Meeting the expectations of Heath fans everywhere, but exceeding  expectations of the press who have highly  underestimated him for years,  Heath's incredible range has wowed film lovers & critics alike in Venice, Toronto, and Telluride.    Here is some of what is being said:

"Candy is staking claims as the closest thing to

excellent this year."

(Bruce James, MartiniBoys.com)

"Among Australian actors, Heath Ledger was the one who set

the pace [in 2006].  Brokeback Mountain, Candy and the

insouciant Casanova came together to give us   an actor

whose range should take him just about anywhere he wants

to go."

Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald
January 5, 2007

"Increasingly Evident as Ledger's Career Progresses:

This is an Actor of Seemingly Immeasurable Range and

Versatility."

(Christy Lemire, Associated Press)

"Ledger gives a ferociously raw and poignant performance,

in this skillful, stunning film that explores the very depths and

power of addiction."

Clint Morris from Moviehole Australia

from the Toronto Film Festival, Sept 8, 2006

about the film Candy

"an extraordinarily versatile acting talent on display".

The AFP, from the Venice Film Festival

September 2005

Ledger’s performance is one for the history books.

Roger Durling on Heath's performance in Brokeback Mountain

The Santa Barbara Independent

". . .  an outstanding performance from Heath Ledger".

Todd McCarthy from Variety

on Brokeback Mountain

But, more than any of the others, Ledger brings this film alive by going so deeply into his character you wonder if he'll be able to come back.  . . .  authenticity of his work here as a laconic, interior man of the West, a performance so persuasive that "Brokeback Mountain" could not have succeeded without it. Ennis' pain, his rage, his sense of longing and loss are real for the actor, and that makes them unforgettable for everyone else.

Kenneth Turan in his Brokeback Mountain Review

Los Angeles Times, 09 December 2005

"Ledger could seduce a tree with his eyes and charming style."

 Amanda Russo on Casanova

The Oxford Student