Warner Bros. | Release Date: October 3, 2019
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AmitKumarOct 7, 2019
Movie is outstanding. A comic book series give a realistic sense. Everyone should watch.
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Roman016Oct 7, 2019
Absolutely magnificent. One of a kind movie. Fantastic build-up with great plot twists etc. "Joker" - itself is not your typical superhero blockbuster. It's a dark drama/thriller about a good man with a uncommon condition trying his best toAbsolutely magnificent. One of a kind movie. Fantastic build-up with great plot twists etc. "Joker" - itself is not your typical superhero blockbuster. It's a dark drama/thriller about a good man with a uncommon condition trying his best to live a normal life in this cruel cruel world and most importantly to not stop smiling on stage even though everything and everyone around is against him. He's slowly getting fed up with his miserable life while the "rich" have a great life and nothing to worry about. He's sick that no one cares about people like him which is why he's slowly turning into a psychopath/agent of chaos. But still, the fact that this man is tried his best to make everyone around happy even children at the hospital, while he himself is a sad being and overall a broken man - is truly powerful and something to admire. Expand
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RahskillzOct 7, 2019
Awesome movie, slow burner but the last 20 minutes
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MarkNSWOct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good movie of showing how joker became what he is in the DC universe, not to mention how much the effort it takes to act as a depressed man into a psychopath Expand
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Henrygb22Oct 8, 2019
Review Joker (2019)

This is a much of feelings, this movie is incredible, raw, and necessary to the society who we live today, this movie is better than hype, photography, Phoenix, is fenomenal, and he deserve a nomination in the Oscar, I
Review Joker (2019)


This is a much of feelings, this movie is incredible, raw, and necessary to the society who we live today, this movie is better than hype, photography, Phoenix, is fenomenal, and he deserve a nomination in the Oscar, I don’t like so much to compare movies, but I’m sorry, this movie is the best of the year, go to the cinema, don’t afraid, because ever moment in this movie is a punch in your stomach, If you like the joker character, You love this movie, because Arthur fleack is insane, crazy mind, and you have compassion for him, but in the same time you understood what he did is wrong, that’s is the duality, and the movie is very influenced by movie of Scorsese, How taxi driver, king of Comedy, and doses of ultra violence, clockwork orange, or the Phoenix movies too, you never really here, it’s a social critic of your society, Gotham is a dirty, corrupt, don’t have health, safety, the government don’t give a sh@&, it your own citizens, the citizens don’t have job, this is a movie to think, a lot, rethink “polemical themes”, who is the better government, people who have mental issues, deserve treatment, and stop the bullying your the fake news, don’t matter, who is your political position, see the people, have empathy for them, when a society is sick, the retreat is a problem candidate, Joker so is a movie adaptation of the comics, have similarities with Dark knight, by Frank Miller comics, and the killing Joke, By Alan Moore, I think now is the best adaptation of a movie adaptation of a comic book, Phoenix honors Heath Ledger, this movie is euphoric, phenomenal, and deserve your time, go to the cinema, and watch this movie!!!
This movie is hard to digest, heavy, and don’t let kids watch this movie, is a adult movie, one study of human Psyche, you imerge in the mind of joker, this movie will be a classic over de years
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LassannnOct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before anything else: this film deserves Oscar wins, not just nominations, for Lead Actor, Cinematography, and Original Score. It is visually beautiful and the music serves as a perfect supporting actor to enhance the insanity into which Arthur Fleck degenerates. Society causes an already mentally ill loner to finish losing his mind and digress from wanting to spread joy and laughter throughout the world to wanting to kill those he feels have wronged him.

Phoenix's performance is not necessarily better than Heath Ledger's, but it is more riveting, and that's saying something because I never really expected anyone to top any aspect of Ledger's take on Joker. I consider Ledger's Joker a bit more sadistic, but that's only because now we know one vision of where Joker came from. The most fun aspect of the character is that you can play him any way you want and it's still correct. He might tell you a knock knock joke or he might shoot your daughter through the spine just to see the look on your face. And anything in between.

There really are no words to express how good this movie is. It is as perfect a film, in its genre, as The Godfather, or Schindler's List, or Casablanca, or Lawrence of Arabia. The professional critics, the ones who get paid by major newspapers to say how much they hate a movie, most of them despise this one because it appears to be a social commentary on what a mentally ill loner will do if society pushes him too far. Many critics call it dangerous and incendiary because it may incite some - well, mentally ill loner out there - to do what he sees Joker do in the movie.

