A character study of the highest caliber, Todd Phillips’s relentlessly intense Joker has elicited strong responses from both fans and critics. Some have lauded the film, voicing their approval of Joaquin Phoenix in the title role and praising Phillips’ sure-handed direction. Others have condemned the film, noting that its depiction of mental illness may prove dangerous in today’s sociopolitical climate. Both sides have points, and both sides are going to make the movie obscene amounts of money. If anything, such controversy makes the film an even more attractive option for a planned movie night. Even Scott Snyder, one of the greatest comic writers around, recognized that playing it safe would be a bad idea.
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