Due to Heath Ledgers death back in January, there has been talk about cutting certain scenes from the new ‘Batman Movie The Dark Knight’. Some critics even suggested that the movie should have been scrapped!.
Ledger plays the Joker (probably one of Batman’s most memorable super villains), he died early this year due to an accidental drug overdose. A scene showing him in a body bag at the end of the movie may not make the final cut for its release later this month.
Christian Bale who plays Batman in the film was outraged at the notion of cutting scenes from the movie:-
“I know there are a lot of people out there who don’t think this movie should be shown,” Bale admitted. “But, if you’re asking my opinion, I think that’s bloody insane. I also think it’s an insult to Heath and everything he stood for. I don’t think anything should be cut - I think it’s the movie he wanted to make.”
“The guy was brilliant. He was a fantastic actor and he put everything into this part,” Christian continued. “I absolutely know without question that he would have wanted everyone to see it. For me, this is a celebration of what he did best - entertain people…respect the man. This is what he did. This is what he wanted to do.”
I for one completely agree with Bale, why on earth should scenes be deleted from the movie just because he died. Who is this protecting! I would understand if the family had requested this but i don’t think this is the case.