Guess what, critics? You're right. It is incendiary. Because it tells the truth. Unflinchingly. Without euphemisms. Anyone who hates this movie as a social commentary is probably part of the problem our society has right now. At least in America, mental disorders and diseases are spurned by those who don't have them as not real medical problems. This isn't true. The film sympathizes with Fleck for a good reason: if society had treated him better, he wouldn't have become the most evil monster in the history of comic book literature.

That movie critics are writing such vituperative reviews of the film only proves the film's point: those critics hate it because it holds up a mirror to nature and forces them to confront their hatred of the truth of reality.

Because of the controversy I can't predict its Oscar chances, but I believe they're good. Phoenix is genuinely unnerving in every single scene and the intensity gets tighter and tighter toward the end until it becomes absolutely unbearable during the scene on the Murray Franklin Show when Joker appears as a guest. De Niro may also deserve an Oscar nod. He supports the lead performance with perfect experience.

How do I summarize such a masterpiece? If I had to use only one word, I think I'd say "devastating." But there's more to it than that. It's equal parts gritty crime drama, comic book movie, horror movie, and tear-jerker. At the end, when Joker is in Arkham Asylum running from the guards, everything is white and it reminds you of A Clockwork Orange. The whole film is inspired by Taxi Driver.

Those who call it "too dark, too violent and bloody" must not have understood what they were getting into when buying a ticket to see any kind of film about the Joker character. He's dark and violent in the comic books. We live in an age of PG-13, which permits a larger audience and thus more money, but this film is no bloodier or violent than the average nasty action movie from the '80s and early '90s. The body count is about 10, most of them Joker's victims. The difference is that the violence hits hard! If you can stomach Saving Private Ryan or The Passion of the Christ, this film's violence is a walk in the park.

You will leave the theater feeling devastated, overwhelmed by its magnificence, and yes, you'll feel inspired, but not to commit acts of violence. The critics don't seem to understand. This film does not glorify mental illness or the online "incel" community. It doesn't just try to speak to the latent anger of lonely, anti-social white guys who really need to vent their anger and frustration. It tells the entire world the following, very simple statement: the mentally ill need to be helped, loved, hugged, encouraged to seek treatment, be it medication or therapeutic conversations. They need to be shown in some way that there's no shame in being mentally ill. The only shame is in not seeking help.

At the end, Joker tells Murray Franklin, on live TV, "What do you get when you cross a mentally ill loner with a society that abandons him and treats him like trash? I'll tell you what you get! You get what you **** deserve!" Then he blows Franklin's brains out.

