Warner Bros. | Release Date: October 3, 2019
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TrufflesonlineOct 9, 2019
Really dark and twisted take on the jokers origin story. Certainly worth watching
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Stranger9610Oct 9, 2019
Massive character development. Toatal madness of joker is so sick. Can't take of your eye from the screen. The whole movie develops from the beginning ends with a twist.
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CLG02_MoviesOct 10, 2019
Acting and Atmosphere is superb. The director and cast has expertly created a masterpiece of recent years!
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raminnshOct 10, 2019
amazing movie. so real and believable. amazing act by Phoenix.I. watched it for the second time and I love it more even.
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SumantaOct 10, 2019
Masterpiece of the year. Great acting of jp along with the great music on the background.
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Lizzieo35Oct 10, 2019
Absolutely amazing! Joaquin done a great job as Joker. Its definitely the best film I have seen in a good while!
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ObsidiangxdOct 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El único error que le veo a esta película sería que el Joker se vuelve el Joker porque un compañero de su trabajo por alguna razón decidió darle un revólver, el cual a la larga acaacabaríabaria condenando su carrera y por eso mismo tendría más tiempo para darse cuenta De que la vida le trata realmente mal, Pues el averigaveriguariauaria cosas que estaba mejor sin saber, y eso hace que el tenga te decías realmente violentas las cuales le convierten el el ministerio del final de la película Expand
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ricardosaOct 10, 2019
Realista e aterrador. Um filme de anti heróis mas muito apropriado para os tempos em que vivemos.
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BauO_OOct 10, 2019
Es una película excelente, ver como el Joker se hunde en la locura es impresionante y lo muestran de forma muy gráfica, explícita y decadente, lo que lo hace más dura de ver. La ambientación, banda sonora y violencia genera una granEs una película excelente, ver como el Joker se hunde en la locura es impresionante y lo muestran de forma muy gráfica, explícita y decadente, lo que lo hace más dura de ver. La ambientación, banda sonora y violencia genera una gran complementación y el film se hace más sólido y se consolida aún más. La actuación de Joaquin Phoenix da para un oscar, realmente se lo merece. Incluso la risa tuvo que aprender. Esa "performance" que realizó en este film ya es increíble, no se necesita más nada de él, pues ya se comprobó que es un gran actor y está hecho para ganarse un oscar. Esta actuación que nos brindó hizo que la película sea mucho más interesante y triste, contemplábamos cómo su enfermedad mental crecía a pasos agigantados. El clímax está muy bien logrado y ejecutado, es lo mejor que tiene el film. En cuanto a ambientación, se mostraba lo peor de las calles de NY, los lugares más lúgubres y oscuros. Hay algunas escenas en particular que son completamente inquietantes, pero que a su vez, son espectaculares. Joker, sin dudas, es un film muy sólido y estructurado, a base de la notable actuación de Joaquin Phoenix y su violencia explícita y dura, además de sus complementos adicionales como la banda sonora, escenografías, los planos y ambientación generan que la película sea aún más perfecta. En pocas palabras, es una película impresionante. Expand
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TravisBOct 10, 2019
Fantastic performance. Fantastic direction. Fantastic cinematography. Fantastic score. Fantastic soundtrack. What more do you want in a film?
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EmirtheLHOct 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esa película es el Joker de todos nosotros y tener las ganas de vengar a las personas no solo a de la calle si no que los más cercanos, y que uno no elige dónde nacer y se hace sentir identificado Expand
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diggitydomOct 10, 2019
One of the darkest, grittiest depictions of mental health I've ever seen. A true PSA on why these things shouldn't go overlooked and should be treated with the utmost care.
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FkthecriticsOct 10, 2019
Don't listen to the so called "critics" and go see for yourself. This movie is amazing and terrifying at the same time. You simply can't get your eyes out of the screen
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AnupOct 10, 2019
A Masterpiece movie. Ha ha haa... Even now it is resonating in my ears. Intriguing, interesting, dark and disturbing, this film is not for faint hearted people. If many critics are concerned about the message or impact of the movie, why onlyA Masterpiece movie. Ha ha haa... Even now it is resonating in my ears. Intriguing, interesting, dark and disturbing, this film is not for faint hearted people. If many critics are concerned about the message or impact of the movie, why only this movie many earlier Hollywood films are so very negative still its fine. See it as a film and not as an entertaining factor. Expand
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JORA0Oct 10, 2019
The most gloomy, depressing and cruel film on the comics ever. DC returned their game, fans can be proud of their idols, and director Todd Phillips finally found where to attach his darkest and most terrible jokes.
