Have you watched the Joker? After the released of Todd Philips new film "The Joker" under Warner Bros. Productions almost everyone is talking about the D.C. comic villain also due to some controversies. The movie was theatrically released last August 31. The production's budget range from $55-70 million and its gross from different countries is $1.40 billion.
There are atleast 26 films that features Joker, however, This movie is the first stand-alone film and its outside the DCEU.
When the Joker's teaser and trailers were posted it was dark, creepy, grim but with a shocking glimpse of a painful back story of the clown. It attracted the audience and it blasted social media as netizen posted their reactions and comments.
The Plot
In year 1980s in Gotham City, a stand-up comedian named Arthur Fleck whom suffers in many mental conditions such as laughing uncontrollably is often disregarded and mocked. They say that "when it rains it pours", the unexpected misfortune came to Fleck. He lose his job, he was beaten up by youth gang, mocked by his favorite stand-up comedian Murray Franklin. His psychological and medications treatment were cut off, he discovered a heartbreaking childhood past. All these difficulties made Arthur a madman, He lead a chaotic city where people are rallying and angry blaming the government of Gotham. It was a mayhem for the city of Gotham. The Clown then laugh, laugh and laugh as he sees the soul of the city was destructed.
Joaquin Phoenix, was a three-time Oscar Nominee, he also received accolades from different award-giving bodies. Some of his best performances is as Freddie Quell on The Master and Commodus in Gladiator, he was very good in acting and as his newest movie, the Joker was released. Many agreed that its about time he won an Oscar award. From the trailer to the Movie, Phoenix acting was magnificent. Of course Heath Ledger's portrayal of Joker is exceptional and outstanding that's why it was quite hard to surpass his acting but given Phoenix the chance, they are both eminent.
On this Joker movie, the focus is on the story of Joker himself, so it requires a lot of emotions.
The Lines
"The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't."
"I used to think that my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it's a f**king comedy."
"You Don't Listen, Do You?"
The movie Joker though a box-office still has a lot of criticism, many questions unanswered, some would not even recommend it seeing to those having mental-breakdowns. I think that there's a part of the film that you will feel sympathetic for the main character but then there are scenes in the film that went too far. It's somehow gives a depiction that if you experience hardships you got to stand up and make a move. Sadly, the "move" isn't about being positive in life rather making a violent act. Though the film has symbolism and metaphor. I think that it still requires a deep understanding of the film. 
How about you, what are your thoughts on this movie, The Joker?
