Jack Nicholson was better

That's like asking if anyone could do justice to Raul Julia's Bison. 
 
Another actor will eventually have another take on the character, and may very well be just as celebrated for their performance.

" Mark Hamill was better. He only did voices, but he did it for over 10 years without pissong me off once. As for Ledger, I b@tched about him for a solid year. "

" Jack Nicholson was better "

Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker was a talented and interesting take on the character. However, it was not REALLY the Joker that we all have known. Nicholson's portrayal was much closer to the original essence of the character. Both were worthy adaptations and great performances, but to think no other actor could take on the role or "do it justice', just because the two previous incarnations were so well done is ridiculous. 

Yes. Goddamn 100% yes. This is an iconic character open to interpretations. No one OD'ing at a young age will get the role frozen forever.

Ledger's ghost will hang over the role for years, but I can guarantee you there are people who can top his performance. Or could if they were given the chance. The problem is people won't let you surpass a dead man.

I know people will hate me for saying this, but could you start giving the "RIP HEATH" messages a rest? It reeks of hypocrism and idolizing a dead celebrity. The man was lucky enough to be a film star, leaving behind a loving family. I'm not saying I'm happy he died, but his death shouldn't affect the work he performed. I highly doubt the man himself would even like this worshipping.

The role of Joker is a "loan", just like James Bond or Santa Claus. No one gets to own them and never will.

@likalaruku said:

When it comes to movies, I'd prefur not to give any credit to the actors at all. If they look good, it's because of the costume designer & makeup artist, if their portrayal is accurate, it's becaus eof the direction, if they sound like thir acting doesn;t suck, it's because of the script. An actor is little more than a glorified marionette.

Think so? Imagine Steven Seagal doing the role. Who could possibly be more of a marionette? Except Keanu Reeves, perhaps.

"Jack Nicholson was better "

" @Son_of_Magnus said:

"Jack Nicholson was better "

Agreed. "

in the end in depends on which director/creative team you like better tim burton did a great job at making a creepy yet goofy atomsphere that nobody else was able to recreate so it had to be rebooted and taken in a different direction more gritty and dark both performances reflect the style of film 

" @IrishX said:

" @Son_of_Magnus said:

"Jack Nicholson was better "

Agreed. "

He was better as in being Whacky evil Joker... but HEalth was better at being the New Joker all the new fans love... and i think Johnny depp can do justice... if he were to be the Joker  "

I think they can, I mean it is just a role and people have done it before. I really think that the Joker was to play a part in the third movie and he will not be in it.

" Jack Nicholson was better "

" The guy who played Joker for a cut scene on the Birds of Prey television series. "

" @Son_of_Magnus said:

" @likalaruku said:

" Mark Hamill was better. He only did voices, but he did it for over 10 years without pissong me off once. As for Ledger, I b@tched about him for a solid year. "

Of course Hamill is the Joker. I too b@tched (just clean up the language ;-))about Ledger I did not care for his portrayal at all. But I loved Jack's live performance (sorta bias since he is my favorite actor) "

When it comes to movies, I'd prefur not to give any credit to the actors at all. If they look good, it's because of the costume designer & makeup artist, if their portrayal is accurate, it's becaus eof the direction, if they sound like thir acting doesn;t suck, it's because of the script. An actor is little more than a glorified marionette. "

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@likalaruku said:

When it comes to movies, I'd prefur not to give any credit to the actors at all. If they look good, it's because of the costume designer & makeup artist, if their portrayal is accurate, it's becaus eof the direction, if they sound like thir acting doesn;t suck, it's because of the script. An actor is little more than a glorified marionette.

Think so? Imagine Steven Seagal doing the role. Who could possibly be more of a marionette? Except Keanu Reeves, perhaps.

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That wasn't the Joker... That was just some guy.
 
Above average movie, the end.

" @Son_of_Magnus said:

" Jack Nicholson was better "

I absolutely agree with this.     In fact, I'd love to see Tim Burton put out another Batman flick. "