Heath Ledger Vs Joaquin Phoenix Joker

Up until joaquin phoenix most fans considered heath ledger s portrayal of the joker as the most realistic adaptation of a character that had traditionally been played as a campy theatrical supervillain phoenix s joker is much more realistic partially because we see him positioned in a society not unlike our own and we get to meet his friends his family and understand his life goals. As todd phillips joker conquers the box office we look back to see who wore the makeup best. A twitter user by the name of jess lister wrote that joker was amazing and a total masterpiece and that joaquin phoenix did a better job than heath ledger they added that phoenix.