Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (5 September 2014)

One of the most incredible films ever put to the big screen. It transcends the superhero genre to become something much more profound and resonant. Not only does Nolan keep the big screen experience in mind, but he is also fixated in on the minutia of the plot and character motivations. If you go through this movie confused, it's because he wants you to be-- nothing is unintentional.
The choice to replace Katie Holmes with Maggie Gyllenhaal was fine, and the romance between her and Batman was both unconventional and fresh.
Needless to say, the presence of Heath Ledger's joker is what brought this movie to new heights-- terrifying, funny, and unpredictable all at once. He isn't the cherry on the top, he's the whole sundae.
All in all, this movie is a masterpiece from beginning to end, blowing its already wonderful predecessor out of the water. Just do yourself a favor and skip the third film.