off sounding a bit weak with his high pitched-squeaky voice and he certainly isn't as darkly humorous as Jack was. He doesn't even have memorable lines-recall "This town needs an enema/Stop the press; who is that/Where does he get those wonderful toys?" Sorry young kids, this film is not the #1 rated movie of all time and isn't even close. Superior to Batman Begins for sure but Ironman is 2008's stronger film.