The best made downer film of the decade . . .

Rating: Null/10 (9 November 2009)

Great directing, cinematography, acting, special effects, sound, etc. A lot of unarmed, innocent, good people die in this film. In fact, the hero of this story isn't really a hero, he ends up the villain because he takes responsibility for Two faces crimes and the Joker, after killing countless people (including Bruce Wayne's girl friend) essentially gets away. The Joker and his henchmen are on screen a lot more than the good guys. Furthermore, Batman mostly looks like an ignorant half witted fool - not to mention childish and self absorbed. Aside from the quality of the films production what's in it for the viewer? NOTHING. You walk out of the theater depressed. The Joker is A LOT smarter than Batman. Again, Batman is a feckless clod in comparison - even with all his money and gadgets the Joker kills and kills and kills. Then kills some more and gets arrested - but he's already escaped the police and out smarted them many times so we know he's only just getting started. Why go to the next movie? We already know what is going to happen. The bad guys will kill more innocent people and get away with it - and they'll not pay for their crimes. That is apparently what sells today.
This film is for people who like the bad guys to win. If you like sick twisted murderous bastards to get away with what ever they please - you'll love Batman - The Dark Knight. But the movie should be named The Joker - Killer of the Innocent.
I won't be attending the next Batman - I like the good guys to win.