Paul Greengrass Compares Unmade 'Watchmen' Movie to 'Joker': 'It Might've Been Disastrous' David Fincher Says Joaquin Phoenix's 'Joker' Was 'a Betrayal of the Mentally Ill' De Niro was one of the few Phoenix never walked out on, and De Niro said he was "very intense in what he was doing, as it should be, as he should be. Joaquin Phoenix wanted to play a Joker-like role even before he heard rumblings of a standalone, experimental movie. Joaquin's performance and scenography in all it's brilliance. Despite occasionally trying too hard, it's elevated by a stunning performance from Joaquin Phoenix. [36] By mid-November, filming had moved back to New York. [18][71] Frances McDormand declined an offer to portray the mother of the Joker, and Frances Conroy was cast. View production, box office, & company info. Actor Joaquin Phoenix reportedly lost 52 pounds in a few months to play the title role in "Joker," giving himself an emaciated look as well as disturbing psychological symptoms. [133], On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 68% based on 576 reviews, with an average rating of 7.30/10. Which comedian inspired the Joker's line, "Well, no one's laughing now"? 2019's refreshingly depressing Joker offered a vastly different take on the classic DC villain, as Phoenix delivered the most deranged Joker movie performance yet. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government. Phoenix gives an incredible performance as both sympathetic Fleck and delusional Joker. [100][101], Phillips promoted the film by posting on set photos on his Instagram account. How Joaquin Phoenix Transformed His Physical and Mental Self to Play the Joker "You start to go mad," said the Academy Award-nominated actor, who … We're not even doing Joker, but the story of becoming Joker. [103] At CinemaCon on April 2, 2019, Phillips unveiled the first trailer for the film,[39] which was released online the following day. At the 92nd Academy Awards, the film earned a leading 11 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, winning Best Actor for Phoenix (who became the second actor to win an Oscar for portraying the Joker following Heath Ledger in 2009) and Best Original Score for Hildur Guðnadóttir. Joaquin Phoenix took his weight loss to the extreme in preparation for his new movie, Joker. "Joker" was made for Joaquin Phoenix. [91], One scene that was cut from the film depicted Sophie watching Arthur's appearance on Franklin's show. [89] Phillips also denied most reports surrounding the film, which he felt was because it is "an origin story about a character that doesn't have a definitive origin. Sophie attends Arthur's stand-up routine, which goes poorly; he laughs uncontrollably and has difficulty delivering his jokes. Arthur sneaks into a private event and confronts Thomas, who tells him that Penny is delusional and not his biological mother. "[157] Writing for IGN, Jim Vejvoda gave Joker a perfect score, writing the film "would work just as well as an engrossing character study without any of its DC Comics trappings; that it just so happens to be a brilliant Batman-universe movie is icing on the Batfan cake." Times are tough and, due to his issues and occupation, Arthur has an even worse time than most. Published. [102] On September 21, 2018, he released test footage of Phoenix in-costume as the Joker, with "Laughing" by The Guess Who accompanying the footage. [31] Whigham said towards the end of October the film was in "the middle" of production, adding that it was an "intense" and "incredible" experience. JOAQUIN PHOENIX's Joker movie was a "betrayal of the mentally ill" according to Fight Club director David Fincher. In order to play the lead role in Joker, Joaquin Phoenix underwent a dramatic transformation, and as a result he looks truly, unsettlingly emaciated in the film. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. It is entirely from his perspective. Arthur suffers from a medical disorder that causes him to laugh at inappropriate times, depending on social services for medication. "[158] Similarly, Xan Brooks of The Observer—who also gave the film a perfect score—called it "gloriously daring and explosive" and appreciated how Phillips used elements from Scorsese films to create an original story. Apparently, he was enamored by … [151] By this point, industry analysts expected Joker to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, with some suggesting that it could finish its run with over $1 billion. As he prepares, Arthur is visited by ex-colleagues Randall and Gary. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Was this review helpful to you? [177] The film was nominated for seven awards at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards, winning Best Actor (Phoenix) and Best Score, and was included in the American Film Institute's top 10 films of 2019[178][179], Having won an award at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards for Phoenix's performance, Joker also received nominations from other guilds including the Writers Guild of America Awards and the Producers Guild of America. Is it true that Leonardo DiCaprio auditioned to play Joker before the role was given to Phoenix instead? Frightened, Sophie tells him to leave; their relationship was merely a figment of Arthur's imagination. The stairs have become a tourist destination and the subject of Internet memes, with visitors often reenacting the scene from the film in which Fleck dances down the stairs in his Joker