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Actor Christian Bale has no problem admitting that Heath Ledger stole the show. (Warner Image)

Heath Ledger's dark portrayal of the Joker got a lot of praise at The Dark Knight premiere in New York.

Ledger's father, mother and sister were all in attendance to watch the late actor perform what is already being called an astonishing and possibly Oscar-winning depiction of the Joker.

Christian Bale, who plays Batman said, "He steals the movie and I'm quite happy to say that."

Michael Caine, who plays Alfred Pennyworth raved, "He's a hell of a talent and created a joker that's very iconic."

The Dark Knight currently has a respectable 88 percent approval rating on rottentomatoes with critic Richard Roeper calling the flick, "A rich, complex, visually thrilling piece of pop entertainment, as strong as any superhero epic we’ve ever seen."

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