Beowulf 4 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Joker revealedAfter my own personal disappointment with Spiderman 3 and the other comic book film-adaptations as of late, it seems that the only franchise that I really look forward to anymore is the revamping of the Batman legend.And now comes this picture of Heath Ledger as the Joker.I like it...a lot. Gone is the whimsy of Burton and the camp of Schumacher, and that is definitely a good thing (although I still love both Burton films and scores).I've always thought the world of Gotham City was a dark and disturbed one and that the Joker should look and act as a demented madman - thankfully, it seems as if Nolan thinks so too.
Romão 2,441 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 I've been following this revelation since Saturday, and I must say I am very thrilled with this approach. It's really a risky move by Nolan and a very different approach to the character, but I must say I am very very intrigued to say the least, and this is coming from a huge Batman fan.
Melange 448 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 I reckon they should make a movie of Batfink "Your bullets cannot harm me. My wings are like a shield of steel" etc etc As for Batman. Wouldn't John Malkovich be great as The Joker? I can imagine him doing it
FBC Director 10,394 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Gross! Looks like something from a shock rock or death metal album cover.
Jeshopk 8 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Well, if the first Nolan Batman was thrilling then I'd have an opinion. Nothing will make this movie thrilling.
Vaderbait1 1 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Well, if the first Nolan Batman was thrilling then I'd have an opinion. Nothing will make this movie thrilling.I really look forward to this movie. It just seems they keep doing everything right.
QMM 4 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 I like it but I'd like to see another picture at a different angle with different lighting.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,403 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 What's so funny about that?
Jim 6,033 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 I kinda like it. It's certainly in-keeping with Nolan's dark take on BM. But I actually prefer the very well done photoshp mock-up that was doing the rounds a while back.
Olivier 5 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 It will be interesting to follow. This may be the first step, right after he is difigured, and he may apply some make-up later, just like the Scarecrow will probably don a full costume from now on.The darker "madman" approach is most intriguing-- not so much a clown that kills as a terribly deranged killer in a clown make-up.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,403 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 But he's already wearing make-up?Anyway, bring back Cesar Romero, that's all I have to say!
Wycket 36 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Joker is a psychotic madman who is scared by chemicals to look like a bat. The real world approach is used here, as the Joker still looks like the Joker, but the make-up is more accurate to a "real life" scenario than the perfect scarring that happened in the previous incarnation. And while the Joker is just that, a jokester, he is still a sadistic madman who kills and mutilates people. A few jokes mixed in with terrible atrocities sounds like the perfect mix.
Red 75 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Wow. That was suprisingly disturbing. I've followed the production of The Dark Knight for some time now, so it really is a joy to finally see a (official?) image of the Joker. It looks like it could work out, but it might become too scary. Although Joker is a sadistic killer, he's also pretty funny.
Morlock 11 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 But he's already wearing make-up?Anyway, bring back Cesar Romero, that's all I have to say! "Homer- I am the ghost of Cesar Chavez" "Than how come you look like Cesar Romero?" "Because ju don't know what Cesar Chavez looks like!" Morlock- who felt a pressing need to share that Simpsons jem
Greg1138 3 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 I thoroughly enjoyed Batman Begins (apart from the miserable attempt at a score) - but had serious misgivings about the Joker being involved in any sequel - how would they overcome the whole Nicholson thing?Suffice to say, I am now excited about the sequel after seeing this picture.Oh - and adecent score wouldn't go amiss this time round!Greg
Romão 2,441 Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 The whole marketing campaigns behind the revelation of this picture has been fantastic.
Composer_Fan 2 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 Did anyone go to www.IBelieveInHarveyDentToo.com ?
Romão 2,441 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 Oh yeah 8Oand hidden in all those Hahahahahaha's there's the phrase "see you in december".
SomeNewGuy 0 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 "Homer- I am the ghost of Cesar Chavez" "Than how come you look like Cesar Romero?" "Because ju don't know what Cesar Chavez looks like!" Morlock- who felt a pressing need to share that Simpsons jemFantastic moment. 8O /has seen the real Albuquerque Isotopes play
David Coscina 4 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 I also agree that Ledger looks perfect for this role. It's definitely in keeping with Nolan's gritty realistic vision of Batman. I re-watched BB the other night and think it ages well (for 2 years) whereas some other comic book franchises suffer from some time apart from their initial release date- a certain webslinger I could mention....but hey, that's just my perspective.
JoeinAR 1,955 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 Well, if the first Nolan Batman was thrilling then I'd have an opinion. Nothing will make this movie thrilling.I agree, it was not a special film at all. Bale, was very good as Bruce Wayne, but he fail miserably as Batman, and could the direction of the film be more uninspired, probably in the sequel. yawn, I just saw batman begins and my insomnia was cured.
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 I just couldn't help but laugh whenever Bale spoke as Batman...that fake "scary" voice!Ray Barnsbury
John Crichton 4 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 Yeah that bothered me the whole movie too, the Batman voice was a bit over-the-top.
Red 75 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 I was a fan of Begins, but that voice was one of the worst aspects of Bale's performance. Hopefully, he changes it in the sequel.
Ollie 1,357 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 Learn to type, please.Don't talk back to your Elders.
Greg1138 3 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 For a chappy from deepest darkest Walkes I thought he dis a damn good job!! I had no problem with the Batman voice....and "Swear to Me!!" was one of the lines of the year....I have read that this picture of Ledger has been debunked as fake....? Anyone else read this?Greg
Jeshopk 8 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 I have read that this picture of Ledger has been debunked as fake....? Anyone else read this?The Richard Kraft Agency confirms that this is the real "Dark Knight" Joker:
Marian Schedenig 10,977 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 Bale's Batman voice was one of my favourite things about the movie.
David Coscina 4 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 Yeah, I didn't mind the voice. I thought it was a tad reminiscent of Alec Bladwin's SHADOW voice but aside from that, it was effective. I really liked the dialogue and general storyline of Batman Begins. Some tasteful application of sarcastic humour wasn't out of place and I liked the Liam Neeson character quite a bit. Even Zimmer's score was innocuous enough for it not to ruin the movie for me. Except for the noisy chase sequence where I thought the music was horrid.
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 I have read that this picture of Ledger has been debunked as fake....? Anyone else read this?The Richard Kraft Agency confirms that this is the real "Dark Knight" Joker:That's f*cking scary.Ray Barnsbury
HPFAN_2 0 Posted May 26, 2007 Posted May 26, 2007 Considering I wanted the first Nolan Batman to be darker then I would say this is good news.
Red 75 Posted May 26, 2007 Posted May 26, 2007 Indeed. It's rather hard to look at for an extended period of time.
KingPin 247 Posted May 26, 2007 Posted May 26, 2007 I kinda like it. It's certainly in-keeping with Nolan's dark take on BM.BM is also medical shorthand for "bowel movement." Something I am hoping the decision to cast Ledger will not turn out to be.
Luke Skywalker 2,274 Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 I still think Mark Hamill is the way to go...
Morlock 11 Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 I think he'd be too zany. They seem to want to make him a straight psychopath.
Wycket 36 Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5752There's a link to a new article that has another pic of Mr. J, albeit blurry. In it do we not only see Christopher Nolan directing the sequence, but we see that Joker is indeed not only showing green hair, but he is wearing purple as well.
Morlock 11 Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Definatly one of the more anticipated films on my radar (Can't wait for 2008....2007 is showing very little promise).
Ollie 1,357 Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Oh yes a few sneak preview pictures and I'm ready to explode.
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