attire. A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival. Joker premiered at the 76th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2019, where it won the Golden Lion, and was released in the United States on October 4, 2019. Thanks to Phillips and Silver, Phoenix was able to bring out the king among the Jokers," the analysis read. [46] As such, Phillips said the entire film is open to interpretation. [166], Stephanie Zacharek of Time magazine, in a negative review, labeled Phoenix's performance over-the-top and felt that while Phillips tried to "[give] us a movie all about the emptiness of our culture... he's just offering a prime example of it." Warner Bros. has set an Oct. 4, 2019, release date for its standalone “Joker” movie starring Joaquin Phoenix. Directed by Todd Phillips. [108][109] Conversely, io9's Germain Lussier said the trailer revealed too little and that it was too similar to photos Phillips had posted on Instagram. [55] According to producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff, it took some time to get approval for the script from Warner Bros., partly because of concerns over the content. Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Br… [12] Prior to War Dogs, Phillips was mostly known for his comedy films, such as Road Trip (2000), Old School (2003), and The Hangover (2009); War Dogs marked a venture into more unsettling territory. [141] The week of its release, Atom Tickets announced pre-sale totals for the film were outpacing those of Venom and It Chapter Two ($91.1 million debut), and that Joker was its second-bestselling R-rated film of 2019 behind John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. [138] Later updating to $85–105 million, Robbins suggested it could become the first October release to open to over $100 million, and surpass the record set by Venom in 2018. Joaquin Phoenix, the Wild Card of ‘Joker’ How did an unpredictable star known for loners and killers wind up in a studio blockbuster based on a comic book? [a] Rioters in an ambulance crash into the police car carrying Arthur, freeing him; he stands atop the car, dances to the cheers of the crowd, and smears blood on his face in the form of a smile. When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice. JOKER star Joaquin Phoenix is hotly tipped for an Oscar for his part in the 2019 movie, having had fans gripped worldwide. Joker (movie) Director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix put a new spin on Batman's arch-nemesis. Joker is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed and produced by Todd Phillips, who co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver. The movie has gotten rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The Death Bells. Masters added that Leto's irritation was what caused him to end his association with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), as he believed "his agents should have told him about the Phillips project earlier and fought harder for his version of Joker." It went on to greatly exceed expectations, making $140.5 million from overseas territories and a total $234 million worldwide. "[193], British neurocriminologist Adrian Raine was impressed by how accurate the film's depiction of the psychology of a murderer was. After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. [130] It debuted on HBO on May 16, 2020, and on HBO Max when it launched on May 27, 2020. '"[12] He proposed that DC Films differentiate its slate from the competing Marvel Studios' by producing low-budget, standalone films. Actor Joaquin Phoenix reportedly lost 52 pounds in a few months to play the title role in "Joker," giving himself an emaciated look as well as disturbing psychological symptoms. Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. Before the show goes live, Arthur requests that Murray introduce him as Joker, a reference to Murray's previous mockery. [12] It was also confirmed that the film would have no effect on Leto's Joker[70] and would be the first in a new series of DC films unrelated to the DCEU. Joaquin Phoenix showed us a much darker side of Joker and everybody fell in love with it. Related. Harry Fletcher. Filming in Newark began on October 13 and lasted until October 16. In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. [55] While the film's premise was inspired by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke (1988), which depicts the Joker as a failed stand-up comedian,[12] Phillips said it does not "follow anything from the comic books... That's what was interesting to me. "[165] In an analysis of the character Joker, Onmanorama's Sajesh Mohan wrote that the movie was cliché-ridden—the only original part being Joaquin Phoenix's acting. The film, based on DC Comics characters, stars Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker and provides an alternative origin story for the character. [66] Warner Bros. described the film as "an exploration of a man disregarded by society [that] is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale. Written by Weldon also described Joker as trying too hard to deviate from the comics and, as a result, coming off as an imitation of films like Taxi Driver. Hammond also praised the story and performances, and summarized the film as "a bravura piece of filmmaking that speaks to the world we are actually living in today in ways that few movies do. [127] Additionally, Landmark Theaters prohibited moviegoers from wearing Joker costumes during its run, while the Los Angeles and New York City Police Departments increased police visibility at area theaters, though they did not receive "any specific threat. In denial, Arthur visits Arkham State Hospital and steals Penny's case file; the file says Penny adopted Arthur as a baby and allowed her abusive boyfriend to harm them both. "[191] Jim Geraghty of National Review wrote he was "worried that a certain segment of America's angry, paranoid, emotionally unstable young men will watch Joaquin Phoenix descending into madness and a desire to get back at society by hurting as many people as possible and exclaim, 'finally, somebody understands me! [194] Psychiatrist Kamran Ahmed highlighted the factors in Arthur's childhood such as parental abuse and loss, and family history of mental illness in the genesis of his condition. 