Would Heath Ledger receive as much publicity...

Do you guys think that Heath Ledger would have received as much publicity for his role as the Joker if he hadnt passed away?.

For some odd reason i dont think so because he never seemed to receive much publicity for any of his roles, nevertheless, i think he looks fantastic playing the Joker.

Heath Ledger played The Joker in the new Batman film? Living in Britain, I've seen very little of it. But wow; make-up can do a helluva lotta good!

He got a lot of attention for his role as a gay cowboy. Which he did an amazing job at.

Im sure he would have gotten a lot of attention whether he was dead or not though. People always have strong opinions about who plays the joker.

I still wonder why when a person dies they ecome the greatest person ever to live. (That is, not including the truly evil men like Hitler Still, The Dark Knight is a huge film, whether or not Ledger died.Cube_of_MooN

When Steve Irwin died, people laughed their asses off with comments like "haha, that's what he gets!"

[QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]I still wonder why when a person dies they ecome the greatest person ever to live. (That is, not including the truly evil men like Hitler Still, The Dark Knight is a huge film, whether or not Ledger died.MrGeezer

When Steve Irwin died, people laughed their asses off with comments like "haha, that's what he gets!"

I was actually very said, I loved the guy, watched him all the time...but anyway

I dont think he would have gotten as much , but he still would have gotten praise, I mean the way he acted in the movie didnt magically change when he died, if the he was alive when it was released he would still be praised for the job he did, but since it was his last big role everyone is hyped to see how he did, and early reports say he was great.

[QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]I still wonder why when a person dies they ecome the greatest person ever to live. (That is, not including the truly evil men like Hitler Still, The Dark Knight is a huge film, whether or not Ledger died.MrGeezer

When Steve Irwin died, people laughed their asses off with comments like "haha, that's what he gets!"

He was still honored by many though after...

.. but yea if you die you become one of the best at what you do..

Whether he wins an Oscar for his role is not dependant on his suicide, it all depends on how well he sells the part. And from the looks of some stuff from the trailers, he will be doing it extraordinarily well. I do hope he does get posthumous recognition for his role in The Dark Knight, it would be a shame for his performance to go unnoticed.foxhound_fox

Yeah, I hope it doesnt, I mean they usually look over action movies when it comes to awards unless its sound and effects. From what I hear reviewers call it a masterpiece, and if it really is great and gets amazing reviews and it doesnt get consideration for even best picture it will show that the Oscars are bias against action/comic book movies.

Whether he wins an Oscar for his role is not dependant on his suicide, it all depends on how well he sells the part. And from the looks of some stuff from the trailers, he will be doing it extraordinarily well. I do hope he does get posthumous recognition for his role in The Dark Knight, it would be a shame for his performance to go unnoticed.foxhound_fox

Probably not, but he was a great actor. It's just sad that some people are only realizing that now. :(Bloodbath_87

saddest is he was only 28, he had a huge career in front of him

No, just like Tupac, neither would be praised as much as they are now if they where alive.EVOLV3

hell i didnt even know he was the joker till he passed awayFUBAR24

Neither did I :P

No, just like Tupac, neither would be praised as much as they are now if they where alive.EVOLV3

Um, wasn't it an accidental overdose? Not exactly suicide?

And while I don't think he would get *quite* this much attention, I'm quite sure he would get plenty of recognition for what looks to be a magnificent performance.
Rockclmbr6

[QUOTE="Rockclmbr6"]Um, wasn't it an accidental overdose? Not exactly suicide?

And while I don't think he would get *quite* this much attention, I'm quite sure he would get plenty of recognition for what looks to be a magnificent performance.
foxhound_fox

There was Oscar talk as soon as his body was found. If he was alive it wouldn't have come so early, but the film would still be centered around him.

It's hard to believe he's been gone six months; I was looking forward to his interviews about the film.

He was a ok actor who now is some godly actor. He looks good as the joker but he is being made out to be this amazing actor and all because he is dead.blasto65_basic

I take it you have'nt seen the patriot, Brokeback mountain, And even a knights tale he was a great actor and no doubt his role as the joker will be outstanding.;

[QUOTE="blasto65_basic"]He was a ok actor who now is some godly actor. He looks good as the joker but he is being made out to be this amazing actor and all because he is dead.Jacboy71

I take it you have'nt seen the patriot, Brokeback mountain, And even a knights tale he was a great actor and no doubt his role as the joker will be outstanding.;

Seen The Patriot good movie but he was not the star of the movie, Brokeback mountain no interest in seeing and Knights tale was not that good of a movie lets be honest. And as for his role as Joker yes will be good but I think allot of other people could have pulled it off.

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[QUOTE="blasto65_basic"]He was a ok actor who now is some godly actor. He looks good as the joker but he is being made out to be this amazing actor and all because he is dead.blasto65_basic

I take it you have'nt seen the patriot, Brokeback mountain, And even a knights tale he was a great actor and no doubt his role as the joker will be outstanding.;

Seen The Patriot good movie but he was not the star of the movie, Brokeback mountain no interest in seeing and Knights tale was not that good of a movie lets be honest. And as for his role as Joker yes will be good but I think allot of other people could have pulled it off.

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[QUOTE="blasto65_basic"]He was a ok actor who now is some godly actor. He looks good as the joker but he is being made out to be this amazing actor and all because he is dead.TheFlush

I take it you have'nt seen the patriot, Brokeback mountain, And even a knights tale he was a great actor and no doubt his role as the joker will be outstanding.;

Seen The Patriot good movie but he was not the star of the movie, Brokeback mountain no interest in seeing and Knights tale was not that good of a movie lets be honest. And as for his role as Joker yes will be good but I think allot of other people could have pulled it off.

Someday I might if it just happens to be on but just not my type of movie. Not because they are gay just not the love story type of guy

[QUOTE="TheFlush"][QUOTE="blasto65_basic"][QUOTE="Jacboy71"]

[QUOTE="blasto65_basic"]He was a ok actor who now is some godly actor. He looks good as the joker but he is being made out to be this amazing actor and all because he is dead.blasto65_basic

I take it you have'nt seen the patriot, Brokeback mountain, And even a knights tale he was a great actor and no doubt his role as the joker will be outstanding.;

Seen The Patriot good movie but he was not the star of the movie, Brokeback mountain no interest in seeing and Knights tale was not that good of a movie lets be honest. And as for his role as Joker yes will be good but I think allot of other people could have pulled it off.

Someday I might if it just happens to be on but just not my type of movie. Not because they are gay just not the love story type of guy

Same here. I watched it and found it to be sort of boring overall. Still, Heath Ledger WAS really good in it, even if I wasn't all that fond of the movie as a whole.