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Is Heath Ledger's Joker performance Oscar worthy?

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  • xlestattx 2008/08/24 03:10:57 (edited)
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    xlestattx
    +11
    As has been said before, Heath's portrayal of the Joker made this movie what it is. This isn't hype over his death, this is simply appreciation of an actor's art, his ability to transform himself into another persona for the benefit of the film and his audience. If you've ever seen the movie Unbreakable with Bruce Willis, you may remember a statement the "villain" of the movie makes. A hero isn't a hero without a villain, and a villain cannot be complete without his antithesis, a hero to combat him. This holds true in these newest Batman movies to the "n"th degree.

    Batman begins would not have been the spectacular film that it was without both an incredible new take on portraying the Batman character as well as villains to compliment this new, TRUER side of Batman. Christian Bale found the darker Batman that many die hard fans knew all along should be portrayed on the bigscreen, but without an equally sinister portrayal of the villain in that movie, Bale would not have been able to make the "dark" Batman believable. Continuing into The Dark Knight, Bale needed another sinister villain. One darker and broodier than even Batman Begins. Heath gave him this villain, this epitomy perfectly portrayed of true evil, evil without any desire for personal gain. Evil in its purest form, its goal ...''

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    As has been said before, Heath's portrayal of the Joker made this movie what it is. This isn't hype over his death, this is simply appreciation of an actor's art, his ability to transform himself into another persona for the benefit of the film and his audience. If you've ever seen the movie Unbreakable with Bruce Willis, you may remember a statement the "villain" of the movie makes. A hero isn't a hero without a villain, and a villain cannot be complete without his antithesis, a hero to combat him. This holds true in these newest Batman movies to the "n"th degree.

    Batman begins would not have been the spectacular film that it was without both an incredible new take on portraying the Batman character as well as villains to compliment this new, TRUER side of Batman. Christian Bale found the darker Batman that many die hard fans knew all along should be portrayed on the bigscreen, but without an equally sinister portrayal of the villain in that movie, Bale would not have been able to make the "dark" Batman believable. Continuing into The Dark Knight, Bale needed another sinister villain. One darker and broodier than even Batman Begins. Heath gave him this villain, this epitomy perfectly portrayed of true evil, evil without any desire for personal gain. Evil in its purest form, its goal to bring society down to our most basic, primal instincts. Heath's portrayal of The Joker is the ONLY reason that Christian Bale was able to bring to the screen a further insight into the turmoil that is being The Dark Knight. These two complimented each other on screen so fully, so incredibly, that I fear we may never see another Batman movie equal in caliber. If the series stopped now with just Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, we would have two amazing portrayals of the characters we've all wanted to see for so long. I wait in trepidation to see if they can ever find another villain to be the next counterpart to the Batman we now know in these movies.

    Does Heath deserve an Oscar? Absolutely. He gave himself so fully to his character, realizing a role in which the Joker was as he always should have been. Not a happy-go-lucky killer and thief, but a truly tormented, twisted, and sick villain. His performance bested that of every other actor I've seen on screen for the past 12 months and then some. I hope the Oscars will recognize this and award him post-mortem with what he deserves.
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  • travis.jones.77715869 2012/08/06 20:11:40
    no
    travis.jones.77715869
    Again, I don't get it. I think Jack Nicholson, the most decorated actor in the history of the Oscars (if you count nominations), who called his Joker one of his favorite characters, was the one deserving of the Oscar. Go back and watch the movie folks, yr all too stuck in the here and now. Just because it's new and supposedly "darker" (even though Tim Burton's Batman wasn't allowed to continue bc it was TOO dark and sexy to sell to kids) doesn't mean it's better. It's worse in almost every way.
  • The Elitist Libtard SodaJerk 2012/03/26 00:28:06
    yes
    The Elitist Libtard SodaJerk
    Without a doubt. It was a Joker we had never seen before and He delivered.
  • Ninetails009 2011/02/13 22:18:23
    yes
    Ninetails009
    Jack Nickolson was much more fun to watch. However, Heath Ledger was more realistic as to the character he was supposed to play. He played a sadistic psycho and he played it brilliantly.
  • grazioso04 2009/10/31 04:29:25
    yes
    grazioso04
    i adore joker..........but i feel really sorry for his death.He is a unique man.It 'll hard to find a man like him.He do his best to fulfill the character of joker. Without him the movie will not beautiful.He is the painter of "How brilliant he is!!! when i heard about him that he locked himself to get the character of a lonely killer villain joker, my tears drop out.He is the man of the year.the man of the century ,the man of the millennium.He is really awesome, incredible and..... I have no words to interpret him.
  • abby 2009/06/12 17:49:45
    yes
    abby
    he was amazing and he was the best part of the movie =)
  • Jaime 2009/06/09 05:52:05
    no
    Jaime
    he is the best joker ever, he is crazy, you can feel the psychosis whit his moves and words, he is just the best
  • §im§ 2009/04/22 00:51:40
    yes
    §im§
    Not only was he an amazing Joker, but he showed that the Joker has only 1 objective... And no its not money, its to prove that the human race is truly a horrific, physhotic, deadly race, and that anyone can make them do what they want in desperate measures... money prove human race horrific physhotic deadly race desperate measures
  • Duckie 2009/03/11 12:50:51
    yes
    Duckie
    I loved Heath as the joker.
  • blah 2009/02/23 00:46:17
    yes
    blah
    hell yeah he was so good if you said no you cire crazy
  • Justin 2009/02/15 14:04:08
    yes
    Justin
    Both Jack & Heath deserve Oscar Awards
  • santa6642 2009/01/31 12:10:03
    no
    santa6642
    NO
  • beanie 2009/01/28 21:12:52
    yes
    beanie
    he was the best character of the movie and made that movie good to watch
  • chiranjit gam 2009/01/19 06:45:16
    yes
    chiranjit gam
    without a single tinge of doubt.......with his impeccable n inimitable style of acting,he portrayed "joker" in such a way that it is easiliy realised as a milestone in the realm of acting......he should win the oscars not because he is no more and d panels gives out some sympathatic calculations but he clearly dserves it !!!!!

