Heath Ledger vs. Joaquin Phoenix 

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Heath Ledger’s Joker: Chaos Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker: Trauma

Joaquin Phoenix: The perfect representation of Joker before he became the Joker. Heath Ledger: The perfect representation of Joker as the Joker.

Jared letos joker: “could you introduce me as joke”

Heath Ledger showed us what a person could do to a city Joaquin Phoenix made us understand what a city could do to a man

To me, Heath Ledgers Joker has a sense of terrifying urgency. Joaquins Joker is an eerie slow burn.

A 2 hr film with Ledgers Joker would be overkill. His lack of screen time, like Darth Vaders, is part of what makes their characters so threatening and engaging.

Joaquin Phoenix: The Origin story of the Joker Heath Ledger: The Joker in his Prime

Leto: When I was a kid I said I was going to be joker and everyone laughed at me, well no ones laughing now Phoenix: Can say that again pal

Heath Ledger Joker: Why so serious? Joaquin Phoenix Joker: I used to think my life was a tragedy but then I realised it's a comedy

The joker literally made me feel like I was also going insane, I can’t explain it I just felt so in tune with the movie.

There's no need to compare "Deck always has two jokers" -Weird Badger

heath’s performance was insane and personally dont think it could be topped

Heath's is charming, manipulative, and terrifying. Larger than life. He captures your thoughts with every word he says. He's a better villain. Keeps you inside his brain while Phoenix's keeps you out and observing (not just watching). Phoenix's is sympathetic, weird, and off beat. His performance stabs you where it hurts emotionally. It asks the hard questions. He's a better perspective since Heath's thrive in mysteriousness. He makes you feel bad in all the ways. Both are a perfect fit in their own interpretation of Gotham and its society.

Got to work as an extra in the protest scene. Joaquin shoves me. It was great. But seriously he was really focused and in character on set. He put on sunglasses and smoked a cig after EVERY take. He was the Joker. Excited to actually see the film

You can't compare them they're not playing the same joker, they're both brilliant in their own way

Joaquin's performance as Joker was... incredibly relatable, in a bizarre way. I'm mentally ill in different ways from the character he portrayed, but the overarching feelings and shit behind the character hit so close to home. I was crying at some parts and cheering at others. I don't know how """good""" of a movie it is """objectively""", but it moved me, at my core, so in that way I think it's amazing.

I love how in the beginning of the movie for Joker it starts out slow but as you progress it’s like you are going insane with Arthur.

Mans choked on Jared leto’s name had me dying 😂😂

"Way shittier script" C'mon man, at this point you are just trying to be edgy

“Todd Philps director of Hangover” is killing me, its so funny how u say it everytime

Heath Ledgers performance is timeless. The fact that we can’t decide who did it better? That’s amazing. Congrats Joaquin. You’ve matched the highest bar.

The thing is, Joker isn’t set in a modern day Gotham, it’s more 80s, so the film is an origin story, so no, he would not be as terrifying as Heath Ledger’s Joker. Yet.

The real difference between Heath and Joaquin is this: Heath inspired awe. Joaquin made us feel some type of way.

They’re both so good it’s hard to compare and they perfectly played the joker at different times in his story

People can't agree who was better but I know everyone knows Jared Leto's joker is the worst one

The saddest part of the film for me was when he said "but I love this job" when he got fired from his job at the childrens hospital

Phoenix's joker gives you an insight of Arthur Fleck's mind and how it works, something other jokers could not accomplish

Heath Ledger: The Joker Joaquin Phoenix: Arthur Fleck

1989: Ever dance with the devil in the pale moon light? 2009: Why so Serious? 2019: Can you introduce me as Joker? PS check out my RU-vid channel

The real difference between the movies for me is this: Heath Ledger's Joker is absolutely great, and it fits the Nolan Batman trilogy perfectly. But do I think that any of the events of the Dark Knight are something that could happen in real life? Not really. Even if their performances are amazing, I never once get the feeling that this is realistic. The new Joker however is unsettling precisely because of the fact that all of it is plausible, which actually is a big part of what makes the narrative terrifying. Just mix some mental illness together with an atomized anti-social culture that doesn't care, and the result is that you get people who will laugh maniacally while they shoot you in the head.

I disliked this video on principle. Mostly I agreed, but “shittier script” and “it was okay” just pushed me over the edge. (2 years since I commented this. I now kinda agree with him lmao).

