After gradually accepting this different Batman through the prelude, people carefully observed the screen.
They felt a different sensation. Unlike previous Batman movies, it didn't feel unreal or comic-like.
Instead, it felt like something happening right beside them, with a strong sense of realism.
Batman and the Joker, as the absolute protagonists of The Dark Knight, didn't have a direct clash in the first half.
Kevin focused on developing these two characters in the first half of the movie.
Batman, haunted by the misfortunes of his childhood, developed a fear that drove him to conquer it. After overcoming his fear, Batman resolutely chose to protect the city, purging it of evil.
However, deep inside, Batman knew how terrifying he could be.
To prevent himself from descending into darkness, he established an absolute principle for himself.
No killing!
By not killing, he could avoid fully succumbing to evil. Even if he made mistakes, there would be a chance for redemption.
Once he breaks this rule, Batman knows he will become the tyrant of Gotham City, a fearsome emperor.
He would lead Gotham City from one darkness to another.
And that's something he doesn't want to see.
Similarly, the Joker, after seeing through Batman, aims to make him into that character.
On the other hand, as the other side of Batman, Jim Carrey's portrayal of the Joker impressed everyone when he appeared.
With a touch of blood-red on his lips and an insane demeanor, it was hard to recognize him as the comedy king, Jim Carrey.
It wasn't until halfway through the movie that some people realized.
"Is he really Jim Carrey? Could it be an actor who looks a bit like him?"
Although Jim Carrey attended the premiere and was seated in the front row, people couldn't help but exclaim at his performance.
"I swear I know this actor. His name is Carrey Jim, and this isn't Jim Carrey."
Some audience members even joked with their friends.
These flattering words reached Jim Carrey's ears, sitting in the front row, making him smile widely.
His childhood experiences made him eager to gain recognition from others.
He succeeded in the comedy aspect.
But the reason he sought a breakthrough so eagerly was that he had heard many people say that comedic actors are not as good as dramatic actors.
The main reason being that the Oscars have never fully embraced comedy.
The only exception is the comedy master of the silent film era, Charlie Chaplin.
However, Chaplin is one of a kind, and no other comedy actor has received recognition from the Oscars.
This deeply frustrated Jim Carrey, who has always sought public approval.
But now, this kind of major villain role has gained recognition from the audience.
For Jim Carrey, this is even more satisfying than the twenty million dollars he earned from a single movie.
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The applause erupted, and both Batman fans and Steve Kevin's fans were very satisfied with the result Steve had delivered.
Once again, it was a masterpiece. Whether fans or regular viewers, they could understand the storylines within it.
How Batman transformed from an ordinary person to a superhero.
Super criminals are not born as criminals.
After growing up, how does Batman act? What does he think?
This contains a lot of contemplation about how a person grows into a superhero, and this part of the reflection is not difficult to understand in Steve's filming.
Steve never plays with metaphors in his movies. If there's something that requires the audience to think, it's usually something that can be guessed with a little mental effort.
The reason is simple. Steve never considers a movie that requires people to watch it repeatedly as a good movie.
What's the point of creating so much mystery?
Of course, suspenseful movies with decryption as the main theme are exceptions. Steve is referring to normal movies that some directors make confusing and difficult to understand. He wonders what those directors have in their heads.
Here, Steve wants to criticize a director who created a bloodshed because of a steamed bun.
The director's steamed bun movie was confusing and hard to understand. After Steve watched it, he almost thought it was the work of a recently graduated young director.
If it weren't for the exquisite visuals and the skills that only a capable director possessed, Steve would have really misunderstood.
The premiere came to an end.
Everyone started leaving one by one.
When Jim Carrey and the others were almost gone, they approached Steve.
Looking at Steve's puzzled expression, Jim Carrey flashed a mischievous smile and said:
"Director Steve, I think I've fallen in love with you."
Steve replied firmly, "Although I don't dislike the sword-fighting guy, if you have that kind of interest, please find someone else."
Then they both laughed at the same time.
Jim Carrey's face was filled with emotion as he said:
"Thank you, Steve. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to play such a role."
"Today, during the premiere, when I heard the discussions of the audience afterward, I knew that the Joker would undoubtedly become another classic character in the history of cinema."
"By allowing me to portray such a character, you have clearly taken a great risk."
Jim Carrey looked into Steve's eyes, filled with gratitude.
Hollywood film studios, or any film studio anywhere in the world, don't like taking risks.
He, Jim Carrey, is the comedy king, so these film studios only invite him to play comedic roles.
Breaking through is incredibly difficult.
Steve's bold decision to cast him clearly carried great risks.
Facing Jim Carrey's gratitude, Steve Kevin rubbed his nose, feeling a little embarrassed.
If it weren't for his past life, having watched so many of Jim Carrey's movies and recognizing his acting skills, he would never have taken such a risk with a comedic actor like him.
But Steve couldn't possibly say that to anyone.
He could only reply, "Your acting is the biggest factor in why I chose you."
"In fact, you haven't disappointed me, have you?"
Jim Carrey also smiled in response.
Just as they were happily laughing, a phone call came through to Steve's private phone.
"Hello? This is Steve Kevin. Who is this?"
"We're the Los Angeles Police Department. Your friend Robert Downey Jr. has been arrested for drug possession, and he asked us to notify the owner of this phone to arrange for a lawyer to bail him out."
"Alright, I understand. We'll be there shortly."
After hanging up the phone, Steve rubbed his temples.
In his past life, it seemed that Downey wasn't arrested until 1997 and served two years in prison.
Afterward, he truly regretted his actions and completely distanced himself from that stuff.
Then, with the help of his agent wife, he landed the role of Iron Man in Marvel, propelling himself to stardom in Hollywood.
But because of Steve's butterfly effect, for some unknown reason, Downey ended up getting arrested earlier.