It was a great film. One could tell that the director put a lot of heart and passion into making this film, and so did the actors. First of all, let me just say that Heath Ledger's performance was phenomenal. It is too bad that such a great talent had to go so soon. He was so in tune with the character of the joker, you really couldnt even see one trace of heath ledger. It almost was as if it was the joker playing himself, and not an actor. As far as the other actors, they were very good as well. But Heath Ledger's role as the Joker stole the screen and the hearts of the audience. Great movie. Great effects. Great acting. Runs a little long, but personally felt it go fairly fast. I give it 4.5 stars.