As Peter Travers said, "Prepare to be Wowed"

Rating: 10/10 (13 July 2015)

As a person who was never particularly obsessed with comic-book films (though I have seen many I enjoy), this movie took me by storm.
From the opening logos where the haunting music and graphics suck you into the film as it cuts to the opening scene, to the breathtaking final moments as a momentous monologue is accompanied by a goose bump-inducing montage with music that leaves you breathless as the end credits begin to roll, The Dark Knight sucks you into a world that not only transfixes you, but cuts in directions you don't expect, cuts deeper into a more full story than you expect, and by the end you feel overwhelmed and amazed at the experience.
Commonly called "The Godfather part 2 of comic book movies", this film works on almost all levels. The script, the direction, the acting, the action, the cinematography, the editing, the music, all combine to create a rare summer blockbuster that is as thought-provoking as it is exciting. Heath Ledger's joker is one of the most talked-about high points, but the great thing about the film is that everything else works, too (just maybe not as "flashy"). He isn't the ONLY great aspect of the film.
This film was my introduction to Christopher Nolan's movies. Since then it has changed my view on how good movies can be, and made me a fan of Nolan's work after seeing the rest of his filmography.
I am admittedly still not a "comic book geek", but this film is among my all-time favorites, and all you need is suitable viewing environment with proper picture, sound, and mood, and you too can experience how good not just a comic book film, but in general how good a film can be, and how much of an invigorating experience a film can create.