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KenRAug 6, 2020

How easily pleased have people become? When a ‘major’ movie is this simplistic and obviously just another copy of many other overrated downers – it leaves someone needing to explain how this nonsense then goes on to rate a ridiculous 11 OscarHow easily pleased have people become? When a ‘major’ movie is this simplistic and obviously just another copy of many other overrated downers – it leaves someone needing to explain how this nonsense then goes on to rate a ridiculous 11 Oscar nominations? Who can truly take the Oscars seriously any longer? Joker is a typical super-ugly, comic book R Rated serial killer story - which grinds its endless way through non-stop, grotesque situations of the most maudlin kind. We’ve already seen this character (somewhat over-played by Phoenix) far too many times in the past. Even the dark, sleazy settings don’t invite interest, and has left many viewers wanting it all to end quickly but no, it drags on for over two hours, feeling painfully more like three. Then there’s the casting of an over-used De Niro, intended to help capitalise on some of those ‘gangster- obsessed’ Scorsese offerings. Many paid to see this over-hyped lowbrow tosh, expecting to experience a masterpiece - only to wish they could get back their time and money for better use. If uninspired morbidity is your thing, you’ll get a bellyful – otherwise, stay well away and watch this junk fade into the obscurity it deserves, hopefully, along with the copycat movie makers. The final images this movie creates of carnage on the streets of America, looks more like the sorry, robotic BLM mayhem that’s reducing the USA to a decaying mess. Just what the CCP and others would be quite happy to see – Civil War. Such a pitiful shame and a sick joke.… Expand

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FanDeMike13Jun 14, 2020

The only thing salvageable is Phoenix's performance. The rest is great disappointment

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Alucard--------Jun 19, 2020

I went into this film expecting an all-time classic based on the reviews I had read & what I ended up watching was just a decent film overall. Phoenix is outstanding...so he definitely did his part. But I feel like if you've seen the trailersI went into this film expecting an all-time classic based on the reviews I had read & what I ended up watching was just a decent film overall. Phoenix is outstanding...so he definitely did his part. But I feel like if you've seen the trailers you've seen the movie because the best way I can describe this film is it feels like a 2 hour version of the trailer. At 2 hours it's a relatively common runtime, but it felt a lot longer...which isn't good. I'd say this is much more of a rental than a theater movie. Kinda just....eh.… Expand

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DanielpveAug 20, 2020

Dumb movie for dumb people. There's nothing about this thing that is actually interesting or "deep", and the worst thing is that it's not even entertaining

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SimplereviewsMay 17, 2020

Not so good. poopy m. fans never watch anything but action movies and super hero films. When they see a film like joker break the mold they think it’s a god tier movie. In reality it’s a bear bones take on an indie movie. That has simpleNot so good. poopy m. fans never watch anything but action movies and super hero films. When they see a film like joker break the mold they think it’s a god tier movie. In reality it’s a bear bones take on an indie movie. That has simple themes that people think “big brain” too much joker 7/10… Expand

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dallas82288Jul 19, 2020

So sitting through this movie in theaters was horrible I checked my watch several times hoping this would end, kept waiting for it to get better, then FINALLY the credits rolled. To call this a movie is ridiculous I have seen straight toSo sitting through this movie in theaters was horrible I checked my watch several times hoping this would end, kept waiting for it to get better, then FINALLY the credits rolled. To call this a movie is ridiculous I have seen straight to DVDs better than this steaming pile of garbage nothing redeeming about it at all.… Expand

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Willcz1Sep 15, 2020

I watched this when it first came out. It sucked then but I never reviewed it. This isn't a review just my opinion. Joker stunk note Phoenix's performance salvages this movie. Boring! I want to know how this made a billion dollars and so manyI watched this when it first came out. It sucked then but I never reviewed it. This isn't a review just my opinion. Joker stunk note Phoenix's performance salvages this movie. Boring! I want to know how this made a billion dollars and so many good reviews? I typically love most comic book movies but not Joker.… Expand

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ShadownixJun 26, 2020

Very bad movie, the movie doesn't make sense, everything happens in favor of the protagonist. Also it has nothing to do with the joker

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mh5m5dJan 5, 2021

This film has no new thing, a character named joker just for popularity and box office

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Abydos6Dec 6, 2019

Saw this in theatres. You could switch the name of this movie to Arthur and it wouldn’t change anything about how lacking this movie was of anything to do with DC’s Joker villain. It was a story about a villain who excelled at one thing andSaw this in theatres. You could switch the name of this movie to Arthur and it wouldn’t change anything about how lacking this movie was of anything to do with DC’s Joker villain. It was a story about a villain who excelled at one thing and that was to COMPLAIN. The character was absent of the ingenuity and dark cunning that are the fundamental characteristics that make its famous anti-hero the Joker. The characters story is all nearly encased in the typical socialist narrative to appeal to modern popular ideology. I don’t know what this movie was but if you are looking to enjoy the cunning genius shared by the greats like Heath Ledger and Mark Hamill you won’t find it in this movie. Just an empty prettied up nobody with flashy dance moves and a running mouth.… Expand

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BRJacobsFeb 10, 2020

I am sick and tired of people praising this garbage film. It's just Taxi Driver and Kings of Comedy frankensteined together. This is the Joker, we should not feel bad for the Joker, this was a chance for DC to make a real villain focusedI am sick and tired of people praising this garbage film. It's just Taxi Driver and Kings of Comedy frankensteined together. This is the Joker, we should not feel bad for the Joker, this was a chance for DC to make a real villain focused movie where we truly see a mans fall to madness. This guy is a whiny loser who doesn't like people being mean to him. The score is not good, it's obnoxious. The dance scenes are so on the nose with its oscar baiting that it's embarrassing. How about make Phoenix do some real blood curdling acting to win an oscar, but nope, we need dance sequences. Todd Philips made a mediocre, boring film that only succeeded because it had the greatest comic villains name on it. Shame on people for calling this quality when all it is, is recycled stories from great filmmakers who had to actually work for their classics.… Expand

