Joker (2019)
Spyro Rating: 8,6 /10 as "Unique"
Director: Todd Phillips
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy
Today at 92nd Academy Awards there was a single moment that will be remembered. Joaquin Phoenix receiving the Oscar in "Best Actor" category for his performance as Joker. A role that has been portrayed before by actors such as Mark Hamil, Heath Ledger, Jack Nicholson and many other great names. Every new adaptation of the Joker role has to bring something different just to avoid comparisons with existing ones.
There is an audience that likes superhero films, another audience that does not and way many people somewhere in the middle. Everyone who belongs in the first group has already watch this movie. I write for people who lean towards the other two groups that consider giving this movie a chance. Short answer is that they should.
The long answer has already been perfectly given: Joker (2019) would still work even if comics didn't exist. This movie requires zero background knowledge regarding who is the character in comics or other movies. The plot is clear from the first minute in the movie, a mentally ill comedian who struggles to find his place in society. The existing system is not enough to keep providing meetings with his under qualified shrink. A case where the audience sees red flags everywhere that bad things are going to happen but society around this individual does not.
There is an audience that likes superhero films, another audience that does not and way many people somewhere in the middle. Everyone who belongs in the first group has already watch this movie. I write for people who lean towards the other two groups that consider giving this movie a chance. Short answer is that they should.
The long answer has already been perfectly given: Joker (2019) would still work even if comics didn't exist. This movie requires zero background knowledge regarding who is the character in comics or other movies. The plot is clear from the first minute in the movie, a mentally ill comedian who struggles to find his place in society. The existing system is not enough to keep providing meetings with his under qualified shrink. A case where the audience sees red flags everywhere that bad things are going to happen but society around this individual does not.
Joker (2019) trailer
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