2006-10-24 05:03:17 · 18 answers · asked by chris f 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I think it's kind of an unfair question/comparison. People asked these questions about Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and (to a lesser extent) Gary Oldman. When the movie came out, certainly no true comparison could be made between Batman Begins and the original Batman. The movies are simply too different, in terms of story and style. It's like comparing apples and oranges. Sure, they're both fruit, but there two completely different entities.
I think the comparison is far more temping with Ledger/Nicholson because Nicholson's Joker has become so iconic. Perhaps even moreso than Keaton's Batman... and possibly that's because the Joker was only in the original Batman movie, and was not present in the other three to be destroyed and mocked by poor quality (yes, 3 and 4, I'm looking at you).
One thing is certain: Ledger is not Nicholson. They are two different actors with two different styles. To say Ledger will not be as good as Nicholson isn't fair to Ledger, who has already proven he is a fantastic actor with a very wide range. His performance will depend on his own ability, yes, but also on the writing and directing of Christopher Nolan.
Most people can agree that Brandon Routh did an admirable job as Superman- not the same as Christopher Reeve, certainly, but a good job in his own right, in a new, updated, and different movie than the originals. I'm sure Ledger is capable of the same.
2006-10-24 05:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by asoneill99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really can't compare the Joker that Heath is playing and the Joker that Nicholson played, because they're going to be portrayed in such different ways. Nicholson's Joker was more of the wild, funny, colorful insane guy while Ledger's Joker (according to Christopher and Jonathan Nolan) will be more like how the Joker was when he first appeared in the comics...as a psycho killer type. Ledger (or anyone else in my opinion) could never surpass Nicholson's Joker, but who knows, he might just do a good job playing him as a more serious killer. I for one am glad they're going this route instead of trying to "out-do" Jack, cuz that's freakin' impossible. But really, would you wanna see (or would it even match) a purple suited joker with his posse of thugs vandalizing an art gallery in "The Dark Knight?" Nah, just doesn't fit.
2006-10-24 05:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Jack Nicholson is THE Joker
2006-10-24 05:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by queenofthenile513 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a answer already, but now all I can say is I completely agree with asoneil. Heath's "Joker" will be a different "Joker" then Jack's for sure, better is up to the veiwer, imo.
2006-10-24 05:41:11 · answer #4 · answered by mury902 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I love Heath and all, but he will never play the Joker better than Jack! No one can.
2006-10-24 05:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by biiha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way I agree with the first person. no comparison. I mean sure Heath is a pretty okay actor and all but I mean Jack look at all the stuff he has under his belt and I mean its Jack he is great at that crazy stuff, hes got the right look. Heath is too cute to be a nut bag.
2006-10-24 05:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by KittyKattsMeow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 08:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by benavidez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO!!! Jack Nicholson is THE Joker.
2006-10-24 05:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by briar_rose1080 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately not! Heath Ledger? Come on! Of all the actors why did they pick him?
2006-10-24 05:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by jack512 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
l do not know yet. l thought it would be Oscar winner Adrien Brody to play as Joker.
His physical attributes really fit as Joker.
But when l heard it was Heath, oh..............no, could he make it?
l bet not so......
l had watch Brokeback Mountain..........l doubt it for Heath, even though his a good actor.
2006-10-24 05:21:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