York City as the viewer follows around the main character Patrick Batemen. In the film P... ... middle of paper ... ...ese girls to be exposed to the violence and sexism, but he may well have ended up ruining his career. Ironically enough, Christian Bale would soon be Gloria Steinems stepson. The film embodies consumerism. Batemen and his pals sound like an advertisement on occasion and seem to know everything about products. It seems to be a satire in that the primary humor conveyed is also
The Dark knight It’s no joking matter as the knight closes in! Release Date: 25th July 2008 Certificate: 12A Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman 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
offers a devastating social satire of the 1980s materialistic and hedonistic high society. Ironically, the film's monsters-in-hiding become increasingly evident even as the cinematography attempts to obscure most of the victims of Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) with the dark hues of the nighttime. Additionally, the point-of-view (P.O.V.) editing in relation to Patrick Bateman illustrates his frustrations to the audience and shows his struggle to not only become the best in his society, but also prevent
through this 10-ton expressionist murk is a diseased butterfly with stringy hair and a maniacal giggle. Played by a dead actor, he's the most alive thing here. It'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 The Dark Knight, the second film of Christopher Nolan's trilogy, Batman (Christian Bale) teams up with Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) and district attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to clean up the streets of Gotham City. However, a wrench is thrown into their plans with the appearance of the incredibly disturbed and sadistic criminal known as The Joker (Heath Ledger), who aims to stop their “war on crime” by causing destruction and havoc. He begins his crime spree with a bank robbery and
characters of this film are dressed in traditional garb of the time period like top hats, tailored suits and pointed collars. “At the center are two ambitious young magicians, Rupert ‘Robbie’ Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale)” (Foley). Bale portrays Borden as a natural magician who practices regularly and is envious and spiteful of his rival, because the two men share such a bitter history. On the other hand, Jackman acts soph... ... middle of paper ... ...has been cut
In a movie where good and evil are divided by a very thin line, the Dark Knight rises up to fight against injustice and corruption in Gotham City. An action sequel to the original Batman Begins, this installment is a lot darker filled with more explosion, twists, and suspense. For the first time, a comic has been integrated into the issues of the real world. With the help of District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant Gordon, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining mob members and clean the streets
continues through secret organizations. And a rising criminal mastermind is set to thrust Gotham into chaos. Soon the people of Gotham lose faith in their beloved hero. Billionaire playboy by day and Gotham’s saviour by night; Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale) is finding his double life burdensome. He considers ending his superhero days and attempts to find someone Gotham can look up to for encouragement and reassurance. Turning to Gotham’s new ‘white knight’, District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart)
Joker persona: an identity that effects his motivations and the overall tone of the film as being filled with revenge. In contrast, The Dark Knight’s director Christopher Nolan focuses on the mental connection between Ledger’s Joker and Batman (Christian Bale) through juxtaposing Joker’s anarchy to Batman’s morality. The motivations behind each portrayal are reflected in the way their respective personas were created. Nicholson’s motivation is all about revenge against Batman (Michael Keaton), Grissom
“When I die, my money is not gonna come with me. My movies will live on for people to judge what I was as a person. I just want to stay curious and keep smiling like the joker.” ( “Heath Ledger Quotes”). This is a quote from the late Australian actor Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger, a legend in the acting world, has made a legacy by his charm, great acting ability, and friendliness towards his peers. Heath Ledger’s full name was Heathcliff Andrew Ledger. He was born on April 4, 1979. He
cannot distinguish between right and ... ... middle of paper ... ... to replicate his fashion style. Works Cited "American Psycho: 15 Years Later." American Psycho: 15 Years Later. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. American Psycho. Dir. Mary Harron. Perf. Christian Bale. Lions Gate Film, 2000. Film. "Biography for Patrck Bateman." IMDb. IMDb.com. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. "Bret on Bateman." YouTube. YouTube, 24 June 2010. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. Conner, Shawn. "AMERICAN PSYCHO – 20 YEARS LATER." The Snipe News. The Snipe
The Nature of the Good and Evil in Society A society is an environment where different types of individuals live together in a more or less ordered community. The conception that some people are good and some are evil is what establishes a society. Evil without good has no interpretation. Likewise, good without evil has no meaning because it lacks opposition. They are inseparable; both coexist because without the dynamics of good and evil, there would be no use of heroes to guide our society.
DARK KNIGHT SCENE ANALYSIS INTERVIEW I: Today I am here with the one and only Christopher Nolan, legendary director of countless movies such as Inception, The Prestige, Memento, and The Dark Knight. Today we’re going to be talking about the opening scene of the film, which includes the Joker and some of his goons robbing a bank So, Mr. Nolan, what were your main goals in the first scene? N: We were basically trying to set the Jokers character for the whole film. He’s unpredictable, clever, forward
American Psycho is a savage account of a wealthy investment banker in the late 80s that commits heinous acts of murder, rape, and torture. Although on the surface, American Psycho seems as though it is just another horror story, it actually has a much deeper message. This story is a harsh critique of a superficial Wall Street society in the late 80s that was rampant with materialism and greed. This is the society in which the main character Patrick Bateman lives–where appearance, material possessions
The faultiness theory can be seen that without order there will be no anarchy, without murderers who kill lacking penitence there will be no need for the ‘hero’ a protector for the people, the common man. The first film that I would like to apply the faultlines theory too is, The Dark Night (2008 Directed by Christopher Nolan) in the second installation of the franchise Batman is continuing his war on crime with help from Lieutenant Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent however a new evil is rising
Based on the excerpt from Evil: A Primer, William Hart goes through a painstaking process in trying to pin down the definition of evil. “Despite five thousand years of recorded human wrong doing, despite all that out prophets and scholars and poets and undead homicidal maniacs have told us, the origin and definition of evil remain impossible to pin down” (Hart 2). Hart tries to define evil and in the end he is able to boil the root of evil to a lengthy list of criteria and an empty definition.
The Dark Knight directed by Christopher Nolan and Rosemary’s Baby directed by Roman Polanski are both films that seem very unrelated on the surface, but have many similarities and common themes. Both directors use either the same or different directing techniques to achieve similar themes and overall stylizations. These techniques include lighting, motifs, dark settings, camera angles, and camera movement that tie each film together. The Dark Knight and Rosemary’s Baby have very similar themes
There is a great resemblance between the character of the Joker,starred by Heath Ledger in the film, ‘The Dark Knight’ directed by Christopher Nolan, and Hamlet, a novel written by John Marsden. These characters play an in important role in their text as their acts shape our perspective on how they express the universal theme of revenge. Acts of revenge always have a beginning which then moves to further our understanding of the character of why they seek it as shown in these two texts. The Joker
With the new cover of Empire Magazine featuring new photos of DC's upcoming Suicide Squad movie, I thought it necessary to clear up some rumors about Jared Leto's highly anticipated performance as The Joker. There have been many suspicions about how Leto will play him; will he be more of a mischievous clown or will pay homage to Heath Ledger by turning the psycho-knob up to 11? Between the trailers for Batman v. Superman and Suicide Squad and numerous leaked photos of Jared Leto's Joker, there are
narcissistic, power-hungry, and immune to the world around him. On top of all that, he’s wealthy, fit and overwhelmingly handsome. American Psycho is the perfect dark comedy for those who love to love the bad guy. Sick, twisted, and absurdly charming, Christian Bale’s Patrick Bateman is every sociopath’s dream. But are his sharp cheekbones and expensive suits enough to distract people from his leisurely pursuits? Apparently, yes. Self-proclaimed sociopath, Patrick Bateman, likes to dissect girls. He regularly