Joker

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the decadent Gotham of the 1980s is not just an ornament; it appears as a character in its own right in this stunning work by Todd Phillips. This city, full of garbage heaps, dark streets and social anger, is so intertwined with the inner world of a man named Arthur Fleck that at some point it becomes difficult to understand which one has transformed which one. This performance by Joaquin Phoenix, in which he reveals both his body and soul, takes its place as one of the most impressive acting works in the history of cinema. Phoenix portrays Arthur not merely as a villain, but as a fragile person who has been repeatedly crushed by the system and is in need of love. This is precisely what bothers the viewer: despite a character with whom it is almost impossible to empathize, you find yourself feeling their pain. The film goes far beyond a comic book adaptation and transforms into a harsh social critique. Poverty, walls preventing access to mental health, fake heroes created by the media and class gaps; none of these are processed in a didactic language. Everything is experienced through Arthur's eyes, as his mind disintegrates. That's why the film doesn't force you to think; it forces you to feel first. Robert De Niro's presence on the big screen is also skillfully woven into the fabric of the film. The moments when two great players meet in the same frame are etched in memory as words fail and tension takes over. Zazie Beetz and Frances Conroy, despite their limited screen time, serve as critical pillars to make sense of Arthur's world. Hildur Guðnadóttir's Oscar-winning score perhaps captures the spirit of the film better than the visuals themselves. The heavy, haunting sound of those stringed instruments deeply affects you as you watch the darkness within Arthur slowly rise to the surface. Joker does not offer an easy catharsis to its audience. On the contrary, after being watched, it leaves uncomfortable questions behind. Did we witness the birth of a demon, or an inevitable consequence created by the system? The film leaves the answer to this question up to you, and this choice makes it much more than just an ordinary origin story.

Rating: 8.1/10
Vote Count: 27,801
Release Date: October 01, 2019
Runtime: 2 hr 2 min
Original Name: Joker
Languages: English
Country:

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Canada

US

United States of America
Popularity:15.59
Budget:55.000.000,00 $
Revenue:1.078.958.629,00 $

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Reviews

Manuel São Bento

October 04, 2019

9/10

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) Obviously, Joker is one of my most anticipated movies of 2019. I mean, how couldn't it be?! Besides belonging to the superhero genre, DC has been on a streak of great films within its universe, so an isolated installment definitely excites me, especially about one of the evilest villains ever. It's by far one of the less comic-book-y flicks of the century. It doesn't follow the generic origin story formula, it avoids any c...

solstafir7

October 20, 2019

/10

Joker. The character that has existed since 1940, has become so heavy with so many different portrayals, different origins, that it feels impossible for any mortal man alive to impersonate the scattered personalities. It is an insurmountable task for any director to digest it all and still produce one more. Todd Phillips had a crazy challenge. He brought in one of the best actors alive to lift it with him, Joaquin Phoenix. Together, they have built a mass-market masterpiece which is just abov...

ikomrad

October 27, 2019

9/10

The Joker is similar to the DC Joker character but is not a criminal genius. The movie was a great depiction of how a person who has been mistreated, lied to, and ignored, totally lacking access to human compassion, can snap. The acting is top notch, and it puts a spotlight on the importance of mental health in modern times.

Sheldon Nylander

Sheldon Nylander

November 24, 2019

7/10

Okay, this film has already been so widely debated that I’m not sure what I can really add to the conversation. So, I’ll just give my thoughts. “Joker” is a fairly basic character study of Arthur Fleck, a mentally ill man who feels increasingly marginalized by an uncaring and brutal society in Gotham City. To start, the characters, except for Arthur himself, are pretty flat. They seem to have little purpose other than to further Arthur’s story. This includes Thomas Wayne, who in other media i...

Leno

Leno

November 30, 2019

9/10

*A Masterpiece*. The movie shows the escalating events that made Arthur become the Joker. Initially an inoffensive poor and sick man, Arthur suffered a tide of unfortunate events that pushed him closer and closer to the edge. Ignored and despised by everyone, sick and alone in the world, and neglected by the State, Arthur becomes progressively more violent until he breaks. Much more than one more Super-hero movie, *Joker* uses well-known characters to promote the reflection on the "ign...

Wuchak

Wuchak

December 15, 2019

8/10

***Not fun, but absorbing, artistic and tragic*** A mentally troubled middle-aged clown (Joaquin Phoenix) who lives with his mother (Frances Conroy) in Gotham City goes from not good to worse when he finally realizes his true identity. Robert DeNiro plays a talk show host and Zazie Beetz the friendly girl down the hall. Brett Cullen is on hand as Thomas Wayne, Bruce’s rich father. "Joker" (2019) is an arty, slow-burn character study of the popular DC Comics’ villain, but it’s more of a ...

JPV852

JPV852

January 03, 2020

9/10

_Joker_ is a tour-de-force of a movie, not quite like anything I've seen, maybe since Taxi Driver. At its core it's a movie about the breaking point of a broken man, wrapped under the banner of a comic book movie that, take out the Waynes, works on its own. Joaquin Phoenix truly gives a transformative performance (not unlike Heath Ledger) and will say is deserving of an Academy Award. The supporting cast all did well, though, and it is a small role, Zazie Beetz was great and De Niro had his mom...

