Dark Knight Returns - Part 1
This is one superb adaptation of the highly acclaimed graphic novel by Frank Miller. They've managed to use the visual style of the graphic novel in the movie, which is a feat by itself since its a very different style used in the books. The original story happens in the 70 - 80s when the cold war was full on though they seem to have dropped all the cold war references from the movie. Wonder how that'll effect part 2 as its part of the mail plot. The rather unusual slang used in the movie is probably from the 80s as well..
Even with the toned down violence, language and no smoking (in the book, Gordon was still smoking cigars), its still a very good adaptation.
The only parts I really miss is Batman's own self narrative parts where he compares how it used to be..
I'll pick this over Dark Knight Rises any day! 'Must watch' for all Batman fans.