JOKER - Very Dark, Disturbing, Well-Made Film

This is a new take on one of comic's most popular arch nemesis - the Joker. Arthur Fleck is a mentally unstable guy who grew up with a mother who's got a  mental disorder of her own.  He's a clown-for-hire by day, and a struggling stand-up comedian by night.  

It's a very dark, frightening, disturbing, and sad portrayal of the clown prince of crime. A gritty character study of how a good-natured person can turn into a killing monster. Though the film is set in the 70s, it is quite realistic in showing the criminalities of today.  Joaquin Phoenix gave the best performance of his career. He put his heart and soul into his role.

Todd Philips, who we know from "The Hangover" movies, co-wrote and directed this well-made film about probably the most notorious criminal in comics history. The central character is from a comic-book origin but the movie feels oh-so-real. I was really shocked towards the end of the movie. Also starring Robert De Niro, Frances Conroy, Zazie Beetz, Bill Camp, and Bret Cullen. Rated R-16. From Warner Bros. Pictures.  #JokerMovie
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