This is the real reason I wanted to write all about The Dark Knight. All that other goofy stuff really was for my entertainment only.
I expected Heath Ledger's performance to be quite good... seeing as it's being talked about by members of the Academy. However, I didn't expect it to be as good as it was.
I was in awe with all the character choices he so diliberately made. His facial expressions, and shaky mannerisms. The Joker was the first, real, three dimensional character I've seen in a long time.
I loved how he wasn't just evil... there was a story in his eyes. I wanted to hate him for what he was doing but I could see that there was a motivation. His character wasn't flat- He wasn't just being mean, he was very sick, and very twisted. He made me feel sorry for The Joker- which, I believe, is what Batman eventually feels. His character had so many facets and dimensions. I was completely blown away. One of the best on screen performances I have ever seen.
He changed the way I feel about acting in a way. Usually, watching movies, I feel like I'm watching a movie with actors in it. I am watching a movie with George Clooney or John Travolta. I'm not watching a movie about the characters they're playing. The Dark Knight actually led me to a different conclusion in regards to itself. I felt like this was something that was happening somewhere in the world, and I was watching it. I watched how he walked, and laughed, and thought many times that he must be insane from getting into character so much. Looking at him, watching him, made me realize how important the details can be. How important the shake of a hand, shuffle of the feet, blink of the eye can be in putting together a character. He really delved in deep for this one. Usually I approach a character as they are given to me. Very 2 dimensional, with just enough "acting" to get the part across to the audience. Only once before in my life have I become the person was playing. Watching The Joker in this movie reminded me of how powerful that can really, truly be. Thanks Heathcliff.
I guess Christian Bale was OK. His Batman voice sounds like he has a lisp. Maggie Gyllenhal was adorable, and very good at her role. As you can see, in my opinion, The Joker stole the show... just like he's stealing this here blog entry. =) Blah, Blah, Blah- I feel like I'm rambling.
I WISH I could talk to him about how he prepared for that role, how amazing would that be??? I read somewhere that he kept a journal as the Joker for four months before shooting. Inside he wrote a ton of things about the Joker, and as the Joker, including things he thought the Joker would think are funny- one of them being AIDS. Also, I read an interview with Jack Nickelson... It said that Jack was extremely upset when he wasn't asked to play the Joker in The Dark Knight. Jack's only quote after finding out that Heath had died was, "Well, I warned him"... apparently Jack had told Heath that the role was cursed and to stay far away from it, or something might happen. Weird right???
To be honest- this makes me change my mind about not wanting to do film. Weird for the girl who has detested film acting for all of this time.
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