And that can't be said of Empire Strikes Back, plus more?

"Reasonable appeal to the majority." No. Appeal to the majority is one of the absolute lamest paths to go. Because a bunch of people like it, doesn't make it right. I personally refuse to base my opinion of a film based on what the majority likes. That's called being a sheep.

Now, I like The Dark Knight. So did most everyone who bought tickets to see it. However, the fact I like it isn't contingent on what the majority thought about the film. It means I watched it, and I liked it. Period.

If more people agree with you about a subject than me, I hope you realize that means nothing.