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Critics have widely praised Heath Ledger's interpretation of the role of "The Joker" in the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Washington Post staff writer Hank Stuever goes so far as to argue that Ledger has redefined the green-haired, clown-like villain to create a character more compelling and relevant than Batman himself. In his article The Joker's Onto Us Stuever writes, "Batman, the vigilante: so yesterday. Joker, unhinged, bringing death: so today."
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