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Directed by<\/em>: Todd Phillips<\/p>\n

Written by<\/em>: Todd Phillips and Scott Silver, based on the DC Comics characters<\/p>\n

Starring:<\/p>\n

Joaquin Phoenix<\/strong> as Arthur Fleck<\/p>\n

Robert De Niro<\/strong> as Murray Franklin<\/p>\n

Zazie Beetz<\/strong> as Sophie Dumond<\/p>\n

Frances Conroy<\/strong> as Penny Fleck<\/p>\n

Brett Cullen<\/strong> as Thomas Wayne<\/p>\n

Rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language, and brief sexual images<\/em><\/p>\n

Runtime: 121 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m a huge fan of the Batman<\/strong><\/a><\/span> canon \u2013 I make it a mission to watch anything involving that universe. When I heard that the Joker was going to have an origin movie, I was ecstatic. Then I found out that Joaquin Phoenix would be playing the Joker, and my excitement shot through the roof.<\/p>\n

This performance is one of his best. Just like Heath Ledger did with his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight<\/em> (2008), I think Joaquin may strike Oscar gold for Joker <\/em>(2019).<\/p>\n

However, that is the only kudos I can give this film. Joker<\/em> wasn\u2019t satisfying enough for me to give it a positive review. I knew the film would be dark, gritty, and violent, but I think the film overstated its point. It could have easily been about twenty minutes shorter.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s rare for me to wish a film was over, but Joker <\/em>managed to be that film. Not because it was terrible\u2026but because I already got the message. I felt like I was trapped in The Joker\u2019s mind and I wanted to leave \u2013 I felt like I was pounding the exit door before it finally opened. Hmm\u2026was that possibly a directorial choice? Joker is trapped in his mind, so we have to experience how that feels?<\/p>\n

\"Joker<\/a>
Warner Bros. Image from IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before he became The Joker, he was Arthur Fleck. Fleck is a loner and a societal outcast. He suffers from a condition where he laughs uncontrollably whenever he is sad or upset. He gives nearby concerned citizens a laminated card to explain it.<\/p>\n

Fleck is also a person who means well. He lives with and takes care of, his mother. They have a loving relationship, not unlike the one Norman Bates had with his mother. This seems like an obvious reference.<\/p>\n

This film also seemed like it could be a decent remake to Taxi Driver<\/em> (1976) and The King of Comedy <\/em>(1983), with the former also having a crazy protagonist and the latter with one that is trying to make it big. Arthur Fleck is both of those people. Robert De Niro played both of those characters, and he coincidentally also plays Murray Franklin, a late-night talk show host Arthur idolizes. I wonder if De Niro was the first choice for playing Franklin because his character in The King of Comedy<\/em> stalked a talk show host played by Jerry Lewis. If so, I think it\u2019s a clever casting move.<\/p>\n

Franklin\u2019s influence makes Fleck want to be a standup comedian \u2013 a spark of desire lit ablaze by his mother\u2019s insistence that his mission in life is to spread joy and laughter. However, Fleck continues to feel like an outcast due to a lack of acceptance by society. He tries to make people laugh with his job as a clown-for-hire, but he tends to fall flat. The dream of being a comedian eludes Fleck, which contributes to his downward spiral into madness.<\/p>\n

\"Joker<\/a>
Warner Bros. Image from IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Joker is not supposed to be a funny character. He is always in his own world and feels that whatever he says is hilarious. Jack Nicholson said that he loved his version of The Joker in Batman<\/em> (1989) because his jokes were always tasteless. Fleck wants to be funny to others, but it never works out.<\/p>\n

I was puzzled to learn that Todd Phillips co-wrote and directed this film because he’s the man responsible for The Hangover<\/em> trilogy. The first film is one of the funniest I\u2019ve seen. Phillips also directed some other decent comedies, such as Road Trip<\/em> (2000) and Due Date <\/em>(2010), all with gut-busting laughs. I don\u2019t think I laughed once throughout this film, though. Maybe I\u2019m just not sure why a comedy director would do a U-turn and direct a serious film that could have been funny. I can\u2019t put my finger on a reason.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to watch movies where the protagonist experiences constant rejection. It was especially hard in this case because we are supposed to empathize with the person who would eventually clash with Batman. The Joker is and always was an entertaining, but sympathetic character.<\/p>\n

I think this is one of the problems with Joker<\/em>. I wanted to feel sorry for him, but I kept going the other way. It made me feel ashamed of myself.<\/p>\n

\"Joker
Warner Bros. Image from IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As far as the story structure, I felt the last act fell flat. Everything leading up to it was okay, but it turned after that. The last act was still well-performed, but it wasn\u2019t well thought out. The moment when I thought the film would end, I felt pure relief \u2013 I was ready to leave, but the film cut to another scene that I felt had no purpose. I thought the film ending on that note was a true letdown.<\/p>\n

I also didn\u2019t care for how some of the characters in the Batman canon were portrayed, but to avoid spoilers, I won\u2019t go into further detail. They are different here than in the other films.<\/p>\n

In the end, the movie was only worthwhile because of Joaquin Phoenix. His performance made the film, but the other elements didn\u2019t add up.<\/p>\n

2\/4 stars.<\/p>\n

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