The Dark Knight IGN Article: The Dark Knight in Film (So Far)

[rashad]

Excerpt from article,

One shot reversed my worries into unadulterated enthusiasm. The shot is focused directly on The Joker as he sits in a prison (or perhaps Arkham Asylum?) cell. The room is bathed in a blue light, but more important is what Heath Ledger is doing. I suppose it sounds odd since I already said he's sitting, but there is an element of instability and rage in that shot that I instantly picked up in that brief moment. The expression on Ledger's face is perfect. This isn't a fun-loving, zany character. You're not going to giggle and see him playing with toys. This is a disturbed man who is so scarred, physically and psychologically, that he has crafted a clown persona to cause chaos in the world - to steal, hurt and kill innocent people. Goyer mentioned that the Jack Nicholson portrayal of Joker simply wouldn't work in the universe that has been built for this new film series. In many ways the sadistic element can be drawn from the still image released a couple weeks ago. The Joker is dancing with Rachel Dawes, with a knife to her face. You can almost hear him plotting to scar her as his face is scarred - with two slices along each side of the mouth, ear to ear.

Having read all sorts of comics featuring Batman's greatest foe, I can safely say that writers tend to operate along a spectrum with the character, ranging from the silly/goofy portrayal to something far, far darker and insane. I think Hamill's voice work tended to slide into that sillier area (while still having that darkness when the writers forced it) and Nicholson's settled into a gray area in the middle. Ledger seems to be on the dark side, void of light or camp. I'm really beginning to doubt we'll be laughing this time around. It will be interesting to see if the writers of Dark Knight are able to slip in the other elements without damaging the gravity of this threat or pushing Ledger to be compared to the already-beloved versions. I suspect Ledger could sneak up on a lot of fans and steal the crown. Both Nolan and Gary Oldman gushed about Ledger's work in Chicago. Oldman mentioned he had a few scenes with The Joker and that the performance would "knock everyone out." Nolan stressed that despite only being done with half the film that what he's seen has been "brilliant" but that fans will just have to see it to understand, that Ledger's work is indescribable. Considering his résum¿ includes films such as Memento and Prestige, both featuring superb acting, I'll believe him.

http://comics.ign.com/articles/813/813580p1.html

 

[Darkness Falls]

sounds great
I am one of the few who have believed in ledger since he was cast

 

[1981]

I just read that a little while ago. Excellent!

 

[lowepunk]

Excerpt from article,


http://comics.ign.com/articles/813/813580p1.html

amen man that is exactly how i feel.

 

[-Æ-]

Bah I cant wait long, maybe I should do a cartman and freeze myself until a day before The Dark Knight is released.

 

[Luchastyle]

ign is spot on with that article

 

[ABleedingCorpse]

Here's an interesting read if you haven't already read it. It's about The Joker:
http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/comics101/46.html

I found it pretty cool.

 

[MrZombay]

At first I was nervious that this Joker was only going to smile and laugh from time to time and for the most part would have a cold dead look on his face. Fearing this is not how The Joker looks or acts, but with Nolan mentioning Batman #1 over and over again I have looked closer at that comic and now understand what he is talking about.

The Joker only grins and laughs from time to time in that issue but for the most part has the same cold look of hate. ...And you know what? It works just fine and will more then likely fit right in with the movie. I'm pretty pumped!

 

[Luchastyle]

Here's an interesting read if you haven't already read it. It's about The Joker:
http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/comics101/46.html

I found it pretty cool.

i always liked tipton. i remember reading this back in 04. it's a good piece.

 

[rashad]

Here's an interesting read if you haven't already read it. It's about The Joker:
http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/comics101/46.html

I found it pretty cool.

This is great!

 

[Nessy]

Excerpt from article,


http://comics.ign.com/articles/813/813580p1.html

Thanks for posting this!

 

[Two-Sided-Deal]

Definetely worth reading. IGN has a great writer.

 

[TheDarkKnight_NL]

Great article, nice read

 

[turtlefocker]

Great Article thanks for the post

 

[Baba Ghanoush]

good find.

 

[Bishop]

very good read, found it quite enlightening

 

[Mr. Superhero]

Heath Ledger created the person/thing that created God.

 

[Slevin1087]

Here's an interesting read if you haven't already read it. It's about The Joker:
http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/comics101/46.html

I found it pretty cool.

Awesome article.

 

[MAKIEVELLI]

Heath Ledger created the person/thing that created God.

Blasphemy......God isn't even worthy of being created by Heath Ledger.

 

[the amazing fro]

I agree with everthing said in this article

Good stuff

 

[strikezone89]

i loved when ledger was cast. he'll do great.

 

[gwynplaine]

Ledger is the man. The simple fact that two acting gods like Caine and Oldman go out of their way to praise him bodes very well for the future.
Ledger is gonna pull a "Daniel Craig" on all the naysayers.

 

[Two-Face]

I believe in Ledger.


Seriously, he's gonna kick ass as The Joker

 

[Boom]

Heath Ledger is God with an Australian accent.

 

[DV8]

when the movie comes out and Ledger proves that he IS the Joker, I'm hunting down the original thread that announced this and CALLING FUACKERS OUT!!!