Joker takes a look at the origins of Batman’s most famous foe in a gritty film from director/writer Todd Phillips. It’s certainly not your usual superhero film and has none of the gloss and glamour of Avengers or Aquaman. It charts the descent of a man into madness and the effect it has on him and the city around hm.
We’re taking a brief break from our 31 Days of Halloween Films to take a look at Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular clown.
Set in the late 1970s or early 1980s (a year isn’t explicitly mentioned but the clothing and look and feel of Gotham indicate it’s somewhere in this time frame) the film opens to a newscaster announcing that garbage strikes are ongoing and that civil unrest amongst the population is growing.
We’re introduced to Arthur Fleck, a street clown who is obviously d…
Director: Todd Phillips
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy
Katy’s Rating: 
7/10 – Good