It's unfortunate. It's painful and deplorable to look at. But Fleck is right. The writers and actors are right. In real life that is exactly what you get.
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Stadsean007Oct 7, 2019
Phoenix delivered an amazing performance and such a well crafted film!! Super dark and twisted and leaves your heart beating not know what the Joker’s next move will be!
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arthurfleckOct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No words to define this Amazing Piece of Art. Expand
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BlkoehnOct 7, 2019
I enjoyed it so much I'm going to see it again, I love how Joaquin portrays the joker and how you can feel bad for him and see his change into the Batman Villian the joker.
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Cass08Oct 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cannot fault this film. It deserves a 10. Maybe a 9.something just because of the age difference it puts between Bruce and the Joker, but really that can still be accepted. Expand
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hardikbalasaraOct 7, 2019
the movie has amazing story, brilliant acting, magnificent cinematography and awesome music. this movie causes the audience to consider many topics on morality. It is the masterpiece and maybe the best film of 2019. But I would say this moviethe movie has amazing story, brilliant acting, magnificent cinematography and awesome music. this movie causes the audience to consider many topics on morality. It is the masterpiece and maybe the best film of 2019. But I would say this movie is not for all people, if you belong to the people who only looks for unrealistic action sequences or can't accept terrible reality of today's world, then don't watch it because, "you wouldn't get it". Expand
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fizfendiOct 7, 2019
Watched it for 4th time. Never get bored. Amused every time. Learned new details. Invested more into the narrative and character development.
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MasterChipoOct 7, 2019
Instant classic ! Joaquin Phoenix best performance ever! Best DC movie ever!
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VitjokerOct 8, 2019
Лучше уже не будет никогда... Игра, атмосфера. Лучший Джокер в истории кино.
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demokratisOct 8, 2019
Glorious movie, keep you thrilled from first minute till the end! Phoenix deserves a permanent Oscar for that unbelievable performance!
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SrijeetOct 8, 2019
Great movie and its a must watch one.Acting is superb leaves you baffled and ask you some serious questions
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Nived88Oct 8, 2019
Never ever compare it with Heath ledger as it visualises the mannerisms of established "JOKER",Mr. Phoenix shows how he was made as a classic villian
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SergioCoelhoOct 8, 2019
Just Awesome! I quit relying on critic reviews years ago... I noticed for this movie that the critics ratings were low but viewer ratings were high. That being said, what is the point of a critic when for this movie, they are oh so wrong. TheJust Awesome! I quit relying on critic reviews years ago... I noticed for this movie that the critics ratings were low but viewer ratings were high. That being said, what is the point of a critic when for this movie, they are oh so wrong. The critics whining reviews were successfully received and sent to the F**k Department. Expand
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AzmansOct 8, 2019
All good... But average metascore for this movie should be 64.92 (65) if calculate properly
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DjsarathsrOct 8, 2019
A must watch movie.... Brilliant story.... Classic performance from Joaquin phoenix .
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VolksyOct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My heart was in my chest when he went on the Murray show. Joker had a slow, yet rewarding buildup. Had me intrigued with every minute of it. Expand
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omarahmed55Oct 8, 2019
This movie is one of my favorite movies now I really like how the character change
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HasanaykoOct 8, 2019
Awesome dramatic movie DC born from the ashes like a phoenix. I think this movie can make 3 oscars
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sangeethsureshOct 8, 2019
wow what a movie. The acting, the direction.... but its a bit too violent. hats off to Jacques phoenix
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LeGlaudeOct 8, 2019
Joker is a magistral movie. Joaquin Phoenix is perfect in this movie. His interpretation of the Joker is very impressive. Watch Joker if you can.
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MadaraF12Oct 8, 2019
I think this is masterpiece i watched it for the second time and i think it's the best work in 2019 or in last 5 years
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DraqoneziOct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good movie, good game. Compared to the upcoming Batwoman movie ... this will be **** Expand
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gasfOct 8, 2019
Dark, chaotic, crazy, shakes your mind and challenges your empathy. Great acting and aesthetically dark theme.
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TB49THEGHOSTOct 8, 2019
It is an amazing movie, With a massive seriousness, and Joker with having a dangerous and a fantastic mindset, This movie deserves to win Oscar for the Best Movie and The Best Male Actor should be given to Joaquin Phoenix for playing the roleIt is an amazing movie, With a massive seriousness, and Joker with having a dangerous and a fantastic mindset, This movie deserves to win Oscar for the Best Movie and The Best Male Actor should be given to Joaquin Phoenix for playing the role of The Joker. The Joker has a different mindset and different way to express himself Expand
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PavelBatOct 8, 2019
То,что я посмотрел это трэш. Больше мне нечего сказать 10/10 Хоакин и Филлипс просто браво вы заслужили оскар.
Глоры и "объективные критики" Marvel , вы даже можете не стараться . Фильм не унылый , ваша "rкритика" унылая
То,что я посмотрел это трэш. Больше мне нечего сказать 10/10 Хоакин и Филлипс просто браво вы заслужили оскар.
Глоры и "объективные критики" Marvel , вы даже можете не стараться . Фильм не унылый , ваша "rкритика" унылая
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thefatagentOct 8, 2019
My personal favorite film of the year. Captivating and extremely interesting. It somehow manages to have you sympathize with a psychopath and understand him, yet look forward in hopes of justice being served.
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PlazusOct 8, 2019
Great movie! Don't listen to the snow flakes critics, this will be a classic one day!
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ImaGoddCriticOct 8, 2019
This movie is extremely disturbing and creepy. However, it works. It works. The amazing, disturbing acting by Joaquin Phoenix is amazing and he delivers an amazing, realistic appearance of a man who goes insane.
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Travx36Oct 8, 2019
Its one of the best movies ive seen a story about a man who trys to live with a mental illness and give his all through society but society doesnt do the same in return and spits on him ever cornor. Pacing is good and Joaquin Phoenix killed it
