Honestly, this comes off as a high-end cosplay costume rather than the final look for a finished film. However, how something looks in a hastily snapped set photo or behind the scenes video clip is often a different creature up there on the silver screen. Leto is exceptionally talented and it’s what he brings to the performance that will make or break this. After all, when I got my first look at Ledger’s Joker my initial reaction was “What the hell is this?” So I’m going to have to wait and see the movie. I will say that Leto is the one who most physically resembles the classic Joker.
That’s a great way to view it! I agree, it does kind of look like a cosplay on set, but as you said, we’ll just have to wait & see how it looks on screen. Here’s to hoping!
seems that they are modeling this Joker off the musical group, Die Antwood (see: Chappie). Especially the way his hair is cut in the main photo and the deliberately corny/bad tattoos. This approach may actually work. But, I do think that “damaged” tattoo on his forehead makes me shudder in revulsion at the shameless hipsterism of the wardrobe department on set . . .
Yeah, the Damaged tattoo bothers me a bit too, but I’m keeping hope that Leto will do the Joker justice. Guess we’ll find out!
