The Dark Knight For All You Robin Haters!

[Katsuro]

Here's the difference with me:

Okay, Christian Bale was casted as Batman--now, there were other actors out there that could have done the role some justice, but Bale was the one who could do it best. Why? Because he GETS THE CHARACTER. Robin Williams, in his interviews, showed that he understands the character, while the other guys haven't said s**t.

Don't much care. I mean, knowlegde of a character helps a bit, but it's not going to make me want an actor whoIotherwise feel is completely wrong for the role. Crispin Glover could reveal himself to be the biggest Joker fan ever, have a huge shrine dedicated to him, and heck, even reveal that he actualy wrote The Killing Joke and that Alan Moore stole it from him, word for word, and I still wouldn't want him in the role. Actually, that brings up a good point. Let's cast Alan Moore as the Joker, he certainly gets him.

Also, if I'm not mistake Bale wasn't even the biggest Batman fan around until AFTER he was cast. He got the role, then read up on it and became a fan so he could understand the character he was playing. Bale got the role because he blew everyone away with his screentest. So I dont care if the actor they cast has never read a Batman comic in his life, as long as he's willing to once he gets the role.

Also, it's cast, not casted.

 

[StorminNorman]

Don't much care. I mean, knowlegde of a character helps a bit, but it's not going to make me want an actor whoIotherwise feel is completely wrong for the role. Crispin Glover could reveal himself to be the biggest Joker fan ever, have a huge shrine dedicated to him, and heck, even reveal that he actualy wrote The Killing Joke and that Alan Moore stole it from him, word for word, and I still wouldn't want him in the role. Actually, that brings up a good point. Let's cast Alan Moore as the Joker, he certainly gets him.

Also, if I'm not mistake Bale wasn't even the biggest Batman fan around until AFTER he was cast. He got the role, then read up on it and became a fan so he could understand the character he was playing. Bale got the role because he blew everyone away with his screentest. So I dont care if the actor they cast has never read a Batman comic in his life, as long as he's willing to once he gets the role.

Also, it's cast, not casted.

Couldn't of said it better myself:

 

[Two-Face]

Yep, well said Katsuro.

 

[bstringer]

i'd HATE to see Adrian Brody get the part. I'd MUCH rather Robin Williams ANY DAY. Willaims is a great actor and he truely understands the role!

 

[The Shape]

WHAT!?... i was a bettany fan then i switched to robin. i def. wouldnt mind if they could find some one who both has the looks,and persona for the joker.

EVERYONE ELSE IS NOT RIGHT, its an opinion ok!..... yours is no better than mine.

i hate doubtfire....

someone's age is NOT an opinion. williams IS too old. he's older now than nicholson was when he played the joker, and some people say that HE was too old then.

but if it's an "opinion", then why are you trying so desperately to defend yours? if it's just your opinion, then you wouldn't need to counter act what everyone else says about williams.

he's not going to be the joker. he's not even a contender. end of story.

 

[Mee]

Couldn't of said it better myself:

That old guy in the middle is clearly not impressed.

 

[Doc Holliday]

he's not going to be the joker. he's not even a contender. end of story.

Hate to burst your bubble there, especially since I'm agains Williams playing the Joker, but uh...that's not what BOF says...

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 2:04 PM CENTRAL TIME: Could Robin Williams really enter the mix to play The Joker? Could be...I’ve been doing a bit of digging on this for you all and myself. I had one of my “industry insiders” tell me that if Mr. Williams wants the job, he’d certainly “be right there in the mix” for the role. "How could Warner and Nolan NOT seriously consider him," our source said.

 

[boydston_14]

I just hope that Williams gets this role, it'd be AWESOME!

 

[Doc Holliday]

No it wouldn't.

He can act the part, but he can't look the part at all. Not even close.

 

[Mee]

No it wouldn't.

He can act the part, but he can't look the part at all. Not even close.

I agree. Too old, too fat.

