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I am not really a fan of Todd Phillips (best known for The Hangover trilogy), so I wasn't really checkimg for this film.
Plus, how is anybody ever really going to top Heath Lender's Joker?
Yet I do respect Joaquin Phoenix's thespian skills.
At any rate, I have seen 2 trailers for this film now and I must say that it looks promising...
Trailer #1
Trailer #2
Saw a review this morning that included the line
"Joaquin Phoenix probably a shoo-in for the Oscar for most acting in a lead role"
The film is already sparking controversy after a few festival screenings.
Here is to hoping it doesn't get shelved like the recent film The Hunt did...
https://newrepublic.com/article/154928/joker-just-movie
Am I the only one who sees a little Bill Murray in there?
Not seeing the connection.Quote:
Originally Posted by reckless toboggan
I was feeling more Rupert Pupkin-meets-Travis Bickle (and there is even a DeNiro cameo to hammer home that idea) or Andy Kaufman...
I'm stoked for this one, though I'll be surprised if it holds a candle to Nolan.
Oh yeah, the King of Comedy homage, I mean, rip-off, I mean influence permeates this thing; with a little bit of Killing Joke and a lot a bit of Azzarello's OGN.Quote:
Originally Posted by dookey67
Can The Joker be interesting without Batman? I really doubt it. Regardless, I have little interest in these gritty, bleak, pseudo-mature comic stories.
Having been a critic myself, I tend to take what most critics write with a grain of salt. I mean the average critic loves them some hyperbole beyond belief.
Right now The Joker buzz is whirling with a frenzy.
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com...t29ZhjZ38kPqV8
I've been binging American Horror Story: Apocalypse this week.
My takeaway: Kathy Bates would have made a terrific Joker.
Dye her hair green, apply a little grease paint, and a wicked and twisted lipstick smile and she'd be good to go!
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