I just got back from the midnight showing. Heath's performance is oscar-worthy, the intricacies he has created are mesmerizing and his comedic timing is absolutely stunning.

However, I felt the role is not oscar worthy...when you inspect the character of the Joker in this film, it's a very one-dimensional...It's extremely tragic that this was Ledger's final complete performance. :(

Everyone should go see this film!

There were midnight shows here, as well, and we wanted to go really badly, but with my husband's work obligations, it just wasn't possible.:(

I agree with what you said about the role not being oscar-worthy...seems preposterous to me.

Now, a question: would Ledger's performance still be considered oscar-worthy if he wasn't dead? I really believe his death has a lot, if not everything, to do with it.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting his skill or talent, but seriously, how many times has a Batman movie been considered, much less nominated, for the Oscars? The only other mention I could find was a nomination for Best Cinematography for Batman Begins.

I'm not the only one questioning it, read here.

I agree with you Dawn. Yes, he's a great actor, but I also feel that he is only being mentioned as an Oscar contender because of the tragic way in which he died.

Only one person has ever got an Oscar after being dead. That was over 40 years ago.

I am a huge batman fan. And yes joker is my favorite character. I sure hope he does joker justice, can't wait to go see.

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Thanks Dean. Do you find that rather sad and insulting or am I the only one?
I'm sorry, and I'm sure it's not your fault as I've seen it elsewhere, but your information is incorrect: the first person to win a post-humous Oscar was Gone With the Wind screenwriter Sidney Howard; the only actor to win a posthumous Oscar (so far) was Peter Finch, for Network. Audrey Hepburn was posthumously awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1993.

can't wait - taking the kids tomorrow to the IMAX

I heard Fandango.com sold 90% of their "Dark Knight" tickets - biggest selloff ever.

I disagree and really dont think it matters. oscars are given based on performance, not whether the role is "oscar worthy"

maybe I'm wrong, but thats my opinion. either way, his performance was amazing. and so is the movie

we're going to go watch it tonight :D

watched it on IMAX - simply amazing;

the "nurse" scene was fantastic, comical, and unforgettable!