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Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?
Arthur Fleck, a mentally unstable party clown and aspiring comedian, struggles to survive in Gotham City. Isolated and mistreated, he begins a slow descent into madness, embracing a life of crime and chaos that ultimately transforms him into the iconic villain known as the Joker. His actions ignite a movement among the city's disenfranchised population.
Joker was met with a mix of critical acclaim and controversy. Praise was largely directed at Joaquin Phoenix's transformative performance and the film's dark, character-driven narrative. However, some critics expressed concern over its depiction of violence and its potential to inspire real-world acts of aggression.
Joaquin Phoenix delivers a mesmerizing and unsettling performance as the titular character.
The film offers a bleak and intense character study, exploring the origins of a notorious villain.
Visually striking and thematically ambitious, though its descent into violence proved divisive.
Google audience: Audiences largely lauded Joaquin Phoenix's intense portrayal and the film's compelling, albeit dark, storyline. Many appreciated the exploration of mental health struggles and societal alienation. However, some viewers found the violence and bleakness to be excessive.
Academy Award for Best Actor (Joaquin Phoenix), Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Joaquin Phoenix), Venice Film Festival Golden Lion Award.
Joaquin Phoenix lost 52 pounds for the role of Arthur Fleck, describing the process as 'liberating' but also 'destructive'.
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The first half-an-hour or so of Joker plays out likes a farcical drama on contemporary society and politics. Director Raju Murugan (who earlier gave us Cuckoo) doesn't spare anyone. From cops who salute helicopters flying across the sky to ...