If Heath Ledger wasn't dead people wouldnt be making such a big deal.

Well obviously, you don't know me. I went to see it because it looked amazing, and I knew I was going to see it LONG before Ledger died.scorch-62

Yeah this goes the same for me. When I saw the first five minutes before I Am Legend came on I was amazed and said to the people I was with that we were seeing it as soon as it was out.

Yeah, I think you're right. Although since I'm stupid I didn't even realize that it was Heath Ledger in the movie when I saw the trailer :| so I wanted to see it before I knew. socked_feet

wonderful :|

But I'm willing to bet when you saw the trailer you werent thinking "wow that looks like the most amazing performance of all time" like some people are doing now...granted you cant get that effect completely from a trailer but you know what I mean

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[QUOTE="Trelaf_TheWise"]it's not like he died of a disease or an accident or something...I mean he killed himself. Why the hell should we care? Rich hollywood actor who has all the money and all the women he wants doesn't want to live?---> Go **** yourself then, Amirite?Trelaf_TheWise

Did he kill himself? I read that his doctor accidentally gave him a drug overdose...

...I'm not sure now...if that's the case, ignore my previous post

No he himself accidentally overdosed on sleeping pills and other prescription drugs.

Thats the truth whether you wanna accept it or not.

He may have been really good in Dark Knight, but people are going overboard, and thats only because everything is being amplified just because of what happened. If he was still alive people would be saying, yeah he was good. Now people are claiming its one of the best performances ever...

I guess thats just the way it is for all entertainers though, from music to acting. Too bad people dont get all the attention while they are still alive, they'd probably like it a lot more.

R.I.P Heath Ledger

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It's too bad people don't think this way about certain musical acts *cough*Nirvana*cough*KurtCobain*cough*.

I haven't seen the movie yet, but chances are it won't be one of the best performances ever. It could be Oscar worthy. Ledger IS an excellent actor, afterall.

I'm certain it'll be a great performance, but I agree there's been insane hype.

lol....whether dead or alive, his performance didnt change when he died. If he was alive, his character would be the same, and right now the hyped would actually be much much bigger because people would be so suprised and loved the character so much they would want more, from the joker and ledger.

I would have praised Heath's performance in The Dark Knight even if he was still alive. Who knows what he could have accomplished if he had had a longer acting career. Unfortunately, we'll never know :(Codename33

yeah, i think the topic creator thinks that with death, magically the film changed and his performance got better. Its sad to know that he isnt here to hear his praise and that he wont be able to make more films.

I'm sorry but his performance was awesome.

Judging from your post I can tell you haven't seen it.

There's more hype and more people are seeing it because of his unfortunate passing, but his death didn't make his performance any better or worse. He deserves an Oscar nod, and I hope he wins it lol. I would be ECSTATIC if TDK was nominated for Best Film lol.CJL182

many critics believe it should and so do I.

He was stellar and should win both an Oscar and Golden Globe for best Supporting actor. This movie lives up to the hype, and even though its not for everyone it will please millions.Lostboy1224

From what I've seen you're probably right. These four days won't pass fast enough.

Thats the truth whether you wanna accept it or not.

He may have been really good in Dark Knight, but people are going overboard, and thats only because everything is being amplified just because of what happened. If he was still alive people would be saying, yeah he was good. Now people are claiming its one of the best performances ever...

I guess thats just the way it is for all entertainers though, from music to acting. Too bad people dont get all the attention while they are still alive, they'd probably like it a lot more.

R.I.P Heath Ledger

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You♠'re way off base, whether you want to accept it or not. Heath Ledger was in my top 4 favorite actors (with Johnny Depp, Daniel Day Lewis and Gary Oldman) far before his death.

People were making a big deal before he died.

Therefore, you fail.

I would say that it was one of the best I've seen in recent years, but yes, I think that it got more hype because Ledger died. Same reason everyone thinks that Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison are gods. They just died young and could have been so much more. So even though their stuff or performances may have been much better later in life, we only have what they gave us, thus, the overamplified nature of the media and popular opinion.aRE-you-AFraid

elvis?

I dunno why but because of what happen, it makes me sort of not want to watch it.Devil-Itachi

that doesn't make any sense, if that was the case than you shouldn't be watching a lot of movies, also out of respect you shouldn't use the phone b/c alexander graham bell died, shouldn't use electricity or the car, or blah blah blah blah.

Let's not feed the troll, peoples.

I would agree that a lot of people that wouldn't normally go see a movie like this are going because of Heath Ledger's death. However there are those like myself who were hyped about this film before it was even cast, at the time I couldn't ever picture Heath as the Joker, after the first teaser trailer though, that changed my entire opinion. He was perfect for the role and if he was still alive I would feel the exact same way about his performance.ElectronicMagic

Yeah, I was so hyped for this film, to the point that when I heard he died, although I may seem like an ass, my first question was "Was the film finished? God I hope so..."