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TheFrogMay 18, 2020

What a huge disappointment, I was expecting so much more!
The movie sets out to sell me a point that's already sold, namely that a society that forgets and marginalizes have-nots is a bad idea, even leaving ethics alone. People robbed of allWhat a huge disappointment, I was expecting so much more!
The movie sets out to sell me a point that's already sold, namely that a society that forgets and marginalizes have-nots is a bad idea, even leaving ethics alone. People robbed of all hope and with nothing to lose, will not play by the rules, it's something Dickens made crystal clear in "A Tale of Two Cities" almost two centuries ago.
And yet the protagonist almost manages to sway me towards the despicable Thomas Wayne's selfish, paternalistic plutocracy. Fortuna may be Imperatrix Mundi, but you are rarely completely powerless in the face of events. Arthur is unlucky, but not as much as he thinks. Just like you are not fit to be an angel for Victoria's Secret if you are an obese, ugly, middle-aged man, you are not fit to be a stand-up comedian if you are a tragically unfunny guy, with a condition that makes you break up in laughter at the worst possible moment. Wanna make one of those schmaltzy, inspirational movies about pursuing a dream in the face of adversity? Well, the people in those, WORK HARD to fulfil their dream. Arthur does absolutely nothing but wallow in excessive self-pity, while smoking one cigarette after the other after the other after the other after the other... does he accept any job to make ends meet, while perfecting his act? Oh noes, that would be sooo below him. He's "made to spread joy onto the world", so he should be handed his dream on a plate. And hey, he's too busy pitying himself to get a new job, after he lost the one he had because of *his* incredible stupidity. But no, it's not his fault, right? It's society's, and mainly rich people's, so he's perfectly right in spending his days crying and smoking and laughing maniacally.
Really, I'm so angry that a perfectly valid message gets wasted this way! If you really are interested in some good and lucid social analysis, I suggest you watch something by Ken Loach, it's a world apart in quality.… Expand

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DanielSigFeb 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A waste of my time. I expected a movie about a supervillain with warped ideas about society that loves trolling everyone, you know, something more akin to the actual Joker. Instead I got a movie about an insane beta-male nobody that has no existential purpose and therefore has nothing to lose when he decides to level up and become a homicidal insane beta-male nobody.… Expand

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KitobSep 29, 2020

This movie had a plot that drags, I saw this movie in the theater and was very disappointed Joaquins laugh was cringeworthy, this was a boring character study that amounted to nothing, there was no point to any of this and it’s disrespectfulThis movie had a plot that drags, I saw this movie in the theater and was very disappointed Joaquins laugh was cringeworthy, this was a boring character study that amounted to nothing, there was no point to any of this and it’s disrespectful to even compare this Joker to Heath Ledger. The people saying this was a good movie must have never seen any of the classics… Expand

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Dixoo7Dec 16, 2020

So boring and the most overrated movie in the history of cinema, like an Avatar

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cvAydanFeb 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't like this movie that much I don't think they did a good job on joker don't get me wrong i love joker but this movie just makes me want to cry for how bad it is I think they should of done more with the morry scene but he just admitted to killing people but than killed morry i dont get how so many people like this movie they should of just put him in jail right away… Expand

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foss1kNov 24, 2019

havent seen worst joker then this one. The creators neglected his cleverness, dangerous and other things. I hoped to see how a guy will become the most dangerous criminal in Gotham. but what i've seen. Some guy with laugh disorder kills fewhavent seen worst joker then this one. The creators neglected his cleverness, dangerous and other things. I hoped to see how a guy will become the most dangerous criminal in Gotham. but what i've seen. Some guy with laugh disorder kills few people and gets to madhouse beacause of because of resentment of surrounding world. Just weak guy. yeah there's a story but you've forgotten who joker is!!! I'd prefer 10th time rewatch Dark Knight instead of this long story of nothing which make me feel sorry for main charachter... This is not Joker.… Expand

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GuizinFeb 8, 2020

Except for Phoenix's actuation and the responsibility of DC and Warner Bros. to bring us a good movie (cinematographic quality), this is garbage. I totally agree with the review of The New York Times: it's incoherence and violence for free.

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JordiRomijn1234Feb 14, 2020

This is a very bad movie, i don't like it. e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e

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Movie_FreakMay 17, 2020

Should have won the razzie award for worst picture. Pointless, lame, and just a time-wasting film

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jaredwallace91Feb 9, 2020

Even from an art standpoint this movie doesn't hold up much. It has nothing new to say for commentary on society and adds nothing new to the Joker story.

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MetaMetalDec 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is a malignant tumor on the collective psyche of society. I left the film feeling violated and disgusted. The only message this film sends is that the world is cold, cruel and uncaring and everyone in it is TERRIBLE. The plot is poorly constructed, the characters (ALL without exception) are flat, two dimensional and amoral. The rich are all insensitive pigs, and the poor are filthy, violent anarchists. No one has to take responsibility for their actions, because everyone else is to blame. The mental illness is poorly developed, he's supposed to be a vulnerable narcissist with some variation of tourette's, but instead he portrays as a schizophrenic with flat effect. Joaquin in this film has none of the Joker's infamous charisma or confidence. Instead he's portrayed as pathetic, grotesque and detestable. Furthermore, in this film the Joker is mentally, developmentally challenged, none of the Joker's ingenuity or wit. The whole film translates as a sob story told by a creatively challenged man. Maybe this whole film was supposed to be a sob story told to the psychiatrist, that would make it slightly less awful than it is. But not by a lot. This film is emotionally, narratively and cinematically flat.… Expand

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SootballJan 12, 2020

Joaquin Phoenix did a stellar job conveying crazy, but the weak & predictable writing disabled my ability to suspend disbelief as the movie slogged through the same formula ad nauseam. A series of unfortunate events and the resulting heavyJoaquin Phoenix did a stellar job conveying crazy, but the weak & predictable writing disabled my ability to suspend disbelief as the movie slogged through the same formula ad nauseam. A series of unfortunate events and the resulting heavy handed depiction of "crazy" got dull fast, leading up to an ending that made little sense in the context of the first half of this film. Would not watch again.… Expand

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gxm143Feb 1, 2020

Extremely disappointing. Phoenix's performance is spellbinding, but totally overwrought. In the end, a boring film. And don't rely much on the user score, it's the result of an organized campaign. Bots and everything. 2000+ reviews, really?

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Hawk321Apr 10, 2020

Not a good movie YET !
Perhaps the movie will become good if I can watch all (potential) successors of it once.