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CnstOct 8, 2019
One of the best movie's I ever seen. Joaquin Phoenix did the great job. Very professional film.
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Davisboio22Oct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is the depiction in the how privilege and mental health can affect someone through the worst of times now in the world mental health can affect people very horribly and how it would change someone for the words someone like Arthur this movie shows that. This movie has murders it shows them very graphically so you have a negative reaction to them because obviously murder is the negative thing but with that you also have to be mature about it and do understand that one of these things can happen that they could happen in real life because this movie is very grounded with no superhero shenanigans it is just about a person who is out of the worst of times it has themes of privilege and it shows this very strategically and openly when joker kills 3 Wall Street kids on a train it's not shown to be a good thing but also shows how they would have the privilege to be seen as the victim's when they were beating up joker on a on the train it also shows the side between poverty in the rich and people not communicating properly with the subplot of joker and Thomas Wayne being son and father this movie is an edgy it doesn't show the things that joker does is in a good way because he is a hurt character end he's it shows the turn of the good person that Arthur was through the bad person that you ever was because of his mental health and the things that he went through and it demonstrates this in this film it's not saying that they're okay but it is showing it because it's an origin story and if you're going to show a villains origin story it's not going to be very nice. Expand
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AmirscudOct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The way that Phoenix is acting and how the story leads to Bruce Wayne childhood and the reality that Joker could be anywhere today in our societies is making this movie a masterpiece. Expand
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VallejoOct 8, 2019
Phillips make a deep travel (social and political) into the reality of mental illness trough the life of Arthur Fleck, travel that feels so close and so touchable by the magnificent acting of Joaquin Phoenix, even if you haven't lived somePhillips make a deep travel (social and political) into the reality of mental illness trough the life of Arthur Fleck, travel that feels so close and so touchable by the magnificent acting of Joaquin Phoenix, even if you haven't lived some situation like that. The music by Hildur Guðnadóttir makes you almost touch the feeling of every scene, so we might feel sometimes sad, angry, happy even confused and surprised by the things that we can see during the movie. This elements got together for the Joker's apparition, and when we finally see him every scene feels so different. This new Joker aren't an anarchist or a gangster, this version was created to be the most human between the humans, Phillips got that way and he showed us that. The beautiful photography, the colors, every take, were made to complement the wonderful story and they helped so well on the purpose of the movie. That purpose/message that we can understand from the movie isn't just the violence or the fight against the richest searching for a more fair world; the message goes beyond that, exploring the hard life (of mentally ill) and making us reflect about how we (you, me, everybody) treat those that are different to us in a world that falls piece by piece (not so different to ours). The violence and the fights were a consequence of that, but the origin is in the real treat with people. That was Joker to me, a confused but pleasant (and amazing) travel around the hard life of Arthur Fleck. Expand
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Crusher2019Oct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The joker everyone was waiting for. Actually there is nothing more to say.
But after seeing the new avatar, I can't stop myself from applauding the performance of Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal. It's darkness and madness to the very core which is what joker is.
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JuancruzskoOct 8, 2019
Great movie, Phoenix deserves the Oscar this time, great acting performance.
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DirtyboyOct 8, 2019
Finally a movie about the bad guy not this anti-hero crap one of the best films I've seen in a long time
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ChaficOct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the best movie of the year, immersive captivating dark drama not to be missed Expand
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WallopedOct 8, 2019
A pretty amazing new take on the Joker's origin story, couldn't recommend it enough.
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SDC94Oct 8, 2019
Absolutely outstanding performance. This had everything I could of dreamed of in a Joker origin story, must see for anyone invested in the darker side of DC universe.
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StaufferOct 8, 2019
This movie is both disturbing and incredible all at once. Amazing visuals and it leaves you wanting more
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DayalejoOct 11, 2019
Excelente pelicula trasmite varios sentimientos , la actuacion de Joaquin es soberbia ,merece el oscar sin duda , la banda sonora es perfecta en los momentos que tiene que sonar, es la mejor pelicula del año
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JokerianOct 8, 2019
The perfect movie he stay at the top because it contain all parts of perfect movie
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no-common-senseOct 8, 2019
Joker is a rare treat with all the mainstream movie of late falling sort. Joker portray mental illness masterfully and how society of Gotham treat the poor and mental ill like trash. This ultimately creating the monster that Joker willJoker is a rare treat with all the mainstream movie of late falling sort. Joker portray mental illness masterfully and how society of Gotham treat the poor and mental ill like trash. This ultimately creating the monster that Joker will become. I love this movie and I hope more mainstream movie take after Joker. Expand
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DSuccubusOct 8, 2019
Just amazing! In a very chilling dark touching kind of way... My heart beat raced through the whole movie.
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MadC4Oct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ambiguity of this disturbingly uncomfortable film is its genius, and likely why the critics are so divided. This is a film devoid of morality, and social commentary despite being at its core a morality play. In all things the viewer is left to draw their own conclusions, interpret what was real or fantasy and ultimately fill in the blanks with their own beliefs.
Joker touches on many issues and treats them with all the disdain that the main character exhibits: mental health services, gun control, workplace bullying, class divides, exploitative reality tv, anarchism, abuse of power, and sexual rejection are showcased, but each simultaneously argued from both sides in a quantum superposition of cinematography.

