The thing this movie has gotten going for it more than the other two films in the trilogy is the fact that there's a lot more Batman here. As a byproduct, the movie is a lot more exciting and more action sequences. It's pretty awesome that the Joker is immediately introduced at the beginning of the film. It starts off with a bang and it never drops off afterwards. The story is deep and immerses you. You can't tear your eyes away and you're always kept anticipating what is going to happen next in the twisting plot. Batman's gadgets seem less gimmicky, looking and feeling more practical. The music suits the movie well, creating a dark atmosphere that never gets too heavy (though I prefer the first film's score more). Joker was a great villain and the appearance of Two-Face as the other villain was unexpected. Once Joker's plans were put into motion, it never releases it's grip on you, as one thing after another happens (and all of them surprises you). That said, re-watching the movie isn't as good since you know what to expect.
