With joker, director todd phillips gives the comicbook movie a dark new scorseseesque spin. How jokers bold vision could change comic book movies forever. Joker was billed as an anticomic book movie, yet it has plenty of. Oct 01, 2019 in the dark knight 2008, heath ledgers joker embodies and intensifies the villains philosophies of anarchy. Aug 28, 2019 dcs joker movie described as a cinematic achievement on a high level although its working with very populist material, it has great ambition.
Dcs joker movie described as a cinematic achievement on a. Here is how joker is different from other comicbook. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Joker hd wallpapers for iphone batman hd heath iphone heath ledger. Aug 31, 2019 get ready to rethink whats possible in comic book movies. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. The most lasting comicbook attempt at crafting a joker origin came from one of the most. The aim of the joker has always been to sow chaos and panic in the citizens of gotham city. Joker joaquin phoenix is astonishing as a mentally ill geek who becomes the killerclown joker in todd phillips neotaxi driver knockout.
Does the joaquin phoenix joker movie have any connections with the comics. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. Joker makes for uncomfortable viewing it shows how. Oct 01, 2019 variety called joker the rare comic book movie that expresses whats happening in the real world, but richard lawson, writing for vanity fair, expressed another common sentiment, that it.
Joker director confirms which city inspired his take on gotham. Actor joaquin phoenixs transformation into a familiar, clownfaced madman moves from its blockbusting theatrical run to ultra high definition home theater screens in joker warner bros. It offers no easy answers to the unsettling questions it raises about a cruel society in decline. It was also toned down with the joker still up to his old tricks, but.
In comics, tv, video games and film, harley quinn and the joker. Id also say that people who dont like thrillers or horror movies may want to steer clear, because even though it stars the joker it isnt comic booky at all. To understand why the new joaquin phoenixfronted joker movie is. More than any comic book movie to date, joker, directed with a fierce commitment by todd phillips, eschews entertainment and dares to repel a sizable proportion of the potential audience. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy.
Variety called joker the rare comic book movie that expresses whats happening in the real world, but richard lawson, writing for vanity fair. But the joker has always been skilled at getting under peoples skins, as shown here. Phillips has made it clear that he doesnt believe joker is anything as small and dismissible as a mere comicbook movie. Joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975 until 1976. Over time, its become clear there is something about the role of the joker that resonates with audiences and, apparently, awards voters. People have repeatedly assumed him dead, only for him to.
Joker is radically different from other comicbook movies. The new joker movie isnt based on the comic books at all. Joker doesnt contradict the characters comic history screen rant. Why joker is important to the comic book film landscape. Comic book arent traditionally known for their realism. Joker is most profitable comic book movie ever made. Although it only lasted nine issues, the series is distinctive in that the eponymous title character the joker is the first classic batman villain to receive his own ongoing series. Joker is most profitable comic book movie ever made, earning 15 times its budget at box office todd phillips joker has emerged as the most profitable comic book movie at the box office.
The joker comic read the joker comic online in high quality. The series however was short lived and only ran for nine issues. The violence in joker, starring joaquin phoenix, and the portrayal of the character worried some at the warner bros. As batmans archnemesis, the joker offers a reprieve from the less interesting. First off, anyone going in expecting an action movie or something like the marvel films is going to be very disappointed, and wont like jokers measured pace or intense story. Jan 11, 2020 for instance, the gotham city of christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy feels much more like a comic book version of chicago than new york. The joker, comic book villain created for dc comics in 1940 by writer bill finger and illustrator bob kane. Tons of awesome joker comic wallpapers to download for free. The comic book industry has been hit especially hard by the covid19 pandemic, with many stores shutting down and marvel and dcs distributor halting shipments of new books. Mar 28, 2019 in a recent interview, marc maron, who costars in the upcoming joker movie starring joaquin phoenix, says its more of a character study. Why joaquin phoenixs joker must be kept isolated from the rest of. When a new criminal breaks twoface out of arkham asylum, claiming that he has need of a truly master criminal, the joker is incensed.
