Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey?

Dark Phantom · 09-03-2006, 11:12 PM

This is a follow-up to my "Penguin" thread. I think this is even more difficult to decide. Which Riddler did you like best? State a reason why.
I promise this will be the last 'choice' thread I'll do. Its only because their performances were very close.

Again, I'll go with old school. Frank Gershwin made that role of the Riddler his own. From that maniacal high-pitched laugh, to his desire to outwit Batman. His motives made him the true Riddler.

theShape · 09-03-2006, 11:54 PM

They both played the Riddler way too giddy, I think. But Gershwin was great. So I'd choose him.

spdrknight · 09-03-2006, 11:54 PM

I voted for Gershwin only because out of the two actors he did the role the most justice, he had an intellegence to him. Carrey just played the role like a fool, no offense to him.

But to be honest I can't see neither of them as the Riddler, the best performance had to be by John Glover's (the BTAS Riddler).

theShape · 09-03-2006, 11:56 PM

And Dark Phantom, is that Joker screen test thing in your sig you? I sure hope its there as joke, and isn't you.

batmaluco · 09-04-2006, 12:54 AM

Frank Gershwin's Riddler is awesome, but I voted for Jim Carrey because he is the best thing in Batman Forever, IMO.
But I still want to see a live action version where The Riddler is depicted not so hysterical, more like the way he was in BTAS.

El Payaso · 09-04-2006, 07:05 AM

I can't decide this one. Gorshin was freeking great and Carrey was inbcredible. But clearly following the Gorshin Riddler. Of course Carrey was the best thing in Forever, but Gorshin was as good 30 years before Jim and coined in the pilot episode of the Tv series the cliché of the "bat-villiain."

So I should vote Gorshin but I cannot ignore what Jim Carrey did. He was really funny and energetic, even if he wasn't the serious Riddler that could have been more interesting. He was after the Gorshin version and gave it new vigour and spirit. So I should vote Carrey then.

I really can't decide.

Kevin Roegele · 09-04-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Phantom

Frank Gershwin

Gershwin?

Quote:

Originally Posted by theShape

But Gershwin was great

Gershwin?

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdrknight

I voted for Gershwin

Gershwin?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by batmaluco

Frank Gershwin's Riddler

GERSHWIN!??!!

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Originally Posted by El Payaso

I should vote Gorshin

Phew.

Ceb-Man · 09-04-2006, 08:24 AM

Frank Gorshin for me.

The Joker · 09-04-2006, 08:54 AM

Frank Gorshin easily.

Carey just acted like his usual self. Him and Jones constantly trying to out ham eachother thru the entire movie. It was irritating to watch.

El Payaso · 09-04-2006, 10:31 AM

It was amazing - in the wrong way - to see how Tommy Lee magically got muted everytime Carrey was on screen. When he and Jim were toghether, Carrey was doing all the talking and Jones was barely 'Grrr', 'urgh' or something else. That's why I'd rather to see a good Riddler and Two face more than another good Joker.

Cobblepot · 09-04-2006, 12:03 PM

Frank Gershwin offcourse, Jim Carrey is one of the worst comedians alive. His more serious acting is much better.

Bat Attack · 09-04-2006, 12:04 PM

Frank GORSHIN. Damn, it's almost as bad as the time some idiot spelled Nicholsons name "Nickalus".

Swordmaster · 09-04-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theShape

And Dark Phantom, is that Joker screen test thing in your sig you? I sure hope its there as joke, and isn't you.

It's him all right

He's not really considering sending it in thugh, I don't think.

Cobblepot · 09-04-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Batattack

Frank GORSHIN. Damn, it's almost as bad as the time some idiot spelled Nicholsons name "Nickalus".

Euhmmm...that's what I meant offcourse.

-starts to whistle as he crosses the street...-

Lex Luthor · 09-04-2006, 01:33 PM

Frank Gorshin of course.

Jim Carrey was alright, but a bit too influenced by Gorshin's Riddler to really stand out.

Dark Phantom · 09-04-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theShape

And Dark Phantom, is that Joker screen test thing in your sig you? I sure hope its there as joke, and isn't you.

That is me.....

Why?....you don't like it?

Its for a fanfilm I'm directing and starring in soon. Everyone else seems to like it.

batmaluco · 09-04-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Roegele

Gershwin?

Gershwin?

Gershwin?!

GERSHWIN!??!!

Phew.

Yeah, Gorshin.
But I voted for Jim Cagney though.

El Payaso · 09-04-2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batmaluco

Yeah, Gorshin.

But I voted for Jim Cagney though.

The Chairman · 09-04-2006, 05:02 PM

GORSHIN all the way.

Super_Ludacris · 09-04-2006, 05:06 PM

Of course I remember Gorshin's classic potrayl but Carrey's was pretty funny for the little things he did, it was just dumb stuff that made me laugh like going up to Two-Face and saying that's "never gonna heal if your gonna pick on it"

Two-Face · 09-04-2006, 05:08 PM

Who the hell is "Gershwin"? I voted Carrey.

Kevin Roegele · 09-04-2006, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobblepot

Frank Gershwin offcourse, Jim Carrey is one of the worst comedians alive.

