Joker 2019
Shocked I couldn't find a thread on this.
When this was announced, I was entirely opposed. I actually, at first, though it would be the Leto version, which I loathed. Leave his origin a mystery. But the more and more that came out, the more my interest peaked. I liked the idea of it being solo, it having nothing to do with the (frankly IMO) lousy modern DC cinematic universe. That was a plus. I still wasn't sold on doing a definitive origin for him though. I wasn't offended by the notion that it wasn't based on comic lore because, really, how could it be? There isn't a definitive comic origin, just more like potential options. But when the trailers dropped, I was very impressed and did catch they WERE drawing from comic elements I.E: Arkham, the Wayne family, he does stand-up, doing a late night talk show appearance (which he's done multiple times in comics) etc. I wasn't thrilled it was make-up again. I prefer it to be his actual skin, but I can roll with it. His suit, however, is easily the most comic definitive Joker look. Everything I was seeing looked great! But then the reviews came out and wow. It's receiving pretty much unanimous critical praise and even Oscar buzz...I always did think Phoenix was a phenomenal actor too. But I'll form my own opinion...
But then there's, of course, also the heavy audience criticism and even petitioning against it. It's very baffling to me. It's just the hip to be offended culture cliques, really a minority, but a very vocal one. The whole "Promotes toxic masculinity and will insight violence in straight white men" thing. Absurdity! Dislike the move for legitimate reasons, fine, but that is lunacy. Both Phoenix and the direct even commented on it. Apparently Phoenix even walked out of an interview.
So is anyone else excited for this?