In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1

Thread Manager · 06-20-2011, 07:42 AM

This is a continuation thread, the old thread is Here

Luchastyle · 06-20-2011, 07:42 AM

This is a thread to discuss and praise Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Compare him to past incarnations and just generally praise how he has revolutionized the role for the next generation of fanboys. :hoboj:

Update 1/22/08: This is also a celebration of the life of this promising young actor. A young man who was taken from this earth far too soon.

The Caped Knight · 06-20-2011, 07:42 AM

The Complete History of Joker
http://gothamalleys.blogspot.com/201...-of-joker.html

darknight7 · 06-20-2011, 10:49 AM

There's no doubt in my mind that Heath would have rejoined the cast for TDKR. And it's sad to know that he now won't be. Here's to Heath (The Joker)

--dk7

The Joker · 06-21-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El 8

The Complete History of Joker
http://gothamalleys.blogspot.com/201...-of-joker.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by darknight7

There's no doubt in my mind that Heath would have rejoined the cast for TDKR. And it's sad to know that he now won't be. Here's to Heath (The Joker)

--dk7

These are awesome.

Three years later and Heath's Joker is still amazing.

HisMagicTrick · 07-10-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

These are awesome.

Three years later and Heath's Joker is still amazing.

I have no doubt in my mind that Heath's Joker will always be amazing, no matter how many years later.

IndyJokerJones · 07-10-2011, 05:54 AM

Heath will always be MY Joker. Yes I grew up with Hamill and I love his performances to death but, my god, Heath MADE TDK, he gave me a new obsession like I've never known before. Never before have I watched a movie and just been so captivated by a performance, just hanging on every word and completely mesmerized. I can watch the movie a thousand times and each time I will see something new in his performance, some little subtlety he's thrown in either physically or psychologically (psychotically?).

The Joker · 07-10-2011, 02:22 PM

^^^ What is that scan from?

WildcatNC · 07-10-2011, 02:27 PM

Without Ledgers performance TDK would have been a good movie but not a great one (like BB). He is what separated the movie from the pack.

The Joker · 07-10-2011, 02:31 PM

Without Hannibal Lecter, The Silence of the Lambs wouldn't have been as good. Without Doc Ock, Spider-Man 2 wouldn't have been as good as it was. Without Nightcrawler, X-Men 2 wouldn't have been good as it was. Take out Catwoman from Batman Returns and it wouldn't be as good as it was. Take out Rhorsach from Watchmen and it wouldn't be as good as it was etc etc.

Taking a vital character out of any movie lessens the quality. I don't know why people always bring that up.

IndyJokerJones · 07-10-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

^^^ What is that scan from?

One of those kids books that's called "Batman Saves the Day", easily find-able on google. I highly recommend reading it if only for the laughs.

The Joker · 07-10-2011, 02:39 PM

LOL it looks really cute.

WildcatNC · 07-11-2011, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Without Hannibal Lecter, The Silence of the Lambs wouldn't have been as good. Without Doc Ock, Spider-Man 2 wouldn't have been as good as it was. Without Nightcrawler, X-Men 2 wouldn't have been good as it was. Take out Catwoman from Batman Returns and it wouldn't be as good as it was. Take out Rhorsach from Watchmen and it wouldn't be as good as it was etc etc.

Taking a vital character out of any movie lessens the quality. I don't know why people always bring that up.

I never said take the character out, its about the actor. Ledger is what made it. Chances are if another actor was cast it wouldn't have been as good of a movie. He aced that performance.

Nobody mentioned taking the "Character" out of anything.

The Joker · 07-11-2011, 10:48 AM

Oh ok. My bad. It's just a common thing you see people say. I thought that's what you were saying. Sorry about that.

Wolverine1988 · 07-14-2011, 09:06 AM

Take out Nightcrawler and X-men 2 is still a solid film, the guy hade an amazing opening scene, but he never really did much after that

And this is just opinion but Dr.Octopus was a good villain but i felt i liked him mainly because i was so sick of seeing the whole MJ and Peter love drama, that it was a welcomed change to see him anytime he was on screen.

The Joker · 07-16-2011, 06:48 PM

I think that under sells Doc Ock. Even if there had been no MJ drama, I think Doc Ock would still be equally compelling.

The Caped Knight · 07-18-2011, 05:49 PM

Happy 3rd Anniversary TDK , These are some of my favorite tv spots featuring The Joker

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

diggerad · 07-26-2011, 09:08 PM

Ledger's Joker was lightning in a bottle. It really cannot be replicated, and he was the perfect person for that incarnation of the Joker. Of course, that doesn't mean we can't offer our own tribute, which is what we did here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgRElxiqFg

The Joker · 07-26-2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diggerad

Ledger's Joker was lightning in a bottle. It really cannot be replicated, and he was the perfect person for that incarnation of the Joker. Of course, that doesn't mean we can't offer our own tribute, which is what we did here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgRElxiqFg

LMFAO!!!

Did you make that?

The Caped Knight · 08-06-2011, 06:20 PM

http://theaphex.deviantart.com/art/J...umes-102303626

The Joker · 08-06-2011, 07:37 PM

^^^ That is BEAUTIFUL

Smegger56 · 08-07-2011, 03:01 PM

Heath Ledger was not recognizable in this film. Seriously, I can't believe he was the Joker. He was exceptional. That's the sign of a very good actor.

It is such a shame he will not light up the screens again.

The Caped Knight · 08-08-2011, 10:01 PM

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TctZ-h9C0DY

GothamAlleys · 08-09-2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Caped Knight

http://theaphex.deviantart.com/art/J...umes-102303626

This is really amazing

Two-Face · 08-09-2011, 07:17 AM

Yeah That is.