I mean in Joker, Joker was only joker for like 15 minutes, whereas in dark knight Joker had been a criminal master mind for quite a while

Phoenix: Best representation of Joker’s psyche Ledger: Best representation of Joker’s idealism

ledger : psycho criminal with psychotic ideas and motive Phoenix : depressed , distrubing and dark reality of this world Jared leto : cosplay of joker

Let’s not forget even Todd Phillips (the director of Joker) said he might not even be THE joker we know and love. So they are probably playing different characters. Still, in their level of acting, they both are outstanding!!

Heath Ledger: the best Joker Joaquin Phoenix: the best Arthur Fleck

Also, funnily enough, if Phoenix wins Best Actor, it'll be two actors winning for technically the same role. Also, DC/WB will get REALLY cocky about the character (as if they weren't already)

Joaquin Phoenix doesn’t play as Joker so comparing the two isn’t fair. He plays as Arthur Fleck.

Heath is legend. No one can beat him Black panther is overrated trash btw

HEATH IS CLAPPING IN HEAVEN HE WOULD BE PROUD OF JOAQUIN THEY BOTH DID GOOD LETO ON THE OTHER HAND IS A JOKE😂😂😂

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*2008:* Iron Man, The Dark Knight *2012:* The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises *2019:* Avengers Endgame, Joker

Love the soft jazz in the background of the video.

Broooooo!!! love your style..great storytelling in your video. so happy that i've found your channel. keep up the amazing work !!!

well but to be fair, Phoenix's Joker was only present at the final part of the film, the rest was Arthur Fleck.

I really feel like they are two different characters. Heath Ledger=mastermind of manipulation and chaos. Phoenix=genuinely damaged man driven into psychosis by his environment.

I'd like to think that Phoenix's Joker is Heath ledger's father

Heath’s was far superior. What he accomplished was more impressive. This isn’t a knock on Phoenix he was also very good.

Depends on which one lives in a Society

"All you 15 year olds wearing gym shorts to bed" Me at 19 years old: *looks down at gym shorts* wtf

Your review was a little underwhelming. I felt that both performances are amazing. You also missed out on the cultural implications and sign of the times because JOKER the character in general and the film is a masterpiece commentary on humanity and the decline. While it does take place in a comic book setting it has real-world implications that speak to mental illness, compassion and wealth/greed cutting funding for real help. Additionally, there is the systemic portion...good start.

Joker is way more than "fine". This movie has aged better than any other movie from that year, except maybe Parasite. Everything about it is so iconic and high quality, there is not one thing I would change. The acting, the cinematography, the screenplay, the directing, the plot premise, etc., it's all amazing and all perfect. And performance wise, Joaquin should have one. And at this point, it has had more sustainability.

Heath Ledger: "I am an agent of chaos" Joaquin Phoenix: "All I have are negative thoughts"

i, as a fifteen year old in gym shorts, was personally tormented by your call out

Both were amazing

Really good and level headed review. A job well done. Keep up the good work. And I just subscribed.. ;)

I feel like you didn't understand how much Joker deeply reaches the unspoken levels of mental health. That movie is a masterpiece and deserves way more than an 'okay' rating.

I’m literally 15 and wear gym shorts to bed lmao

i feel like Phoenix's joker was more unsettling than scary while Ledger was just terrifying

I prefer Heath Ledger's personally, but Phoenix's Joker really hits you deep. I feel like the Joker movie was really to show how he got his scars, but this time, they're emotional scars

The music of this movie is so good. It wasn’t just the main character.

if anyone says Jared Leto is the best Joker.... ...you can leave

This is literally one of the best movies I’ve seen

for me, Phoenix wins because he did it alone whitout the counter part that Jokrr needs...Batman....for that i am more imppresed by his joker

I watch the dark knight only because of Joker tbh.

“Like Mark Hamil and Cesar Romero and *gagging sounds* “

I really liked Phoenix's joker, but, as he said himself in interviews, Heath Ledger's joker is unrivaled. I don't think there ever will be a more iconic performance for this character.

The last time a movie influenced me so profoundly was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and that was years ago. Joker is a very visceral film. I can’t really describe it but I do know that I love it. I just can’t stop thinking about it.

Anyone still waiting for The Lighthouse to come out for us to praise Willem Dafoe?