This is a film with dichotomy as its only key theme.

One of Joker’s most controversial scenes is the apartment invasion by Fleck on his neighbour and fantasy love interest Sophie, and the resolution is left entirely ambiguous. At the completion of the film like Schrodinger’s cat she remains simultaneously; alive and unharmed by her close encounter with a confused yet sympathetic mentally ill neighbour, and violated and possibly murdered in cold blood by an incel like maniac. How you choose to interpret this scene (and interpret you must) to complete the viewing will radically colour your opinion of Fleck’s actions and alter your final judgment of his actions.

The possession and use of firearms is given a similar treatment by Joker, on one hand a dangerously unstable and disbarred man is given an unlicensed gun for ‘protection’ by a ‘concerned’ colleague, and it does end up saving Fleck’s life. On the face of it this illegal possession of a firearm is morally justified, however he uses it gratuitously, chasing and murdering a fleeing assailant and eventually as his descent continues even murdering innocents in a manner even the most debased are likely to find unpalatable.

The ambiguities continue in the treatment of the rich and powerful as personified by Thomas Wayne an abusive, cheating millionaire using his power to exploit a vulnerable employee, deny his child aid, and run a cynical political campaign for personal gain. Or perhaps he is a fair man unjustly persecuted by a delusional former employee, with high morale standards and an agenda to fight corruption and bring social reform to Gotham. Joker goes out of its way to ensure that you can never truly know which permutation of these traits is real, and leaves the viewer as sole arbiter of their personal truth

The film piles these ambiguities decadently and aggressively, and at face value without subtlety, however I feel that the smartest aspect of the film is the careful balance and layering of these competing value judgements in a manner that seems to have confounded the critics. I have read many reviews decrying the lack of political and morale stance from the filmmakers, but I truly believe that this was a deliberate attempt by the creators to make a movie where the viewer is free to construct their own morale narrative.

The main character Arthur Fleck brilliantly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix treats life with disdain, chain smoking his way through a miserable existence and deteriorating mental state with a slowly building anger and latterly a sense of empowerment through violence. Despite this he provides very little verbal exposition for his deeds allowing the viewer to project motive and ultimately judgement on his character.

The multitude of narrative and morale ambiguities in the movie mean that by the conclusion each viewer has experienced their own personal Joker who largely reflects their own experience and worldview in a manner that few other stories have achieved. There exist infinitely as many Jokers as viewers, and fittingly this idea is visualised in the film with the proliferation of clowns as the film progresses.

I believe that this is truly groundbreaking storytelling combined with exemplary cinematography and that Joker will stand the test of time.
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TheDeadEyedFishOct 8, 2019
Fantastic movie, definitely shows the decent into maddness beautifully. Must watch.
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SirMansourIIOct 8, 2019
A mind-plowing and tragedy movie that MUST be seen. But in my opinion, it should be allowed for +21 only not because of nudity or any sexual stuff. But because of the hard and social scenes.
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Chris2212Oct 8, 2019
Incredible performance from Joaquin Phoenix. A new take on a legendary character.
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Cosmos99Oct 8, 2019
This movie is dark and beautiful. The Joker's pain is brought to life by Phoenix in a way that makes you feel sad and sickened with guilt because it captures the realities of the mental health spectrum. As a society we know there's a problemThis movie is dark and beautiful. The Joker's pain is brought to life by Phoenix in a way that makes you feel sad and sickened with guilt because it captures the realities of the mental health spectrum. As a society we know there's a problem but if it's not affecting us we look the other way and hope it goes away.
I have watched comic book movies in the past and not one of them made me feel the way I feel about this movie. Sure this is not your typical comic book movie (thank God) but it does portray a comic book villain in a way that it had never been done before. Phoenix left me wanting more. He is a genius at his craft and hopefully, we will s him portray this character again in the future.
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AlonsoMH23Oct 8, 2019
This “critics” dont mean **** for the movie. Who are the ones that makes a movie successful? Us. This movie was something incredible, i didn't have so much fun in a theater in a long time. 10/10
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AbigailCCOct 8, 2019
Esta película es increíble. Ignoren a la critica. La forma en la que maneja su tesis es increíble. Y la critica de la sociedad actual es muy real. Ojala las películas actuales fueran así y rindieran culto a la inteligencia.
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TheAgendaOct 8, 2019
Before I touch upon the content of the movie , I have to say the vibe it creates is like a Taxi Driver of the modern age with super villain in the making overtones ; which is funny because Deniro is in the joker , I wonder if the director didBefore I touch upon the content of the movie , I have to say the vibe it creates is like a Taxi Driver of the modern age with super villain in the making overtones ; which is funny because Deniro is in the joker , I wonder if the director did this purposefully ? Anyways , this movie was an amalgamation of emotions stirred up for a person I didn’t think I ever cared for , aside from being a badass in a previous portrayal by Heath. Let’s put this to rest right now ; Joaquin’s Joker was so real to the point that I connected on a more personal level (than previous jokers including heaths) and I can see authenticity in this joker being THE joker that eventually faces off with Bats - even in this “depressing” formative period of his .... despite being exposed to an action packed super intelligent Heath Joker years before this . The feeling of powerlessness and a world against you is really what gets you down through your first 40 minutes or so in the movie but it’s not a depressingly down feeling it’s more of a contemplatively-down feeling for Arthur’s condition and his situation in life . Essentially , it’s hard to NOT feel for Arthur as opposed to what previous movies would conjure up in us for the joker - which always painted him as a one sided villain as opposed to the complex more than human Joker we see in this film.

