Set in 1981, it follows Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and stand-up comedian whose descent into insanity and nihilism inspires a violent counter-cultural revolution against the wealthy in a decaying Gotham City. Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Bill Camp, Shea Whigham, and Marc Maron appear in supporting roles. Joker was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films, and Joint Effort, in association with Bron Creative and Village Roadshow Pictures, and distributed by Warner Bros.
Movie Review
Arthur Fleck isn’t happy with his life. He struggles to make money as a part-time clown while sharing a rundown apartment with his ailing mom. He lives in a city struck by hard times where a decent, honest living is difficult to come by. He also suffers from a condition that causes him to break into uncontrollable laughter. None of this stops Arthur from dreaming big. He aspires to be a stand-up comedian and attempts to write jokes in his diary. Caught in between it all, Arthur slowly begins to lose his grip on sanity.
It’s immediately apparent that this is not your standard comic book fare. Todd Phillips painstakingly constructs the story of a man at his wit’s end when pushed beyond his breaking point. Phillips doesn’t glorify mental illness but instead makes a compelling case of a deeply disturbed individual struggling to find a coping mechanism in the form of an unhinged alter ego. This also resonates in his gritty vision of Gotham City, a metropolis brought to its knees, and crime is just a way of life.
Only the rich and corrupt seem to be unaffected by the mayhem – a pertinent notion in present times. Set in the early 80's, this fictional city is reminiscent of that era with impeccable production and a time-relevant, yet unsettling soundtrack that evokes a constant sense of uneasiness.
Arthur Fleck’s gradual descent into madness has a distant parallel to ‘Taxi Driver’, also featuring Robert De Niro, so there’s a sense of joy for the cinephile to see him here. But, none of the cast holds a candle to Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, captured by a dedicated and immersive performance. Watching Phoenix disappear into character makes one fear the actor’s sanity as he creates his own unique version of the villain.
Arthur Fleck’s gradual descent into madness has a distant parallel to ‘Taxi Driver’, also featuring Robert De Niro, so there’s a sense of joy for the cinephile to see him here. But, none of the cast holds a candle to Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, captured by a dedicated and immersive performance. Watching Phoenix disappear into character makes one fear the actor’s sanity as he creates his own unique version of the villain.
At first, his wiry, awkward frame stumbles to get from one place to the next, but when he eventually transforms, he becomes graceful, resembling an agile dancer. It’s simultaneously difficult to watch and yet, impossible to take your eyes off him. If Joaquin Phoenix finally wins an Academy Award for this performance, it will be hard to argue against it. Disturbing and intense, yet undeniably brilliant, this may very well become the definitive origin tale of the Joker.
Facts that Make the Movie Even More Interesting!
10. Joker's Actor Joaquin Phoenix Based His Laugh On Videos Of People Suffering From Pathological Laughter
9. For The Role Of Joker, Actor Joaquin Phoenix Went On Grueling A Diet And Lost 52 Pounds (23.6 Kilograms)
8. There Are At Least 3 Different Laughs The Joker Does: The 'Affliction' Laugh, The 'One Of The Guys Laugh, And The 'Authentic Joy' Laugh At The End
7. Joker Cracked IMDB's 'Top 10 Highest-Rated Movies Of All Time' List
6. When Preparing For The Role, Phoenix Studied The Movements Of Iconic Silent Film Stars Like Buster Keaton And Ray Bolger
5. Joker Stairs Is Now A Thing On Google Maps And Fans Put It Into The 'Religious Destination' Category
4. The Movie Got An 8-Minute-Long Standing Ovation At Its Premiere At The Venice Film Festival
3. The Film's Storyline, Following A Failed Stand-Up Comedian, Came From The Famous 'Batman: The Killing Joke' Graphic Novel
2. Arthur's Clown Makeup Was Purposefully Made To Look "Antique" — His Lips Were Made A Reddish-Brown To Resemble Blood
1. The Script Often Changed Right Before Shooting And The Actors Would Have To Adapt And Even Improvise Their Characters' Dialogue
“Joker Walks the Line of Fiction and Reality Very Well”
Joker has been a very fascinating character in comics as well as in movies but its origin has been very debatable and skeptical over the years. Fans have different theories about joker.
Keeping this thing in mind Joker movie successfully strike a perfect balance between theories and Director Tod Phillips tests the water with great craftsmanship.
