Well Ladies and Gentleman, The Gentleman Snark is back to give you another review. In the spirit of Comic Con I decided to do something a little different. After wandering the internet I came across some comments about a recent release. After watching this….material, I am convinced that this film cannot escape JUSTICE or at least my opinions. Alright folks, let’s gather around and delve into madness, as bring you a review of the animated film Batman: The Killing Joke.
Batman: The Killing Joke film was written by Brian Azzarello, directed by Sam Lui, music by Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion and Lolita Ritmanis, and Produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The Killing Joke was adapted from it’s Graphic Novel counterpart which
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Joker causes utter pandemonium and Batman has to come to the rescue. However, the typical formula is altered quite a bit. The film opens up with Barbara Gordon as the narrator, casting an ominous overview of events to come. The beginning of the film really focuses on the strained relationship between Batman and Batgirl. This aspect was both a Pro and a Con for the film. Pro: It helped to characterize the dynamics between Batman and Batgirl. The relationship shows the character growth(or lack thereof) between the characters and properly exposes the issues between them. For example, at the start of the movie Batman was being very strict and cold forwards Batgirl, but it was for her own protection. Unfortunately, Batman has always had a hard time expressing his feelings on the matter and stay cold and distant. On the other hand, Batgirl was acting very immature, self-entitled, and not understanding the severity of her actions. Her hot blooded nature made her unable to understand Batman’s point of view or his methods. Not to mention her constant screw ups were not helping the situation any better. To sum up, this was and exchange between and Overprotective and overly strict father, wanting to keep the daughter safe, and an Immature daughter, wanting more freedom to do whatever she wants. At least that is wanted to call the relationship at first, which leads me to the …show more content…
However, it wasn’t just the usual fist fight, but a battle of ideals. We see both Batman and Joker terribly influenced by traumatizing events that spurned them into the icons today. While Batman puts his anger and rage into seeking justice and becoming a protector so no one has to needlessly experience the pit of despair he had to go through. The Joker just says @#$% it! Believing that the pursuit of things such as Justice is pointless. Joker’s plan hinged on the belief that everyone is just one trauma away from becoming just like him. Seeking justice, retribution, morals will all be lost in the sea of madness, so why bother. This becomes lampshaded, as after the fight, Batman tries to genuinely reach out to Joker to peacefully end their game of cat and mouse. The entire second half of the movie can be interpreted as a man trying to reach out and save and estranged friend. Unfortunately, The Joker refuses as he believes “it’s far too late for that”. Which in a way can be true, as the law isn’t just going to forgive and forget Joker’s crime even after rehabilitation. So instead Batman and Joker share a hearty laugh. A laugh shared by two tired people laughing at their pitiful circumstances despite the inevitable end they face. Annnnnnd ROLL CREDITS!! Oh, and Barbara becomes the Oracle at the end of the movie. Ok that’s it, WE’RE DONE
In an attempt to show our gratitude to him, let us make this day an memorial that will always stand in his honor. Teach your children about the Batman and the sacrifices he made for each and every one of us. Tell your children that without this man, the city would not be like it is today, chances are, none of us would be alive if it hadn't been for Batman. Tell your children not to honor the Batman with kind words, though words may be nice, actions say what words cannot. Tell your children to act like Batman, to always put others before themselves, to sacrifice for those in need. Let us send this message out of just Gotham, let us share our message with every one in attempts that we can bring the world together and fight back against the evil that walks among us. Let us sacrifice the way Batman always did for
Heath Ledger takes up the role of the Joker, the main antagonist in this film. In his role, he played a side of the Joker never seen before – a psychotic, ruthless, sadistic killer who does not care for money, but wants to establish fear and anarchy into Gotham. His performance is outstanding, unlike anything ever seen. A part of you almost wants him to defeat...
Bruce Wayne, Batman’s secret identity, is an American billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises. Batman is one of the most well-known and well-liked superheroes of all time probably because of all of the comics, TV shows, movies and video games with him in it. Many are interested in Batman mainly because he is human, has no super powers and no special abilities just like a normal person but continues in many super human things using his gadgets, a body suit and a brilliant mind. Not only are these some of the differences between him and some other super heroes but he wants to see justice served and to defeat his enemies because he focuses on what is right and what is wrong. Batman has starred in about fourteen films both as a starring character and as an ensemble character beginning in 1943 and the latest in 2012 with two more coming in 2016 and 2017. Having earned a total of U.S. $1,900,844,295, the Batman series is the fifth-highest-grossing film series in North America. The first full-length movie of batman made in 1989 shows that to overcome great diversity one must step out of the bounds of what is socially and morally acceptable though the characterization of Batman, the contrast between
Gotham is Batman’s hometown and an incredibly corrupt place. It is well known for its corrupt police department, which turns a blind eye to Batman’s questionable actions, since they are for the sake of the city. The city produces deviance because of the officials and police officers which shy away from addressing crimes. Although Batman is committing crimes in order to fight crime, this is not necessarily moral. While Batman is ultimately solving the city’s
In most superhero or action movies, the good guys are always the ones who are in the right with everything that they do, and the bad guys are always in the wrong, but that is not always how it goes. In 2008, director Christopher Nolan released the second installment in the Dark Knight trilogy, The Dark Knight. This blockbuster hit pits the “Caped Crusader” Batman, against his insane nemesis, the Joker as well as the once great Harvey Dent, in order to save the city of Gotham from complete chaos and destruction. However, when the movie comes to its conclusion, Gotham has not changed almost at all, and in fact some things are actually worse than they were before, and the Joker is not entirely responsible. The reason for this is that both Batman
You need to be ready to follow this rabbit hole, and damn does it fall deep. Batman is held in a high-level prison cell, it's junk and it looks like visitors are rare. Something has turned the Joker good and Batman bad, however, what makes this so good is you'll understand and sympathize with Mr. Napier.
