So last night I saw "The Dark Knight" the newest Batman movie. First off, I think that it was a great movie and that almost every person should see it. Secondly, I am further convinced that I correct in two of my beliefs: that this was Heath Ledger's finest performance, and that he should not be looked down upon for cracking under the pressure of this character.
I promise, this is the last time I am going to beat this dead horse. It's just that this topic is one of psychology, fear, and a bit of mysticism. I can't let all three of those things slip away from me so easily. Besides, I like beating dead horses. They don't kick as hard as live ones.
Anyway, I think this was Mr. Ledger's finest hour, I commend him for a great job, and I say that anyone who viewed him at all as an actor and not just an attractive guy should see this movie, out of respect.
Secondly, I think now, after seeing this movie, that I might very well have suffered under the strains of playing this character, had I any acting talent warranting my performance as such. When the Joker appeared on that screen, I did not see a shred of the actor playing him; the Joker had complete control at that moment. Perhaps it was merely superb acting, but I don't think so. This was too...creepy. My friend, who was sitting next to me during the show, kept saying how she was trying to see the Heath Ledger in the character and was having a hard time doing it. All the while I kept thinking, "That's because he's not Heath Ledger anymore. He's the Joker now."
I am blowing this way out of proportion? Probably; but I like to blow things out of proportion, it makes things so much more fun. On a side note, I think I can accurately guess as to what led to Mr. Ledger's death, the actions that made him afraid of himself, as it were.
And I think I was correct in one other fact, as well: the Joker really is the epitome of bad guys. Watch the movie; he explains why.