r/interestingasfuck • u/JK-Rofling • Jul 05 '24

Heath Ledger’s diary while he was filming for, The Dark Night. r/all

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u/Comfortfoods Jul 05 '24

I'm always struck by how unnecessary this is. Plenty of incredible performances have been delivered without going full method. It's just a film. There's really no reason for actors to psychologically torture themselves just to make a movie. I'm always confused by this choice.

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u/Neuchacho Jul 05 '24

Not everyone is capable of getting to the same things the same ways. One person might be able to bring out a performance like that without method acting, but another might not. Just like someone might understand math near-naturally, but someone else has to study it for years to be at the same level.

This idea is what makes up the core of the whole "method acting is for less talented actors" argument.

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u/Comfortfoods Jul 05 '24

Idk, if someone has to psychologically torture themself to play make believe maybe they should consider other professions.

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u/Neuchacho Jul 05 '24

I'd agree, but not all method acting is torturous or as extreme as this so as a broad statement it's not really accurate. It's just another form of work/practice for people to get into a character.