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JuanisalvuOct 10, 2019
Magnífica. Los mierdas de críticos ya no saben lo que es el verdadero arte del cine
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Galvatron88Oct 10, 2019
The second greatest movie of all time. Only second to the Dark Knight. Take that, Marvel.
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ALPHAH12Oct 10, 2019
One of the best movies I've seen this year. Excellent performance, very entertaining, 100% recommended.
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Javad_8585Oct 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phonix was trying to do his best and show his dissapointment of society ...i belive him and all his character and movie could amuse me and say a good story of destroyig ....for these times it was terrific movie Expand
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Dave_CampbellOct 11, 2019
after a couple of days of processing this film as one really needs to do afterwards, here are my thoughts on it

I very much enjoyed this film. It's a really gritty character study of quite possibly the most popular villian in all of comics
after a couple of days of processing this film as one really needs to do afterwards, here are my thoughts on it

I very much enjoyed this film. It's a really gritty character study of quite possibly the most popular villian in all of comics which sets itself apart from all other films in the superhero/supervillian genre.

As the viewer we are invited to empathise with our protagonist Arthur Flack, an already very damaged man when we meet him, yet the degree of how damaged is only revealed later in the film. For the message of this film is monsters are rarely born, but created by other monsters. A statement which is very true in the world we live in. And yet still while making this point the film still successfully falls short of trying to justify any of his horrible actions he makes later as the joker. While at first it seems like a very straight forward narrative. As the film progresses it becomes increasingly clear that there is a lot more going on as it draws inspiration from some very prominent graphic novels such as The Killing Joke and The Dark Knight Returns, and I do feel a second viewing may be required. Being set around the late 70s/early 80s, the film is made to look, though a combination of camera angles and colour palettes very much like films made in that era with a soundtrack to suit. It even intentionally parodies key films from that era, the 2 obvious ones being Taxi Driver and King of Comedy with Robert De Niro being cast as a very clear homage. Reasons for such parodies become clear upon the completion of the film.

The standout feature of this film is Joaquin Phoenix's performance, which is comparable to but still distinguished from Heath Ledgers Joker. I still don't know which one I prefer or if I prefer one over the other, as both work perfectly within their own films and I think can both sit at the top next to each other for their own reasons. Early on in the film there is a very specific and brilliant character trait revealed about Joaquin's character Arthur Fleck which completely alters the context of all his self expressions throughout the film.

Personally I think this film is best viewed as a very black comedy. And while it is probably not the best film made this year, it is still a very good film and is exactly what you want in a Joker movie, so from me gets 8/10

P.S. anyone going into this film expecting an incel hero worship narrative as promised in various articles online, you will not find that here, unless you go in completely ignorant of what is presented in front of you
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JswireOct 11, 2019
A phenomenal movie with stellar performances, no element of this movie should go unnoticed. The slow methodical pacing matching Arthur's hit after hit to his sense of self and the combined growing anger if the city around him, perfectly inA phenomenal movie with stellar performances, no element of this movie should go unnoticed. The slow methodical pacing matching Arthur's hit after hit to his sense of self and the combined growing anger if the city around him, perfectly in step with the tense and impeccable score. It appropriately comments of today's resentment towards the super Rich and thier abuse of the common people and those who need the most help in order to make themselves more money. You can understand Arthur's transformation in the extreme situation he is in. The tension carries on into the final act where you can tell from the get go that it will all come to a boil, but you don't know exactly how. Complaints about violence in this movie are unfounded and foolish. It is frankly mild compared to other movies but touches on volatile issues that effect many people around the world. And if it doesn't scare you in that aspect, then it wouldn't have done it's job.
My only criticisms of the movie would be the amount in which it overtly pulls from other movies, sometimes past the point of homages to feeling a tad weak on it's own feet. But if nothing else it managed to bring the same elements of those movies into a more socially relevant story about an iconic character.
It's just a true shame we won't see this Joker outside of his microcosm.
Go see this movie.
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TanmoygangulyOct 11, 2019
It's a masterpiece...Joaquin Phoenix nailed it..A must watch..Heath ledger must be proud of him
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Mariette84Oct 11, 2019
Absolutely fantastic! This is the super vallian back story movie we all deserve.
