In the earliest 1940 's superhero films started to become popular on the big screens. One of these popular films is known as Batman, which came out first as a comic book called "The Killing Joke". Batman is considered to be a superhero possessing great talents and for being a true example of hope towards Gotham city. Although these superheroes are one of the main characters in movies, they also have enemies to confront with which are also known as super villains. In this case, the Joker known for his criminal mastermind plays an important role as a villain. Having a huge impact through films, film viewers have had the chance to appreciate different versions of the Batman 's movies. The Joker, being one of the most classical villains in DC Universe is portrayed in different aspects. Analyzing Tim Burton 's Batman (1989) and Christopher Nolan 's The Dark Knight (2008), viewers can assimilate but also differentiate the Joker in couple ways. In Batman (1989) by Tim Burton, Jack Nicholson played the role of the Joker. One important fact of his evaluation as the Joker in this movie is analyzing his origin story. The Joker betraying his boss (Carl Grissom) causes him to turn into the Joker for the first time by falling into Acme chemicals. This happened because Jack Napier (Joker) was having an affair with his boss 's mistress where Carl Grissom manipulated him to rob a chemical company. Here is where Batman first appeared and tried …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that batman is a superhero who has great talents and is an example of hope towards gotham city. the joker is one of the most classical villains in dc universe.
- Analyzes the joker's origin story in batman and the dark knight.
- Analyzes how different perspectives of the joker have developed him to be the perfect villain for batman. his behavioral madness is the same in both batman and the dark knight.
- Analyzes how tim burton and christopher nolan used the killing joke to represent the story of these two films. both jokers had a different origin and personal appearance, but could not acted differently as one of the other.
Even though both jokers had a different origin and personal appearance, both could not acted differently as one of the other. Knowing what a great role the joker has in Batman, viewers should think how Batman would have been without this iconic villain. After all, having Batman and the Joker in these movies is what makes them one of the most popular superhero films within the DC
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how batman has expanded into a full-blown franchise, with 3 tv shows, 4 movies, videogames, and over 20 comic book series featuring his name.
- Opines that a movie about batman cannot possibly cram all the little details and sub-plots that are ubiquitous in the comics into 2 hours and if they try to do so, the movie loses it drive.
- Explains that the draw of the batman character is the faceless nature of bruce wayne, the millionaire that is actually batman.
- Analyzes how the batman character has grown into an international franchise, but many of his fellow superhero peers have fallen by the roadside. it is a unique blend of super-hero fantasy and realism that has allowed him to be accepted by such wide audiences.
- Explains that the character of batman has always been evolving, always being modified to fit the purposes of both the medium and the audience.
- Compares batman to other superheroes in the spandex clad universe.
- Explains that each artist has tried to be true to his roots, the qualities that made batman so special and creating his enduring popularity.
- Analyzes how alex ross, one of the most respected comic book artists in the industry, has taken a different approach to portraying the batman character.
2231 wordsRead More - Analysis of the Super Hero Series Batmanexplanatory essayThe purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with an insight into the Super Hero Series Batman. This crime fighter originally appeared in Detective Comics issue #27 in 1939. It later became a comic book series, a TV series and a movie series. The character Batman is second only to Superman as a Super Hero. Amazingly Batman has no super powers, but he does have a lot of neat crime fighting gadgets. In this paper, we will explore the creation of Batman, his supporting cast of characters both good and bad and the gadgets he used.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with an insight into the super hero series batman, which originally appeared in detective comics issue #27 in 1939.
- Describes how bob kane and bill finger created batman after detective comics wanted a new super hero to follow-up after superman.
- Explains that batman was a hero by night and during the day he is the wealthy bruce wayne.
- Explains that jack nipper, a chemist for gotham city, was the person who killed bruce's parents. jack slipped into the gang to steal the files, but batman tried to help him.
- Explains that doctor victor freeze was a two-time olympic decathlete and awarded the nobel prize for molecular biology.
- Explains that the batmobile is the world's most famous car. the original exterior is made of plumbing, vents, outlet sand fans, and multi-size crt screens.
- Explains that batman was an urban legend that every criminal was scared of and didn't dare mess with except for the crazy ones.