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He was a struggling standup comedian who had lost his wife and unborn child in an accident, embarked on the robbery of a chemical plant to. The standalone rrated origin story for batmans nemesis, starring joaquin phoenix and directed by todd phillips. Phoenixs arthur fleck hell later become one of batmans nemeses, the. People have repeatedly assumed him dead, only for him to rise up again and wreak havoc once more. The joker is the main antagonist of the 2008 graphic novel of the same name. Gaggy, who makes the joker laugh, which then inspires the clown prince of crime with new crime ideas. Joker movie is more character study than comic book says marc. The joker, comicbook villain created for dc comics in 1940 by writer bill finger. After the unprecedented success of joker at the box office, its safe to assume that warner bros. Very nice article, i enjoyed reading your post, very nice share, i want to twit this to.
Joaquin phoenix on the joker controversy, rooney mara, and. The joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of batman. Oct 11, 2019 moreover, joker was devoid of any fantastical, supernatural comic book themes that might otherwise pull us out of our discomfort or help us detach from the horror of phoenixs realistic joker. The animated series, that assistance has usually come in the form of harley quinn. The joker, comicbook villain created for dc comics in 1940 by writer bill finger and illustrator bob kane. Joker director says he and joaquin phoenix are open to making. This joker, however, is hyperfocused on the destruction of a civil society. Thats more character study than comic book by matt. The film will also be available on digital on december 17. There is little resembling fiction to hold us in safetyno toxic waste dumps, tumbling batmobiles, or absurd trolley games to separate us from the. The only words the joker can choke out amidst his laughter is a feeble the whole time, lexy, showing even more disrespect for lex despite all of his recent shows of power in justice league. The 1988 graphic novel the killing joke, written by alan moore and illustrated by brian bolland and john higgins, offers what many comicbook fans call the definitive origin story of the joker. The second adversary to receive his own title was manbat, however his series only lasted two issues before cancellation in early 1976. Frost is our window into this criminal corridor, and as he drives the joker around and comments upon the action, we watch and learn.
In a recent interview, marc maron, who costars in the upcoming joker movie starring joaquin phoenix, says its more of a character study. It also differs from other entries in the genre in that it is more of an intimate character study than a fullblown superhero film dominated by special effects. Once upon a time, the best way to adapt characters like batman for the screen was to embrace the silly, campy side of the material. This being a new fresh take on the joker should encourage fans entering the movie to arrive with an open mind and no expectations of. Written especially for comic book collectors and nostalgia buffs, 500 comic book villains is a chronicle of fictional wickedness that also touches on arthurian legend and oldtime radio and movies, in addition to the comics. Despite all the horrific acts, comic book fans have embraced the joker character and have for decades, for a number of reasons, experts said.
Dcs joker movie described as a cinematic achievement on a high level although its working with very populist material, it has great ambition. What dc comics needs to learn from jokers success the verge. How joker trailer changes the comic book origin story. In a skewed way, joker represents every studios dream, in that its a midbudget, 2d title. The history of joker movies and characters origin story. In 1975, batmans greatest foe, the joker had a comic strip of his own which featured him as the main protagonist. The psychology of the joker from the dark knight 2008. Ostensibly too sophisticated for superhero stories, our critics have accepted the jokers power to corrupt the masses in real life, on a more literal level than the most addled comicbook fan. Dennis oneil, who wrote the first issue of the series, recounted that i. For one, it is made on a budget 55 million dollars that is shoestring by the genre standards. The joker is noted for his clownlike appearance and sick humor and is the archnemesis of batman. For other versions of the character, see the joker disambiguation.
Batman archenemy the joker remains one of the most popular comic book movie characters, with audiences forever hungry for a new interpretation of the character. And, like so many comic book characters, the joker always has the habit of cheating death. Certainly, the joaquin phoenix comic book drama has been confounding industry expectations. The process of joker going from comic book supervillain to all around. Aug 31, 2019 joker is a standalone origin story that dovetails with, but does not strictly follow, dc universe batman lore. While he might be an elemental force of destruction in batmans world, even he needs a little bit of help sometimes and since batman. While it is unlike other films in the shared big screen universe by existing in its own space, it is also different in every other imaginable way. Now, the marketing team at warner brothers has decided to squeeze a. The joker movie is a risk, but a calculated one, for.
