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Post by AndoII on Oct 3, 2020 4:33:33 GMT
 Strange film. Especially coming from the usual "ra-ra USA!" DC / Marvel stable. Grotesque, amoral, and occasionally cringe-y to watch. Joachim Phoenix turns in a superb performance playing a weirdo part-time clown, with Mommy-issues and a tendency to break into inopportune laughing fits. Getting sacked from his job, he is on his way home when he is attacked by some yuppie types on the subway and pulling a gun, he starts on a rampage culminating in a disturbing talk-show appearance (with host Robert De Niro). Watched it a couple of times already. This is not the normal superhero type of film you'd expect. A psycho, anti-hero psychological thriller with some serious blackly-funny moments (celebrating a murder dancing to Gary Glitters' Rock 'n Roll part 2" is a highlight  ). One of the best films I've seen in a while, tbh. Recommended. |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 3, 2020 5:37:36 GMT
Thanks for the review Ando
Not seen it yet. I'm normally two years behind current releases. I suspect I'll find lots to enjoy too.
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Post by Bassy on Oct 3, 2020 10:10:29 GMT
I waited for the hype to reduce before watching it.
In summary, I think it's a worthwhile and entertaining film for which some grossly exaggerated claims have been made.
Does the average American really need to see this film before becoming aware of how dehumanising their society is ?
It was strange to find myself internally cheering at his ultimate undeserved elevation to hero status.
Glad I saw it. Pleased that I didn't have to pay to do so.
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Post by stu77 on Oct 3, 2020 15:10:51 GMT
It was OK.
The hype and debate around it was more interesting.
They said no sequel but as it earned a shedload they must be tempted.
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Post by Bassy on Oct 3, 2020 17:16:35 GMT
It was OK. The hype and debate around it was more interesting. They said no sequel but as it earned a shedload they must be tempted. I assumed that this film was setting up a movie dealing with Batman's first encounter with Joker. The shedload that Stu refers to will surely lead to either a sequel to "Joker" or a new Batman film involving Joker. It doesn't really matter how the studio describes it, the great effort of establishing Joker's backstory creates too obvious a potential money maker for Hollywood to ignore. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2020 19:06:39 GMT
I hate Batman films or anything to do with it...however I've heard that this might be a wee bit different so will approach it with an open mind
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Post by AndoII on Oct 4, 2020 4:03:54 GMT
I never caught any of the hype for this film, and watched it thinking it would be a standard "Batman" movie. That's what threw me at first, as it was completely different to what I was expecting. It is not a kid's film. -Complete opposite to the standard DC "Avengers" type bullshit.
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Post by smogquixote on Oct 4, 2020 7:20:53 GMT
King of Comedy meets Taxi Driver, I enjoyed it!
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 4, 2020 7:52:33 GMT
King of Comedy meets Taxi Driver, I enjoyed it! Now that's a recommendation |
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Post by stu77 on Oct 25, 2022 2:33:17 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 25, 2022 6:13:35 GMT
Excellent  |
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Post by stu77 on Dec 21, 2023 16:51:09 GMT
Fake unfortunately
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Apr 10, 2024 15:01:46 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Apr 14, 2024 15:10:16 GMT
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Post by stu77 on Aug 30, 2024 22:32:04 GMT
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