And Here...We...GO!!!

Aaron Eckhart is charismatic as Harvey Dent, and he commits so whole-heartedly to the performance, he is so likable, that the tragedy which comes upon him (I will not ruin, for the non comic readers) is fully impactful. Of course Bale is the ultimate Batman/Wayne: simultaneously a frivolous playboy, steely-eyed and reserved hero, menacing and growling masked man, and even part detective.Finally, who could forget Heath Ledger. Now, when he was first announced for the part, I was (along with many other people) asking myself: "Why?". Mr. Ledger had proved with 'Brokeback Mountain' he could deliver a potent performance. But he hadn't done so before. It is only, after seeing this film, that I know the answer to 'why?'; that I see the significance of his loss.When Heath appears in this movie, he is completely unrecognizable. His voice is distinctly altered; a near whiny, pedophile-like tone that sends shivers down the spine. His face is completely splattered with makeup that renders him both freakishly nightmarish and strangely funny. And when you see him, you don't think it's him. In this, his final performance, Ledger proved he was a chameleon. His two iconic performances in this, and Brokeback, could not be more different. I am convinced he could have been anything in his career. So, for a brave, completely committed and engaging, both twistedly funny and genuinely terrifying, portrayal that is only enhanced by small ticks and gestures, I ask you for a favor in Heath's name. In his honor I would ask that you click 'yes' on my comment to honor him, and 'no' if…well you define your own click. 10/10