Matthew Brady

Matthew Brady

January 27, 2020

8/10

the ‘Hangover 2 & 3’, the two most uncomfortable comedies he’s ever directed that felt more crime drama than anything funny. There’s also some dark humor in ‘Joker’ that involves a door chain. It’s silly, yet absolutely terrifying with the given context. A complete departure from his other work and that’s why I think it’s one of his best. I honestly think he made something so unique and meaningful. Seriously, I do. The score by Hildur Guðnadóttir helped set the tone tremendously. A melancholy...

lamachat

January 29, 2020

/10

It is intersting to analyze this movie in a context of global increase of violent social movements against the Establishment. Joker succeed in making me accept a violent reactions without really explicit political fundation.

Dark Jedi

February 19, 2020

3/10

This is going to be one of those posts where I go against the mainstream but my reaction when I watched this movie was: You got to be f… kidding me? The only resemblance to the REAL joker in this movie is the name. As far as I am concerned this movie is an insult to the fans of Batman and the REAL Joker. The “Joker” in this move is a unintelligent deranged nutcase. There is a sob story in the background about how he became that way which is totally uninteresting. The REAL joker is a int...

r96sk

r96sk

April 12, 2021

10/10

Each to their own, as always, but for me: Incredible! I was fully aware of <em>'Joker'</em> ever since its release, impossible not to be given the extraordinary hype that surrounded it, but it still absolutely surpassed my expectations - a sensational film. I adored every second of this; and I'm not even a Joker/DC Comics etc. 'fan'. Joaquin Phoenix gives an astonishingly outstanding performance as the titular character, undoubtedly one of the greatest showings that I've ever seen from an ...

AstroNoud

AstroNoud

February 27, 2022

10/10

Carried by a terrific Phoenix, ‘Joker’ leaves an emotional impact as we see a bullied clown slowly transform into someone who enjoys creating chaos. Too bad we don't get to enjoy Phoenix as Joker more, though, because pretty soon after the turning point, the movie ends. 10/10

iltnoob

May 14, 2022

10/10

It was exactly what it wanted to be, and it pulled it off perfectly. The "slow" parts add a lot to the atmosphere and it all culminates in a dramatic and unforgettable ending.

Martha

July 26, 2022

10/10

I knew it was gonna be super hard for me to like a Joker after Heath Ledger... Cameron in Gotham did awesome, Leto was really insane as Mr. J. But, I wanted a Joker stand alone... And this is what they gave me... Brilliant. From start to finish i just was on the edge of my seat. This movie pulled at my heart. I saw myself in this character and understand every reason why a series of bad days could make a person ... Snap. Well done.

GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwine

January 12, 2023

10/10

It's not an incel movie, despite what people are saying. And it's no a White Supremacy film either. It's not even a pro T-word president film. In fact, it addresses some pretty heavy left wing issues. Or at least issues that were traditionally on the left before things went...weird and all topsy turvy. However, it is also NOT a Marvel Film, so of you are walking in expecting a Marvel style movie you will walk out hating it. So don't go in expecting an MCU film. Instead you get a dramatic, ...

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

July 06, 2023

6/10

Really crazy dramatized movie. Slowly watching him go crazy. Pretty shocking ending and I wasn't expecting it.

Alunauwie

October 25, 2023

9/10

The scenario told in this film depicts a situation in which we frequently disregard the feelings and situations of others around us, people who may not have the same advantages as us. We can sense the psychological upheaval that Joker is experiencing from his point of view. All disappointment and rage build up and eventually explode. The people of Gotham rebelled as a result of their dissatisfaction and indignation at the injustice they faced. The Joker is also seen dancing on a car in the mi...

mehdiebrahimzadehofficial

April 08, 2024

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Joker, portrait of a psychopath but beloved by a nation In the science fiction genre of Hollywood cinema, especially the superhero genre, many movies have been made that include different dimensions of humans. Courage and effort for the survival of the family are among these dimensions. In 2019, on the silver screen of Hollywood, we see a masterpiece that indescribably takes us back to our childhood. That's right, Joker After Nolan's masterpiece, which we mainly remember as the Joker with ...

misubisu

misubisu

October 30, 2025

5/10

## **Joker (2019) Review: A Stunning Performance in Search of a Sharper Script** Todd Phillips' *Joker* is a film of immense contradiction. It is a technical marvel, featuring a career-defining performance that is impossible to look away from, yet it is wrapped in a narrative that feels as shallow as it is provocative. It’s a movie that demands to be taken seriously but often substitutes edgy ambiance for genuine substance. ### The Unquestionable Triumph: Joaquin Phoenix Let's be clear:...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joker was released in 2019.

Joker has a runtime of 2 hr 2 min (122 minutes).

Joker belongs to the following genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama.

Joker has a rating of 8.1/10 from 27,801 votes on TMDB.

In the United States, Joker is available to watch on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.