Somebody who had established higher power in their community. Somebody who tried to run from fate, and has the moment of recognition and understanding of their destiny. Batman. Even though he is considered the strong and powerful superhero of Gotham City, Batman's characteristic features show that he relates strongly to that of a "tragic" hero. In the beginning, the Batman is presented at a higher state of appreciation, even though the police see him as a vigilante. Despite his wealth, Batman, otherwise known as Bruce Wayne, is easily relatable to audiences, which makes it easy to sympathize and empathize with the character. Batman is in a constant battle within himself, trying to be the good guy, while defeating the bad guys. His morals prove true when he admits that he won't kill any of the many villians that cause destruction for Gotham City. But, because of this moral, sometimes the villians end up escaping and doing more harm then good. In the end, this interal chaos and internal battle is seen interally and externally through Batman. At the end of the most recent Batman series, The Dark Knight, his exit at the end of the movie is, in essence, his figurative death. Bruce Wayne wants to keep Gotham City safe. And with the "Batman" gone, villians will be least likely to continue to destroy and conquer. As an audience, we cling to the edge of our seats and feel dismay for our beloved superhero and what is to become of
Besides of Batman almost killing the joker, Batman hold himself because of his moral judgment, the Joker kill himself on purpose to frame the Batman to cause the media goes against him and his ideological position. Because Batman as the myth or the hero, it keeps Batman in a ubermensch, position were what he believes to be morally accepted or not, directing his morality the reference, although the dark nights use violence, weapons, threats against others he keeps a certain level of morality or decision of what is more important putting justice to its hands. The Dark Knight Returns, Batman is seeking information from a thief. In the middle of his “interrogation,” Batman throws him to a window. The man sits in large piece of glass stuck in
That is a reason why he is fighting against Batman. This is seen when he said “I don’t want to kill you.” to Batman. Because Batman is a hero everyone thinks that Joker is bad. But that is wrong. Even though he kills people he is doing it for justice but Batman thinks that joker is killing innocent people which creates confusion between him and Batman. This shows that Joker is a true vigilante because even though there is a big barrier in front of him, he will never stop trying to fix Gotham City.‘Joker kills people, that is why Batman is fighting against him.’ This statement is wrong because there is secrets behind him and he always thinks that Gotham city should be fixed.
Batman (Christian Bale) is hoping to hand on his crime fighting duties to D.A Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) yet when Batman’s cards are on the table the twisted mastermind who goes by the name of the joker (Heath Ledger), forces the masked vigilante to go against everything he ever stood for.
Batman and police commissioner James Gordon try to rid the Gotham of organized crime while combating the rise of the menacing and terrorizing psychopath villain, the Joker. (uci.edu) It’s important to take notice of the other clowns featured throughout the movie as well as their roles in the heist. This is crucial and singles the Joker out as the odd man.
Why so serious? If I were to ask you that question six months ago, you wouldn’t understand the phrase. Now that The Dark Knight has been made though, most people will understand what I am talking about. Ever since The Dark Knight was created, the joker has been thrust back into the public eye. Most people only know the joker from the performances of Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight and Jack Nicholson in the 1989 film Batman. Most people forget that the Joker has been a villain since 1940 in Batman #1 (spring edition). The Joker has been reinvented every decade since his first appearance. He started off as a homicidal maniac, then a criminal that was just a harmless nuisance to becoming a mass murdering, schizophrenic clown that we know today. He has been named number one on the Wizard’s list for one hundred all-time villains. In this speech I will tell you how the joker was created, the criminal career of the joker, and trademark characteristics of the joker.
He was faced to let the Joker murder a person everyday he didn't come forward or risk his secret identity and the people in his life get killed. While Joker and Batman were arguing Batman asks why Joker hasn't just killed him yet, and Joker was basically saying because it wouldn't be fun, so Batman says “You’re garbage. You kill for money.” Which is true, Batman is there to save innocent people and get rid of the criminals like the Joker. Batman decides to still keep his identity a secret. Batman should have just came forward so that innocent people wouldn't have had to
Any fan of Batman knows that “Batman Begins” and “The Dark Knight” are two of the best Batman films made in the seventy-eight years that Batman has been around. The plots really make you look deep in yourself and show the true and more real sides of the characters of the Batman world. Each movie shows the evolution of Batman and shows only a few of the many crazy and intense adventures of this mysterious hero. These two movies are the first two in the dark knight trilogy, created by the amazing Christopher Nolan. These movies were heavily praised for their astounding realism to the real world, and its pros and cons. But they were also extremely liked for their possibility for
To become like him, to become a killer. What makes this scene carry even greater weight is when he hands Bruce a gun, and the latter stares at it like it is the very same one that was used to murder his parents. Jason then tells Batman to either shoot him in order to stop him from killing the Joker, or to kill the Joker. Batman turns away from this, and of course finds a way out of it, that looks incredibly awesome if not a little unbelievable. The most interesting thing to occur in this scene is Jason aiming and firing at Batman, the man who was once his mentor.