How to play at being a villain: Bardem, Ledger reignite interest in craft of acting


The verdict is nearly unanimous: As the Joker in The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger gives a great performance. But what exactly does that mean?

As we watch a movie, the mysterious alchemy of script, direction, gesture, voice and even makeup creates an impression that either rings true or it doesn't. But for critics and Oscar voters, assigning the credit is the tricky part.

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