1905 Film Network News "Gathering is a mass of shit (paste), scattered with gypsophila." This is what DC fans often talk about. And this time, the Joker, the most shining star in the DC Universe, has once again bloomed with dazzling light 11 years after the release of "Batman: The Dark Knight".
The latest version of "Joker" directed by Todd Phillips has recently won the Golden Lion Award for Best Picture at the 76th Venice Film Festival, which can be called a "change of fate". The film not only became the only film in the Manga/Super-British category that won the highest awards in the three major European film festivals, but also marked another success of DC in creating a systematic and modular film that differs from Marvel.
, as one of the most classic villains in the DC universe, the Joker has been featured on the screen many times. Today, we will count down the "ugly masters" of the past and see how they interpret this evil and charming villain.
1966 "Batman"
Caesar Romero: DC's first-generation clown
Caesar Romero is the first-generation real-life clown in the "Batman" series. In view of the fact that the dark wind in DC had not yet prevailed at the time, Caesar Ramolo’s clown was not restrained and influenced by other versions. The clown in the film is played as a funny, and the personality is simple and happy. Everything he does is just for interesting. A comedy image of a clown jumped on the screen and was very popular with the audience. If you look closely, you will find that Caesar Ramolo is also the only clown with a beard.
Caesar Romero version of the clown
Because of its age, the Caesar Romero version of the clown now seems to be full of rough sense of the times, the film reveals a strong "silly spirit", even the unsmiling Batman also makes people feel that retro contrast is cute. Looking at the development process of the "Batman" series is actually a process of going to comedy. Although Caesar Romero's clown weakened the character's personality, it still can be called the Silver Age of American Super British comics (1956-1970) Classic.
1989 "Batman"
Jack Nicholson: the first clown to reach the top
Jack Nicholson was reluctant to play a clown at first. The interesting thing is that basically every actor who plays a clown does not Accept this role at the first time. As the first pinnacle of the ugly master class, Jack Nicholson’s clown is very close to the comics in appearance. In terms of plot, this version quotes the original comic in which the clown fell into a chemical pool and caused facial nerve damage. The origin of being a smiling man. Nicholson's clown played a role in connecting the past and the next. While he inherited the humorous and exaggerated elements of Caesar Ramolo's version, he also opened up the image of the clown as a killer and destroyer, laying the foundation for the future generations of the dark wind clown.
Jack Nicholson
original comics, the Joker tried to prove: Anyone will go crazy after a terrible day, Batman is just another lunatic pursuing extreme justice, but Nicholson's version The clown did not touch this core. The plot of the film's traditional revenge route and the usual routine ending of Super British movies-the clown is completely eliminated, are also slightly old-fashioned. But in this case, Nicholson's creativity and proficiency in acting are particularly amazing. As the double actor of Cannes and Oscar at the time, he performed the clown's crazy character, comical body movements, and the iconic "clown-like" laughter in a dramatic way, leaving a deep impression on the audience.
The clown finally died tragically.
Nicholson perfectly merged the funny and killing of the clown, setting the box office record of the DC comic film at the time. This record was not broken by the Heath Ledger version of the clown until 19 years later.
2008 "Batman: The Dark Knight"
Heath Ledger: The clown who stole the whole movie
Heath Ledger's clown was once "aponized", and he perfectly interpreted the clown with his new and proficient acting skills Wild and crazy. Different from the previous version, Heath Ledger's smile was filled with scorn and arrogance, as if everything in the world was a plaything. He always licked his lips, the corners of his mouth curled up mockingly, and questioned the seriousness and order: "Why so serious?" In the film, there are two versions of the clown's statement about the origin of the scar. This detail enriches the character level of the character. Sensation, which increases the mystery and unpredictability of the clown, and deepens the anxiety of the audience when watchingsense.
Why so serious?
