Freak

Rating: 9/10 (3 March 2013)

"The Dark Knight", specifically Heath Ledger (R.I.P), portrays the true definition of freak. We do not know how the Joker came to be with his dangerous (and genius) character in life. Yet, there are some sorts of clues about him becoming a freak through his depressing monologues in the film. Even though the Joker commits horrid crimes, he is able to express the world's "true colors" by them. The one line in this gracious film that sticks out to me (and hopefully to others) is from the Joker saying that people show who they really are during their final moments in life. Yes, Batman is right in saying that the Joker is alone and everyone is different from him (and each other), but there are freaks in this world, no matter what. Human nature has now come to the verge of defining itself as a freak (look at the predicaments that are happening today in this world). Sooner or later, it will be very common in defining someone as a freak that the word "normal" will become the irrelevant term for human beings. With all due respect, the Joker is the king of freaks due to the fact that he gains morals (and tons of cash) out of being one, maybe an important one. I am glad to hear that the youth of this world love watching "The Dark Knight". Reason being, they are acknowledging significant information from the most notorious villain in comic book history. Honestly, it is astonishing onto how the Joker's role ends in the film: "You see, madness is like gravity, all it takes is just a little push." I have the guts to say that I am a freak, but I am not crazy. There is a humongous distinction between being a freak and crazy (I will not go into that because this argument could go on for days). Although it is a movie, please be considerate on how the Joker approaches human life. I think it is safe to say that the morals of the Joker are both life-changing and life-saving. In memory of Heath Ledger. "You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain." - Harvey Dent