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CTACekMay 8, 2020

одни сопли со всех щелей,как и все последние фильмы.Вот Хит Леджер был шикарный джокер,про его историю и надо было снимать,а не это

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SarahWillaimsonNov 5, 2019

This movie is not as original as people are claiming, there have been a number of films like it which are much better most notably Taxi Driver and the King of Comedy. I'm assuming most of the people claiming this to be the best film ever haveThis movie is not as original as people are claiming, there have been a number of films like it which are much better most notably Taxi Driver and the King of Comedy. I'm assuming most of the people claiming this to be the best film ever have seen little more than comic book superhero movies and big-budget popular film series, therefore I understand why this film may seem different but hopefully, this allows these people to see more films and realize how good the art of filmmaking can be .… Expand

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tdebugJan 7, 2020

This is one rare case when I mostly agree with critics. Unfortunately I found this movie quite dull and artificial. Sure Batman movies are all fairy-tail type of stories, but we know that and that what it makes the story special. Joker isThis is one rare case when I mostly agree with critics. Unfortunately I found this movie quite dull and artificial. Sure Batman movies are all fairy-tail type of stories, but we know that and that what it makes the story special. Joker is pretending to be real story which is dark and unpleasant to see most of the time.… Expand

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JakeHyleJan 4, 2020

This takes the idea of darker, gritter, 'more realistic' version of DC characters that we saw with the with the Christopher Nolan Batman movies to a pointless extreme. "Joker" strips everything away from what makes this character the Joker,This takes the idea of darker, gritter, 'more realistic' version of DC characters that we saw with the with the Christopher Nolan Batman movies to a pointless extreme. "Joker" strips everything away from what makes this character the Joker, and leaves nothing but a mentally unstable and angry person from which to make a movie about. If this move wasn't titled Joker you would never even know it's about Batman's nemesis. Boring, Over indulgent, pretentious. A single actor cant save this movie.… Expand

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ZieOmegaMar 20, 2021

I finally pushed myself to finish it. Joaquin Phoenix did an amazing character actor for this but the movie itself is depressing as hell. No idea why anyone would want to watch something that depresses you.

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Giantin06Dec 26, 2020

I put zero just to lower the average. I'd actually give him a 5. How do you guys give him a 9? Are we out of our minds? The film is based on a banal plot, the usual discourse of the poor living in **** and the rich who are much richer, andI put zero just to lower the average. I'd actually give him a 5. How do you guys give him a 9? Are we out of our minds? The film is based on a banal plot, the usual discourse of the poor living in **** and the rich who are much richer, and the poor rebel against the system. Joker is a whining psychopath who kills random people. Phoenix very good. I think that anyway anyone with a modicum of intelligence and study on the subject can understand that this is an extremely overrated film… Expand

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gothicm3rcyNov 26, 2019

The film, in a nutshell, shows what people are as a society. Its a cheap trick. Phoenix's ridiculous overacting lets people see depth that doesnt exist. People watch the film thinking iits about some madman dancing to music created byThe film, in a nutshell, shows what people are as a society. Its a cheap trick. Phoenix's ridiculous overacting lets people see depth that doesnt exist. People watch the film thinking iits about some madman dancing to music created by pedophile gary glitter.... its simply a cash grab. Looking for depth of a character with a ridiculous laugh..... and attempting to call iself "deep".
This is definately a movie for 2019......where so many sheep exist.... but for some reason, see themselves as "individual thinkers"... This is absolutely a terrible film..... Its a shame so many people fell for its indoctrination… Expand

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Maziyar_1366Nov 28, 2019

A miss understood of batman world. Welcome joker to real world!!! He is a modrate director with money hungry. If he was making a film, it would be so...

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MarcoV246Dec 6, 2019

It’s not that good, wish it was better. Script was weak and dialogue was cliche

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bleemusDec 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Admittedly great acting by JP... but I don't need a 2 hour movie to continually remind me he can play a crazy guy and lost a bunch of weight for the role. His impressive skills are diluted by repetition, the movie just alternates between socially awkward scenes and shots of him shirtless so we can see his ribs.

The movie and story is extremely boring. The other characters in the movie could be replaced by cardboard cutouts, as they add nothing to the experience; the 'Fight Club girlfriend' was uninspired and a let down.

There aren't many movies that I wish I hadn't gone to see, and this is one of them.… Expand

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pjonssonFeb 19, 2020

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 concernedThis 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 intelligent criminal mastermind. I was waiting for this nutcase to actually become that for the entire movie. Spoiler alert, it never happened! This guy starts as a useless sobbing nutcase and he ends the movie as the same useless sobbing nutcase.

The movie has NOTHING to do with the real Joker. It is a blatant attempt to garner support for a unrelated psychopathic thriller by using the Joker name. If it would have been advertised as such I probably would have, if not liked it, so at least appreciated it for it’s qualities. It is indeed a well done movie technically and the main character is indeed excellently performed.

However, even if I try to distance myself from the deceitful Joker label, I find it overall boring, too long and really a movie about a psychopath probably made by someone with mental issues himself. But then that’s Hollywood today.

That the politically biased and elitist so called “critics” on sites like Rotten Tomatoes like it is not really surprising but I have to confess that I am somewhat surprised at the rave ratings by real viewers on some other sites.

Honestly, I was expecting to be disappointing by this movie. Then I am always cautious about movies getting rave reviews, especially from the previously mentioned totally useless and crappy “review” site. I did not expect this level of disappointment though. Epic fail as far as I am concerned.… Expand

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batuuOct 31, 2019

This movie is so boring and not innovative. people gets hype that is all. There is nothing about with Joker's origin. Joker has mental illness. Not a 'like we all know' criminal mastermind.

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KubatheLostOct 31, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The music, cinematography, and the lead actor were incredible! The plot, pacing, and the idea that this was so supposed to be the Joker is the real joke here. Practically nothing was portrayed correctly in this movie from the comics or even other films or cartoons, and all that could be forgiven if they at least captured the essence of the character however they did not. He was never really funny (even though comedy is subjective as Arthur states himself) he isn't really a criminal he just kind of stumbles and fumbles through every situation, and most importantly he wasn't smart or conniving. This is supposed to the legendary, the infamous, the iconic villain of Batman in the future? A weak, pathetic, mentally ill clown that can't even keep a job or take care of his mother. Everything is handed to this character through plot driven circumstances. Oh the crowd just happens to get riled up just in time so he can slip through and meet Thomas Wayne. He didn't rile up the crowd, or plan a diversion how did he get a service outfit to blend in? Oh it was just laying around in a service closet just his size. The real Joker is smart and that is what allows him to go to to toe with the greatest detective of all time. He doesn't just get the luckiest circumstances in the world and just happens to beat Batman. He plans and schemes and puts on a show and actually knows how to be funny if he wants to be. The only reason I think this has good reviews is because my generation doesn't know the characters, and joaquin phoenix is an amazing artist bringing the role he was told to play to life. If this was a random movie about a random clown with mental illness and tragic story it would be a decent movie. As a movie supposedly portraying the Joker it was the worst movie DC has made so far. It was a movie made is if they don't understand their own character or why he is even so iconic or infamous in the first place. Sincerely a huge Joker fan… Expand

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jaquez84Oct 6, 2019

If you are looking at this film as an extreme warning against ignoring the struggles of everyday life and of ignoring struggles of people with mental disabilities then congratulations.

