Oh We’re Putting On a Happy Face Alright
After months of anticipation and uncertainty surrounding Joaquin Phoenix’s upcoming interpretation of the iconic DC Comics villain Joker, Warner Bros. finally dropped a sneak peak, giving us a taste of the mischief ahead. Before we dive into the plot details and fan reactions, take a look at the teaser below!
From director Todd Phillips, “Joker” will be a stand-alone film that explores the ambiguous story of Arthur Fleck and his journey to becoming the hysterical villain we know today. The teaser takes us along a condensed recounting of Arthur’s struggles with humour and happiness, with clips of him in therapy and speaking about his upbringing:
“My mother always tells me to smile and put on a happy face.” “She told me I had a purpose, to bring laughter and joy to the world.”
We then see him as the victim of numerous street fights and acts of harassment and violence brought on by his unorthodox behaviour and clown-like appearance, causing him to put on that creepy forced smile we recognize and become the Clown Prince of Crime.
“I used to think my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it’s a comedy.”
“Joker” is set to release October 4th. Are you ready??? Check out how the internet is reacting to this new teaser trailer!
What did YOU think of the trailer? If you’re still not sure about the upcoming DC movie, take a look at our video below where we cover Why Joaquin Phoenix Is Meant To Be The Joker!