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Originally Posted by Danny.VBT

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.