As a film, as a piece of art meant to entertain, thisIf you are looking at this film as an extreme warning against ignoring the struggles of everyday life and of ignoring struggles of people with mental disabilities then congratulations.

As a film, as a piece of art meant to entertain, this was a joke. Pun completely intended.

The joker some how manages to be as boring as a movie as it is twisted. Even the darkest parts of the film fall flat because of its sedated pace. Even if you are trying to make a statement, your film still has to be good. You don’t get a pass on being entertaining for the sake of having a message. I know pretentious people will claim the movie was entertaining in an attempt to be deep. The only person who could genuinely like this film is Joaquin Phoenix playing Arthur Fleck playing Arthur Fleck. I would say people struggling to find someway to like this movie is a whole lot more dangerous than monotony.

As as a score I give this a slow shot to the head full of regret. More valuable than the price of the ticket, is the time spent watching this movie and the several hours wondering why, how this could ever be made. I will never get back the time i’ve wasted back but hey “that’s life.”… Expand

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bosrs1Mar 19, 2021

With all the accolades Mr. Phoenix received for this film I really wanted to like it and I really tried to watch it with an open mind. But honestly, I just can't do it. My wife and I have sat down 3 times now trying to get through this movieWith all the accolades Mr. Phoenix received for this film I really wanted to like it and I really tried to watch it with an open mind. But honestly, I just can't do it. My wife and I have sat down 3 times now trying to get through this movie and we just can't do it. It's a slog that never really caught our attention. Maybe it's because it featured the Joker and we were expecting a certain type of movie, that this is clearly not. Or maybe it's because the story itself just wasn't terribly engaging. I can see why Phoenix received awards, his acting was stellar. But the movie itself... it's a stinker.… Expand

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BroyaxFeb 23, 2020

Ce type-là, ce clochard, ce pauvre hère lamentable, ce simple maniaco-dépressif est censé... être... le fameux, l'illustre Joker ?! les bras m'en tombent ! mais de toute façon, c'est quoi ce film social à la mords-moi-le-noeud où il ne seCe type-là, ce clochard, ce pauvre hère lamentable, ce simple maniaco-dépressif est censé... être... le fameux, l'illustre Joker ?! les bras m'en tombent ! mais de toute façon, c'est quoi ce film social à la mords-moi-le-noeud où il ne se passe strictement... rien ? à part une sorte de soubresaut au bout d'une heure et demi... et encore !

C'est quoi ce misérabilisme à deux balles ? franchement, ça fait pitié, le Joker fait pitié, tout le film fait pitié... et c'est carrément insultant pour le personnage lui-même qui n'avait jamais demandé pareil traitement... Non, le Joker, c'est Nicholson dans Batman : frappadingue, taré, excentrique, drôle, cinglé, très dangereux et le genre de type qui a du charisme à revendre dans sa folie psychotique...

Ce n'est pas cette larve qu'on constate et voit et méprise dans ce pseudo-film psychodramatique qui se regarde le nombril à dormir debout pendant deux heures ! non seulement, c'est chiant mais c'est surtout carrément insultant pour l'un des meilleurs méchants de la culture populaire.

Ce film, cet ersatz de film n'a absolument aucun intérêt et le gars Phoenix s'est avili et ridiculisé là-dedans comme un pauvre tocard. Totale perte de temps.… Expand

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kmlthrNov 2, 2019

I can't understand all the fuss made about this movie, it didn't go to my expectations, it's more of a drama than a comedy, it's trying so hard to make sense, but it just cant, i didn't like the two personalities switching : Joker must onlyI can't understand all the fuss made about this movie, it didn't go to my expectations, it's more of a drama than a comedy, it's trying so hard to make sense, but it just cant, i didn't like the two personalities switching : Joker must only be Joker, not some crazy who doesn't know how to speak, joker can play with people's minds, he is a player, not some crazy criminal killing people just like that for no reason… Expand

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lascottlaOct 8, 2019

Joaquin Phoenix was the only good thing about this movie. Poor writing, awful directing and a god awful ending that feels like it’s written & directed by a 13 year old on his fifth Red Bull. The two clear conclusions I came to after watchingJoaquin Phoenix was the only good thing about this movie. Poor writing, awful directing and a god awful ending that feels like it’s written & directed by a 13 year old on his fifth Red Bull. The two clear conclusions I came to after watching this flick are that Joaquin Phoenix can give a solid performance in just about anything and that Todd Phillips is definitely NOT a good director.… Expand

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LucasMoltoOct 22, 2019

Awful movie. Just misery porn 4 upper class airheads. Absolutamente torpe, abyecto y carente de sentido del humor.

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jackronnerOct 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's no denying the depth of Phoenix's performance, but it boils down to watching an entire movie featuring a tortured soul's life coming apart. It is slow and grating, with some nod to the origin and interrelation of the Joker and Batman, but it's not worth the wait in the dark of the theater of of the Joke's life. There is no real rhyme or reason to his elevation to folk hero for his murders, other than to introduce a "commentary" on the media's (now the internet's) sudden ignition of wildfires of celebrity and the "Resist" movement in a bid for contemporary relevance. They should have introduced testimony from the woman on the train as to the dark side of the three "preppy" victims in order to make some sense of the riots, etc. Without it, there's no reason for the uprisings. Plus, I've got to say that the level of violence is way below what I expected in light of the controversy preceding the film's release. I was actually just at the point of asking the usher how long was left in the film (I was thinking of leaving) when it ended. Should have asked earlier.… Expand

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BlancobuffaloJan 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far and away the most overrated film of our time. The writing is terrible and pretentious. Joaquin Phoenix is my favorite actor and this is by far his worst performance ever. It's just one long joke at the expense of anyone who paid to see this.… Expand

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CarlosSrFeb 1, 2020

Worst garbage movie I have ever seen.
I don't understand the good reviews. Probably paid reviewers.
One and a half hours into the movie and it is dragging and dragging. So boring ans senseless it is not even funny.