What is the point of a comedian?

To make people laugh.

Given his that his films make so much money, he obviously makes a lot of people laugh.

Therefore he is a good comedian.

Kevin Roegele · 09-04-2006, 05:16 PM

The man's name is Frank Gorshin.

Super_Ludacris · 09-04-2006, 05:22 PM

Damn how can anyone say Jim Carrey wasnt and isnt funny? They broke they funny bone homie

Two-Face · 09-04-2006, 05:23 PM

Yeah RIP Mr Gorshin.

09-03-2006, 11:54 PM	#2
theShape NO RETURN Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haddonfield. Posts: 7,908	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? They both played the Riddler way too giddy, I think. But Gershwin was great. So I'd choose him. __________________ We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are.

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spdrknight Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,449	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? I voted for Gershwin only because out of the two actors he did the role the most justice, he had an intellegence to him. Carrey just played the role like a fool, no offense to him. But to be honest I can't see neither of them as the Riddler, the best performance had to be by John Glover's (the BTAS Riddler). __________________ I.N.W.T In Nolan We Trust

09-03-2006, 11:56 PM	#4
theShape NO RETURN Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haddonfield. Posts: 7,908	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? And Dark Phantom, is that Joker screen test thing in your sig you? I sure hope its there as joke, and isn't you. __________________ We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are.

09-04-2006, 12:54 AM	#5
batmaluco Run, Batman! Run! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brazil (in a dark cave) Posts: 4,931	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Frank Gershwin's Riddler is awesome, but I voted for Jim Carrey because he is the best thing in Batman Forever, IMO. But I still want to see a live action version where The Riddler is depicted not so hysterical, more like the way he was in BTAS. __________________ R.I.P. Heath Ledger "Everything is exactly the same, except for the fact that it's all totally different." Alan Moore

09-04-2006, 07:05 AM	#6
El Payaso Banned User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rubbing your rhubarb. Posts: 15,263	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? I can't decide this one. Gorshin was freeking great and Carrey was inbcredible. But clearly following the Gorshin Riddler. Of course Carrey was the best thing in Forever, but Gorshin was as good 30 years before Jim and coined in the pilot episode of the Tv series the cliché of the "bat-villiain." So I should vote Gorshin but I cannot ignore what Jim Carrey did. He was really funny and energetic, even if he wasn't the serious Riddler that could have been more interesting. He was after the Gorshin version and gave it new vigour and spirit. So I should vote Carrey then. I really can't decide.

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Ceb-Man Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cullman, Alabama Posts: 2,493	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Frank Gorshin for me. __________________ Are You Serious ?

09-04-2006, 08:54 AM	#9
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,720	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Frank Gorshin easily. Carey just acted like his usual self. Him and Jones constantly trying to out ham eachother thru the entire movie. It was irritating to watch. __________________ "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

09-04-2006, 10:31 AM	#10
El Payaso Banned User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rubbing your rhubarb. Posts: 15,263	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? It was amazing - in the wrong way - to see how Tommy Lee magically got muted everytime Carrey was on screen. When he and Jim were toghether, Carrey was doing all the talking and Jones was barely 'Grrr', 'urgh' or something else. That's why I'd rather to see a good Riddler and Two face more than another good Joker.

09-04-2006, 12:03 PM	#11
Cobblepot Giant-Size Man-Thing Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 9,860	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Frank Gershwin offcourse, Jim Carrey is one of the worst comedians alive. His more serious acting is much better. __________________ Thanks Heath, Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle!! You don't get it boy, this isn't a mudhole. It's an operating table. And I'm the surgeon.

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Bat Attack Mirth Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United States Posts: 14,173	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Frank GORSHIN. Damn, it's almost as bad as the time some idiot spelled Nicholsons name "Nickalus".

09-04-2006, 01:33 PM	#15
Lex Luthor Evildoer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Legendary Pictures Posts: 9,517	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Frank Gorshin of course. Jim Carrey was alright, but a bit too influenced by Gorshin's Riddler to really stand out. __________________

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The Chairman Pimps' Main Prophet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Down in the Jackson Cage Posts: 18,822	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? GORSHIN all the way. __________________ "The world better prepare, for when I'm a billionaire" - Bernie Madoff

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Super_Ludacris Banned User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC, reppin Barack and them Air Pennys' are on sale Posts: 19,927	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Of course I remember Gorshin's classic potrayl but Carrey's was pretty funny for the little things he did, it was just dumb stuff that made me laugh like going up to Two-Face and saying that's "never gonna heal if your gonna pick on it"

09-04-2006, 05:08 PM	#21
Two-Face Harvey Dent Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arkham City Posts: 45,175	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Who the hell is "Gershwin"? I voted Carrey. __________________ 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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Super_Ludacris Banned User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC, reppin Barack and them Air Pennys' are on sale Posts: 19,927	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Damn how can anyone say Jim Carrey wasnt and isnt funny? They broke they funny bone homie

09-04-2006, 05:23 PM	#25
Two-Face Harvey Dent Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arkham City Posts: 45,175	Re: Frank Gershwin or Jim Carrey? Yeah RIP Mr Gorshin. __________________ 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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