I think he is an incredibly talented actor, actually. I think his portrayal of this character (from the various clips I've seen) is so ridiculous it's impeding my desire to enjoy it. And the stories in various media about him sending bullets to cast members and stuff behind the scenes is not creepy, it's cheesey trying to pretend it's creepy.
Of course, IMO, the art direction they have taken with the character is also beyond stupid.
I've read their explanations, and I get where they were trying to take it, and I would have been OK had it been executed in a more thoughtful manner, but instead my gut reaction is that it looks like bufoonery instead of mania. If this guy approached me on the street, I'd not be scared, I'd laugh in HIS face.
It's not frightening in the least. Not to me.
When I say i didn't have high hopes, I meant because I saw the early images that were leaked and then the original promo shots. It looked stupid then, and the more I see of him mugging for the camera, the more silly it comes across to me.
I WANT to be terrified. I want to be unsettled. Instead, watching this stuff, all I want to do is go watch something good.
But that's just my .02¢