Heath Ledger took over the role of Joker in opposition and doubt. In order to enter the role and figure out the clown's heart, posture and voice, he locked himself in a room of 5 or 6 square meters for 43 days. When filming the scene of the Joker and Batman in prison, in order to be realistic, he took the initiative to ask for real punches. Heath Ledger is a very talented and creative actor. He bought oil paint from the street for ten dollars and applied it casually, creating a rough texture makeup, perfectly showing that the clown doesn’t care about anything. Personality; the scar on the clown's face is also Heath Ledger's idea. Heath Ledger's interpretation of the clown not only made a breakthrough in appearance and character, but also raised his inner world to the philosophical level, and explored the evil of human nature and extreme justice. It can be said that he interprets the characteristics of a clown to the extreme. Director Ang Lee once commented on Heath Ledger: "Even if he is very young, even if he is only a supporting role, he will steal the entire movie, steal the entire performance." Z4z
may be a jealous talent, before the film premiere, Heath Ledger died of acute drug poisoning. An "unsurpassable clown" is the last gift he left for fans all over the world at the age of 28. And his death has become the most vivid footnote to the crazy character of Joker.
Jared Leto: The "cut out" clown
has a shiny big back and a well-cut suit. Master Leto may be the most "exquisite" clown. With a pale and gray complexion with smoky makeup without eyebrows, and a big red mouth with steel teeth, he looks more like a violent vampire. When Master Leto’s makeup photos came out, it still attracted a lot of expectations. The helpless movie clip stifled the drama conflict, the characterization was a bit hasty, and the large number of plot deletions also made the clown a supporting role for "Soy Sauce".
Jared Leto’s version of the clown is no longer a lonely image. His morbid relationship with Harley Quinn is a highlight in the film. When Hallie, who was in charge of curing the clown, fell in love with her patient, it was destined to become a deformed and distorted "somasochism". In the original comics, the Joker uses Harley Quinn far more than love. He might even be jealous of and violent Harley Quinn for capturing Batman alive. In the movie, the clown’s feelings for Harley Quinn are strong and complicated. His extremely possessive and resisting psychology to fall in love with others conflicts, but the film’s narrative finally gives love the upper hand. When the brutal and insane clown is portrayed as an "idol drama hero" born for love, it is no wonder that the original comic party will criticize the movie.
The clown and Harley Quinn are embracing in the chemical pool.
Although the scenes of Master Leto as the clown have been cut a lot, fans are very dissatisfied, but when he asked in the film "Would you die for me? Would you live for me" "?", he was crazy and answered "Yes, I do."
2019 "The Joker"
The Joker of Jackie Phoenix: The Joker who made history
Judging from the teaser revealed, the Joker of Jackie Phoenix is different from the previous versions. As an independent film about the origin of the clown, his clown is more like an ordinary person with no ambitions. Arthur Fleck, dressed in casual clothes, is slightly thin and bleak, even with clown makeup, he has a sense of "simple". It's just that those eyes seem to imply some power, perhaps the loneliness carved into the bone, or the calm before the evil erupts. He was pushed into desperation step by step by reality, and finally became a clown who took advantage of human nature and twisted crime. "I used to think my life was a tragedy, but now I realize that it is actually a comedy." Behind the clown's ironic monologue is a lonely, sad, incomprehensible soul.
Jacques Phoenix initially refused to play the role of the clown. He believed that the clown, as an overly symbolic character, would hardly resonate with the audience. However, the new version of "Joker" is not strictly a comic movie. In fact, it is the original story of changing from an ordinary person to a clown that finally attracted him. The combination of virtual and reality also strengthened the audience's sense of identity. In order to perfectly interpret this role, Jacques Phoenix lost 47 pounds, and his body was as thin as a ghost, and his jagged ribs made the audience hurt. Phoenix believes that smallUgly laughter should be painful. He spent several months practicing sick laughter. He read a lot of social horror books and studied the characteristics of pathological laughter by watching videos. He also forced himself to laugh in front of everyone, and finally created the unique dark laughter of the "Jacques Edition" clown, which made people creepy, I was shocked.
Jackie Phoenix for the film Slimming
As the background music "Laughing" in the trailer sings: "I should laugh but I cry." The clown played by Jackie Phoenix was supposed to laugh happily, but was "evil" Forced to cry, until he himself became "evil". Fortunately, the movie "Joker" finally got a smile and performed its comedy.
