The Joker is among the most iconic characters, not just in the superhero genre, but in modern fiction as well. His rise in prominence far surpassed the infamy that other legendary Batman villains and other equally famous comic characters enjoyed. The Clown Prince of Crime has appeared in numerous live-action Batman movies. Talented actors like Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, Joaquin Phoenix, and Barry Keoghan all gave Joker performances that made the villain their own, and left a permanent mark on pop culture history.While the appearance and motivation of The Joker have remained relatively consistent across these various cinematic iterations, each performer brought their own unique energy and delivery to the part. However, one of the best Joker performances was delivered by Jake Gyllenhaal, and it wasn’t even in a superhero film. Believe it or not, the movie that best captured The Joker’s chaotic spirit and nihilism was Nightcrawler, a dark thriller that had nothing to do with Batman or the superhero genre as a whole.Writer/Director Dan Gilroy’s 2014 psychological thriller Nightcrawler starred Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom, a petty thief who found unlikely work as a freelance photographer who then made a living by selling footage of gruesome crime scenes to local tabloids and news stations. In brief, Lou sold snuff films. As Lou became more successful, he increasingly exhibited a dangerously competitive, disturbed, and ruthless side. His actions revolved around arranging for events such as accidents and crimes to play out in his favor, or outright trickery to deal with his enemies—tactics that wouldn’t feel out-of-character for someone like The Joker.
The Joker is among the most iconic characters, not just in the superhero genre, but in modern fiction as well. His rise in prominence far surpassed the infamy that other legendary Batman villains and other equally famous comic characters enjoyed. The Clown Prince of Crime has appeared in numerous live-action Batman movies. Talented actors like Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, Joaquin Phoenix, and Barry Keoghan all gave Joker performances that made the villain their own, and left a permanent mark on pop culture history.
While the appearance and motivation of The Joker have remained relatively consistent across these various cinematic iterations, each performer brought their own unique energy and delivery to the part. However, one of the best Joker performances was delivered by Jake Gyllenhaal, and it wasn’t even in a superhero film. Believe it or not, the movie that best captured The Joker’s chaotic spirit and nihilism was Nightcrawler, a dark thriller that had nothing to do with Batman or the superhero genre as a whole.
Writer/Director Dan Gilroy’s 2014 psychological thriller Nightcrawler starred Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom, a petty thief who found unlikely work as a freelance photographer who then made a living by selling footage of gruesome crime scenes to local tabloids and news stations. In brief, Lou sold snuff films. As Lou became more successful, he increasingly exhibited a dangerously competitive, disturbed, and ruthless side. His actions revolved around arranging for events such as accidents and crimes to play out in his favor, or outright trickery to deal with his enemies—tactics that wouldn’t feel out-of-character for someone like The Joker.
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