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kikckbutterOct 11, 2019
Great and Intriguing story. Very bold movie which is a quite a rarity nowadays. 10/10 OSCAR
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Shaxx_fiendOct 11, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The darkness and tone of This movie set off the correct path for an origin story of possibly the best we've ever seen, don’t listen to the critics go see this movie yourself seeing is believing and you will see a great film the entire cast and crew put together for us to enjoy. Expand
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ZulckartOct 11, 2019
An amazing and insane movie. The Joker is near perfection, one of the best movie I have ever seen, and probably the best comics related movie for me. This is a masterpiece, the actor, the camera, the lights, everything is excellent. TheAn amazing and insane movie. The Joker is near perfection, one of the best movie I have ever seen, and probably the best comics related movie for me. This is a masterpiece, the actor, the camera, the lights, everything is excellent. The scenario was maybe a bit slow at the start, but it was necessary for the movie to develope the main character, and the heavy and insane aura of the movie.
(I just saw it, I may be unobjective)
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CbaddsOct 11, 2019
I don't understand the low critical review scores! Absolutely loved it. From the acting and sound track to the filmography and storyline, for me it was a great 2 hours well spent.
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phillip74848Oct 11, 2019
Best movie in 20 years. I have watched 4 times now and I want more. Wish I had 4k blu-ray so I could play it everyday. :-D
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LongevitycakeOct 11, 2019
Amazing movie, a true masterpiece in every sense of the word, Joaquin Phoenix really has the Oscar in the bag with his performance here, great cinematography, great story telling, i can't give you one single flaw other than it only being 2 hours.
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PassaOct 12, 2019
The attempt to make a movie that show audience the inner person of the joker was successful. Acting of Joaquin Phoenix was unbelievably good.
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azarethboyOct 12, 2019
Not sure why there's so much hate from the critics. Thought that this was a brilliant movie that uncomfortably mirrors the issues we are facing now in society.
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Annyak1188Oct 12, 2019
Amazing! One of the beet movies I have seen ever in my life! These people did a great job, this is truly breathtaking.
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AkaSilencedOct 12, 2019
This **** deserves an oscar, outstanding performance and a really dark story line. Absolute masterpiece
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DoctorAesopOct 12, 2019
Wanna hear a joke? What do you get when the media attempts to slander a film against their own nonsensical agenda? You get a damn near masterpiece! Joker, a highly anticipated film of 2019 directed from the man who brought you The HangoverWanna hear a joke? What do you get when the media attempts to slander a film against their own nonsensical agenda? You get a damn near masterpiece! Joker, a highly anticipated film of 2019 directed from the man who brought you The Hangover trilogy, Todd Phillips and starring multi award winning/nominee Joaquin Phoenix as the infamous jester of crime play into one of this year's best cinema. Truly, this movie is a must see for mature audiences and must I say, there is no danger to concern one's self with as there has been far more violently created pictures before. The story is carried vigorously throughout by Mr. Phoenix as a mentally ill man who descends further into his own madness; is well thought and wonderfully played. A multitude of emotion this movie may convey to it's viewer as it will range from dark and sad to some humor with moments of joy when the character reaches his downfall. Much like proven personality disorders that an individual can wildly change their current state of emotion within a short period of time, this movie understands the topic of discussion and is something I appreciate. Robert De Niro, though a short screen time; gives a fair performance and for the remaining supporting cast does equally well. And composer, Hildur Guðnadóttir who also elevated her work into the hit miniseries Chernobyl, brings a harmonious though haunting score that gives the character Arthur Fleck/Joker balletic virtuosity. The only fault I can suggest of the movie is that I feel the protagonist's bullying can be seen as a bit cliché. Again, if you appreciate good filming to an artistically sense of purpose similarly to that of a Martin Scorsese piece, this is a definite must see! Expand
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MNxLegionOct 12, 2019
This really does say a lot about society, yet we live in one. Over 2 hours of edge-of-your-seat bruh moments.
It's good to see villain movies, especially origin stories when they're so well done. A lot of suspense and little bits of action to
This really does say a lot about society, yet we live in one. Over 2 hours of edge-of-your-seat bruh moments.
It's good to see villain movies, especially origin stories when they're so well done. A lot of suspense and little bits of action to get your heart racing. As for the bored reviewers, they must've been looking for more action/ didn't understand this was a psychological thriller that illustrates the downward spiral of a mentally-disturbed outcast before assuming the identity that all of us (correction: SOME OF US) have come to know and love for its tension.
