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"23.1. 2020 The main character of "Joker", Arthur Fleck, has something to tell, but no one wants to listen to him. He's living in a corrupt society where basic human kindness is rare and selfishness is running rampant. He wants to be a comedian, a real clown who makes people laugh unrestrainedly, but he suffers from a mental disorder that forces him to laugh, often in inappropriate situations. It's a dangerous condition in a society where laughter is strictly controlled. In a way, the society fo"
“A stitched together dolly of Martin Scorsese’s halcyon auteur days as envisioned by a dudebro with no understanding of Scorsese’s artistry, sophistication, or poetry. Add to this a patina of DC Comics and a suffocating aura of self-seriousness that pervades in the worst possible ways and you’ll be right in the ballpark for Joker. The first film of DC’s proposed Black imprint, a sublabel that they claim will tell one-off near Elseworlds-like tales of their famous characters, and one that received a mere shrug and “meh” from me. The problem isn’t that Joker aims for seriousness or strives for something deeper, even if many of its themes are as deep as a puddle, it’s that everything about it is arrogant and derivative. Essentially a re-skin of The King of Comedy and prone” read more
"JOAQUIN PHOENIX As ARTHUR FLECK In JOKER - THE WINNER. "
Equal parts catharsis and condemnation
“With Warner Bros. and DC's master plan for an interconnected superhero universe going down in flames after the failure of 2017's Justice League, Todd Phillips' Joker signifies a daring new direction for the brand: standalone movies with modest budgets and auteur visions. Written by Phillips and Scott Silver, Joker is the antithesis of colourful, mainstream superhero cinema; it's an austere, pitch-black, R-rated masterpiece which feels more like a Martin Scorsese crime drama than a comic book flick. Phillips draws from a well of inspiration, including Taxi Driver, The King of Comedy, Fight Club, Requiem for a Dream, and Falling Down - and yet, despite this ostensible derivativeness, the concoction is breathtakingly unique. Equal parts catharsis and condemnation, Joker is an exquisite 'Dear ” read more
"1.Joaquin Phoenix- JokerThe Globe win boosts his momentum, though that Hollywood-chiding speech may prove troublesome for a few voters. That said, he was the favorite before, and he's the favorite now. 2.Adam Driver- Marriage StoryStill in the hunt for a win. Don't be that surprised if he can upset at SAG, on a road to win this thing. 3.Leonardo DiCaprio- Once Upon a Time in HollywoodWhile I'm still hesitant to call him a lock (again, there is typically one major snub), he's been nominated ev"
"2019 Finally. Finally there is a movie released worthy of 5 stars. How refreshing! It's been a rough year, so Phillips's "Joker" is about refreshing as a week without hearing about the fucking Kardashians. It's too good for me to give an accurate summary at the moment."