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"I thought, 'You can’t do the Joker, because, you know, it’s just you can’t do that character, it’s just been done.'" "[128][24], Joker was released on Digital HD on December 17, 2019,[129] and on DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 7, 2020. [52], Warner Bros. pushed for Phillips to cast Leonardo DiCaprio as the Joker,[46] hoping to use his frequent collaborator Scorsese's involvement to attract him. "[140] Three weeks prior to its release, official industry tracking projected the film would debut to $65–80 million, with some estimates going as high as $90 million. 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It received overall eleven nominations (including Best Picture) from the ceremony, breaking the record of eight held by The Dark Knight for the most nominations received by a film based on a comic book, comic strip or graphic novel. [198] References to the character were also found in anti-government protests worldwide. "[188], Some writers have expressed concern that Joker's sympathetic portrayal of a homicidal maniac could inspire real-world violence. 3,834 of 4,713 people found this review helpful. [168] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian called it "the most disappointing film of the year." [189][190] Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair found the film was too sympathetic towards "white men who commit heinous crimes" and that the social-politics ideologies represented in the film are "evils that are far more easily identifiable" to people "who shoot up schools and concerts and churches, who gun down the women and men they covet and envy, who let loose some spirit of anarchic animus upon the world—there's almost a woebegone mythos placed on them in the search for answers. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? [99] Hildur's music won numerous awards including an Academy Award, a Satellite Award, a Saturn Award, the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, with the latter making her the first woman to win as a solo composer in that category. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Think of it more as a character study. Discover five fun facts about Joker in our Pop Trivia. In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. Jan 6, 2020 - Explore alemarro's board "Joker" on Pinterest. When Arthur is invited onto the late-night show hosted by Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro), you just know something bad… [133] In terms of budget-to-gross ratio, Joker is also the most profitable film based on a comic book,[134] due to its small budget and little decline in week-to-week grosses during its theatrical run. "[196], Micah Uetricht, managing director of Jacobin, opined in a review published by The Guardian that he was shocked that the media did not understand the movie's message: "we got a fairly straightforward condemnation of American austerity: how it leaves the vulnerable to suffer without the resources they need, and the horrific consequences for the rest of society that can result. https://www.menshealth.com/.../joaquin-phoenix-diet-weight-loss-joker Over time these issues bear down on him, shaping his actions, making him ultimately take on the persona he is more known as...Joker. [53], The script draws inspiration from Scorsese films such as Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), and The King of Comedy (1983),[50][46] as well as Phillips' Hangover Trilogy. Warner Bros. Set in 1981, it follows Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and stand-up comedian whose descent into insanity and nihilism inspires a violent counter-cultural revolution against the wealthy in a decaying Gotham City. [43] Justin Theroux has an uncredited cameo as Ethan Chase, a celebrity guest on Franklin's show. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-joker-weight-loss He found it a powerful and unsettling allegory of contemporary neglect and violence, and described Phoenix's performance as the Joker as engrossing and "Oscar-worthy. Principal photography took place in New York City, Jersey City, and Newark, from September to December 2018. [46][98] The use of "Rock and Roll Part 2" generated controversy when it was reported that its singer Gary Glitter (a convicted sex offender) would receive royalties, but it was later confirmed he would not. [210] Phillips also confirmed that the upcoming film The Batman would not be set in the same continuity as Joker. [98] The score was released on October 2, 2019 by WaterTower Music. The killings are condemned by billionaire mayoral candidate Thomas Wayne, who calls those envious of more successful people "clowns". 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