Joaquin Phoenix
Arthur Fleck
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The film, loosely based on DC Comics characters, stars Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker. Set in 1981, it follows Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and aspiring stand-up comedian whose descent into mental illness and nihilism inspires a violent countercultural revolution against the wealthy in a decaying Gotham City .
- $55–70 million
Oct 4, 2019 · A crime drama thriller about a failed stand-up comedian who becomes a psychopathic crime figure in Gotham City. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this Oscar-winning film.
- (1.4M)
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Todd Phillips
- 2019-10-04
Apr 21, 2020 · The Oscar-winning actor reveals how he prepared for the role of Arthur Fleck, the Joker, by isolating himself, losing 50 pounds, and studying real-life mental patients with a pathological laugh. He also shares his challenges and challenges in finding the perfect cackle for the film.
- Mike Floorwalker
Aug 31, 2019 · The film reviewer praises the performance of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, the mentally ill loser who becomes the Joker in Todd Phillips' neo-'Taxi Driver' knockout. The reviewer compares the film to other comic-book movies and the real world, and discusses the themes of violence, comedy and social commentary.
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A failed stand-up comedian and street clown becomes the infamous super-villain Joker in 1980s Gotham City. The plot follows his descent into madness, violence, and revenge as he faces social rejection, mental illness, and a dark past.
Oct 6, 2019 · Joker review – an ace turn from Joaquin Phoenix. A mesmerising lead performance gives Todd Phillips’s divisive reimagining of the comic villain raw power. Mark Kermode, Observer film critic...
