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Post by Dice on Jun 15, 2008 7:00:47 GMT -5
What I don't like is when you can't tell who isn't a villain. I mean, not like Death Note where you don't necessarily identify with anyone, but where you just plain don't like any of them and they all have pretty corrupt motivations. Not that a good anti-hero isn't fun, but I think anti-heros have to have at least something redeeming to keep them from just being a jerk or a villain. I know what you mean, Elycien, but for some reason I can't think of any examples right now. I KNOW I've read a book that had villains like that. >: Maybe I'll remember later. My villains always change while I'm writing them. I have a character in my latest project who started out as a completely coldhearted, ruthless guy, and now, though he is still as merciless (and powerful) as ever, I added a lot to his backstory that made his character change. It even changed what happens to his character. Aaaand then, his backstory kind of started writing itself and that was pretty creepy/cool xD |
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Post by pointycrayon on Jun 18, 2008 15:46:01 GMT -5
And I would also like to join this club. I've always liked villians... most of the time. And I've got to think about the questions a bit longer before I post my reply
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Post by Sabre on Jul 3, 2008 0:02:24 GMT -5
My favorite kinds of villains are the handsome ones that are actually smart, where throughout the series you're going, "Pleaseturngoodpleaseturngoodpleaseturngood..." etc. etc. One of my friends is in love with Tyki (sp) from the one anime with Allen Walker... dangit, I've forgotten the name... Ah, never mind, I've got it. D. Grayman or something like that.
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Post by sarahleeadvent on Aug 20, 2008 23:41:09 GMT -5
Sooo, the guy acting him has gotten rave reviews all over the place. He has no rules, no inhibitions, no care for the life or death of others or even himself, no sympathetic past and no redeeming qualities. If you've seen the movie, you've probably guessed: he's The Joker from The Dark Knight.
And what better way to revive a silent topic which I've been monitoring for any signs of another inhabitant to talk to? So, any opinions on Heath Ledger's last performance?
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Post by Kat on Oct 2, 2008 5:25:51 GMT -5
Yes.
Give him a posthumous award ASAP. Seriously, the first time the Joker popped in and spoke, I was at the edge of my seat. And he kept me there every time he would appear and make one of his grim jokes, or even say a line. I've never really been in the Batman fandom, so this is really saying something.
WHY SO SERIOUS?! >=D
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Post by sarahleeadvent on Oct 2, 2008 22:40:46 GMT -5
Yes. Give him a posthumous award ASAP. Seriously, the first time the Joker popped in and spoke, I was at the edge of my seat. And he kept me there every time he would appear and make one of his grim jokes, or even say a line. I've never really been in the Batman fandom, so this is really saying something. WHY SO SERIOUS?! >=D I think the best part about the Joker is how he was never fazed by anything. He wasn't one of those villains who depends on always winning to be on top of their game; he was running the show even while being slung against the wall by Batman. Now that's the true definition of an invincible villain, IMO. And the fact that he doesn't care about what happens to anyone, including himself, does an excellent job of highlighting just how insane he truly is. The part where he burned the pile of money was a real defining moment; it really showed just how little he cared about what's important to other people, and how little he depended on what drives other peoples' lives. |
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Post by Komori on Oct 5, 2008 2:41:11 GMT -5
I think the Joker would've been an even better villain in that movie if Batman was more interesting. Like, I was faaaar more interested in the interaction between Joker and Harvey than the interaction between Batman and Joker. The Bat vs Joker interactions felt really long, probably because Batman was so unemotional.
The Joker is just a really great villain. If you're interested in some excellent comic book Joker, I recommend reading Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth. It delves into the real psychotic nature of the Batman villains. (Harvey is also a great character in this book) As a plus, the art is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
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