I'm afraid I'm with Worf on this one. As good as Ledger is in this role, this was the only 'logical' direction to take the Joker character without it being cast in Jack Nicholson's formidable shadow. And I'm sure it was written this way, not just Ledger's interpretation. Let's be honest - if Ledger doesn't die, are we really talking Oscar? It was a good movie, but not life changing. How could any super-hero movie do that, if you're over the age of 12.

Ledger is to be applauded for creating a character that will not have to endure comparison to another, more famous actor's performance...postumously that is.