Top 10 Things Joker Did Right
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WRITTEN BY: Nick Spake
These are the top 10 things that director Todd Phillips' 2019 film "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix got right. You've never seen the Joker like this. For this list, we're taking a look at why Todd Phillips' “Joker” has earned every ounce of praise it's soaked up. From Joaquin Phoenix's mesmerizing performance, its commentary on real-life events, and its distance from the larger Batman mythology, these are the things that "Joker" got right.
- #10: It's Fearless & for Adults Only
- #9: Distancing Batman from The Joker
- #8: The Soundtrack
- #7: Loose Comic Influences
- #6: Retro Vibes
- #5: It Keeps Itself Self Contained
- #4: Horrifying Real Life Echoes
- #3: Its Ambiguous Nature
- #2: Scorsese Meets DC
- #1: Joaquin Phoenix's Unique Take on The Joker
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