 

[xwolverine2]

someone's age is NOT an opinion. williams IS too old. he's older now than nicholson was when he played the joker, and some people say that HE was too old then.

but if it's an "opinion", then why are you trying so desperately to defend yours? if it's just your opinion, then you wouldn't need to counter act what everyone else says about williams.

he's not going to be the joker. he's not even a contender. end of story.

counter acting?...dude where have you been?...these are forums!

and yes..williams IS a contender whether you like it or not.

age IS an opinion.

 

[xwolverine2]

I agree. Too old, too fat.

he could lose a couple of pounds

 

[The Shape]

counter acting?...dude where have you been?...these are forums!

and yes..williams IS a contender whether you like it or not.

age IS an opinion.

yes, these are forums. and we all have our opinions. but everytime someone shares their opinion n your beloved mr. williams, you have to come back tell tell them why they're wrong. WHEN IT'S THEIR OPINION.

williams wants the role. that doesn't mean he'll get it. maybe nolan will consider him, but he doesn't fit with the vision nolan is going for and ultimately will not get the part.

as for age being an opinion. i think robin williams is about 60. but that's just my opinion....."WROOOOONGGGGGG." that's his AGE. and that age is not brand-new-joker age. no need for an opinion there.

 

[GhostPoet]

There is no better person for the role. He can do dark funny and sinister all in one so well!

 

[jaguarr]

yes, these are forums. and we all have our opinions. but everytime someone shares their opinion n your beloved mr. williams, you have to come back tell tell them why they're wrong. WHEN IT'S THEIR OPINION.

Agreed. The inability to simply allow other people to have their opinions without the need to tell every single person who doesn't share his is rather tedious. Particularly since there's no real intellectual debate over it, it's just inane variations on "you're wrong" with an insult or two thrown in for good measure. Really unnecessary and undermines the entire thread and discussion as a whole.

jag

 

[Sasquatch]

I think Williams could do an acceptable job of the Joker but to me it would be Williams in makeup.

I don't know. I like him and respect his incredible acting ability but I just don't think he would be the right fit for this part.
I would have the same opinion of Jim Carrey.

I think the Joker should have that fresh/brand-spankin new feel. Raw and uncensored.

 

[Two-Face]

There is no better person for the role. He can do dark funny and sinister all in one so well!

Yes there are plenty of actors that do the job as well as Williams. Bettany, Eccleston, Hulme and Brody etc...

 

[Mr. Thing]

Yes there are plenty of actors that do the job as well as Williams. Bettany, Eccleston, Hulme and Brody etc...

Tennant.

 

[Two-Face]

Hahaha

I'm sorry I had to laugh...

 

[Mr. Thing]

Hahaha

I'm sorry I had to laugh...

That's what I'm like when Bettany's mentioned...oops, there gonna get me now aren't they?

 

[Doc Holliday]

Agreed. The inability to simply allow other people to have their opinions without the need to tell every single person who doesn't share his is rather tedious. Particularly since there's no real intellectual debate over it, it's just inane variations on "you're wrong" with an insult or two thrown in for good measure. Really unnecessary and undermines the entire thread and discussion as a whole.

jag

You put it so eloquently, I think I wet myself.

 

[Darth_Shaggy22]

i say the man perfect for the part is


CESAR ROMERO!!

oh wait =/


if robin williams is being considered why not david bowie? i mean he was considerd for the lord of the rings.

im open to seeing what williams can do. i say let all the actors in the race screen test and the fans pick the best one!!

 

[xxshady]

Well, Joker is always portrayed as a tall and thin person, and his face is supposed to have that long look, you cant change that by losing weight...unless robin williams can undergo surgery to change the structure of his face

 

[titan101]

Well, Joker is always portrayed as a tall and thin person, and his face is supposed to have that long look, you cant change that by losing weight...unless robin williams can undergo surgery to change the structure of his face

lol

 

[xxshady]

lol

??? was that a "lol you dont know what your talking about" or a "lol true dat"