Joker

[superdog]

Anyone see it?

We just got back. It was a truly impressive movie. In a day where CGI, action and marketing rule the box office, this movie was exceptionally well written and produced.

And the acting?

I’d never even imagined anyone could beat Heath Ledger as the Joker. But Joaquin Phoenix did just that. I imagine he will win every award he is up for. This wasn’t just good acting. This was a masterpiece.

Impressive is an understatement.

I highly recommend this movie.

[G8RDPM]

I’ll see it eventually!

I still remember Cesar Romero as the Joker!

[JayHantz]

Originally Posted by superdog

Anyone see it?

We just got back. It was a truly impressive movie. In a day where CGI, action and marketing rule the box office, this movie was exceptionally well written and produced.

And the acting?

I’d never even imagined anyone could beat Heath Ledger as the Joker. But Joaquin Phoenix did just that. I imagine he will win every award he is up for. This wasn’t just good acting. This was a masterpiece.

Impressive is an understatement.

I highly recommend this movie.

Dang Seth. Thanks for this. I was awaiting someone to talk about it on the forums since I was 50/50 on seeing it. I agree, Heath did a great job as the Joker and I think he was the highlight from that franchise. I was worried it was going to be a movie to try to compete with it and maybe horribly done (like all the Spider-Man movies, remakes of the classics, etc). But, if you say it's worth seeing, maybe I should go....

[superdog]

Originally Posted by JayHantz

Dang Seth. Thanks for this. I was awaiting someone to talk about it on the forums since I was 50/50 on seeing it. I agree, Heath did a great job as the Joker and I think he was the highlight from that franchise. I was worried it was going to be a movie to try to compete with it and maybe horribly done (like all the Spider-Man movies, remakes of the classics, etc). But, if you say it's worth seeing, maybe I should go....

It is as different from that franchise as you could imagine.

It’s not action of any sort. It’s rather sad and more of a drama than anything. But it’s a work of art. Truly.

I believe you will love it.

[RW16610]

I'm excited to eventually see this movie. From the time I first saw the trailer I knew it would be a great film.

[RobearH]

I understand it to be a very dark and violent dissent into madness with nary a superhero to come to anyone’s rescue.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by RobearH

I understand it to be a very dark and violent dissent into madness with nary a superhero to come to anyone’s rescue.

An excellent, albeit brief, synopsis.

[Stonecutter6]

Originally Posted by RobearH

I understand it to be a very dark and violent dissent into madness with nary a superhero to come to anyone’s rescue.

That hits the nail on Thad exactly. The decent into madness is sad to but in the context of the character it makes perfect sense. I as hoping for a few more ever eggs in there from the franchise, but all in all a very good flick. I'm interested to see if a sequel comes around with the Jokers rise through the criminal underworld.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Stonecutter6

That hits the nail on Thad exactly. The decent into madness is sad to but in the context of the character it makes perfect sense. I as hoping for a few more ever eggs in there from the franchise, but all in all a very good flick. I'm interested to see if a sequel comes around with the Jokers rise through the criminal underworld.

I very much hope so.

Except that this movie was super hard on Phoenix. Can’t imagine him being able to do another.

I agree that many not liking it are likely not enjoying the sad fact that our society and we as people have a hand in creating some of the criminal element of our world.

This movie was nothing short of genius.

But to lament the violence in this movies vs John Wick or the thousands of other similar movies is typical societal hypocrisy.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by superdog

I very much hope so.

Except that this movie was super hard on Phoenix. Can’t imagine him being able to do another.

I agree that many not liking it are likely not enjoying the sad fact that our society and we as people have a hand in creating some of the criminal element of our world.

This movie was nothing short of genius.

But to lament the violence in this movies vs John Wick or the thousands of other similar movies is typical societal hypocrisy.

Even though I have yet to see this movie, it is very likely representative of the reality of many people in the world who become monsters after being the proverbial "cigarette butt" constantly crushed under everyone's heel. A man can only take so much abuse before the mind snaps, IMO.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Even though I have yet to see this movie, it is very likely representative of the reality of many people in the world who become monsters after being the proverbial "cigarette butt" constantly crushed under everyone's heel. A man can only take so much abuse before the mind snaps, IMO.

Agree.

Believe me, it’s hard not to empathize with his character. Seeing “how” he became the Joker was super interesting.

And for certain I was rooting for him at the end. Not the angry mobs per say, but the individual for sure.

[Bigblu10]

Tomorrow night. Looking forward to it.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Tomorrow night. Looking forward to it.

I look forward to your thoughts.

[Investr]

Going Sunday

[ckaynyc]

Just got out of it. Very dark movie. I enjoyed it. Joaquin was a beast in this role.

[Nurseford25]

Tomorrow night! I can’t wait!

[sfbatman007]

It was one of the best movie I have ever seen. Joaquin was simply phenomenal.

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[bayerische]

Looking forward to this one. Joaquin Phoenix is an astonishing actor.

[Cru Jones]

I’ve read very mixed reviews, but glad to hear you liked it, Seth.

[AK797]

Looking forward to seeing it but have a bit of comic overload having watched most of the MCU films this summer, I'm now on an anti-hero kick and enjoying The Boys.

[TK-710]

Originally Posted by AK797

Looking forward to seeing it but have a bit of comic overload having watched most of the MCU films this summer, I'm now on an anti-hero kick and enjoying The Boys.

“The Boys” is excellent. I thought that series was extremely well done.

I am very much looking forward to the Joker. Unfortunately the wife is out of town so I probably will have to wait; not sure I’d win Father of the year taking a 9 and 5 year old to see it.

[1st amg]

Cool. I will plan a night out with my little guy. He loves all the super hero gendre type movies.

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Cool. I will plan a night out with my little guy. He loves all the super hero gendre type movies.

It’s violent — not for kids. Age 16 and up. Batman is not in it.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Cool. I will plan a night out with my little guy. He loves all the super hero gendre type movies.

Yeah. Probably not for him.

It’s not action and super dark and violent.

[AzPaul]

Can't wait for 'Egghead'.

[Chrislec]

I thought you were talking about the Konstantin Chaykin Joker.
Amazing looking watch

[BigMac53]

I can’t wait to see this - it looks very dark, but in a good way. I’m glad that they took this character in this direction; and hell of a choice for the actor portraying him; always liked Joaquin Phoenix.


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[andromeda160]

My ex texted me after she saw it and said that it reminded her of me, now you guys have got me a bit afraid to see it. lol

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

My ex texted me after she saw it and said that it reminded her of me, now you guys have got me a bit afraid to see it. lol

an inaccurate and unkind comparison. block her number

I'm planning on seeing this today. tons of movies with "bad guys" but very few on how bad guys are formed. I have a sense why lots of people hate this movie -- the idea of any shared societal responsibility for the creation of the sick, deranged, and violent. Bad reviews rolling in from the likes of Slate, the New Yorker, and the Guardian

[AK797]

Originally Posted by TK-710

“The Boys” is excellent. I thought that series was extremely well done.

I am very much looking forward to the Joker. Unfortunately the wife is out of town so I probably will have to wait; not sure I’d win Father of the year taking a 9 and 5 year old to see it.

Originally Posted by Burlington

And also watching ‘the boys’ was a little skeptical given the name and advertising shot, but was hooked in after a few minutes. Great series so far. Looking forward to finishing it on my next flight

Funny I was watching the Loudest Voice, Russell Crowe is excellent, and the Boys, two very different genres, and yet both have a similar storyline with a new young blonde being taken advantage of, this theme is so universal it is scary.