[James Brancheau]

Well, I'll give a nod to Heath Ledger. I thought he was fantastic in Brokeback Mountain, which should have won best picture (on a night when Hollywood was patting their backs on being so inclusive, Crash being the winner...) And then the only superhero movie I ever liked, because of him (swear to God, Nolan should thank the stars for him). So, for me, it is not the best performance (tho it is), but the best poetic moment. It is funny and painful. Whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stranger.