All these people weren't paying attention much during their childhoods when first being exposed to comics, superheroes, the DC universe, etc. Joker's a serial killer? A psychotic vengeful man? O my God! Who woulda thunk?! 200 iq! Brain blast big brain time for connecting the dots! Go see it!
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JoysonOct 13, 2019
It's a really nice movie Joaquin Phoenix deserves Oscar for his acting don't believe the review given by marvel fans or some other jerks
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Rai7insOct 13, 2019
Thrilling, shocking, and an Oscar-worthy performance by Phoenix. I feel like those who oppose it’s depiction of mental health issues, must just be so used to being on the opposite side of the struggle.
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Burnout95Oct 13, 2019
IGNORE the SJW oversensitive critics. One of them who gave this a 2 gave the new Ghostbusters movie an 8. Let that speak for itself. This movie is an absolute masterpiece
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RenieOct 13, 2019
It's a masterpiece of the cinema! JOKER doesn't deserve OSCAR. Instead, OSCAR deserves JOKER. Joaquin Phoenix too!
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yousifHishamOct 13, 2019
Every once in a while a movie comes, that truly makes an impact. Joaquin's performance and scenography in all it's brilliance. Grotesque, haunting and cringy. Hard to watch at times,... but so mesmerizing, you won't blink an eye watching it.Every once in a while a movie comes, that truly makes an impact. Joaquin's performance and scenography in all it's brilliance. Grotesque, haunting and cringy. Hard to watch at times,... but so mesmerizing, you won't blink an eye watching it. Tragic, but with seriously funny moments. Emotional rollercoaster - sometimes, with multiple emotions popping-up at the same time. this is far froma typical action-riddled predictable super-hero movie it's a proper psychological thriller/ drama, with the single best character development I have ever seen. Expand
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RicketsOct 13, 2019
Really great movie. Solid performance by Joaquin and a satisfying payoff. Music and visuals were excellent. Can’t wait to see it again.
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HeldensockeOct 14, 2019
I liked it very much because i went as a normal Person and saw it as a Movie and not took any kind of this stuff out into my reallife. Good Acting, good Music, Good Pictures and Camera.
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PandaGrey27Oct 14, 2019
Шикарный фильм и заслуживает оскара! Хоакин прекрасен
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xlzyx6Oct 16, 2019
When I get Oscar Award, can you introduce me as Joker..

Great performance by joaquin phoenix, unique portray as Joker. I been glue on my seat throughout the show.
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lukiinhasuxxOct 16, 2019
Filme incrível, impecável e historia muito realista. Sem palavras pra atuação do Phoenix .
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OkIfIHaveToOct 16, 2019
Don’t make any judgements about this film before going to watch it. If it was called ‘The Madness of Arthur Fleck’ you wouldn’t know it was based on a comic book Villian.
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TawfiqOct 16, 2019
افضل فلم شفته حتى الان افضل تمثيل واكثر فلم يفضح توجه او قصر نظر بعض النقاد
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TheProfExpertOct 17, 2019
Very nice movie about a man slowly loosing his sanity because of the people around him that treated him badly
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RippingvansOct 17, 2019
It justifies the madness behind this character. It makes a statement about humour: "Comedy is subjective, Murray. Isn’t that what they say? All of you, the system that knows so much, you decide what’s right or wrong. The same way that youIt justifies the madness behind this character. It makes a statement about humour: "Comedy is subjective, Murray. Isn’t that what they say? All of you, the system that knows so much, you decide what’s right or wrong. The same way that you decide what’s funny or not." It has a good ending. Offtopic: It is very satisfying to see what happens to De Niro, guy had it coming since he started swearing uncontrollably all over the place cause he's old and irrelevant these days. All in all, I'd rewatch it anytime Expand
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SaihanOct 18, 2019
Great performance of joker must watch this movie DC best movie for me. Should oscar winning actor
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LaDuraOct 19, 2019
This is Art. I love this movie because it’s reality and shows different perspectives and personalities.