Till now those who have watched the movie will know about the impactful and pitch perfect acting of Joaquin Phoenix and other supporting cast but what stood out for me is how well the background music and effortless cinematography scales up the movie.
Another thing which I like about the movie is that it has masterfully encapsulated the mental issues that Arthur Fleck faces which eventually makes him unleashed, unchecked and forced him to be Joker.
Everyone is talking about the Laugh but I like how Joaquin manages to convey with his eyes man!! There were certain scenes where he managed to chill the spine with his mere eyes; the pain he depicts with them was very relatable simply because we see how people around us are behaving and how some people unfortunately dealing with serious mental problems are not getting the help they require.
Joker has been the one of the most infamous iconic character because of the choice of his action and words and in the latest Joker standalone movie, Director Todd Philips has tried to blur the line between Reality and Fiction quite effectively.
Joker manages to offer a strong story line backed by some very good piece of dedicated and inspired acting and offers a gloomy and engrossing cinema which successfully maintains theories coupled with today’s problems and yet being relatable.
A Word of Advise - Though those who are emotionally sensitive or dealing with some mental issues might look this movie with different view, some people might think that this movie can be a trigger point for some people because of the violence shown in this movie.
MUST WATCH MOVIE IF YOU HAVEN’T!
Written by - Priya Mathur
Edited by - Prachi Raheja
Facts that Make the Movie Even More Interesting!
10. Joker's Actor Joaquin Phoenix Based His Laugh On Videos Of People Suffering From Pathological Laughter
9. For The Role Of Joker, Actor Joaquin Phoenix Went On Grueling A Diet And Lost 52 Pounds (23.6 Kilograms)
8. There Are At Least 3 Different Laughs The Joker Does: The 'Affliction' Laugh, The 'One Of The Guys Laugh, And The 'Authentic Joy' Laugh At The End
7. Joker Cracked IMDB's 'Top 10 Highest-Rated Movies Of All Time' List
6. When Preparing For The Role, Phoenix Studied The Movements Of Iconic Silent Film Stars Like Buster Keaton And Ray Bolger
5. Joker Stairs Is Now A Thing On Google Maps And Fans Put It Into The 'Religious Destination' Category
4. The Movie Got An 8-Minute-Long Standing Ovation At Its Premiere At The Venice Film Festival
3. The Film's Storyline, Following A Failed Stand-Up Comedian, Came From The Famous 'Batman: The Killing Joke' Graphic Novel
2. Arthur's Clown Makeup Was Purposefully Made To Look "Antique" — His Lips Were Made A Reddish-Brown To Resemble Blood
1. The Script Often Changed Right Before Shooting And The Actors Would Have To Adapt And Even Improvise Their Characters' Dialogue
“Joker Walks the Line of Fiction and Reality Very Well”
Joker has been a very fascinating character in comics as well as in movies but its origin has been very debatable and skeptical over the years. Fans have different theories about joker.
Keeping this thing in mind Joker movie successfully strike a perfect balance between theories and Director Tod Phillips tests the water with great craftsmanship.
Till now those who have watched the movie will know about the impactful and pitch perfect acting of Joaquin Phoenix and other supporting cast but what stood out for me is how well the background music and effortless cinematography scales up the movie.
Another thing which I like about the movie is that it has masterfully encapsulated the mental issues that Arthur Fleck faces which eventually makes him unleashed, unchecked and forced him to be Joker.
Everyone is talking about the Laugh but I like how Joaquin manages to convey with his eyes man!! There were certain scenes where he managed to chill the spine with his mere eyes; the pain he depicts with them was very relatable simply because we see how people around us are behaving and how some people unfortunately dealing with serious mental problems are not getting the help they require.
Joker has been the one of the most infamous iconic character because of the choice of his action and words and in the latest Joker standalone movie, Director Todd Philips has tried to blur the line between Reality and Fiction quite effectively.
Joker manages to offer a strong story line backed by some very good piece of dedicated and inspired acting and offers a gloomy and engrossing cinema which successfully maintains theories coupled with today’s problems and yet being relatable.
A Word of Advise - Though those who are emotionally sensitive or dealing with some mental issues might look this movie with different view, some people might think that this movie can be a trigger point for some people because of the violence shown in this movie.
MUST WATCH MOVIE IF YOU HAVEN’T!
Written by - Priya Mathur
Edited by - Prachi Raheja
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