Joker Movie is Already Stirring Controversy
DC's Joker movie will chronicle the story of how Batman's greatest villain came to be, and how his [...]
Whats the Vote?
Off-late, there has been a lot of controversy around Joaquin Phoenix's Joker. Some say, this glamorization of a negative role is not good for the society. What do you think? Will you be watching Joker when it releases in October?
— Tarun Vaid (@weirdlywired) September 4, 2019
This fan isn't making any assumptions about what the fandom is feeling about Joker, he's getting the word direct from the people!
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It’s weird. I know there’s a Joker movie culture war discourse but even in my too online lifestyle, I have not seen any details on the controversy. It’s like hearing a the muffled sound of a fart in the next room.
— flabbergasted (comedy boxing aficionado) (@observeaddict) September 4, 2019
A lot of fans are hearing there's a discussion about the Joker controversy - without actually seeing the discussion itself taking place. And there could be a good reason why...
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All this #Joker stuff reminds me of First Man flag controversy that everyone had an opinion on despite only 100 people actually having seen the movie
— Chris Sylvia @ TIFF (@sylvioso) September 1, 2019
As this fan rightly points out, all of this "controversy" is pretty much relegated to the very small circle of critics who have actually seen Joker. So how big is it really?
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The controversy surrounding the Joker movie is way overblown.
— Millie Kentner (@hpxhatecraft) August 30, 2019
The Joker has always been a likable psychopath with homicidal tendencies. Always. That’s what makes him such a compelling character.
A pretty common point of contention to viewers angry about Joker's message is that - to put it simply - this is and always has been The Joker. If the film is stirring the pot in real life society, is that not a major accomplishment by director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix?
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the joker isn’t even out yet and the debates are already here! ugh king of controversy pic.twitter.com/wjc3FJBKiF
— magneto did nothing wrong (@90sloveinterest) September 2, 2019
Like we just said: This is Joker. This is the entire point. And the character's reputation clearly precedes him.
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Damn, the more Controversy surrounds this Joker film.. the more I'm interested in seeing it.. Well Done DC! Lol Now some ppl are accusing the film for promoting Inceldom/violence towards women??? Tf?! I def gotta see this film now
— Dr. GamerGuyd (@GamerGuyd7Aces) September 4, 2019
Ironically, by trying to ward people of from coming to see Joker, these critics may in fact be luring more viewers in.
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This whole Joker movie controversy going on talking about “it will trigger mass shootings and incite violence” is the biggest load of hot garbage i’ve ever heard 😂. It’s a fictional movie...with a fictional story....about a fictional comic book character.
— Tony Martinez (@_tonysuave) August 31, 2019
It is important to routinely remind ourselves that this is a film about a comic book villain who started off as a ridiculous mad clown caricature. It's not a real life threat.
Upcoming DC movies include Joker on October 4th, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) on February 7, 2020, Wonder Woman 1984 on June 5, 2020, The Batman on June 25, 2021, The Suicide Squad on August 6, 2021, and Aquaman 2on December 16, 2022.
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