Better than batman begins, the dark knight rises, and the 80's/90's batman movies combined. Was skeptical when I saw the casting choices, but having watched it, I think the performances alone make it rival the dark knight and the original joker movie. Maybe not surpass, but fit to stand on the same stage of greatness. Not to mention it's an absolutely gorgeous movie. The cinematography is impressive, and engaging. The world building is also leagues above the rest of DC's offerings, and further accentuates the shortcomings in their other super hero movies.