Overall disappointed probably due to all the over-hype surrounding it. I had heard statements like best 'Superhero movie ever' which is way off the mark, its not even the best this year (See Hellboy 2 much better). I'm probably making it sound bad which it is not, its a good film but I thought 'Batman Begins' was much more original and interesting, this is much more like all the other movies in the genre with nothing particularly unique going on.

As to Heath Ledger's performance as 'the Joker' again well over rated, Its certainly a good solid and convincing performance but its not an Oscar winning performance. That said its the highlight of the film and much better than Bale's Batman who sounds like a telephone Pervert.