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conottOct 8, 2019

If I was the Joker, I'd want to murder the writer and director. I can't wait for all of the wannabe nerds to try to explain how deep this shallow try-hard attempt at filmmaking was by Todd Phillips, and somehow not just a complete mess of aIf I was the Joker, I'd want to murder the writer and director. I can't wait for all of the wannabe nerds to try to explain how deep this shallow try-hard attempt at filmmaking was by Todd Phillips, and somehow not just a complete mess of a movie. Joaquin Phoenix was it's only saving grace. His performance and technique were solid, but the writing was hot garbage and the direction was absolutely terrible. Just laugh-out-loud awful at times. Over-stylized, heavy-handed, and took itself WAY too seriously given the low competency of writing/directing behind this production. I feel bad for Phoenix to have been attached to a steaming pile like this. Oh well. Despite Joker being a critical failure, at least Jouquin will probably still have a big payday with comic book culture being as devoted as it is.… Expand

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Archer6065Oct 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie sucked was a wasted of time. Save your money and eat more chicken… Expand

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JlealOct 5, 2019

The movie is vapid in its own special way. It asks you to dissect it while you watch, and then simultaneously punishes you for looking for depth. If you want a movie about a guy going insane because of society, just watch Taxi Driver, ToddThe movie is vapid in its own special way. It asks you to dissect it while you watch, and then simultaneously punishes you for looking for depth. If you want a movie about a guy going insane because of society, just watch Taxi Driver, Todd Philips obviously did.… Expand

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kirkenderOct 20, 2019

Nope. Joker is a mish-mash of all sorts of other, better, movies and themes. It's painfully unaware of it's woefully ignorant political and cultural nature. It thinks it's art masquerading as a superhero villain origin story, but it's just anNope. Joker is a mish-mash of all sorts of other, better, movies and themes. It's painfully unaware of it's woefully ignorant political and cultural nature. It thinks it's art masquerading as a superhero villain origin story, but it's just an uninformed mess. Mental health, Abuse, Violence, Bullying are all topics it fails to understand, instead relying on cliches and tired white male drama. Oh, a supervillain is created from an abusive home, some bullying, and the loss of a job? Then everyone would be a supervillain, eff off. Joaquin Phoenix is a complete mess, not able to keep his own interpretation consistent from moment to moment in the same scene. It's a painful wreck, and offensive to anyone who's ever actually dealt with mental health and/or abuse issues. In the back of my mind I feel like this was the first movie written by an AI computer program. Utter trash.… Expand

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joashMay 30, 2021

Wanna hear a joke? This movie. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA, also, society I'm right?

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CrimsonFlushOct 3, 2019

Remake of Taxi Driver with clown makeup, Phoenix acting can't save this hollow husk of a movie. Would have been better as an off broadway single man performance with just Phoenix on stage for 2 hours ranting an raving about how terrible lifeRemake of Taxi Driver with clown makeup, Phoenix acting can't save this hollow husk of a movie. Would have been better as an off broadway single man performance with just Phoenix on stage for 2 hours ranting an raving about how terrible life has treated him.… Expand

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jokersucksOct 7, 2019

I want to know which movie all these users went to because this movie sucked royally. I would have rather sat in my car outside the movie theater for 2.5 hours staring at a bush. I will say that Joaquin Phoenix did a good job being a nut jobI want to know which movie all these users went to because this movie sucked royally. I would have rather sat in my car outside the movie theater for 2.5 hours staring at a bush. I will say that Joaquin Phoenix did a good job being a nut job but that's as far as this goes. I wish I could get my $75 back along with the time. I feel like a poor excuse of a father after subjecting my teenage such to such a **** factory of a flick. Damn you Rave cinema for not having 3 seats together for IT. Damn you to hell!… Expand

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sendaniDec 3, 2019

i donot love nolan movies , but after see the joker movie , now i am nolan fan ,joker its so bad. todd philips just normal director in hangover genre

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ultramandynaDec 21, 2019

Come film a se potrebbe andare ma come joker e inesistente, ogni cosa che fa del personaggio il suo punto di forza e azzerato, il regista in maniera incompetente fa capire che nemmeno sa di chi sta parlando, un insulto

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EtykutOct 8, 2019

Simply boring.

Uninspired social commentary, with half baked ideas and little to keep the audience engaged. Sadly there is little reason to see this film - the entirety of its nuances and messages (which in principle would be interesting)Simply boring.

Uninspired social commentary, with half baked ideas and little to keep the audience engaged. Sadly there is little reason to see this film - the entirety of its nuances and messages (which in principle would be interesting) may be experienced in the trailer.… Expand

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Cfabe2Nov 6, 2019

Could not even sit through it, it was the most depressing movie I have ever seen.

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YossariansOct 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Silly, ridiculous, pretentious, trite film with great acting. It would have been better if they take it out the fact that Arthur became the Joker and just had him become a serial killer.… Expand

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Sam-CollinsOct 5, 2019

One word..
Pathetic.
This movie is an insult for The Joker characters and to DC Comics fans! Seriously.. Do you think that The Prince of Crime of Gotham city needs your sympathy!

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PanhalimOct 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joker is boring and ruin ur day don’t watch u will leave the theather that what I have to say about this film… Expand

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kkletaOct 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. only the part he killed his friend and let other one go is good. otherwise it is a complete trash.… Expand

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NmiltonOct 13, 2019

To say that Todd Phillip’s ‘Joker’ is a dangerous movie is to give it too much credence, but it is a deeply offensive one. Ultimately, it’s just a silly superhero origin story, but it’s presented in such a ‘realist’ style, and so forcefully,To say that Todd Phillip’s ‘Joker’ is a dangerous movie is to give it too much credence, but it is a deeply offensive one. Ultimately, it’s just a silly superhero origin story, but it’s presented in such a ‘realist’ style, and so forcefully, that people might actually take it as a serious movie. It has all the style and surface veneer of a classic 1970s movie, as has been pointed out by numerous reviewers. Visually, it can’t be faulted for its cinematography. It’s the script and characterisation that are lacking. Nobody would go into a film based on a comic book expecting a serious character study, but, by tackling the genre in the style of such a movie, that is what you are falsely enticed to expect. Unfortunately, that is not what you get. The viewer is presented with a mentally ill man, living with his disabled mother, who becomes a deranged serial killer who incites mass violence. This could have been an in-depth psychological exploration of one man’s descent into the maelstrom, that gives the viewer some insight into how a corrupt and insensitive society can push a vulnerable individual over the edge, as those well-known seventies movies did to some extent. Such a narrative requires nuance, sensitivity, compassion and tact, or risk demonising the vulnerable. The very lack of any of the aforementioned does just that – it sets back the mentally ill fifty years or more. What we have here is a series of episodic vignettes – admittedly in the style of a comic book – in which, through a series of gross oversimplifications, the put-upon protagonist slowly loses his grip on reality and descends into graphic violence. Each prior vignette is treated in such a superficial manner that they serve merely as lame justification for the gory set pieces.