1529 wordsRead More - Batman Film Analysisanalytical essayFrom comic book pages to the big screen, creating a film adaptation of a beloved graphic novel series can be a challenging task. Talented writers and directors must work to devise a faithful adaptation without turning the audience’s attention away, as most loyal readers of a series can have high expectations. Whether a composition is praised or criticized, the greatest wish for a film that carries such immense weight with its audience is for it to succeed. One adaptation that has successfully captured viewers is Batman Begins, a superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman. Cowritten and directed by Christopher Nolan, the film reboots the series with an origin story laced with action and dark realism. The film premiered
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the greatest wish for a film that carries such immense weight with its audience is for it to succeed. batman begins, cowritten and directed by christopher nolan, commits the brand to the genre of dark realism.
- Analyzes how the stylistic theme of batman begins draws inspiration from the unique genre of dark realism.
- Analyzes how batman begins distinguishes itself from past works such as the 1960s live action television series or tim burton’s film series.
- Explains that nolan's film is heavily inspired by elements from batman: year one, the long halloween, and "the man who falls."
- Analyzes how nolan's batman begins crafts an adaptation that follows the beloved graphic novel series faithfully, while remaining creative and unique in his direction.
1334 wordsRead More - Movie Analysis: Batman's Secret Identityexplanatory essayJustine Wollmuth Superheroes Mrs. Franklin November 12, 2015 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.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that bruce wayne is an american billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, and owner of wayne enterprises. the batman series is the fifth-highest-grossing film series in north america.
- Narrates how bruce wayne was inspired to become batman, a dark knight to protect gotham and its citizens from vice and villainy.
- Describes how batman's rogues gallery grew to include a host of bizarre criminals, such as the joker, catwoman, two-face and the penguin.
- Explains that batman has been around for over 75 years. the first batman story, "the case of the chemical syndicate," was written by bill finger and published in detective comics #27.
- Explains how batman and detective comics were assigned to a different editor in 1964. after television series were canceled in 1968, sales of the comics fell again. batman: the dark knight returns redefined the hero as an older, tougher warrior
- Explains that batman: the animated series made its debut on television in 2003. the 12-part "hush" story brought new energy and a huge audience to the title.
- Explains how batman's costume has changed drastically from 1939 to present time. the caped crusader has sharper, pointier ears, and more durable wings.
- Describes the changes between the two pictures as well as the point of view from audience about batman.
1962 wordsRead More - The Dark Knightanalytical essayIt's not quite fair to say that the late Heath Ledger steals "The Dark Knight" from Christian Bale and the forces of (problematic) good, but, as the Joker, he is the movie's animating principle and anarchic spark - an unstoppable force colliding with the immovable objects of Batman and director Christopher Nolan's ambitions. Much more serious in intent and message than 2005's "Batman Begins," "Dark Knight" would be fatally ponderous without Ledger's nasty little sprite. As it is, the movie strains at its own Wagnerian seams.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes "the dark knight" as a summer blockbuster that contemplates near-total civic disaster. the pop violence feels heavy, mournful, and light barely escapes the film's gravitational pull.
- Analyzes how heath ledger steals "the dark knight" from christian bale and the forces of (problematic) good, but as the joker, he is the movie's animating principle and anarchic spark.
- Analyzes how "knight" begins where "begins" left off, with gotham city desperately trying to wrest itself from the grip of the criminal underworld.
- Analyzes how "the dark knight" takes a while to sort itself out; at 152 minutes, you can feel the three-hour-plus monster carved from.
- Analyzes how the generous midsection works as an agonized big-muscle action film about a conflicted superhero. bale lacks the sense of fun robert downey jr. gave his obscenely rich playboy in "iron man."
- Analyzes how bale fills the suit with grace and danger, and his voice is disguised as a bass-heavy synthesized whisper. the character is more than ever an extension of his high-tech toys.
- Analyzes how batman, gordon, and dent put the squeeze on the mobsters, who look to the chinese businessman as a financial savior and the joker to rid them of batman.
- Analyzes how ledger re-invents the comic book super-villain as a wildly watchable method nerd.
- Analyzes how the joker never grandstands like jack nicholson in tim burton's 1989 "batman" or cesar romero on the old tv show. he mutters and natters with bent, subversive intelligence.
