Comments on Kingdom of God Media: Dark Knight -- Crazy Good Vs. Crazy Bad

Thank you very much. I will remember your opinion ...

2011-05-28T22:12:44.304-07:00

Thank you very much. I will remember your opinion till the day I die, because it gave me a push to see the dynamic of Batman and Joker even more clearly. Your "fight club" post was also very sincere, but I have to tell you that I trully embraced tyler durden's self-destructing teachings (he taught me to never wait for anyone to teach me ever again and now I only live by thinking &

I disagree... Batman is an inspiration to me becau...

2009-11-07T00:10:54.332-08:00

I disagree... Batman is an inspiration to me because he, like the Joker, gives it all. His superpower is discipline. The Joker begs Batman to hit him with the Bat-bike, but he doesn't. Batman never stops trying to figure out what the best thing to do is, and when he comes to a decision he does it. I disagree with many people on morales, but either way, none of them follow through with what

I think the best aspect of the Joker in this movie...

2008-09-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

I think the best aspect of the Joker in this movie is his complete lack of fear. He does not fear pain — in-fact he seems to enjoy it — and he also doesn't fear death, which again, he seems to want in several sequences (for example, when Batman charges him on his bike, the Joker prepares to die, only to be dissapointed).

That itself is actually his greatest weapon. He wants Batman to

Excellent post. Love your analysis of the Joker. S...

2008-09-01T15:21:00.000-07:00

Excellent post. Love your analysis of the Joker. Seems destined to become one of the iconic villains of our time.

It seems to me that the only thing that separates ...

2008-08-21T21:57:00.000-07:00

It seems to me that the only thing that separates Batman from supervillains is this: Batman is reactive. He doesn't instigate, but only uses his skills to tamp down those who do. Batman's wish is to maintain the status quo, while a super villain wishes to alter it.

If Batman were to, say, start forcing people to use public transportation more, then he'd be a villain. Batman's job is to

A very well written analysis/comparison of the Jok...

2008-08-12T19:37:00.000-07:00

A very well written analysis/comparison of the Joker vs. Batman.

I wonder if Bruce Wayne didn't live a dual life, as Bruce during the day and Batman at night, would he slip into madness like the Joker did, who, in contrast, is hardcore day and night? I mean, if Bruce had to be Batman 24/7, would he lose it?

I wouldn't necessarily call the Joker "evil." I don't think he

Tim! you're just biased because you like Batman so...

2008-08-10T22:22:00.000-07:00

Tim! you're just biased because you like Batman so much (-:

Keep in mind i'm just out to make one very specific, strategically limited point... there is a saying that goes something like, "a parable isn't supposed to walk on all fours," which i would apply to this post.

I am talking about good versus evil. I'm talking about how much you buy into your good or evil cause. The

Interesting insight my good friend, and well done ...

2008-08-09T00:34:00.000-07:00

Interesting insight my good friend, and well done on your blog!

I echo your closing remarks regarding the one true "crazy good" man who ever touched the planet, but I must disagree on some points regarding the Batman vs Joker comparison.

Newton says that everything goes from a state of order to disorder.

The Joker is not changing the course of mankind's sinful nature.

What a deeply analysis. I really like with your th...

2008-07-31T23:50:00.000-07:00

What a deeply analysis. I really like with your thought about this film and Joker. A different view but somewhat bring something fresh to look again on the character.

The only problem I have with this post is this: it...

2008-07-30T21:58:00.000-07:00

The only problem I have with this post is this: it is far easier to be wicked than it is to be good. Easier to let go and just do what we wish and give in to desire than to show restraint and do what is right. The Joker, in my opinion has chosen the much easier job. Batman on the other hand, has to follow a certain set of rules - he has to be principled. Not so the Joker.

I see Batman as

Great post, didn't really see The Joker in certain...

2008-07-29T18:47:00.000-07:00

Great post, didn't really see The Joker in certain ways you did, but that's quite a perspective. I do agree with the adamant drive Joker has throughout the movie. And I also agree with wotuthink, it is easier to do bad than good. geeky heather also said something true here, Batman refuses to cross those lines Joker is pushing him to, and that made him the weaker one. I do symphatize Batman's

Amazing post! I happen to like crazy bad! I also...

2008-07-29T18:02:00.000-07:00

Amazing post! I happen to like crazy bad! I also happen to like crazy good! I guess there's a fine line inbetween the two huh??

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I agree with you for the most part - but people wi...

2008-07-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

I agree with you for the most part - but people will do what the Joker wants because he uses fear as a great motivator. He's not afraid to burn you alive. There's a little thing called survival instinct that kicks in when someone who's just crazy enough to "hurt you real bad" and maybe kill you (and not very quickly) tells you to do something. You're not actually committed to his cause so

Wow... that is one take that you won't see even in...

2008-07-24T16:01:00.000-07:00

Wow... that is one take that you won't see even in the most "in touch with pop culture" church. I love it though. That is one great scene, when the Joker burns off the money,that's where you realize this character has a cause. It is a lot harder to battle against people who believe in cause over interest with a passion.

There goes another Bible trivia for you in cause vs. interest...

Nice Post! I loved this movie, and I think you cap...

2008-07-24T07:28:00.000-07:00

Nice Post! I loved this movie, and I think you captured some of the deeper elements that were going on. I would love to have you write over on my site!

there is of course a limit to this illustration......

2008-07-24T02:41:00.000-07:00

there is of course a limit to this illustration... the fact that it's easier to dismiss one's conscience and be bad is one of the main issues here... at least Batman is trying to be good, right?

The specific question here is, what is revolutionary good? and, what is most effective way to propagate revolutionary good? looking at Jesus' example, the answer would be: live a

Very good preview...
I am so eager to watch thi...

2008-07-23T18:17:00.000-07:00

Very good preview...
I am so eager to watch this and I enjoyed your thoughts on the difference between Batman and the Joker.

I would only say that it is easier to be bad than to be good in todays world. Its easier to totally dismiss a conscience (like Joker) than to battle with one and try and stay right (Batman).

That insightfull review of Dark Knight was about 2...

2008-07-23T12:45:00.000-07:00

That insightfull review of Dark Knight was about 293834838 times better than anything I said over on my blog... well done!

I love this post. I don't agree with all of it, b...

2008-07-23T10:20:00.000-07:00

I love this post. I don't agree with all of it, but I think it's a great starting point for discussion. One thing you missed is that Bruce Wayne's struggle is about how to "do the right thing". It's the classic debate of whether the end justifies the means. He knows how the city as a whole should go, he's just not sure how much of his own morality he should compromise for "the greater