Joaquin Phoenix’s performance is intense and physical, but, in the absence of any human depth, proves to be nothing more than a leering caricature. Lingering, over-stylised shots of his manic posturing does not equate to a meaningful performance, however fully the actor has thrown himself into the part. Instead, when the movie reaches its riotous denouement, rather than a criticism of the society that led to his downfall, we are presented with a film that seems to celebrate and encourage the very ills that incites his violence. Points of comparison are ‘Assassination Nation’ and, to a lesser extent, ‘Spring Breakers’. It is this very confusion, simultaneously vilifying the vulnerable and championing them as an anarchic anti-hero, undercutting the capitalist ruling class, that serves to further stigmatise the mentally ill. At the risk of sounding alarmist, younger viewers - older teenagers and those in their early twenties - the very audience that such a film is aimed at, or anyone else with a naïve lack of understanding of mental health, for that matter, could come away from this movie with less empathy for the isolated and marginalised than they went in, thinking the film is cool, when it’s far from that. For that reason, it is reckless and misjudged, but what should we expect from the director of puerile frat movie ‘Old School’ and laddy stag film ‘The Hangover’?… Expand

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emmavmmOct 13, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ‘Joker’ is a disturbing movie. The storyline is easy to understand but there where a lot of inappropriate jokes. These jokes where for example: he just killed someone and he tells the other person that he’s a good guy and he will not get killed. Which made everything weird about the movie, also because people really thought it was funny. I think that it brings the wrong ideas to solve that problem (the rich stay rich, the poor stay poor).
The actors and visuals are really good. That made it seems very realistic and also grose because when he killed someone I couldn’t watch it. It’s very uncomfortable to watch and afterwards the feeling haunted me. It wasn’t like an horror movie that you’re scared and people also pass away, it was just very different than that. It gave a weird feeling because there are people at the moment that think like him, which is kind of scary. I do not recommend to watch it. If you do wanna watch it, I would wait until it airs on tv, that way you don’t spend your money on it.… Expand

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MarshmollowNov 3, 2019

Terrible just terrible either it’s killing every sense of its him laughing for 30 minutes straight actors voice is very annoying as well i do not recommend I wanted to leave the theater right when the movie started

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Cevans1855Nov 15, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People keep saying this is a phenomenal portrayal of people with mental health problems. It’s not it’s damaging and not like any people I’ve come across. The vast majority of people who have been hurt in childhood and suffered trauma do not hurt anyone. The only person they hurt are themselves because they struggle to deal with the trauma they have and they are often not getting the support they need. To suggest trauma means you can go crazy and commit horrific crimes is rare and unfair to people with mental health issues. The film is also boring.… Expand

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alisasDec 16, 2019

superestimado, desenvolvimento lento, cenas desnecessárias, um completo nada cheio de críticas vazias e superficiais

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danielcaseyJul 7, 2021

Lazy & dim. But at least it drags on for hours. Even if we ignore the fact that this is a Taxi Driver wetdream at every moment the story is stilted (yet overwrought?). This is a sad trash film

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SydmwswyJun 23, 2022

Not Just artificial but only full of boring tallks from batman the killing joke
Toxic movies that I hate forever I really believe that films like this harm not only the cinema but also our world First of all, it was the only DC movie I'veNot Just artificial but only full of boring tallks from batman the killing joke
Toxic movies that I hate forever I really believe that films like this harm not only the cinema but also our world First of all, it was the only DC movie I've seen that tried its best for the weaving philosophy. I'm sure many people know that this movie is an exaggerated movie, but what's worth noting is that not only the hero of the film does not understand classic comedy movie but chooses a bad movie to get emotional. Because that movie has nothing to do with his world. No matter how hard the movie tries, it can't get anything out of itself, especially by taking the acting from the lead role. A film in which there is no violence, but it tries to use it with fear. A film that is not only artificial but also does not any style...acting??!! And only talks boringly. Apparently, after years of increasing Joker appeal, the no-Batman-no-joke-and-no-even-hope-of--killing-joke pattern has become the norm.… Expand

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emanresUOct 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start by saying that Joaquin Phoenix did an amazing job at portraying an unnerving malnourished mess. The movie even did a terrific job at transporting us to 1970s crumbling Gotham city gripped in turmoil.

However, the movie failed to portray any resemblance of Joker and seemingly attempted to justify his extremist violent behavior.

If any resemblance of the real joker were in this movie it would have been something fairly small that would have caused him to crack or perhaps he would have started killing just for the hell of it. The monster that is joker would've seeded protests, manipulated the police against the protesters, and ultimately incited chaos in some genius orchestration just to counterbalance justice...

That's not Arthur. Arthur seems to be a character on the surface that might have been plucked from Clockwork Orange, Falling Down, or Taxi Driver... but he's actually something new. you see none of those potential inspirations repeatedly make a defense or justification for the characters decent. The movie repeatedly attempts (unsuccessfully) to garner sympathy for Arthur. first off it's not his fault as he is mentally I'll die to a brain injury he sustained as an abused child. he's next repeatedly bullied throughout the movie. the state then cuts off his medical supplies due to budget cuts. he becomes delusional off his meds and starts to fall deeper through the cracks whilst accidentally inspiring class warfare that parallels the occupy movement in its adoption of a symbolic mask and anger against wealth inequality. He finally becomes "the joker" giving a speech about how general society never thinks about what the bad guy might be going through (please don't try to make me feel for the criminally insane) and how society failed him and he was only brought on the show to be bullied. he then shoots the host and the protesters turn to violent rioters.

in short the cold calculating jokers have all been replaced by a fumbling mentally ill sad victim. the movie seems to attempt justification for violent incels while villainizing the disgruntled lower class. for a hero movie it had some warped political narratives embedded.

