DBWI: Dark Knight Rises (Joker Focus)

Well there's been a lot of great threads on Christopher Nolan's third Batman film -- this being AH.com, there's even one on Bane's "politics" -- but one aspect I thought really deserved it's own thread was the way he utilized Heath Ledger, returning as The Joker. (Those who've seen the film will know what I'm talking about.*)

I won't say any more here in the OP (fewer spoilers that way), but does anyone want to comment on this?
 
Yeah, i absolutely loved the Joker cameo seeing as there had been a lot of speculation after Heath Ledger dissapeared from public life following his near death just after filming, i wouldnt be surprised if he didnt get another oscar.
 

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Felt clumsy to me. It was Black Mask in the original script, but they changed it to the Joker to cash in on the unexpected popularity. It all felt kinda forced and artificial.
 
I would have DEARLY loved to see Joker kill Bane at the end when Batman refused to break his one rule. Then have him turn to the Batman and say:

"What? No thank you? You try and do someone a favor..."
 
Well, in the original Knightfall comic storyline the Joker was one of the inmates whom Bane and his cronies sprung out of Arkham, so the Joker's presence makes sense in that regard.
 
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