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The text is a review of the movie Joker, which tells the origin story of the iconic Batman villain. The reviewer summarizes the plot of the movie, which follows Arthur Fleck, a mentally ill and socially rejected clown who gradually descends into madness and violence. The reviewer praises the performance of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur, the dark and realistic tone of the movie, and the symbolism and criticism of society that the movie conveys. The reviewer also compares this movie to other superhero movies and suggests that Warner Bros. should create a more adult cinematic universe based on this film. The reviewer concludes that Joker is an excellent adaptation of the character and a surprising work from the director of The Hangover.
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- The text is a review of the movie Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, who becomes the Joker.
- The movie shows the origin story of the Joker, a mentally ill and socially outcast clown who turns into a violent and chaotic criminal after a series of misfortunes and abuse.
- The movie is set in a decadent and hostile Gotham City, where there is a lot of crime, poverty, social inequality and unrest.
- The movie explores the themes of mental illness, depression, empathy, society and violence.
- The movie has a dark and depressing tone, with a soundtrack that resembles a circus music with sad tones.
- The movie has a lot of symbolism, such as the stairs that Arthur climbs and descends, the dances that he performs, and the contrast between his job as a clown and his crimes as the Joker.
- The movie has some controversial scenes, such as the murder of Murray Franklin, a TV show host who mocked Arthur, and the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne, the parents of Bruce Wayne who will become Batman.
- The movie has some ambiguous scenes, such as the relationship between Arthur and his neighbor Sophie, which turns out to be imaginary, and the final scene where Arthur is locked up in a psychiatric hospital and laughs at a joke that only he understands.
- The movie was a huge success at the box office and received critical acclaim, especially for Joaquin Phoenix's performance as Arthur Fleck/Joker.
- The movie was also criticized by some people who accused it of idealizing or whitewashing the Joker's crimes or inciting violence in society.