As I said though... Phoenix was amazing.… Expand

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LamontRaymondOct 3, 2019

I have no idea what the jurors at Venice were smoking when they picked Joker for their grand prize because this sucker is a snore-fest, from beginning to end. There’s nothing exciting about it – there’s only a modicum of violence (if youI have no idea what the jurors at Venice were smoking when they picked Joker for their grand prize because this sucker is a snore-fest, from beginning to end. There’s nothing exciting about it – there’s only a modicum of violence (if you want violence in a much better movie, go see the latest Rambo). And Phoenix doesn’t hold a candle to Heath Ledger’s Joker. I mean, in that movie, there’s a palpable sense of dread throughout. You could cut the tension with a knife. This one? It’s just there. Inert. Tedious. I checked my watch maybe 4 times, which is bad. Whoever has been calling this movie “dangerous”, or a movie of its time…. Please. I’d love to see a movie in which people so fed up over political talk all day and all night go out and cause mayhem. There’s nothing remotely like that here. And let me take a moment to call out DeNiro. He’s entirely mis-cast. What’s more, he totally mailed this performance in. Maybe he saved his best (or even “good”) stuff for The Irishman. The only really good performance in this film is by the actress from Atlanta. Actually, Paperboy from Atlanta is also very good in a tiny role. I was pumped up to see this – what a letdown. Now let’s bring on the quality – The Lighthouse, Parasite, and Marriage Story.… Expand

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AvodeskormOct 9, 2019

You're straight-up lying to anyone and yourself if you say "This is my favorite movie." Either that or you haven't seen enough movies to know how unimaginative the direction, cinematography, writing, acting, etc. is. Joaquin Phoenix isYou're straight-up lying to anyone and yourself if you say "This is my favorite movie." Either that or you haven't seen enough movies to know how unimaginative the direction, cinematography, writing, acting, etc. is. Joaquin Phoenix is overrated. I'm gonna go watch Taxi Driver again, to rinse Joker from my conscious memory.… Expand

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shraddhapagrawaOct 4, 2019

Director failed miserably, it lacked plot. Only the acting was good of phoenix but director let down badly. It lacked logic. Its not dark

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ImUrHuckleBerriOct 6, 2019

One of the few movies I have been too where I felt bored but held out hope for some excitement. There a couple scenes of excitement and that is purely it. No real action or excitement. While the plot goes through his history and how he cameOne of the few movies I have been too where I felt bored but held out hope for some excitement. There a couple scenes of excitement and that is purely it. No real action or excitement. While the plot goes through his history and how he came to be. It's just utterly empty and not interesting. I think Phoenix played the character they made greatly. It's just the writing and lack of intrigue and excitement is grossly lacking.… Expand

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Khalid43Oct 6, 2019

I was dissapointed, the hype for the movie was too much, i thought the film will be a great one, the only good thing is the acting, just that

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Xero2814Oct 4, 2019

Boring and uninspired. Just watch the better films that this is trying to be.

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willowpoopOct 3, 2019

This incel porn is neither provocative nor deep, but it certainly makes for good marketing via controversy.

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ExploganOct 4, 2019

Phoenix acts his ass off and does a great job, but the film itself is pretentious garbage with nothing to say. It was like a film school major saying "LOOK HOW DEEP I AM" while shouting talking points and not following any of them up withPhoenix acts his ass off and does a great job, but the film itself is pretentious garbage with nothing to say. It was like a film school major saying "LOOK HOW DEEP I AM" while shouting talking points and not following any of them up with context. Like they throw out buzzwords about the mental health system, antipsychotics being bad, the majority vs the 1% etc and just doesn't really say anything or follow through on any of the ideas. Hope you like slow motion 'dancing' because there's a lot of it here.… Expand

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ZimkhxnOct 3, 2019

Here’s the thing, it fails too tell the story of the Joker, and this movie has really no purpose. Phoenix performance was good, but the rest of the movie is flat.

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DarthNihilusOct 14, 2019

I was cautiously optimistic when this movie was announced. The Joker has always been one of my favorite comic book characters. I've always known Joaquin Phoenix to be a phenomenal actor so I was interested to see what he could bring to theI was cautiously optimistic when this movie was announced. The Joker has always been one of my favorite comic book characters. I've always known Joaquin Phoenix to be a phenomenal actor so I was interested to see what he could bring to the character. After watching the film, I can't explain the amount of disappointment I felt. The movie itself is an incredibly slow burn that takes quite a bit of patience to endure. This movie is extremely loosely connected to the Batman mythos and that is putting it mildly. The title of the film is probably the only thing "Joker" about this movie. The film portrays itself as a deep, methodical view on mental health struggles and how society treats those that struggle from them. This would have been a better film if it was not in any way connected to the comic character. Not basing this portrayal on any story from the comics was a very bold move and one that made me worried and rigtfully so it would seem. The movie doesn't really know what kind of story it wants to tell. I wouldn't call this an origin story since Arthur Fleck is in no way the Joker that we all know and love. He is like the Party City version of the beloved character. Imagine if some fanboy tried to emulate what being the joker is like for college film project and that's what you get with this film. I felt like I had wasted two hours watching this disaster. The only bright spot in this movie would be Phoenix's acting. He did the best with what the script gave him.… Expand