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TrustyReviewer1Oct 19, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8/10 on the first viewing. 10/10 on the second viewing. Rewards multiple viewings. A post-structural masterpiece! Expand
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Jhall444Oct 19, 2019
Minor spoiler alert here. I found this to be an excellent character study, and Phoenix’ performance is phenomenal! I loved the music, the lighting, and the feel of the film. It gives us a look at a young Bruce Wayne, and his first interactionMinor spoiler alert here. I found this to be an excellent character study, and Phoenix’ performance is phenomenal! I loved the music, the lighting, and the feel of the film. It gives us a look at a young Bruce Wayne, and his first interaction with the Joker. it’s also a comment on the times we live in, where some feel marginalized and some react with violence. If clowns freak you out, prepare yo be freaked out! Expand
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MrsFoxOct 19, 2019
Truly the best acting I have ever seen. Countless times throughout the film I found myself sitting with my mouth agape in awe of Phoenix's portrayal of this character I thought I knew so well after decades of Batman movies. Tonight, I finallyTruly the best acting I have ever seen. Countless times throughout the film I found myself sitting with my mouth agape in awe of Phoenix's portrayal of this character I thought I knew so well after decades of Batman movies. Tonight, I finally saw the real Joker. And I want more. Outstanding film from top to bottom. Expand
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DaedalusHeliosOct 20, 2019
Joker(2019) is the best film I have ever seen. This is coming from a person that watched AFI's top 100 in my teenage years and I am always interested in films that have a deeper meaning beyond the surface. The only way you wouldn't feel sorryJoker(2019) is the best film I have ever seen. This is coming from a person that watched AFI's top 100 in my teenage years and I am always interested in films that have a deeper meaning beyond the surface. The only way you wouldn't feel sorry for Arthur Fleck(Joker) in this movie is if you were a Sociopath, or a Psychopath. For those of us that do empathize with others; you will feel broken while watching this movie. The depth of sadness, and level of acting Joaquin Phoenix brings to this film may haunt you for weeks. I have been desperate and nearly homeless for a decade of my life. I know the depth of sadness that Arthur Fleck felt before breaking down completely in this film to become The Joker. Life experiences like those portrayed in this film are why suicides in America have skyrocketed. This film is not only important for the perspective it provides, but to reveal those critics in the media that do not appreciate the deeply emotional art of acting at the highest level humanity can achieve. I am glad someone has finally told the story of the forgotten people in society with mental illness, and what monsters we could have become if we lost grip with our humanity and love for others in the process of fighting our inner demons. Expand
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Sofie93Oct 20, 2019
What an awesome movie, the trailer gives nothing away. This is a must see, amazing masterpiece. Go watch it.
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LandShark97Oct 20, 2019
If you love joker as the character you will love this movie. I does take some concepts from the comics but it is it own story. At the end of the movie will be inspirational and depressing at the same time, it will leave you wondering andIf you love joker as the character you will love this movie. I does take some concepts from the comics but it is it own story. At the end of the movie will be inspirational and depressing at the same time, it will leave you wondering and asking questions of the meaning of life. This my opinion but overall a awesome thrill for 2019 worth to watch in theaters. Expand
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Marvelhero346Oct 20, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a really good take on the character. Phoenix gives us one of the best adaption of the character. Expand
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JebKinoOct 20, 2019
I strongly dislike the character of the Joker, so when DC announced that they would be making a Joker solo film, I expected it to be terrible. Once the trailers started coming out, it became clear that the film would go in a very differentI strongly dislike the character of the Joker, so when DC announced that they would be making a Joker solo film, I expected it to be terrible. Once the trailers started coming out, it became clear that the film would go in a very different direction than any previous movie featuring the Joker, and that it (very shockingly) had the potential to be actually good. After hearing great things about it which indicated that it wouldn’t be at all like I originally expected, I decided to see the film.

Arthur Fleck is so unlike previous incarnations of the Joker that it’s insulting to even consider him to be the same character. Instead of another badly written, disgusting, and monstrous überedgelord, we got a believable, lifelike, and compelling character who barely resembles the Joker. To put it more simply, other Jokers are characters written for edgelords, while Arthur is a realistic portrayal of an edgelord.

The film reflects America’s current fears of political violence, violent mobs, and spree killers. Arthur is white, male, mentally ill, has become misanthropic due to feeling that society has abused and abandoned him, and seeks attention from committing atrocities, all of which are common traits among today’s spree killers. The film is not an endorsement of violence, but an exploration of the mindset of a killer. The film is very melodramatic, but that isn’t a bad thing. Each incident that pushes Arthur further into evil is reminiscent of situations that inspire real life violence, not to endorse the violent acts, but to explain the motives behind them. A film tackling a question of “why” these acts of violence happen is needed in an age where they seem to happen so often.

