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Christian Bale praises Ledger's Joker
Mar 18, 2008, 12:35 GMT
The Dark Knight is the sequel to Christopher Nolan\'s 2005 critical hit, Batman Begins. Batman and Gordon find alliance with a newly appointed DA Harvey Dent to stop a vicious killer with a warped sense of humor known only as The Joker, a threat to both the good, and the evil of Gotham City.
Christian Bale thinks the late Heath Ledger did "one hell of a job" playing the Joker in the new Batman film.
The 34-year-old actor - who reprises his role as the comic book hero in 'The Dark Knight' - says Heath, who died on January 22 from an accidental prescription drugs overdose, has a "unique" take on the role made famous by Jack Nicholson in 1989's 'Batman'.
He said: "I'm absolutely fine talking about Heath. Although I don't like trivialising the tragedy in conjunction with an interview to do with the movie, which is clearly far less important.
"But Heath was a joy. He really was like that, because he was a very unique man. I enjoyed watching him work, working with him - you know, we had a lot of the old gang from the first one together, and then there were new members, Heath obviously included.
"What was so great to see with Heath is just how seriously he took it. And he did one hell of a job."
Christian also revealed he would definitely consider starring in a third Batman film if director Christopher Nolan was on board.
He added in an interview with the 'Entertainment Weekly' website: "I would consider part three, but I'm not saying I'd do part seven. 'Batman Begins' - that was the beginning there, with all due respect to the others.
"I would like very much to complete a trilogy. And I think that knowing the story of 'The Dark Knight', it leaves you anticipating something that could be very interesting for a third. Now, the question would be - is Christopher Nolan going to be doing it? Because to me I find it tricky to imagine working on it without Christopher."
(C) BANG Media International
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He WAS a great actor. This WILL be a good film. I hope there WILL be another BATMAN film
when i first heard that the dark night was coming out in theatres, i didnt really wanna see it cuz i thought it would be dumb.
then, my brother took me to see it, and it was the greatest movie i have ever seen. i mean, the graphics were incredible. heath ledger is a GREAT actor, i mean like, he played the joker WAY better than the other guy did. he was just amazing. and he should win the best actor award, or supportive actor or whatever. not a pity nomination, but seriously, he should win cuz he was amazing. the guy who played the batman was really good. but they say they might make 3rd batman, i dont think they should because no one can play the joker better than heath ledger, and the movie just wont be very good without him, i know alot of people are with me there. but yeah, if you havent seen the dark night, you really need to see it because it is great. really.
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Michael PolozuneMar 19th, 2008 - 23:27:41
I saw the teaser/trailer for the Batman sequel on the coming attractions part of, 'I am Legend' w/ Will Smith. I already had done some research beforehand so I had both some prior knowledge and experience. I am a big Batman fan and have been ever since I was twelve years old when the other Batman sequel came out in the movie theater. I feel embarrased to admit that originally I meant that Sean Penn was cast as the character Joker; because, that was what one of my best friends told me. I am glad to have been correctly informed regarding the truth by my brother n' law a few weeks ago. Anyway, R.I.P. Heath Ledger!
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