His performence was a bit overhyped, it was really good but not as incredible as everyone said it was. He was a very good actor but he wasnt the best imo. Film-Guy

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]I would agree that a lot of people that wouldn't normally go see a movie like this are going because of Heath Ledger's death. However there are those like myself who were hyped about this film before it was even cast, at the time I couldn't ever picture Heath as the Joker, after the first teaser trailer though, that changed my entire opinion. He was perfect for the role and if he was still alive I would feel the exact same way about his performance.SaintLeonidas

Yeah, I was so hyped for this film, to the point that when I heard he died, although I may seem like an ass, my first question was "Was the film finished? God I hope so..."

I know what you mean, I don't think you seem like an ass for thinking that when he died(a guy I know said the exact same thing). When he died I knew the movie was finished because I watched an interview he did for "I'm Not There" on youtube and he said it was done. When he passed I thought "I sure hope his character isn't going to be apart of a third film.".

True, his death really hyped up the movie.

I thought the movie was very well done, but not like the best performance ever.

Thats the truth whether you wanna accept it or not.

He may have been really good in Dark Knight, but people are going overboard, and thats only because everything is being amplified just because of what happened. If he was still alive people would be saying, yeah he was good. Now people are claiming its one of the best performances ever...

I guess thats just the way it is for all entertainers though, from music to acting. Too bad people dont get all the attention while they are still alive, they'd probably like it a lot more.

R.I.P Heath Ledger

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Have you seen TDK?

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]His performence was a bit overhyped, it was really good but not as incredible as everyone said it was. He was a very good actor but he wasnt the best imo. jujutheking

I thought his performance was amazing sure but not the best villian performence ever as many have said.

The movie has gained more hype do to his death, yes. But Ledger really was the defining point of this movie. He would still have received the same praise from critics had he not died. What would change would be the media's input, always talking about "the late heath ledger's final performance" blablabla, creating more hype, etc. Socially, from the news and whatnot, he is being talked about because of his death, but the critical praise is real, and I believe he would be oscar nominated even if he was still alive.

I also loved Cillian Murphy as the Scarecrow, but Ledger created a role to remember.

[QUOTE="jujutheking"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]His performence was a bit overhyped, it was really good but not as incredible as everyone said it was. He was a very good actor but he wasnt the best imo. Film-Guy

I thought his performance was amazing sure but not the best villian performence ever as many have said.

Who do you think the best villain performance was?

[QUOTE="jujutheking"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]His performence was a bit overhyped, it was really good but not as incredible as everyone said it was. He was a very good actor but he wasnt the best imo. Film-Guy

I thought his performance was amazing sure but not the best villian performence ever as many have said.

just out of curiousity who do u feel is better.The only person i feel comes close is hopkins.

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[QUOTE="jujutheking"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]His performence was a bit overhyped, it was really good but not as incredible as everyone said it was. He was a very good actor but he wasnt the best imo. jujutheking

I thought his performance was amazing sure but not the best villian performence ever as many have said.

just out of curiousity who do u feel is better.The only person i feel comes close is hopkins.

gary oldman in leon the professional and rutger hauer in the hitcher.

Gary Oldman was toxic in Leon the Professional.

[QUOTE="Trelaf_TheWise"]it's not like he died of a disease or an accident or something...I mean he killed himself. Why the hell should we care? Rich hollywood actor who has all the money and all the women he wants doesn't want to live?---> Go **** yourself then, Amirite?super_mario_128

Did he kill himself? I read that his doctor accidentally gave him a drug overdose...

[QUOTE="Devil-Itachi"]I dunno why but because of what happen, it makes me sort of not want to watch it.obsolete2k1

that doesn't make any sense, if that was the case than you shouldn't be watching a lot of movies, also out of respect you shouldn't use the phone b/c alexander graham bell died, shouldn't use electricity or the car, or blah blah blah blah.

lol, well I don't really watch movies that often anyway. I rarely use a phone but you got me on electricity. Anyway it was more about being able to be wild with my imagination with the next movie after seeing it. Knowing you can't put the joker there kind of ruins that for me.

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[QUOTE="jujutheking"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]His performence was a bit overhyped, it was really good but not as incredible as everyone said it was. He was a very good actor but he wasnt the best imo. Film-Guy

I thought his performance was amazing sure but not the best villian performence ever as many have said.

just out of curiousity who do u feel is better.The only person i feel comes close is hopkins.

gary oldman in leon the professional and rutger hauer in the hitcher.

ohh ok.

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[QUOTE="jujutheking"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]His performence was a bit overhyped, it was really good but not as incredible as everyone said it was. He was a very good actor but he wasnt the best imo. jujutheking

I thought his performance was amazing sure but not the best villian performence ever as many have said.

just out of curiousity who do u feel is better.The only person i feel comes close is hopkins.

gary oldman in leon the professional and rutger hauer in the hitcher.

ohh ok.

You should watch the hitcher, its a fantastic thriller from the 80s. The remake was crap thoughm nothing against sean bean but he is nothing compared to rutger hauer's sadistic hitcher who messes with this kid for no apparent reason.