Yeah - Ledger's performance was everything you've read about and then some -
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I was cracking up at the part with the nurse dress- it was so campy, but so... right.
For those of you who have seen the movie:
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I'm anxious to see where they go with the 3rd movie in terms of villains! I like how they left The Joker's story open ended but obviously... and I was surprised that Harvey Dent died- I figured he'd be the main villain in the third. Loved The Scarecrow's cameo, but where are they going in the 3rd? I'd personally like to see Catwoman make an appearance, especially since we are now minus 1 love interest for Bruce Wayne...