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In Gotham City, Arthur Fleck, a mentally ill party clown and aspiring comedian, struggles with his life and society's indifference. As he descends further into madness, he becomes a nihilistic symbol of chaos, inspiring a violent counter-culture movement. The film explores his transformation into the iconic villain, the Joker.

Joker was met with a mix of praise and controversy. Critics lauded Joaquin Phoenix's performance and the film's dark, character-driven approach, while some criticized its violent themes and perceived lack of social commentary.

• Joaquin Phoenix delivers a tour-de-force performance that anchors the film.
• The film's bleak portrayal of societal breakdown and mental illness is thought-provoking.
• Visually striking with a strong atmospheric score, but some found its narrative heavy-handed.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised Joaquin Phoenix's incredible performance and the film's intense, character-focused story. Some viewers found the movie to be too dark or disturbing, but many appreciated its bold take on a classic villain.

Won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Joaquin Phoenix won the Academy Award for Best Actor, among numerous other awards and nominations.

Joaquin Phoenix lost 52 pounds for the role of Arthur Fleck, and his intense weight loss was carefully monitored by a doctor.