This movie rocks.  Best Batman movie ever, at least in our opinion.  Well acted, excellently cast, and never was the story such that it was out of the realm of possibility.  Batman always was a hero with limitations and although there were computer graphic moments, they were never so unbelievable that one just thought, yah right!  The movie kept us in it's grip from start to finish.  Roger Ebert says "The movie works dramatically in addition to being an entertainment."   Both Judy and I recognized the music of Hans Zimmer which just adds so much to the film. Although not a big deal, one of the things I liked was we didn't have to endure a bunch of opening credits with endless producers and executive producers.  The movie rates a PG-13 for intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements. There are some moments that you might want to spare younger children, and Judy may have damaged  her ribs when particularly startled by one scene.  The movie has some great life lessons and so it is recommended for all but very small children.  But then they may handle it better than we do.   Definitely see it on the big screen.

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Storyline From Yahoo:  Christopher Nolan's film explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city. Ratings: Critics  B+    Users A-