Overall the scenes were shot so well I felt like I was watching an old movie, which also helped complete the feeling of taxi driver (also that revolver Joker gets seems like a snubbed version of it), but also gave the setting of the film a perfect alibi - this WAS INDEED the time before Batman ; and we can tell from the scenery , the outfits and the props ... very well done.

I feel although there’s no promise of a sequel , the director and cast HAS to deliver a sequel - as the roller coaster ride of this journey has just begun and they really pulled the tempo of the film off correctly as to really entice us to be hungry for more screen time of Arthur In his very earliest joker years .

If I could , I would see this made into a tv series as it seems so realistic with the way it displayed this joker , and the action was spread out enough to create suspense and many other emotions . If this was done I would expect them to cast Joaquin , due to his great performance , or at least someone that can emulate his exact performance and demeanor - as this was a performance I didn’t expect to “attract” me so much as it did .

Great film , 10/10 for me - if it weren’t for the critics mindlessly bashing this title I wouldn’t have written this review , but I feel like this is something we need to speak up about because everyone seeing this film either really likes it or LOVES it - BESIDES the critics ... hmmm I wonder why ? Maybe it has something to do with the AGENDA of those that wish to push a specific NARRATIVE for their platform? Look that’s fine and all but please be a bit more transparent with your bias if you choose to run a review website . Compare the critics to the user reviews , how many of each one and you will see who the liars are and who is telling the truth about the movie . Everythings an “opinion” they will say after slanging dirt in an untruthful review ... ok that’s fine but don’t go bashing something that was shot , edited , directed , and written WELL and try to pretend like it’s just some unbiased opinion, we can see through that ! I, like thousands of others , went into the film UNBIASED and loved it , do the same and you will too ; go in there thinking the movie will have your incel neighbor boy kill you , you will leave there confused just to go on your critic profile on meta critic and bash for no reason and that will guarantee you have a bad time under the guise of social semantics .
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eca84Oct 8, 2019
Absolutely amazing movie ! Dark but so grounded in realism. Anyone can be the joker if pushed to that capacity.
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SmoothwhistleOct 8, 2019
Best movie in a long long time. Finally. I’ve been waiting for it since the trailer came out and I’m so happy I even watched it twice in cinema already!!!!! It’s a great movie for real.
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JboormancrossOct 8, 2019
The film is a masterpiece! I could rant for hours about how much I love this film but instead I urge you to go and see this film for yourself, make up your own mind and don’t base your opinion off of what critics say.
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BatdanOct 8, 2019
Was an absolute crazy good movie. Kept you in suspense the entire movie. Just when you thought you had it figured out, it all was changed.. Loved the segway into another movie..
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Ankur29Oct 8, 2019
Words fall short to describe the performance of Joaquin Pheonix. Pure excellence and outstanding performance.
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AmenaOct 8, 2019
Really good and realistic. If Phoenix doesn't win the Oscar, we'll have solid proof that the Oscars are rigid.
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Buggyboo81Oct 8, 2019
Fantastic film, great acting, and a score that gave me goosebumps on multiple occasions. Well worth the watch and the publicity!
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PlebasaruresOct 8, 2019
Honestly was uncomfortable the whole way through, I think many people miss the core message at the heart of this film but it was something to behold. Truely a masterpiece. Critics don't know what their on about.
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digginlyfeOct 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole movie makes you think. From the first scene until the end. There are things that happen. Things to make you think. I like the way the film made you think one way. It goes into the characters head. His mind set. How and what he sees to feels. The whole movie keeps you guessing. The best thing about it was the cigarette. Notice every scene with his cigarette. Every scene of the film that he has the cigarette he always has it lit. Never does the film show him start the fire/cigarette. It’s already in the characters hand or mouth and he’s already smoking it. Play close attention to this Joker because he’ll have you played through out the entire movie. The fact is the film never showed the character(Joker) start the cigarette because in the end he’s never smoking it. Well played. Great acting. Killer performance from Joaquin Phoenix. A must see film! Expand
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Pedii87Oct 8, 2019
One of the best movie of DC
The way they direct the movie is awesome
And acting of every single person is adding more sparkles
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NicolasschOct 9, 2019
It was the best movie of my whole life. The pictur es are just crazy and every scene so real.
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Mark_Y_QuestionOct 9, 2019
Grim.
No special fx.
No superheros.
No ****
Great character development.
Sympathy for the joker.
Brutal homicides.
Atmosphere: music, setting, shots.