Part of the reason that Black Panther was good was because it greatly distanced itself from the shared universe that it was part of. Joker takes this further by distancing itself from the entire superhero genre. In fact, the only reason that this is a superhero movie are a few place and character names that could’ve been changed without impacting the plot, but as nice as it would be, a major studio would never put so much money and effort into a film like this unless it was tied to a lucrative franchise like DC/Batman. I’ve previously said that Black Panther is the only superhero film that deserves to be nominated for an Oscar other than Best Visual Effects, but I believe that not only does Joker also deserve to be nominated in several Oscar categories, it possibly even deserves to win them. Like how I expect Black Panther to be a fluke for Marvel, I expect Joker to be a fluke for DC, being the one example of the company making a good film despite the odds.

Talking about the film’s context and comparing it to other works doesn’t really capture everything that went into making this movie good. The cinematography was better than any film I’ve seen recently, with most shots seeming to be carefully and deliberately constructed, the original score is haunting and sets the mood perfectly, dialogue is consistently well written, the actors do a great job of bringing the characters to life, and every scene stands out as memorable and potential classics. Overall, a very well made film.

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GuilhermeCursiOct 20, 2019
Um dos melhores filmes de 2019, com roteiro,atuações,trilha sonora e fotografia magnifica, Coringa eleva um personagem de quadrinhos a uma obra de arte cinematográfica, mas um acerto na DC/Warner
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TyricOct 24, 2019
This movie might have broken every single record for an awesome masterpiece of a movie. It had everything we wanted in a Joker movie and even more.
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KAiZ0Oct 24, 2019
Really Good! finally the best laught of the joker great acting!! another story for the origine of the character!
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Cazzer389Oct 24, 2019
Amazing film all the way through. Highly recommend. Oscar worthy. Joker like you've never seen him.
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CloudyMooseOct 24, 2019
A brilliant and utterly gripping film, from start to finish. My heart was pounding.
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Cripie333Oct 24, 2019
Magnifique film ! Rien à dire le meilleur Joker .
Du début à la fin on nous montre toute son histoire et la fin peut nous mettre le doute sur tous se qu'on a vu j'ai adorer !
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theFreviewerOct 24, 2019
this is a masterpiece, it's not like other films in this "gender", it's a drama, spectacular, Joaquin Phoenix is a great Joker, thank you Todd Philips
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LegendarhyOct 24, 2019
The movie starts off methodically slow. But once it gets going, wow! This is a movie where 'the villain' is not a villain. This is a movie where the world is the villain. And then, of course, there's Joaquin Phoenix with that worryinglyThe movie starts off methodically slow. But once it gets going, wow! This is a movie where 'the villain' is not a villain. This is a movie where the world is the villain. And then, of course, there's Joaquin Phoenix with that worryingly amazing performance. The 5.9 rating here is an absolute insult to this instant classic! Expand
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NormaOct 24, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A movie for our times. A must see, don’t be left in the darkness about the urgent alarm this movie sounds off. Those who fear its content do not understand the importance of its message. What happens when society gives careless hate to someone for far too long? Expand
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GauravmOct 24, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is probably not cannon but shows depth of the Joker how it begins , it takes only few bad days to turn . Expand
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seventhobjectOct 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Слишком спорное отношение к фильму. Потому и не слишком понятно по каким критериям выставлять оценку. Не то, что фильм отвратителен или ещё чего. Нет. Великолепная игра Хоакина Феникса, отличная работа кинооператора и идеально подобранный сауднтрек, все это есть в этом фильме. А спорное отношение потому, что ты не знаешь - можно отнести этот фильм полноценно к кинокомиксам или ко взрослой картине про окончательно съехавшего с катушек психопата. Да, может действие картины и происходит по вселенной DC, но при всем при этом чувствуется некая отчужденность от классической серии. Если в"Хранителях", которые не менее мрачны, ещё чувствуется, что это вселенная DC, то в данном фильме, как я уже и сказал, не особо.
Непосредственно, сам Джокер появится в конце да и то, хочется сказать, что вот, да, это тот самый Джокер, который творит просто безбашеные поступки, приходя на телевидение и заявляя, что это он убил тех парней, а в итоге и затреливает самого ведущего. Это похоже на Джокера. Но ключевое слово - похоже. Это не Джокер. Это просто психопат, который на него похож.