I love ledger's Joker it's still amazing. R.I.P Heath.

06-20-2011, 07:42 AM	#1
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06-20-2011, 07:42 AM	#2
Luchastyle is awesome Join Date: May 2007 Location: Japan circa 1987 Posts: 9,033	In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread This is a thread to discuss and praise Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Compare him to past incarnations and just generally praise how he has revolutionized the role for the next generation of fanboys. :hoboj: Update 1/22/08: This is also a celebration of the life of this promising young actor. A young man who was taken from this earth far too soon. __________________ Man Bites Man. A new graphic novel from Luchastyle and Vicariou5 www.ManBitesMan.com Buy it now!

06-20-2011, 07:42 AM	#3
The Caped Knight Caped Crusader Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gotham City Posts: 25,639	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread The Complete History of Joker http://gothamalleys.blogspot.com/201...-of-joker.html __________________ 10.25.13

06-20-2011, 10:49 AM	#4
darknight7 Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 10,998	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 There's no doubt in my mind that Heath would have rejoined the cast for TDKR. And it's sad to know that he now won't be. Here's to Heath (The Joker) --dk7 __________________ DK7 DARKNIGHT7 DEVIANT ART I saw TDK 10 times in 4 weeks.

07-10-2011, 05:54 AM	#7
IndyJokerJones Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In my own little world Posts: 204	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Heath will always be MY Joker. Yes I grew up with Hamill and I love his performances to death but, my god, Heath MADE TDK, he gave me a new obsession like I've never known before. Never before have I watched a movie and just been so captivated by a performance, just hanging on every word and completely mesmerized. I can watch the movie a thousand times and each time I will see something new in his performance, some little subtlety he's thrown in either physically or psychologically (psychotically?).

07-10-2011, 02:22 PM	#8
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,712	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 ^^^ What is that scan from? __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

07-10-2011, 02:27 PM	#9
WildcatNC I'm on a BOAT ***** ! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 3,077	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Without Ledgers performance TDK would have been a good movie but not a great one (like BB). He is what separated the movie from the pack. __________________ Bi-Winning since 1978

07-10-2011, 02:31 PM	#10
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,712	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Without Hannibal Lecter, The Silence of the Lambs wouldn't have been as good. Without Doc Ock, Spider-Man 2 wouldn't have been as good as it was. Without Nightcrawler, X-Men 2 wouldn't have been good as it was. Take out Catwoman from Batman Returns and it wouldn't be as good as it was. Take out Rhorsach from Watchmen and it wouldn't be as good as it was etc etc. Taking a vital character out of any movie lessens the quality. I don't know why people always bring that up. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker Last edited by The Joker; 07-10-2011 at 02:49 PM.

07-10-2011, 02:39 PM	#12
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,712	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 LOL it looks really cute. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

07-11-2011, 10:48 AM	#14
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,712	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Oh ok. My bad. It's just a common thing you see people say. I thought that's what you were saying. Sorry about that. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

07-14-2011, 09:06 AM	#15
Wolverine1988 Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 638	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Take out Nightcrawler and X-men 2 is still a solid film, the guy hade an amazing opening scene, but he never really did much after that And this is just opinion but Dr.Octopus was a good villain but i felt i liked him mainly because i was so sick of seeing the whole MJ and Peter love drama, that it was a welcomed change to see him anytime he was on screen.

07-16-2011, 06:48 PM	#16
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,712	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 I think that under sells Doc Ock. Even if there had been no MJ drama, I think Doc Ock would still be equally compelling. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

07-18-2011, 05:49 PM	#17
The Caped Knight Caped Crusader Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gotham City Posts: 25,639	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Happy 3rd Anniversary TDK , These are some of my favorite tv spots featuring The Joker VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: __________________ 10.25.13 Last edited by The Caped Knight; 07-18-2011 at 07:01 PM.

07-26-2011, 09:08 PM	#18
diggerad Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 12	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Ledger's Joker was lightning in a bottle. It really cannot be replicated, and he was the perfect person for that incarnation of the Joker. Of course, that doesn't mean we can't offer our own tribute, which is what we did here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgRElxiqFg

08-06-2011, 06:20 PM	#20
The Caped Knight Caped Crusader Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gotham City Posts: 25,639	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 http://theaphex.deviantart.com/art/J...umes-102303626 __________________ 10.25.13

08-06-2011, 07:37 PM	#21
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,712	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 ^^^ That is BEAUTIFUL __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

08-07-2011, 03:01 PM	#22
Smegger56 The Smegginator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ScouseLand, Liverpool, England Posts: 2,394	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Heath Ledger was not recognizable in this film. Seriously, I can't believe he was the Joker. He was exceptional. That's the sign of a very good actor. It is such a shame he will not light up the screens again. __________________ METAL.GEAR ASSASSIN'S

08-08-2011, 10:01 PM	#23
The Caped Knight Caped Crusader Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gotham City Posts: 25,639	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TctZ-h9C0DY __________________ 10.25.13

08-09-2011, 07:17 AM	#25
Two-Face Harvey Dent Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arkham City Posts: 45,157	Re: In Heath We Trust: A Ledgerbration: The TDK Joker Appreciation Thread - Part 1 Yeah That is. I love ledger's Joker it's still amazing. R.I.P Heath. __________________ Sir Alex Ferguson - A true United Legend. Thank you. TWO-FACE:[as Harvey Dent]The only way to get by in this place is to get ourselves some respect...[as Two-Face:]...Fear! That's how we get respect! Show them ... how we do things!" VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

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