Very good, very creepy movie.

Rating: 9/10 (4 August 2008)

As much of an improvement that Batman Begins was from the previous movies, this one was an improvement over Batman Begins. I thought this was a very good movie. Heath Ledger was excellent as the Joker. His portrayal was a far cry from anything he has done before. The movie was very dark and creepy. I read a Dark Knight graphic novel once and this was very close to that feeling of creepiness.
Maggie Gyllenhaal was a much better cast as Rachel Dawes than Katie Holmes. Her portrayal was much more believable in an adult role.
The only flaw I saw in the movie was two-face. This was a far improved performance from the Tommy Lee Jones character from Batman Forever. Mr. Jones is a good actor, he couldn't help how badly it was written. Aaron Eckhart was more convincing. The problem I had was with the grotesque CG effects of his face. It was a little over the top. No one would be able to survive if their face was that badly damaged.
I would give the movie a 9.5 if possible, but I'm okay with giving it a 10.