Ах, и да. Чудесный киноляп - на моменте, когда Артур расстреливает тех трех парней в метро, он стреляет семь раз из шестизарядного револьвера.
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MisterCrabzOct 25, 2019
Потрясающий фильм. Наверное, лучший за последние 5 лет. Рекомендую)
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FilmeOct 25, 2019
Obra de Arte! Sensacional! Oscar de melhor ator para Phoenix! Esse filme mudou algumas das minhas atitudes. Obrigada ao criador!
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Thelegacy19Oct 25, 2019
Simple the best film ever. Easily a top10 must watch. You can really relate to the character in this film.
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Jonah21Oct 25, 2019
A masterpiece which describes the society we're living in and a real character with real emotions. This movie criticise a certain group of people and critics who has given low ratings for this movie are amongst them.
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Nathanpich123Oct 25, 2019
C’était vraiment malade for real un très bon film. Je vais rarement au cinéma revoir le même film pourtant celui-ci me donne envi d’aller le revoir. J’ai bien aimé la morale et le côté psychopathe du joker dans ce film. Je le recommande
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dent-faceOct 27, 2019
Definitely Movie of the year for me 10/10 This movie is a Must Watch, if you have not seen it you should definitely go check it out.Don’t listen to those SJWs and go see this movie
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didamOct 27, 2019
wish i could give this movie 11/10 ! it is a real masterpiece i mean everything in this movie is just perfect and flawless , and joaquin's performance is masterful i can't even describe it , he makes you feel every single emotion that thewish i could give this movie 11/10 ! it is a real masterpiece i mean everything in this movie is just perfect and flawless , and joaquin's performance is masterful i can't even describe it , he makes you feel every single emotion that the character has. thank you todd phillips for this piece of art! Expand
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CriticFatigueOct 27, 2019
How useless are critic reviews when they don't even come close to predicting whether an audience will enjoy a movie or even whether a film will receive major awards for outstanding performances? Critics are a remnant of the past that are justHow useless are critic reviews when they don't even come close to predicting whether an audience will enjoy a movie or even whether a film will receive major awards for outstanding performances? Critics are a remnant of the past that are just not relevant anymore. Expand
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Ant-The-GreatOct 29, 2019
Perfect in every way. You're a joke if you dont enjoy this movie. Oscar worthy
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Terry20Oct 29, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best ever omg I love soooooo much I love it 1000000000888877tttttttt/tttt Expand
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PouriaDANNov 1, 2019
This is one of the best movies I watched and never come like this movie in the world, I want say thanks
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Ang4677Nov 1, 2019
Brilliant film. One of the best I’ve seen in years! Very thought provoking.
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UnfixingclockNov 1, 2019
Ignore the critics in the American media. They have a political agenda, they don't like the directors politics so they reviewed his movie badly. The movie is not political in the slightest. It is a meaningful deconstruction of society andIgnore the critics in the American media. They have a political agenda, they don't like the directors politics so they reviewed his movie badly. The movie is not political in the slightest. It is a meaningful deconstruction of society and the development of mental illness. The acting is phenomenal and the dialogue is excellent. It is a comic book movie for fans of Martin Scorsese. Expand
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JezykNov 2, 2019
Joker for me is the best movie of 2019 . Joaquin Phoenix acting was great , for me Joaquin is the best Joker since Heath Ledger from movie Dark Knight
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ArturooooooNov 3, 2019
Better movie than others of the gender . DC must make others with this dark mood. Is their strong
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droppamybiscuitNov 6, 2019
Love this film, disturbing and moving in all the right ways. A very well made interpretation of a comic book character.
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Breo2019Nov 8, 2019
This movies is by far one of the best things I've ever seen in a while, highly recommend it.
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ShyoAdriiNov 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best movie of dc since michael keaton’s batman the final is awesome kill the person who admirate Expand
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TheTerroraFoxNov 9, 2019
Just Amazing. You have to see it......Ignore the bad reviews,this is an Amazing movie,no just explosions and shoots....
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SudorFrioDeJackNov 13, 2019
This movie deserves more than a 59, it's a shame that calification. Joker is the best movie of the year, it have an excellent phoenix acting, amazing soundtrack and too much cinematography.
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ElasticDionJan 5, 2020
A masterpiece. I think it's great that we had a chance to see Gotham from the point of view of a villain who's just ridiculously insane.
