That was a big problem with me too, that if Joker is supposed to represent chaos/anarchy/Theater of the Absurd, why does all of his plans involve gigantic Xanatos Gambits and putting little tiny pieces into place in just the right way? And then somebody says "well, the contradiction just reinforces his chaotic character!" And I say "No, it's just terrible writing."

I definitely don't think it's bad, but the horrific Nolan fanboying makes me want to tear about the film piece by piece. It's okay, but it is not fucking perfect.