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.
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.