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CityOfGeekOct 3, 2019

A longer version of this review appears on my site.
If Todd Phillip’s Joker has anything going for it, it is an attempted down-to-earth take on super-villainy in a world we know will eventually be filled with spandex and superheroes, freeA longer version of this review appears on my site.
If Todd Phillip’s Joker has anything going for it, it is an attempted down-to-earth take on super-villainy in a world we know will eventually be filled with spandex and superheroes, free from the constraints and expectations of comic book trappings. This trash-strewn Gotham City of 1981 invokes a dirty, grimier period of cinema and city. In that end, Lawrence Sher’s cinematography nails the feel of the films the movies desperately wants to emulate. It’s far away from the cheery and essentially light MCU and it’s more dour than the much maligned other DC films, none of which really connect to Joker. This is fine. This is still Batman’s world, but not any version seen previously. In case you thought this stand on its own, there are many direct connections, all forced and inspiring everything from a “really” look to my eyes rolling hard.
Joker aka Arthur Fleck has no power in life except accidentally starting a revolution with shooting three Yuppies in self-defense. Stripping away the theatricality of the Clown to attempt to present a story of that One Bad Day that made the villain is a refreshing take. But, It is rather unnecessary. It’s been said that Joker is what it would look like if Scorsese tried his hand at a comic-book movie. Joker is someone who saw Scorsese films, particularly Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy but doesn’t understand why they work. As Scorsese often does, Joker presents a villain as a hero in his own story. His heroes are often far from good people. That’s why we love to watch Travis Bickle or Jordan Belfort. We get into the head of someone we cannot truly identify with as they tell us their actions are justified. But we also know teye aren’t. They are kept an arm’s distance away, with a level of satire or social-commentary. However, Joker leaves out the satire, presenting Fleck as a direct protagonist: a man who cracks after being broken by the system. He’s had enough, and society must crumble.One feels we’re meant to follow his action as justified and ultimately the “hero” Gotham needs and deserves. There is a kernel of truth and reason mixed in. The system fails those who need it most. Fleck loses access to his medication and social worker when the social worker’s entire department is closed for budget cuts. We live in a world where people in need, whether it be from mental illness, addiction, or poverty. These people keep finding their support cut off, and society then get upset with bad things happen.
This is lost in a mishmash of undercooked and misguided ideas. Fleck is a manifesto of the angry male loner. He works an underwhelming job as a party-clown. He lives with his mother in his forties. He desires the woman down the hall, but she barely knows his name – and considers him to be a threat. He’s told he creeps people out, and not to talk to their kids. He just can’t get a break. The whole world is against him, no one listens to him Everyone but his mother is the enemy. What’s worse, his actions are blamed on mental illness, directly stated in the climax, giving more backing to presenting the mentally ill as a threat rather than regular people.
Phoenix is forced to try to make a compelling performance from this. He’s a fantastic actor who gives care to his roles. He’s saddled with a script that gives little. He surely gives an interesting performance in the same way Jack Nicholson does as Jack in The Shining. Both of these are starting at 11, already lost-causes, two seconds away from violence. There is no arc. Performance wise they can be moved around their films with no difference in how they are behaving. The character’s an empty cipher meant for the viewer to pour into. For an origin story, there is precious little true backstory. A moment of abuse, a life-time of caring for his mother, and a mention of committal. Who is Fleck, really? Phillips doesn’t care. Joker is a tone-deaf film, providing either wrong-headed commentary directly or underdone ideas it feels are grander. Through all its pomp and anger and muddled messaging, Joker doesn’t work. It’s dull and repetitive, slogging on from one scene to another, powered by an awkward and on the nose script. Any time the hammer Phillips wields hits the nail, it is purely by accident. There are moments that almost work, where a glimmer of a good film shines through and where it almost feels poignant with something to actually say. But each time this occurs it’s soon lost in the weeds.… Expand

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Nikola87Oct 13, 2019

Boring clown no charisma! Boring clown no charisma!Boring clown no charisma!Boring clown no charisma!Boring clown no charisma!Boring clown no charisma!

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CriticnOct 17, 2019

Some scenes have no sense, the only thing that Joaquin Phoenix do is Laugh and dance, and dome parts are very Boring, I don't recommend this movie at all

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ludovica_zOct 19, 2019

Somewhat aesthetically pleasing, in a shallow way. Overall though, a boring and juvenile film with a pop-political, pop-philosophical message.

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movieboyNov 9, 2019

Kind of like a derivative Taxi Driver fused with Clockwork Orange, only slightly made watchable by Phoenix playing a crazy person. Basically a pointless exercise with no redeeming value.

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UrikaiOct 30, 2019

How it's possible that a mental disorder ends in a brilliant, creative and funny criminal mind?

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CristianfuentesDec 23, 2019

A depressing slog, a missed opportunity. Under developed and miscalculated plot, denigrates the black people too. As the only girl available to this psycho is indeed a black girl...

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ebelivetOct 8, 2019

Inutilmente manierista. Il regista ha vinto per il.solo fatto di avervi fatto vredere che sia un capolavoro cosa che non è. Insopportabile tutto questo type di fronte a qualcosa di normale.

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AaronB232Oct 11, 2019

Not very interesting. Cant see why people say its a great movie. Dont get me wrong it was good but only at the end of the movie.

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NicoleabigailOct 14, 2019

Found the film disturbing from start to finish, felt very uncomfortable with the constant laughter from the lead actor and felt it was all very forced. Very disappointed and bored throughout.

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Smithy88Nov 1, 2019

Absolute crap film it was boring and didn't need to be made!

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zoi1206ARCHOct 10, 2019

Offensive, disturbing, unrespectful to source material, misleading, disgusting, insulting for anyone struggling with mental health issues. Score: '0-need to get drunk before viewing so I can fall asleep during srcreening and until the end credits'

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pablo_delReyOct 3, 2019

Súper sobrevalorado, I thought that i was looking v de venganza the same history just with the joker. Con razón el nombre Joker because this **** is a good one

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BartljaOct 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only part of the entire film that makes sense is the credits. The storyline and script are horrendous. The acting is distasteful at best. Pheonix does try with the script but still he is very contradicting. It shows proof he has this illness, then he acts like he doesn’t, back and forth over the entire film. It’s awful, forgetful, and doesn’t make any attempt of continuing the story from previous installments besides attempting to show his Batman’s parents death which still directly contradicts what has been told since the beginning.… Expand

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BiologistOct 10, 2019

Dissatisfied with the story
The only actor in the film is Joker
Filmography is awful
Disappointed
Nothing special about the joker
If you watched the previous joke movies, you will know what would happen

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FelicityFenwickOct 3, 2019

What a buzzkill. You could hear a pindrop (and a few snores) in my theater. Why bother putting police officers at the exits of this movie when people are yawning on the way out? And why use Pink and Blue Boy in his apartment? oddWhat a buzzkill. You could hear a pindrop (and a few snores) in my theater. Why bother putting police officers at the exits of this movie when people are yawning on the way out? And why use Pink and Blue Boy in his apartment? odd choices. JP doesn't hold a candle to Ledger or Romero.... maybe a little better than Nicholson, but that movie sucked the big one. If the Academy awards this because of the hype after having face-palmed The Dark Knight, you'll know that that event isn't worthy watching again.… Expand

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Romono1Oct 4, 2019

This movie was so bad don’t waste your money It’s nothing like The joker that were used to seeing. The outfit looks like he fell in a bucket of peach paint the make up he looks like he’s trying to audition for a job at McDonald’s this movieThis movie was so bad don’t waste your money It’s nothing like The joker that were used to seeing. The outfit looks like he fell in a bucket of peach paint the make up he looks like he’s trying to audition for a job at McDonald’s this movie was atrocious… Expand

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KDEngiOct 5, 2019

The movie could have been condensed to about 20 minutes but was dragged out to the two hour mark so it could be considered a "movie"

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CounttkOct 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After sleeping well for 10 hours last night, this movie still made me sleepy the whole time. Boring is the only descriptive term that comes to my mind....… Expand

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SamhajibOct 6, 2019

The movie was so bad i heard the guy next me snoring .......................................?

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