I'm not even into the world of Batman. This is a standalone prequel.
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Kort2121Oct 9, 2019
Even though for some may appear slow, the pace is necessary to deliver. It is hard to watch sometimes, but it's because of its rawness and sincerity. This movie is not meant for the regular audience who just go to the movies to be entertainedEven though for some may appear slow, the pace is necessary to deliver. It is hard to watch sometimes, but it's because of its rawness and sincerity. This movie is not meant for the regular audience who just go to the movies to be entertained by pompousness and effects. Expand
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VincenzoSimoniOct 9, 2019
The tone, performance, score and cinematography harken back to an era where simple movies were made well. Amazing experience in 2019. Multiple veiwings recommended.
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Rockz01Oct 9, 2019
Gripping story, natural acting and perfect background music . It's not a movie. It's reality.
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Kazuya12Oct 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ just incredible Expand
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Emanuel46Oct 9, 2019
I loved this. Don’t miss it, you will enjoy as much as I did. I didn’t think that after the great movie “The Dark Knight” I will see another movie with a Great Joker. A great performance thanks to everyone and especially thanks to JoaquinI loved this. Don’t miss it, you will enjoy as much as I did. I didn’t think that after the great movie “The Dark Knight” I will see another movie with a Great Joker. A great performance thanks to everyone and especially thanks to Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Philips. This movie transmit very strong messages that are worth every time. Thank you for making this movie, a masterpiece of art. I will definitely watch it again. Expand
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todd16Oct 9, 2019
Dark, sinister and close to the truth a little to much at times. A brilliant film and an incredible use of audio and visual effects.
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Tomellis619Oct 9, 2019
The joker is brilliant. Music, composition, cinematography and story is beautiful. It’s a must see. Joaquin Phoenix should be treasured.
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RorysOct 9, 2019
Best batman movie ever!! A better batman origin story than any other before, without being a movie about batman.
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Pabloto528Oct 9, 2019
Es una película impresionante, de niveles de actuación y dirección nunca antes vistos en un filme de su género. La actuación de Joaquín Phoenix es de otro nivel, merecido para estar candidato al Oscar al igual que la fotografía, guión, musicaEs una película impresionante, de niveles de actuación y dirección nunca antes vistos en un filme de su género. La actuación de Joaquín Phoenix es de otro nivel, merecido para estar candidato al Oscar al igual que la fotografía, guión, musica y dirección de esta misma. La película no sólo cambia el antes visto, sino que lo transforma. Una película que qué a consideración del público no es para todos, pero que siendo seguro los fascinará. Joker es una película 10/10, y aunque me decepcione el puntaje dado por esta misma página (metacritic) no significa que sea mala película, solo con ver que a la audiencia o los "users" la califiquen con más de un 9 y aunque se merece más que eso, ya da a entender lo que está obra de arte transmite al verdadero público al que fue dirigido esta película. Un joker que de estar tomado de la mano de Heath Ledger, se ha visto complementado de una manera magistral por Joaquín Phoenix. Expand
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KasiiiiiiOct 9, 2019
Perfect acting. I think everyone can relate on a deeper level. The main character joker played the role perfectly in a way that this can happen in real life which one of the reasons why its so good. Other thing is that it has a fee messagesPerfect acting. I think everyone can relate on a deeper level. The main character joker played the role perfectly in a way that this can happen in real life which one of the reasons why its so good. Other thing is that it has a fee messages as well which is perfect for our society right now. So many people have problems even me but instead most times people just judge or get angry or dont even listen to why your acting the way you are or what your saying, this movie demonstrates that if you just take time to truly listen to someone instead of judging them or jumping to accusations it can change a whole lot Expand
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GuyNamedNoahOct 9, 2019
An incredible display of emotion and platitudinous amounts of insanity.I would absolutely say this deserves an Oscar in any category it's nominated for.
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RalphLorenOct 9, 2019
Masterpiece. Joaquin was mesmerizing and De Niro was fantastic. Please go see this!
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Ben98Oct 9, 2019
Best film of the year. Young filmmakers should watch this just for the cinematography alone.
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ZackJimOct 9, 2019
Absolute masterpiece. Perfect cinematography, accompanied by sincere, yet scary acting performance by Joaquin Phoenix.
Don't listen to the media headlines or critic reviews about this movie, they have got an agenda to keep pushing. Go out and
Absolute masterpiece. Perfect cinematography, accompanied by sincere, yet scary acting performance by Joaquin Phoenix.
Don't listen to the media headlines or critic reviews about this movie, they have got an agenda to keep pushing. Go out and see this movie. Best cinema experience. 10/10
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DW5888Oct 9, 2019
