I would be very surprised to see Heath get an Oscar. A nomination, maybe. But Bale is the better actor, and that was pretty plain to see in the film.

I'm not as enamored of the punk version of the Joker as many others seem to be. I think a lot of that is tied up in the celebrity death cult thing with Ledger, more than his actual performance.

It really doesn't matter what "Best 100 Films" list you use, this film still won't make most those lists.

You are competing (in this genre) with some heavy hitters like Baby Face or LA Confidential or Chinatown.

Sorry, but I just can't put this movie in that company.