The Dark Knight has a haunting score, stylish direction, and an Oscar-worthy performance by Heath Ledger. Why, then, couldn't Nolan have allowed the film to catch its breath? The film is a constant climax, building toward nothing. And the supposed "climax" feels manufactured and out-of-touch with the rest of the film. Many scenes seem like they were awkwardly cut off and many questions are left unanswered. And after 150 minutes, Nolan needs a good ending. He doesn't have one.

This film only cements my position that Christopher Nolan is the most overrated director of our time. Inception was another good idea wasted.