Masterpiece. A hauntingly beautiful film shot with top notch technical expertise and with a knockout performance by Joaquin Phoenix in the title role.
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SanghakaraOct 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best dark movie ever watched with oscer winning acting and direction Expand
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deefigueroaOct 9, 2019
Great movie, I really enjoyed the story even if it doesn’t follow the original Joker origin. Don’t believe the critics! Definitely recommend
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NoveeeOct 9, 2019
I really love it.
Dengan alur cerita yang tersusun dengan rapi, mampu membuat hanyut dalam cerita, tentang Arthur Fleck yang mungkim bisa dikatakan sebagai penjahat, atau justru dikatakan sebagai pahlawan
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ArtemxxxluneOct 9, 2019
This was probably one of the most unussual comics movie. Even most,I would say it actually even was not a comics. It was very hard, intance, personal story of the broken man. The acting of Pheonix was brilliant. He managed to show a new faceThis was probably one of the most unussual comics movie. Even most,I would say it actually even was not a comics. It was very hard, intance, personal story of the broken man. The acting of Pheonix was brilliant. He managed to show a new face of one the most famous character. His body and moving every muscul on his face was breathtaking, huge job. Expand
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StawerrOct 9, 2019
Joaquin Phoenix's performance was a masterpiece!!!! Best movie in 2019!!!!!
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Jasper123Oct 9, 2019
Absurd ratings from the access media, which seem to be basing their opinions on their own political agendas. This is one of the very best films of the year and during any other time period it would be praised by both fans and critics alike.Absurd ratings from the access media, which seem to be basing their opinions on their own political agendas. This is one of the very best films of the year and during any other time period it would be praised by both fans and critics alike. Brilliant, bold, and necessary. Expand
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EdMorphineOct 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw Joker today. I’m not sure what I was expecting but I was very disturbed while watching this movie. I disagree with many who assess the Joker as an anti-hero. There’s absolutely nothing even remotely heroic about this character. In fact, I think the movie is commenting on how absurd the notion is at the end of the movie. The Joker character does nothing out of a political motivation. It’s all reaction and anger. Sure, he enjoys the attention it gets him but to call him a hero out of the insanity spiral that he rides to the end is absurd. The movement he sparks is entirely accidental and watching the crowd cheer him at the end is the pinnacle of deluded idiocy. They’ve turned a psychotic murderer into some kind of folk hero and I think the scene was intentionally meant to show this craziness for what it is. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t hate this movie. It was harrowing to watch this man come apart and descend into madness. It was well made but I think everyone is missing the point of Joker. He’s a villain and this movie show how he got there and how ridiculous it is to view him as anything else but a villain. Expand
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Alexischbt91Oct 9, 2019
Le film m'a provoquer une émotion qui m'étais pas arrivé depuis un bon moment au cinéma je le recommande fortement
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BrujoOct 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cuando Alan Moore creo Killing Joke, el mundo no estaba listo para una obra maestra de tanto calado, tan violenta como genial, hoy sucede lo mismo con Joker. Una pelicula con un transfondo tan rico mitad noir de comic mitad película 70ra Expand
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TaleiiiOct 9, 2019
I thought this movie was going to be a comedy....boy was i wrong. This movie is so dark,full of suspense and stunning.I loved the acting,cinematography and story.
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Kubson19Oct 9, 2019
Brinniant! Finały good film with villian as a Maine character with Complex personality.
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TruthSpeakerOct 9, 2019
The fascist far-left propaganda urinalists are so far out of touch with reality, and it shows in just about every movie and game these days. They are directly in opposition to the general population. Noone cares about urinalists anyway whoThe fascist far-left propaganda urinalists are so far out of touch with reality, and it shows in just about every movie and game these days. They are directly in opposition to the general population. Noone cares about urinalists anyway who btw would make Stalin proud. Oh, great movie. Expand
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PhellippeOct 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best movie of 2019, Joaquin Phoenix its amazing, This movie deserves an Oscar. Expand
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Abdulmalik78Oct 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing movie ever , Absolutely I will be happy if Phoenix win Oscar for beast actor Expand
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EpikmanOct 9, 2019
One of the best movies I have ever seen, better than any Marvel movie. That's how you do it, DC!
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Clayton1975mgOct 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Você provavelmente não gostará mas terá de admitir que é bom. Provavelmente um Oscar. Expand
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