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Here’s another interesting list, this one that claims to be “The 25 Best Movie Performances 
of the Decade.” And of course there are many worthy selections on it. But as the comments show, there are many others that, for one reason or another, got left off. In fact, the comments - which include the obligatory flamer or two - point out the list’s biggest flaw. Because the authors decided to limit each actor to one appearance, it automatically makes the list “The Best Movie Performances by Individual Actors of the Decade.” There’s no other way to explain why - as several comments pointed out - you would include Heath Ledger for “Brokeback Mountain” and then leave off his scintillating performance as The Joker in “The Dark Knight.” The fact is, some actors - by some blend of talent and opportunity - pull off more great performances than others. And that should be recognized/Dan Webster, Movies & More. More here.
Question: Which actor turned in the best movie performance of the past decade?
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poolman on November 19 at 1:31 p.m.
I would rate Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview in “There will be blood” number one, MIckey Rourke as Randy in The Wrestler number two.
Number three would be Sarah Palin as herself impersonating a legitimate candidate for Vice President of the United States of America. No - take that back – that wasn’t convincing at all…
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JamesBond on November 19 at 4:50 p.m.
Heath Ledger's Joker.
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Phaedrus on November 19 at 4:56 p.m.
Nah, I don't think Heath Ledger is Joker, if he was he wouldn't be posting so frequently.
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JIMMYMAC on November 19 at 10:17 p.m.
Poolman,
Damn, beat me to it on Daniel Day Lewis. Adren Brody in the Pianist and Denzel for training day as honorable mention.
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Zelda Krup on November 19 at 10:51 p.m.
George Clooney in “Michael Clayton.”
I suppose Ledger was good in “Brokeback Mountain” but it was hard to tell since I couldn't understand a word he said and had to turn on the subtitles when I saw the DVD.
If he was trying to channel James Dean, he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.
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