Having its eternal nemesis (since the beginning of the series), the Joker, who is also a fascinating character, as its enemy.
Why do I think this is the best film? Because nothing is obvious here. The line between good and evil, black and white, is blurred. What people think - both about Batman and the other characters - is just manipulation, set from above in the name of "good"? I wouldn't be so sure about that.
In the end, Batman himself submits to public lynching to maintain people's faith in goodness, and theoretically, it might work, but will it work in practice? It's a contentious issue - ultimately, it turns out that the only defender of Gotham, who fought crime for ages, is just as dirty as the rest (of course, that's not true, but that's what everyone will think after this move).
However, an interesting statement is made by Gordon at the end, saying that Batman "isn't a hero" - that's why he can afford it. But whether he is or isn't a hero, it's not for him to decide.
It almost compels me to say, "let evil triumph over good," but did Batman do the right thing? Is this ultimate "manipulation" of public opinion a good thing? Ultimately, the truth will surface regardless of the scenario they present to the audience in the next film. Realistically speaking, the idea itself is a shot in the foot.
Did the Joker win then? Ultimately, of course, he did - he represented pure chaos, and chaos is the beginning of everything. Without chaos, nothing changes, nothing starts anew, and no order is established.
All the laws of physics explicitly say that. First, there is motion - then it gradually stops, and the greater the deviation, the longer the friction lasts. Here, two powerful forces collided - pure chaos with a desire for order. The deviation of the pendulum had to be significant - as seen from the outset with the governing forces in Gotham and their attempts to tame them. Essentially, the more chaos we try to tame, the greater the resistance it will pose. It's a fundamental principle of physics, and the film illustrates it interestingly.
But going back to the "stickers" - "black" / "white" - assuming that the Joker is a negative character, only one conclusion arises: chaos itself is fundamentally evil, and since chaos is something evil, the beginning of everything must be evil too. So if the beginning is evil (chaos), annihilation (the end) must be good.
And here, only one question arises - "why?" and "for what?" ;) My final conclusion is simple - Joker does it for pure fun, and Batman probably out of boredom ;) Well, how can he not be bored - having practically everything without any effort on his part?
If I were to direct my sympathy towards one of these characters, it would be towards the Joker - the Joker is always the character with a purpose, someone who wants to convey something, to say something, and Batman? Well... a wealthy, spoiled kid who inherited a fortune and plays with his toys in the sandbox while simultaneously explaining it as a "fight for good" or a "fight against crime."
While the Joker's actions are like a work of art (dark, brutal - appropriate to the times he finds himself in), Batman's actions are mere "sword waving" - that of a foot soldier.
Because ultimately, what did the Joker manage to achieve - to show everyone that each of these people (no matter how "noble") can be submerged in filth up to their ears. This applies to Harvey Dent, and even Batman himself... The Joker even mocked the Mafia, showing them bluntly that they once had principles, but now they only see money - which he finds equally pathetic.
But the result of this "struggle" will always be the same. In a deck of cards, the Joker can be whatever he wants - he is the embodiment of pure chaos, a card unbeatable by any other. There are also plenty of cool quotes there. And here, I'll use a few of them to prove the above thesis:
About the Joker: "Some people just want to see the world burn."
Joker about himself: "I'm just ahead of the times."
In short, whatever the Joker does is ultimately unnecessary :) He simply has a good time, but regardless, he knows it will crumble and must crumble - that's the way things go.
Why do I think this is the best film? Because nothing is obvious here. The line between good and evil, black and white, is blurred. What people think - both about Batman and the other characters - is just manipulation, set from above in the name of "good"? I wouldn't be so sure about that.
In the end, Batman himself submits to public lynching to maintain people's faith in goodness, and theoretically, it might work, but will it work in practice? It's a contentious issue - ultimately, it turns out that the only defender of Gotham, who fought crime for ages, is just as dirty as the rest (of course, that's not true, but that's what everyone will think after this move).
However, an interesting statement is made by Gordon at the end, saying that Batman "isn't a hero" - that's why he can afford it. But whether he is or isn't a hero, it's not for him to decide.
It almost compels me to say, "let evil triumph over good," but did Batman do the right thing? Is this ultimate "manipulation" of public opinion a good thing? Ultimately, the truth will surface regardless of the scenario they present to the audience in the next film. Realistically speaking, the idea itself is a shot in the foot.
Did the Joker win then? Ultimately, of course, he did - he represented pure chaos, and chaos is the beginning of everything. Without chaos, nothing changes, nothing starts anew, and no order is established.
All the laws of physics explicitly say that. First, there is motion - then it gradually stops, and the greater the deviation, the longer the friction lasts. Here, two powerful forces collided - pure chaos with a desire for order. The deviation of the pendulum had to be significant - as seen from the outset with the governing forces in Gotham and their attempts to tame them. Essentially, the more chaos we try to tame, the greater the resistance it will pose. It's a fundamental principle of physics, and the film illustrates it interestingly.
But going back to the "stickers" - "black" / "white" - assuming that the Joker is a negative character, only one conclusion arises: chaos itself is fundamentally evil, and since chaos is something evil, the beginning of everything must be evil too. So if the beginning is evil (chaos), annihilation (the end) must be good.
And here, only one question arises - "why?" and "for what?" ;) My final conclusion is simple - Joker does it for pure fun, and Batman probably out of boredom ;) Well, how can he not be bored - having practically everything without any effort on his part?
If I were to direct my sympathy towards one of these characters, it would be towards the Joker - the Joker is always the character with a purpose, someone who wants to convey something, to say something, and Batman? Well... a wealthy, spoiled kid who inherited a fortune and plays with his toys in the sandbox while simultaneously explaining it as a "fight for good" or a "fight against crime."
While the Joker's actions are like a work of art (dark, brutal - appropriate to the times he finds himself in), Batman's actions are mere "sword waving" - that of a foot soldier.
Because ultimately, what did the Joker manage to achieve - to show everyone that each of these people (no matter how "noble") can be submerged in filth up to their ears. This applies to Harvey Dent, and even Batman himself... The Joker even mocked the Mafia, showing them bluntly that they once had principles, but now they only see money - which he finds equally pathetic.
But the result of this "struggle" will always be the same. In a deck of cards, the Joker can be whatever he wants - he is the embodiment of pure chaos, a card unbeatable by any other. There are also plenty of cool quotes there. And here, I'll use a few of them to prove the above thesis:
About the Joker: "Some people just want to see the world burn."
Joker about himself: "I'm just ahead of the times."
In short, whatever the Joker does is ultimately unnecessary :) He simply has a good time, but regardless, he knows it will crumble and must crumble - that's the way things go.
