Joker

I’m typically not a fan of movies that were heavily oscar-nominated - generally drawn out storylines about a person with a disability or challenge. Joker is not an exception to that theme. Also, in contrast to my 6-year old son, I can’t be enthused by superhero movies for entirely different reasons. Still, I was curious to see Joker. And I ‘m very glad I did. Really appreciated the beautiful movie, that is full of tense and surprising moments. I had read or seen relatively little about it. And I was under the impression that was a standalone movie that gives a different twist and back story to the Joker character. That it does. However it is fully intertwined with Gotham and the Batman lore. And somewhat to my surprise key aspects of the Bruce Wayne story are elaborately revisited in the movie. But it is vert well done and in an interesting manner. My wife, not really a super hero fan to say it mildly and with even less knowledge on the material than me, didn’t even notice this. So Joker is a super fascinating story that follows Arthur Fleck’s transformation from a challenged person, that could evoke some sympathy, into the clown of darkness. The main issue being that due to a mental issue he is incapable of integrating into society. Following him tipping over the edge reality provides several brilliant twists. The two pieces of commentary that I recall from the time when the movie hit cinemas were. Firstly, that the movie should be seen as a warning. This, having see the movie surprises me. Vulnerable, confused people sadly are a reality. If this is warning to some movie critics, it is good that they have been puled from their pink cloud . I don’t believe in movies with messages, but perhaps there is a social message here that vulnerable people deserve receive support and attention. Secondly, the movie was criticised because of its violent nature. Sure its is. But hey.. this is the Joker, what do you expect!? And if critics are complaining about the level of violence in this movie, then they have been spending too much time in cinema and failed to watch popular streaming series that have taken further steps in graphic violence in the race for eyeballs. Joker is beautiful, stylistic cinematic experience that draws you in to the slightly 70’s dystopian world of Gotham. The emptiness and toxicity get almost tangible. Let’s hope there will be no sequel as more detail and perspective owl remain some of the magic of this excellent movie. Oh, and Joaquin Phoenix, that I’ve admired since Gladiator, carries the whole piece in a spectacular manner. So very much worth seeing. We bought it on Prime and the crisp HD version does much credit to the many dark tones in the movie. We had to watch it in two parts. but were so was drawn in to it that we couldn’t wait to see the ending.

This is a brilliant film-not into superhero movies in any way, this movie however is fantastic! Joaquin Phoenix is amazing, he plays the Joker sympathetically and in spite of the violence he commits at the end of the movie, the viewer justifies his actions, empathising and rooting for him due to his appalling treatment by others…there is a Joker in ALL of us…highly recommended if you want your entire value system interrogated 11/10

Joaquin is just the most amazing actor. Great take on the beginning of the Joker and how he came to be. It's so awkward in places, it's brilliant!

While you thought that Heath Ledger’s Joker could never ever be surpassed, here comes Joaquin Phoenix, reinventing the character as a lonely man slowly losing grip with reality. Todd Phillips’s film is a slow descent into madness - and is also a magnificent portrayal of New York City in the 1980s, a city then dark, dirty and dangerous - like Gotham. Add to this a fabulous performance by Robert de Niro and you have a movie which is close to perfection. The political demonstration and the descent of Gotham into anarchia is in my view a little too heavy for comfort but please give “Joker” your utmost attention. This is a very good movie.

I first saw this movie on the big screen. At the time I enjoyed but said to myself 'I must watch again'. Reason being there is a lot going on in this movie and one watch does not do justice. A Blu-Ray DVD was the answer once prices had settled a bit. And glad I am to have revisited. Mr Phoenix is excellent in portraying the tortured mind. Robert De Nero is good. The supporting cast all are good. The movie is a dark tale. But it holds the viewer from start to finish. I believe this movie will become a classic of the future. Just as a side issue, I fail to get the decline in DVDS and Blu-ray etc. OK I do have an OLED TV that is very good. But the picture quality from even standard DVD's is excellent. I also own the movie along with all the extras. One day methinks they'll come back just like vinyl. Anyway, Joker, top class movie.

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Amazing quality at a great price

My son was so excited to receive this, he has been wanting to see it since it came out!!!

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Excellent