The Dark Knight
2008
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
(Source: IMDB)
"Do I really look like a guy with a plan? You know what I am? I'm a dog chasing cars. I wouldn't know what to do with one if I caught it! You know, I just... *do* things."
Batman
Bruce Wayne
The Joker
Villain's plot:
The League of Shadows returns to enact their plan of world equality by bringing about the destruction of Gotham.
Rankings:
Honestly? It’s the Jim Gordon reveal.
Two words: Heath. Ledger.
The Batman costume is updated within the movie, but it’s the Joker’s outfits that really shine.
Notes
Not much to say that hasn’t already been said. I think it succeeds because it’s a superhero movie AND a crime/noir movie that brings in non-comic book audiences.