    may he rest in peace!!!
    Heath,you are still keeping the heat on !!!
  • gabbie 2009/01/12 00:49:26
    yes
    gabbie
    HEATH LEDGER ROCKS!
  • the watcher 2009/01/07 17:25:48
    yes
    the watcher
    the question wasnt "was Heath Ledger's performance better than Jack's?" it was " was it Oscar wothy?" and with that powerfull a perfomance the answer is an obvious yes
  • Relic 2009/01/07 04:44:12
    yes
    Relic
    DUHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS THE EASIEST IVE EVER HAD TO ANSWER
  • drop dead sweetie 2009/01/06 22:08:03
    yes
    drop dead sweetie
    heath is a legend he deserves nothin less just a whole lot more hell be fuckin missed man bets actor to have graced the big screen!
  • ashcrack92 2009/01/04 20:17:38
    yes
    ashcrack92
    I think he deserves it but for his work in the movie not because he died most people will say "Oh he only won because he died and everyone just got hyped up about one of his last movies." etc. deserves work movie died people won died hyped movies
  • Delaney55 2009/01/03 02:26:51
    yes
    Delaney55
    +1
    I will be extremely upset if Heath Ledger doesn't get a posthumous Oscar. His family should be very proud of his performance in this and other movies he has done. We are missing out on a lot of wonderful movies that he would have made because he was only getting better as an actor. He will be sorely missed.


    Heath Ledger
  • Hmmhmm:) 2009/01/02 21:00:15
    yes
    Hmmhmm:)
    FUCK, HE WAS AWESOME :O
  • chevy 2009/01/02 07:46:15
    yes
    chevy
    Heath put a new meaning into Joker!! He had me sitting on the edge of my seat ,making me want to reach through the screen and get him by the throat and *choke the life out of the charactor named Joker* Heath became the joker, he put his soul into becoming joker in life. His talent was amazing , awesome ! He will forever live as *Joker*
  • Jenna 2009/01/02 01:57:00
    yes
    Jenna
    Heath Ledger did a terrific job...much etter than the other joke,Jack Nickolson....of course he deserves an oscar...I love you Heath....May he rest in peace-R.I.P.
  • NICKI 2008/12/30 04:19:03
    yes
    NICKI
    He was one of the most remarkable actors ever!! I liked him a lot better than the original Joker. Heath Ledger was AMAZING!
  • Pumpkin<3 2008/12/30 00:34:13
    yes
    Pumpkin<3
    Heck yeah he does!!
  • chilltown 2008/12/28 21:01:55
    yes
    chilltown
    Why would you even think about asking that because Heath Ledger was amazing in that movie.
  • DANE 2008/12/28 03:42:32
    yes
    DANE
    and not bc hes gone bc hes amazing
  • NICK 2008/12/25 01:11:38 (edited)
    yes
    NICK
    He is the best ever agree with me at http://comicstriper.wordpress...
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  • Haley-Bird 2008/12/24 03:48:04
    yes
    Haley-Bird
    Obviously
  • nessa 2008/12/21 04:13:08
    yes
    nessa
    you would have to be entirely insane to say he doesnt deserve an oscar
  • Malamonster 2008/12/19 21:34:25
    yes
    Malamonster
    Haveyou ever seen a joker better than heath leger. no.........no you havn't
  • ij 2008/12/19 20:37:12
  • Jenta 2008/12/18 23:59:24
    yes
    Jenta
    of course he does, his a great man! and a pretty good looking one to!
  • Tiff 2008/12/18 23:55:51
    yes
    Tiff
    definitely. i don't think anyone could have played a better Joker. His character just made this movie.
  • yourgirl 2008/12/18 14:50:28
    yes
    yourgirl
    he gave his life for this role. why shouldn't he get an Oscar
  • ℓιттℓєкιтту¢нαη 2008/12/18 02:41:11
    yes
    ℓιттℓєкιтту¢нαη
    Yes! he did an splendid job!
  • jesstheheartbreaker12 2008/12/18 01:36:20
    yes
    jesstheheartbreaker12
    he defently does like i said before I loved heath ledger and i was crying when he died! :(
  • mrs. cullen 2008/12/17 17:50:21
    yes
    mrs. cullen
    i loved heath's performance. he was (and still is) by far the best actor i've ever seen.
  • choirgirl9007 2008/12/17 14:26:49
    yes
    choirgirl9007
    Heath Ledger was absolutely amazing in this movie. I loved him! And I don't usually like him. At all.
  • maxx36 2008/12/17 05:44:35
    yes
    maxx36
    He played the the Joker over the top, in a good way and should get the oscar.
  • freshie 2008/12/16 23:47:08
    Undecided
    freshie
    he is a really good actor and is hot in some movies but idk but if i had to choose right away it would be forsure
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