- Analyzes how "the dark knight" comes close to tipping over in its final act. whirling action set pieces like a hong kong kidnapping and the detonation of an hospital have come and gone.
- Analyzes how moral complexity makes "hellboy ii" and "the incredible hulk" look like comic books. the question of whether a true hero is harvey dent or "dark knight" who breaks the rules and gets innocent people killed is worried at throughout the film.
- Analyzes how "the dark knight" prods at the boundaries of power and surveillance while leaving his technological guru (morgan freeman) in the light.
- Analyzes how ledger's squirrelly incandescence is a beacon in the darkness.
1023 wordsRead More - The Dark Knight: Brilliant Movie that Sets a New Standard in the Superhero Film Genreanalytical essayHaving artfully explored the origins of the caped crusader in Batman Begins, director Christopher Nolan puts Gotham City under a completely new perspective in The Dark Knight, the thrilling second instalment of his superb reinvention of the superhero franchise.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how christopher nolan puts gotham city under a completely new perspective in the thrilling second instalment of his superb reinvention of the superhero franchise.
- Opines that gotham has returned to a state of fraudulence and criminality.
- Analyzes how bruce wayne/batman (christian bale) is finding his double life burdensome. batman, along with incorruptible ally lt. gordon, attempts to eradicate organized crime for good.
- Analyzes heath ledger's performance as the joker, the main antagonist in the film. he is a psychotic, ruthless, sadistic killer who wants to establish fear and anarchy into gotham.
- Compares the joker to batman in almost every way possible. the caped crusader prefers to remain cloaked in dark greys and blacks, while batman is a tall, strong, muscular character.
- Analyzes how nolan uses an establishing extreme long shot to show us the location of the action in the scene.
- Analyzes how nolan uses effective techniques to portray the atmosphere of certain scenes. he cuts rapidly between shots, adding a real sense of action and drama.
- Analyzes how hans zimmer's "why so serious?" is gripping and reflects the twisted, ominous character of the joker.
- Opines that the nail-biting car chase through gotham between batman, the joker and the swat team is one of the most visually stunning scenes.
- Analyzes how nolan uses lighting to create appropriate effects that captivate the audience, especially in the interrogation scene between batman and the joker.
- Opines that the dark knight is a piece of art and quality entertainment rolled into one.
- Opines that the dark knight set a new standard in the superhero genre. it is quality entertainment and art rolled into one, making it one of the most memorable films they have ever seen.
1013 wordsRead More - Analysis Of The Joker In The Dark Knightanalytical essayThe assumption that everyone makes about the joker is that he is socially awkward and bizarre. It is not okay that people assume that because they are judging him on how he looks and act but never really think if there is something mentally wrong with him. If people keep saying that he’s weird or if they don’t believe that something is mentally wrong with him he probably will get more insane. The truth about the joker is that he actually has something mentally wrong with him.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that the joker is socially awkward and bizarre, but the truth is that he has something mentally wrong with him.
- Analyzes how the joker is one of batman's most dangerous enemies whose aim is to push batman to his ultimate limits, to break his personal rules, and the strict moral code.
207 wordsRead More - Literary Analysis Of Batm The Dark Knight Returnsanalytical essayWhen comics were first coming out, they were not all that popular but in todays’ world, they have become very popular and well known. Several of these comics have been turned into films, which is one of the many reasons why the popularity has been rising over the years. One of the most well known comics is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. This comic was composed and released in 1986 by Frank Miller. With the usage of Frank Miller’s powerful, intense lines and the artwork done by Klaus Janson’s and Lynn Varley’s it has elevated this comic up to the very top of mainstream comics. In Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, the skillful illustrations on the pages successfully create the thought that there are underlying meanings, which makes the atmosphere a very intense one throughout the comic. The work of art that is presented on the pages in this comic are embedded in such a way that the pages become the continuum for the meaning. One of the main themes that are imbedded on the pages through the artwork in this book is the ideological struggle between Bruce Wayne and Batman.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that comics have become popular and well-known in today's world. batman: the dark knight returns was composed and released in 1986 by frank miller.
