Summary:
Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.
Director:
Todd Phillips
Writers:
Todd Phillips, Scott Silver, Bob Kane
Cast:
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- Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck
- Lady Gaga as Lee Quinzel
- Brendan Gleason as Jackie Sullivan
- Catherine Keener as Maryanne Stewart
- Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond
- Steve Coogan as Paddy Meyers
- Harry Lawtey as Harvey Dent
Rotten Tomatoes: 39%
Metacritic: 48
Saw it on the premiere. Liked the first one and I’m really not a fan of Marvel superhero crap. The more I think about it the more I like it.
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It’s more a psychological exploration of Joker and the guy behind the Joker, rather than a story driven piece. Joaquin Phoenix performance was incredible and even though Gaga was okay she couldn’t keep up with Joaquin, none could. Went in blind and have heard critics hate it but they’re morons in that case. Big thumbs up.
I loved the end!
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It was open.
Did you see how the “other guy” behind opens his smile with the knife?
To me, that detail, meant like yeah now every crazy person will be ‘the’ joker.
But I’d rather think he just survived. I think it’s the main interpretation.
Thanks for sharing
I hate to see dead threads so I’ll start… critics said it was… Boring… Is that true?
Not boring, just somewhat lengthy. To be fair, I barely noticed it’s length, until a moment …when it seems to be the end, but then well, no, that wasn’t the end. Movie continues :P
Curious too, let’s see what other people say
