7 Reasons Why Jack Nicholson Was a Way Better Joker Than Heath Ledger (Page 2)
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You're absolutely right, from a purist standpoint, Nicholson's Joker was far more accurate, funnier, had better weapons, etc.
But I will always without question prefer Ledgers Joker. His interpretation, though nothing like the books, was far more interesting. is take was real; believable. Nicholson was over the top ridiculous you couldn't take him seriously, more comical than villainous. Ledger just oozed insanity and fear.
So did the Penguin ;)
I prefer Jack... however... Heath's character actually made me uncomfortable with how dark he was. Hahaha.
Yeah, too dark for a character named Joker ;)
Ha! Well, the character has seen some evolutionary changes. I think Heath's darkness plays more to the modern idea of what Joker is, or is becoming.
Then they should have renamed the character, cause you can't have a character named Joker, without making him funny, I mean... for example - would you make a movie with a very fat character named Mr Skinny?
Sure. Like the Italian mobster named "Tiny" who's actually huge?
Oh, you mean like John Little in Robin Hood? That's kind of sarcastic towards the larger people, but still, the name Joker doesn't suit Ledger's character.
Excellent points and a very good Mytake, Nicholson's Joker rules :D
I know, right? ;)
Never rub anothers mans joker.
Honestly though. Jack was way closer to the comic-variant, but acting-wise Heaths Joker was definitely on par.
He was quite good, but maybe it was Nolan's fault for making Joker pretty much different from the original.
I think batman Arkham video game series joker is far better than any of them.
If you haven't played Arkham city and knight go check em up.
Ok, I will, thanks for the info :D
'More convincing smile'
His smile was just creepily happy lmao.
I like this myTake tho. Jack Nicholson was a great Joker.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it :D
Very true! But I think it's the movie director's fault, not Heath's.
Yeah, I think you're right about that.
My thoughts exactly. He was only following the director's vision as he was told. Same can be said about his lines, style of dress, etc... he just used what he was given.
My only problem with Ledger is that now, every major film baddie wants to be him. And insanity is being abused as a handwave to excuse lazy writing.
Same with the Bourne Movies and shaky cam.
Paul Greengrass does it back in 2004 and everyone had to follow... ugh
i might get around to watching these movies one day
you should! times running out. :(
They are just OK honestly, Christopher Nolan's Batman movies are the best super hero movies ever made, and stand up pretty damn well against other genres too.
@DaddyRollingStone Not true, Tim Burton's Batman was the best.
number 1 is the best.
I see them as two completely different jokers. You can like one or the other more depending on your own taste of how the Joker should look like. My favourite Joker is Mark Hamill's.
The original comic book Joker had no origin story for decades, He just showed up out of nowhere robbing banks. The 1989 version screwed the origin story up anyways. Trying to combine Joe Chill and the falling in the vat of chemicals from the Killing Joke.
Heth Ledger's Joker actually was following the best part of that graphic novel, Only trying to turn two-Face/Harvey Dent insane instead of Commissioner Gordon.
I will always love Nicholson's Joker (Even if it was basically a more violent version of Ceasar Romero's) But, Heath Ledger was beautiful and brilliant as the Joker!
1989 origin story is quite logical, it gave Joker a sense of purpose, combination of Killing Joke and Joe Chill was an excellent idea.
But when it comes to jokes (as the most essential part of Joker's crimes), Nicholson's Joker is way better, and more convincing as a character.
Heath was glorified mostly by younger people, they are unaware of Joker's past, they are infatuated by his mindless violence, and most girls are usually turned on by Ledger, plus one more important thing, his popularity increased cause of his unfortunate death (such tragedy often results in posthumous fame).
I agree with you, Jack Nicholson is the best joker. Good myTake.
Thank you :D
Great MyTake!
I enjoyed Heath Ledger more, but I now see Jack Nicholson's Joker in a much better light.
I thought no one would play the Joker again after Jack played him because he was superb. Thats said, Ledger's version is my favorite and my favorite character in any movie.
When it comes to all new Batman movies, my favorite character is Scarecrow, he was very cool, and very similar to the original character.
Jack Nicholson just embodys the psycho role to the utter perfection to me
Either way.. Jared Leto was the shitest by very very far
But Heath ledger is hot
Yeah, isn't he? :P
Heath Ledgers performance in The dark knight was breathtaking, nothing less.
His performance was not the problem, but his interpretation was, but I don't think it was his fault, it was probably the director's mistake.
I think he did absolutely nothing wrong, trying to be the same joker over and over again would have been a mistake.
Well, if you want an actor for the role of James Bond (for example), you probably don't expect him to stray far away from the character, right?
Sorry still I vote for heath ledger,.. I love the psycho in him.. And the ultimate line he spoke in his madness have a very straight meaning in understanding this twisted society!..
Well, original Joker is not a manic Psycho, but a Schizophrenic.
How disappointing!.. I envy a manic!.. And people just love them!..
Love them? What people love manic depressive Psychos? Maybe crazy people...
Jared leto was better in my opinion
Yeah, he was ok too, also better than Ledger's Joker :)
Jared Leto was fantastic as the Joker, i'm impressed
@helloitsmethere we need a movie about him and Harley, it would be perfect!!
I don't want to give out any spoilers but there might be a second movie, probably focusing on them this time.
That would be so cool, I can hardly wait for that movie :)
You saw the movie?
@Omar5881 Suicide squad? of course
How was it?
@Omar5881 I loved it! could be better but it was amazing
So should I see it? How's batman in the movie?
@Omar5881 he appears for like 3 minutes, I hate him so good for me!
I wished he appears longer fuck
@Omar5881 it wouldn't be cool because it is not about the joker or him
Did the joker appear alot?
@Omar5881 nope only like 7 minutes but the end makes you think the next one will be about him and Harley
Hmmm seems intersting