1905 film 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, once again shined 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 comics/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 modularized film that is different from Marvel.
As one of the most classic villains in the DC universe, the clown 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: the first generation of DC clown
Caesar Romero is the first generation of real clowns 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 restricted and influenced by other versions. The clown in the film was taken as a funny, and the personality setting was simple and happy. Everything he did was just for interesting. A clown in the image of a comedy jumped onto 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 the age, the Caesar Romero version of the clown now seems to be full of rough sense of the times, and the film is full of silly and unspoken smiles. Batman also makes people feel that retro contrast is cute. Throughout the development of the "Batman" series, it is actually a process of going to comedy. Although Caesar Romero's clown weakened the character's personality, it was still 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 manga 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
In the original comics, the Joker tries to prove: Anyone can go crazy after a terrible day, and Batman is just another lunatic pursuing extreme justice, but Nicholson’s version of it The clown did not touch this core. The plot of the film's traditional revenge route and the usual routine ending of the Super British movie-the clown is completely eliminated, are also slightly old-fashioned. But in this case, Nicholson's creativity and proficient acting skills are particularly amazing. As the double actor of Cannes and Oscar at the time,He made a dramatic interpretation of the clown’s crazy character, funny body movements, and the iconic "clown-like" laughter, which left 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 "glorified", and he perfectly interpreted the clown with new and proficient acting skills Wild and crazy. Different from the previous version, Heath Ledger's smile showed a trace of 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 seriousness and order: "Why so serious?" In the film, the clown's statement about the origin of the scar has two versions. This detail enriches the character level of the character. It increases the clown’s mystery and unpredictability, and also deepens the viewer’s sense of anxiety when watching.
Why so serious?
Heath Ledger took over the role of clown 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, which perfectly showed that the clown didn’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."
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 to 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.
2016 "Suicide Squad"
Jared Leto: The "cut out" clown
With a shiny big back and a well-cut suit, Master Leto may be the most "exquisite" clown. With a grayish-white skin and 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 pathological 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 deformity and distortion.ldquo; Sadomasochism.” In the original comics, the clown used Harley Quinn far more than love. He might even be jealous of and violent Harley Quinn because he captured 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 conflicted, but the narrative of the film finally gave love the upper hand. When the brutal and crazy clown was portrayed as a man born for love" "Idol drama male lead", it’s no wonder that the original comics party will criticize the movie.
The clown and the clown girl hug in the chemical pool
Although the scenes of Master Leto’s role as the clown have been cut a lot, fans are very dissatisfied, but When he asked "Would you die for me? Would you live for me?" in the film, he was crazy about him and answered "Yes, I do." is more than a clown woman.
2019 "Joker"
Jackie Kun ·The clown of Phoenix: The clown who made history
Judging from the teaser released, the clown of Jacques Phoenix is not the same as the previous versions. As an independent film about the origin of the clown, his clown is more like an unwilling Ordinary people. 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 kind of power, maybe it's carved into the bones. His loneliness may be the calm before the outbreak of evil. He was pushed into desperation step by step by reality, and finally became a clown who exploited human nature and twisted crime. "I used to think my life was a tragedy, but now I realize that it is actually Comedy. "Behind the clown's ironic monologue is a lonely, sad, and incomprehensible soul.
When it comes to acting as a clown, Jackie Phoenix initially rejected it. He thought that the clown, as an overly symbolic character, was difficult. Resonates with the audience. However, the new version of "Joker" is not strictly a comic movie. In fact, it is the original story of an ordinary person becoming a clown that finally attracted him, and the fit between virtual and reality has also been enhanced. Audience’s sense of identity. In order to perform this role perfectly, Jacques Phoenix lost 47 pounds, his figure was as thin as a ghost, and his jagged ribs hurt the audience. Phoenix believes that the clown’s laughter It should be painful. He spent several months practicing pathological 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. Created the "Jacques version" of the clown's unique dark laughter, which is creepy and shocking.
Jacques Phoenix for the film Lean
as the background music "Laughing" in the trailer sings: "I should laugh" but I cry." The clown played by Jacques Phoenix was supposed to laugh happily, but was forced to cry by "evil" until he himself became "evil". Fortunately, the movie "Joker" finally gained Smile, interpretation of its comedy.
