BIRTH OF A CLOWN

BIRTH OF A CLOWN-In this short film by Director Russell G. Wilder, Jokers Wild Productions, & BGD Productions Dr. Albert Green reflects on His career, regretting His decision to treat known criminals. But there is one case in particular that troubles the good Doctor more than any other, His attempt to fix the chemically eaten face of one Jack Napier, AKA The Joker. The Doctor is so obsessed with His former patient that He keeps a scrapbook of the Clown Prince Of Crime and His murderous exploits. When The Joker pays the Doctor an unexpected visit one day The Clown Price decides to thank Him in His own special way. Although their are only two actors in this short film, the strong performances by both Men (Michael J. Kirkland as Dr.Albert Green & Jason Buuck as The Joker/Jack Napier) manage to carry the weight of the film with little effort. Buuck's Joker is maniacal yet reserved just enough to get His point across. And because He has the right face for the part, no prosthetics were used, giving Him a more natural appearance. Michael J. Kirkland, who plays Dr. Albert Green in the film, does a fine job as well playing a regretful and tormented man haunted by His checkered past. Besides the standout performances by both actors the film is also complimented by it's use of color. Some scenes shot in blue, and others shot in purple and green, really help bring that Joker/Comic Book panel feel and mood to the film. I really think Mr. Wilder, cast, and crew hit the nail on the head with this one and I strongly reccommend checking it out, especially if Your'e a Joker Fan. A refreshing and pleasant surprise, nice work!