What is it about Batman's crazed nemesis that appeals to our psyche? Why does The Joker put our hairs on end and give us goose bumps but at the same time gain our admiration? To the people thatGo, the Joker is so appealing because he is the antithesis to the Batman. Batman is the stoic hero who pursues his plan to crush crime with discipline and stern disposition. The sociopathic Joker has no discipline or plan and takes lives on a whim (creatively might I add). In "Dark Knight" , The Joker shoots off civilians and innocent bystanders as if he is picking annoying flies off of his face on a muggy/humid day (You Aussies out there know what I'm talking about). A scene in "Dark Knight" that reveals a great part of the Joker's personality is when he meets with the crime bosses he'd conspired with in a warehouse and has a mountain of money about 30 feet high and wide. This is his half of an undisclosed dollar amount but it looked like it had to be over half of a billion dollars which he proceeds to drench in kerosene and light it on fire. The Joker wants to send a message to the people that he isn't motivated by money or power which that in itself puts fear in the hearts of the citizens of Gotham. A light of hope flickers in Gotham and it is in the form of the city's D.A., Harvey Dent. Both Batman and The Joker understand his significance to the civilization of Gotham and essentially battle each other to decide the fate of Harvey. This grotesque battle of anarchy vs civilization goes to the Joker... but who will win the war? *Sorry if I turned this fun movie experience into an academic debate. I mean "Why so Serious?" Just go watch the movie and get whatever you want out of it but if anyone wants to give their spew on the Joker we'd love to hear... Check past blogs for first scene of "Dark Knight" in good quality and to get an idea of the Jokers personality.
2 comments:
will heath ledger get nominated for an oscar?
Hey Aria,
I believe that the role Ledger took was incredibly difficult to pull off. Jack Nicholson had given his own spin of the Joker and an actor of his caliber leaves a lasting impression on viewers minds with whoever he portrays and was named as one of the top villains ever for his portrayal of The Joker in 1989. Also, a sociopath like the Joker who has no apparent origin is a hard character to become for an actor because you don't have a cause and effect situation for the characters current state and his/her actions. With the help of the Nolan brothers Heath Ledger played the Joker better than Nicholson and his character metaphorically sent a message to the audience about the nature of humans and society. He was incredible in playing an iconic character and was an integral part of an equation that sends the Dark Knight's message. I believe he will be nominated and as for now is the leading candidate for the Oscar for best Actor( he was the star in my eyes).
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