That's my pick as well. The Joker as depicted in The Dark Knight is so downright villainous that he comes across as a malignant force of nature, like something out of a Greek tragedy. He has no redeeming qualities, no personal stake... He's just driven to chaos and destruction without any hint of a reason for doing it. He just is.
Yet at the same time we understand his drive perfectly. He's a very clear and consistent character. A true villain, and not a hint of a tragic figure.
I like the theory that he's actually the hero because he does more to get shit done than Batman ever did (regarding the gritty movie franchise part anyways)
The Joker, he just wants to see the world burn.
That's my pick as well. The Joker as depicted in The Dark Knight is so downright villainous that he comes across as a malignant force of nature, like something out of a Greek tragedy. He has no redeeming qualities, no personal stake... He's just driven to chaos and destruction without any hint of a reason for doing it. He just is.
Yet at the same time we understand his drive perfectly. He's a very clear and consistent character. A true villain, and not a hint of a tragic figure.
Heath Ledger's performance in that movie is absolutely incredible. The best I've seen from an actor at least.
I like the theory that he's actually the hero because he does more to get shit done than Batman ever did (regarding the gritty movie franchise part anyways)