Originally Posted by Jonathan Banks is my hero 
Mom, do you like Heath Ledger? I've been a big fan ever since the release of 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU. Before that, I really didn't understand any of his work on ROAR. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on 10 THINGS where Ledger's presence became more apparent. I think THE PATRIOT was his undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding roles. Mom, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble acting of Gibson, Cooper and Karyo. You can practically hear every nuance of every syllable. Sharon, remove your dress. In terms of craftsmanship, the sheer emoting, THE PATRIOT hit a new peak of professionalism. Sharon, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the speech about the war. In this speech, Ledger addresses the problems of abusive political authority. It was the most moving speech of the 1770s, about sovereign monogamy and commitment. The speech is extremely uplifting. His acting is as positive and affirmative as anything I've seen from Australia. Mom, get down on your knees so Sharon can see your asshole. Ledger's career seems to be going more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially movies like THE ORDER and THE FOUR FEATHERS. Sharon, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Ledger works best within the confines of an ensemble, than as a leading man, and I stress the word leading. This is A KNIGHT'S TALE, a great, great movie, a personal favorite.
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