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What makes Joker so compelling is not just the way Joaquin Phoenix brings the iconic character to life! What is especially disturbing about the film, is the storyline about Arthur Fleck, a troubled clown and his mother, Penny.
Penny Fleck tries to make her case to her son, Arthur Fleck that he's actually Thomas Wayne's biological son.
One thing is pretty clear and it comes in the form of a love letter that Penny writes to Thomas that she keeps with her in this memorable movie.
Even if you haven't seen "Joker," it is not a film that leaves much room for assumptions!
Penny's claims aren't real, but the sad truth is, even those of us who might think they are not real get caught up in "Joker's" powerful story about Mental Illness!
We're never sure about this moment.
Joker: Folie à Deux. What was great about this film was it brought audiences into a whole new perspective about the way this story could continue! We got to see more of Arthur's journey and a continuation of the themes from Joker, including those about mental illness.
That brings us back to Arthur's side. This amazing villain's character got caught in this heartbreaking reality where "Joker" decided to put in perspective a shocking truth to the audience - he even had to reveal that he had killed his mom in front of all those people, during the trial scene. The entire movie made it a complex look into the world and for Arthur, this would truly mean a loss of his past but maybe an even bigger look at just how warped this character had become, because of this horrific event.
Fans really got to appreciate those in the story around Arthur! Joker focused a lot on that mother son relationship.
However, "Joker: Folie à Deux" adds an important perspective to what is really true about the connection! One person who had this great insight and relationship is a character, Sophie Dumon, in the film! This well-loved character, in "Joker" did a lot of good for Arthur, and her ability to step into a new role, helps to paint this new image that no one anticipated.
This neighbor took the time to show how incredibly toxic, this bond really was between mother and son. Sophie gives viewers the understanding that Penny only lied to her son. It seems that she made up all of these positive and joyful memories to keep him happy as a boy.
As you see these powerful, shocking elements it's impossible to ignore how the truth behind the family was horrible! Penny and her relationship were even more complicated!
The sequel, was more than just an additional adventure! It had the ability to bring to light an ugly truth about a troubled character who felt all the stress and pain of a horrific childhood. As "Joker" got his big day in court it appears he had the courage to accept this event. He went through and confessed to a crime that made it even worse as it added even more drama, to an incredible world full of these unforgettable moments.
The film ends on an even greater question than it starts with!
The series as a whole is just an excellent dive into how messed up these iconic DC villains truly are!
You can enjoy "Joker" on various platforms, including streaming services.
Fans who want to see this must watch this crazy series of films.
It leaves plenty to contemplate long after the screen cuts to black.