Joker has has become the most profitable comic book movie. Im batman, batman art, batman universe, comics universe, comic book artists. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the. Jan 08, 2020 actor joaquin phoenixs transformation into a familiar, clownfaced madman moves from its blockbusting theatrical run to ultra high definition home theater screens in joker warner bros.
The joker is the most iconic villain in comic book history and one of the most famous characters in pop culture. Culture what the joker says about the world he terrorises bbc. Sep 03, 2019 joker isnt just an awesome comic book movie, its an awesome movie, period. Joker by gabriele dellotto comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art. As good as joker is, do comic book fans really want its nihilistic malaise infecting the dc cinematic. Best joker comics to read after watching the movie 8 images. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. Joker, from director todd phillips and starring joaquin phoenix, releases on october 4th and looks to be a comic book film unlike any other. Joker director says he was misquoted concerning comic book. On top of that, joker is rated r, which is a glaring commercial strike against comicbook adaptations because the rating limits access for the teenage segment of the audience. Outside of comic books, the origin of the joker has been shown on a number of occasions. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the atlantic. Pictures and dc comics are eager to get another movie starring batmans nemesis on screen as soon.
But while his film is grimmer and more harrowing than anything in the. Joker centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone fictional story not seen before on the big screen. The joker has been batmans nemesis since the 1940s, and has been responsible for many bad fortunes in batmans life. Oct 21, 2019 joker was the first big winner of this years award season, but will it have the last laugh. He is a somewhat darker and more realistic depiction of the traditional joker who is bent on reclaiming his criminal empire jonny frost, a lowlevel thug, is sent to arkham asylum to. Soon, the clown prince of crime stages his own breakout and tracks down twoface, determined to show just. The psychology of the joker from joker 2019 fandom. Dcs joker movie described as a cinematic achievement on. This article was most recently revised and updated by michael ray, editor. Joker is the most profitable comic book movie of all time.
Comic book portraits joker art, joker, cesar romero. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. With joker a boxoffice sensation, can joaquin phoenix win. On top of that, joker is rated r, which is a glaring commercial strike against comicbook adaptations because the rating limits access for the. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he. Creepy batman fan art explores the many faces of joker. Joker joaquin phoenix is astonishing as a mentally ill geek who becomes the killerclown joker in todd phillips neo. Joker centers around the iconic archnemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Doctor death, the monk, professor hugo strange batman had some colourful foes in his first few adventures as a comic book superhero, but. The film takes the iconic comic book villain from the batman series, and traces his evolution from the failed comic, arthur fleck, to the devilish monster, joker. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the jokers design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. Joker, an uneasy embrace of comics and an ambiguous meaning. This page is about the original comic book character.
In this article it is only fitting that i follow it up with batmans archenemy, the joker. Dcs master plan is constantly changing, and the departure of dc entertainment copresidents diane nelson and geoff johns may lead to further changes from the original 2014 schedule, as the reorganization of executives will lead to a reexamination of the films being produced. A sequel to joker has already been suggested to be in the works. The film will follow arthur fleck, a down on his luck comedian is tormented by life in gotham and begins his slow descent into madness eventually becoming the criminal mastermind the joker. Just a few weeks ahead of its release in theaters, todd phillips joker is already quite the divisive movie on social media. How the real world influenced the gotham city of todd. Jan 03, 2020 its only been a couple of days since we last heard about it, but people cannot stop asking director todd phillips about the status of the sequel to joker. Joker is a standalone origin story that dovetails with, but does not strictly follow, dc universe batman lore. The joker colors by fakerabbit joker comic, joker art, joker. Comic book characters comic character comic books art comic art comic poster joker dc joker and harley quinn joker comic comic book superheroes more information. In my last post of comic book inspired artwork batman was the focal point.
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