I am curious about one thing. When you go down the list (Nicholson, Ledger, Phoenix)...
Obviously, there is the talent already present. Then again, it's not as if other, similar villains (in the superhero universe) present such opportunities to excel and receive this kind of acclaim. I have yet to see an Oscar-worthy portrayal of The Penguin, The Riddler, Lex Luther,...
So what is it about the character of the Joker that inspires these top notch performers to bring out their A(+) game?
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