The Joker Movie

[sherryinutah]

I understand that we all have our own "taste" in movies.  Personally, I like movies that are based on a true story.

The Joker is a movie that was recently released and a percentage of people are saying it's "dark and disturbing".

There are also people talking about mental health issues.

This movie is not my "cup of tea" so I wouldn't be willing to watch it.

How about you?

Will you be seeing it?

If you do - please let us know what you think.

[braggin]

No I won't be seeing that movie. Dark and disturbing isn't for me either. I like nice dramas and documentaries with an occasional thriller thrown in for good measure.

[gwilson31]

I've only seen previews of it.  But from those I've decided that it is not something I would want to see.

[Tresbn00]

I have been waiting all year for this movie to come out. It took the Venice awards by storm and, from what reviews are indicating, should be adding many more awards to it's resume. Joaquin Phoenix looks to be brilliant in this role and has dedicated more than his talent as it is said that he lost fifty pounds for the role. So nice to see a movie created about a character that normally takes second billing. Critics state that Phoenix captures the character associated mental illness perfectly and creates empathy/Sympathy for an individual that wants to entertain/please society but becomes hardened via systematic desensitization at the hand of a cruel society and the administration that runs it. Some of the dislike for this movie comes from the same critics that did not appreciate V (is for Vendetta) possibly because it leads the mindless masses to question an injust authority.

[gtdoss]

I probably won't be watching it since I'm not a big fan of dark and disturbing, at least not to an extreme level. It's a shame, though, because I really do like Joaquin Phoenix. I think he's one of the better actors out there, and I'm sure he did a good job playing the Joker. Just don't want my spirit to be dampened with a movie that's so dark. 

[linderlizzie]

I probably won't be watching it since I'm not a big fan of dark and disturbing, at least not to an extreme level. It's a shame, though, because I really do like Joaquin Phoenix. I think he's one of the better actors out there, and I'm sure he did a good job playing the Joker. Just don't want my spirit to be dampened with a movie that's so dark. 

What gtdoss said. Precisely.

[BEENICE]

I am not sure exactly which movie this is, but I do not think I will see it. It doesn't sound like my type of movie. I don't know what the movie has to do with that type of health, but I heard some movies have some sort of something to do with that. But, movies are weird these days. There is no telling what the movie might be capable of screening you for. 

[vg7405]

I plan on seeing this movie; however, I am going to wait until it comes out on Netflix, Hulu, or DVD/Blu-Ray. I am extremely biased by the late Heath Ledger's portrayal of the character, but I am willing to give Joaquin Phoenix a chance. Personally, I love movies that attempt to recreate / explain the backstory of a character (as "Joker" does). So I am looking forward to seeing it.

[hawkeye3210]

I wasn't interested at first, but the "controversy" makes me think it might be right up my alley. I will check it out at some point.

[bshee58]

I've seen the previews on this movie, and I don't I would like to see it, it's more disturbing than the other Joker, the one with Batman is more likely to watch, but this new version of The Joker is disturbing, I wouldn't want my young child watch it, but she is a grown woman now, so it doesn't matter.

[killers2]

I can't wait to see this movie Friday!  I didn't read the other comments on this to avoid spoilers!

[makeblessed]

I am not planning on seeing it,  as I do not have an interest in those types of movies.

[hawkeye3210]

I've seen the previews on this movie, and I don't I would like to see it, it's more disturbing than the other Joker, the one with Batman is more likely to watch, but this new version of The Joker is disturbing, I wouldn't want my young child watch it, but she is a grown woman now, so it doesn't matter.

It's rated R so it's not made for young child to be watching. The Joker has been a pretty disturbing character in the Batman films as well if you really think about it.

[Mizzkizz7]

I saw the Joker last night. It was pretty good. Great acting and it was so sad how everything turned out though. For anyone with a weak mind would actually act like the Joker in real life, which has happened so that's why police presence was necessary at the movie theatres.

[jenniferhoder]

I do not plan on going to see it; I will wait until either Netflix has it, or Redbox. I heard the same things though....