- Analyzes how the use of dramatic lines and constant shadows create the imagery of captivity and the innermost thoughts and struggles that bruce wayne possesses deep inside.
- Analyzes how frank miller's intention flows out of the page by the symmetric structure of panels, deliberately and metaphorically. the physical mirror structure regarding the character of two-face seamlessly corresponds to his split personality.
- Analyzes how frank miller focuses on the ideological struggle between batman and bruce wayne in batman: the dark knight returns.
985 wordsRead More - The Dark Knight Character Analysisanalytical essaySince ancient Greek times, the stories of heroes seemed to take the world by storm. Tales of these half-human half- gods intrigued many people and endured for centuries. This mythology has created one of the most successful movie genres in the world, making millions of dollars in box offices and sales in merchandise. The popularity of heroes did not go away over time, but rather it increased to a point where they are placed on a pedestal. Their stories and movies not only discuss important attributes people should have, but reflect the type of “savior” needed to fix the societal problems we face. The causes of their popularity are quite simple, people love entertainment and their ability to relate to the character. However, upon closer examination
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how mythology has created one of the most successful movie genres in the world, making millions of dollars in box offices and sales in merchandise. heroes' stories and movies reflect the type of "savior" needed to fix societal problems.
- Explains why the superhero culture is so popular. many of the stories originated from comic books, but about 2% of people actually read them and understand the entire story.
- Opines that special effects and a-list celebrities have an effect on the genre's attraction, but they are not the most reasonable causes for its popularity.
- Explains that superheroes have a higher reputation than most actors, but they must have certain demeanor and expectation in order to play the role.
- Explains that marvel comics and dc have their own realms in which everything lies, which makes all of the stories intertwined and drawing in the audience.
- Analyzes how batman no longer fits this quirky, hippie persona and now fits the dark knight character we all know today. the tone in his voice is lowered making the character more mysterious and making audiences feel a need to learn more.
- Analyzes how heroes have shown a sense of humanity in order to relate to audiences. ambiguous motivation demonstrates relatable humanity behind the stereotypical role model figures we have become accustomed to.
- Argues that soldiers are considered heroes because they defend the country from "villains" trying to infringe upon the freedom of its citizens. they are rewarded honors and held to high standards like the heroes in these films.
- Explains that in movies like captain america: civil war and batman vs superman: dawn of justice, the definition of good becomes more opaque.
- Explains that superheroes have their own human influences that make them like regular people. trauma, destiny, and chance are the reasons for inspiring people and helping them find coping mechanisms in adversity.
- Opines that superheroes provide a sense of security in an uncertain world. they act outside the bounds of law and offer certainty that someone will rise up and save everyone.
- Explains that superhero films have become popular because of their ability to entertain and relate to audiences. they provide hope and inspire people to become heroes themselves.
1624 wordsRead More - Film Analysis: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2analytical essayWhat the Caped Crusader Really Stands For The Dark Knight Returns Part Two, is an animated film released on January 29, 2013 which is adapted from the 1986 comic book by the same name written by Frank Miller. The story follows a retired Batman who has decided to come out of retirement because he knows that his days are numbered and that it is time to look for a good death. The vigilante’s comeback sparks the comeback of the Joker and gets the attention of the United States government. This all leads to a legendary fight between Batman and Superman, in which one is fighting for a purpose and the other is blindly following authority, and it all ends with Batman dying but not really. The Dark Knight Returns is a romance story that is set on an epic scale, involves a figure of great cosmic importance, and has the Dark Knight go on a
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the dark knight returns part two is an animated film adapted from the 1986 comic book by frank miller. the story follows a retired batman who decides to come out of retirement because he knows that his days are numbered.
- Analyzes how the film involves the whole world as two great figures, the usa and ussr, are fighting over a fictional south american country named corto maltese and the threat of nuclear war.
- Explains that the united states government wants the batman to retire because he is embarrassing the government by being so effective at cleaning up his city.
- Analyzes how batman is pursuing his enemy superman but not to look for a great death, but for an ideal that can change someone.
- Recommends the dark knight returns part two to anyone looking for an awesome batman storyline. the film emphasizes an epic scale by involving the cold war and shows how great of an importance superman is.
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