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PerikolizMoviesNov 23, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the performance. It was an amazing acting by Phoenix . But the character was exposing so much of his feelings by dancing that got me tired. I had the expectation to watch the most amazing movie of all time and i didnt . It was a nice popcorn movie but nothing more Expand
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atakzmNov 24, 2019
Joker Is A Great Movie That Shows Arthur Fleck Was A Normal Person And That Beast (Joker) Made By The Gotham's Crueling Behavior With Him And A SPECIAL Thanks To Joaquin Phoenix That He Played Well And Held The Legacy Of Joker After Heath Ledger
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7oshiNov 24, 2019
You don't need to be comics fan to love this piece of art. One of the best movies of all time. Pure joy.
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HonDuoNov 24, 2019
I'm happy to say that Joker did not disappoint. I went to see this film with quite high of expectations and still came out of the cinema impressed. Sound design, acting and the story itself are all responsible for me making a decision toI'm happy to say that Joker did not disappoint. I went to see this film with quite high of expectations and still came out of the cinema impressed. Sound design, acting and the story itself are all responsible for me making a decision to watch this film again. As soon as possible. Expand
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Bruno1997fsNov 30, 2019
It's Just amazing, indescribable. The movie is interesting from start to finish.
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GuizmoDec 4, 2019
Great movie, but not a masterpiece. The movie excels on telling a story about a slowly growing psychopath that gets where he is due to the society rejecting him, by showing it oppress Joker in a lot of ways that, while we don't agree at allGreat movie, but not a masterpiece. The movie excels on telling a story about a slowly growing psychopath that gets where he is due to the society rejecting him, by showing it oppress Joker in a lot of ways that, while we don't agree at all with what he does at the end of the movie, we can't stop but feel sorry about him and even understand him a little. Speaking of the Joker, holy s*it, Joaquim Phoenix nailed on the role of the character! He managed to show us how a mentally ill man behaves without getting too much exaggerated to sound forced, he managed to give to us a brand new version of the character, which I enjoy WAY more than the original one, and it rivals with Robert Downey Jr to be the best actor to portray a comic book character until now. The direction is pretty solid, without any points where the quality of it decreases but without any highlights, and the soundtrack is really good. There are only two problems with the movie, the first being the guy that runs the television show, what he does during the movie doesn't make so much sense and it gets a bit ridiculous, I know that he is egocentric and all but that was simply way to unrealistic for me to ignore. The second one is that, despite Joaquim amazing performance, Arthur was not the most charismatic I have seen in a movie, outside of all the suffering and madness he goes through, I can't find much more character identity on him, we never saw him outside of an endless wheel of suffering that, I must admit, while good, started to get me tired on the last third of the movie. With that being said, the qualities overthrow the flaws, and the movie is really good, I just think while he performs everything very well, he excels at nothing outside Joaquim performance, and those two problems I stated previously really stop him from being a masterpiece, but he is worth your time. 8.5/10 Best DC movie. Expand
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EduardoBrennerDec 6, 2019
Joker is a good movie that wants to think it's the film of a decade. Interesting, irreverent but still falls into the well know good vs. evil war, where things are never really full represented, but one way viewed. Essentially, joker is aJoker is a good movie that wants to think it's the film of a decade. Interesting, irreverent but still falls into the well know good vs. evil war, where things are never really full represented, but one way viewed. Essentially, joker is a film that emerged for the audience due an enormous identification with a character's resentment over others, society and the self failure he blaimes the world for. Still, can't find the subtlety the theme needs to find truth and dimension on the character construction. Again, Joker (2019) is a beautiful film that needs to understand it's nature and stop pretending to be a life changing story telling, accepting it's faults and growing on them. Expand
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AzimjoDec 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best film 2019! becouse actor plays this role so proffesionally.Joker is one of those rare movies that my only regret in watching it is that I can never watch it again for the first time.The film is an excellent story of origin, departs from comics, and allows you to see the psychology of the character. Expand
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AlexTheWiseJan 14, 2020
Wow, I was thinking it would be good but I was wrong, it is amazing. This film is a must-watch! It is a nice break from the action-packed hero stuff we've gotten used to and I'd rewatch this in a heartbeat. Weird how we had something amazingWow, I was thinking it would be good but I was wrong, it is amazing. This film is a must-watch! It is a nice break from the action-packed hero stuff we've gotten used to and I'd rewatch this in a heartbeat. Weird how we had something amazing and different with Joker, then shortly after, something as bad as the batgirl series. Expand
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