This post is a tribute to the excellent actor that is, Heath Ledger.
Before 'The Dark Knight' came out and after Heath Ledger's death, I was afraid that his death would overshadow the film, and it would have an adverse effect on it. But I was wrong. Heath Ledger did dominate the film, but in the most artistically perfect of ways. His portrayal of the Joker is one of the finest examples of villainy and malice manifested into a chaos-obsessive anarchist. Recently I thought Javier Bardem's frighteningly calm Anton Chigurh in 'No Country For Old Men' was the scariest villain I have ever seen. But I was happily proved wrong after Heath Ledger's undoubtedly legendary performance as the Clown Prince of Crime.
Ironically, Heath Ledger's death was partly due to the fact that he took the Joker's character very, very seriously. Such is his commitment, such is his brilliance. Such is his professionalism. It is such a shame to lose a very talented actor, who in his short career has managed to delight (and scare) us in films such as 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Dark Knight.'
I recommend 'The Dark Knight.' If there is only one movie you'll see this year, make it this one.
Signing out
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