Heath ledger stole the show, Joaquin have to carry the whole movie... it’s actually hard to compare

I think when it comes to the Six major Joker portrayals, they can all be summarized in a single sentence or a couple. Romero is the trickster, clown like Joker. He’s enjoys silly pranks and fun. Nicholson is the mafia-gangster joker. Hamill is the Joker fully formed. Depending on where he appears, whether it be in the animated universe or a video game, he embodies every interpretation in some form or another, giving off a character defining performance. Ledger is the 21st Century’s Joker, or at least the early 2000’s interpretation. He embodies much of the nihilism and terror that existed in a post 9/11 world, but he does it in a way that is poetic, timeless, and terrifying. Leto is kind of the edgy, hot topic joker. While this might be in due part because of studio interference, his joker is much like that of a teenage boy’s idea of the joker. Phoenix’s Joker is more tragic and disturbing. While being a Joker we can sympathize with more, he is also deeply disconnected and could erupt at any moment.

Romaro: Campy Nicholson: Iconic Hamill: THE Joker Ledger: Scary Phoenix: Sympathetic Leto: Joke

Joker has a "Shittier script" highly highly highly disagree.

Phoenix's Joker: More on Joker as a Lunatic. Ledger's Joker: More on Joker as a Criminal Mastermind.

“And it was fine” *gives a 7/10* ..... yeah, your crazy this film is easily a 10/10.

Heath Ledger’s: A comic book character made real. Joaquin Phoenix’s: A real character. Phoenix’s Joker lacks the intellect to be a criminal mastermind as well as humor to be honest, he’s just a really messed up guy who was pushed too far, more like a wannabe Joker than anything. I loved the movie even more than The Dark Knight, his character just seems like a totally different person. He’s sad, awkward and pathetic, motivated by justice/vengeance, caring more about doing something to be noticed rather than for a laugh. It’s difficult to compare the two because they’re very different characters and both are brilliant. Ledger’s is more what you would expect of the Joker, Phoenix’s is much more real and weighty. And I didn’t see Suicide Squad but Leto’s Joker strikes me as more of an edgy angsty teen than anything, trying way too hard rather than just “being”. But apparently that whole movie was lackluster, maybe his Joker could have been better with a different script, idk.

Me, 18 years old: *looks down at my gym shorts while laying in bed* “oh...”

Heath ledger : agent of chaos Joaquin phoenix : source of chaos

I swear this Joker battle would just be another Toby Maguire vs Tom Holland debate within 3 months

Watching the dark knight in theaters back in 2008 was an experience. I was fun when lil kids started crying cause of the joker, it was kinda scary tho🤣

I just like how NO ONE is saying if one is better than the other. It’s honestly just because you can’t really compare the two because they are so different with everything except for the makeup and name. 😂 both are equally as good, the character and the actor whom played them lol ok from recently just watching both of the jokers right after each other.... i retract all of my statements and believe heath’s joker is the fuckin best. imagine if he had his own little movie of him causing terror in gotham. it would have honestly been the best. 🗿

Totally agree with this video 👏🏻👏🏻

short and sweet

Heath ledger : legend Joaquin phoenix : from zero to super villian I love both

Ok, but what about Creed from The Office?

The Joker Ledger created is made for a movie like The Dark Knight. It wouldn’t work for a a lead in a full movie. Ledgers Joker is like a 3D looking object on an actual two-dimensional canvas (action movie). There isn’t more to the character than what you saw, but Ledger masterfully made it feel like there is. Phoenix’ Joker looks 3D and turns out to be 4D or 5D. There is SO much depth and humanity which in turn amplifies the darkness.

Your review of this movie is a 10/10, you did a fine job

Just watched it, we need sequel where joaquin phoenix went full joker.

my favourite Joker is still Heath Ledger's Joker but Joaquin Phoenix's Joker is also pretty amazing

Your getting so many joker headlines cuz of cookies, once u read one, they start giving u more

I know joker is meant to be crazy badass guy, who have charm and you fear him, but I really like much more this new view of the joker

Everyone has its own taste. Someone will like phoenix and someone will like ledger. Personally, I think I gonna enjoy phoenix more

Man I nearly died when he choked on Jared Let's name

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When i get kids I’m showing them both of these movies

Imagine Joaquin as joker with Nolan directing....

Imagine giving Heath Ledger a solo Joker film 🔥...... I am sure No one would be talking about another actor to even think about playing as joker

The hangover is a phenomenal film

i like how you choked when you about to say jared leghghgokk