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Joker Summary
A mentally troubled stand-up comedian embarks on a downward spiral that leads to the creation of an iconic villain.A socially inept clown for hire - Arthur Fleck aspires to be a stand up comedian among his small job working dressed as a clown holding a sign for advertising. He takes care of his mother- Penny Fleck, and as he learns more about his mental illness, he learns more about his past. Dealing with all the negativity and bullying from society he heads downwards on a spiral, in turn showing how his alter ego "Joker", came to be.—crisspaggosStruggling to make people laugh in grim early-1980s Gotham City, the mentally ill street clown and failed stand-up comedian, Arthur Fleck, wears his smudgy makeup every day to eke out an existence. Mocked, bullied, and above all, marginalised, Fleck's slippery grip on reality will pave the way for a gradual descent into a dark world of unrestrained violence, as a loaded revolver enters the picture offering the long-awaited liberation. Then, the medications stopped working, and troubled Arthur's fierce hatred seems to be the only way out. Is the world prepared for the gloriously malevolent advent of the grinned super-villain, Joker?—Nick RiganasForever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker.—Jwelch5742In addition to being a clown at work, Arthur Fleck wants to perform stand-up comedy. He struggles with mental health concerns, some of which include fits of uncontrollable laughter. Because of his troubles and line of work, Arthur is having it considerably harder than other people. Over time, these problems weigh heavily on him, influencing his behaviour and finally leading him to assume the identity of the Joker, for whom he is better known.1 moreAll
2019 | 122 Minutes