As a lifelong fan of both Joaquin Phoenix and Kiss, I must admit that my excitement for the new Joker film was through the roof. However, upon watching it, I found myself somewhat underwhelmed – particularly with the storyline. Don’t get me wrong, Phoenix and Lady Gaga were outstanding in their roles, but the narrative just didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
If you have not seen the new Joker film, there might be spoilers here. I can’t be sure as I haven’t thought that far ahead yet. One thing is for certain, though. The new film is not as good as the first Joker film with Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix and Lady Gaga are great in the movie, but the story is not quite a fine.
It seems a bit disappointing to learn that the film was inspired by a legendary rock band like Kiss, as Phoenix claims, because the band members, including Gene Simmons and his companions, initially took inspiration from them by sporting makeup but later in their 40s chose to stop using it. Additionally, their fans copied them so extensively that when the band continued wearing makeup, it seemed devoid of substance instead.
As a fan, I found myself deeply drawn to the character of Arthur Fleck, played brilliantly by Joaquin Phoenix, in the movie “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Throughout the film, Fleck grapples with preserving his own identity while succumbing to the dark forces that transform him into the Joker. (Caution: Spoilers ahead.) In the climax of the story, Fleck manages to hold onto his humanity and Phoenix’s portrayal of the Joker takes a backseat, much like Gene Simmons putting down his makeup for a while during the 1980s.
Joaquin Phoenix says the new Joker film was partly inspired by Kiss
Phoenix shared with USA Today, “Have you ever pondered over Gene Simmons from Kiss? Young adults are adorning their faces with paint, donning platform shoes, fully embracing rock ‘n’ roll. But when one reaches their 40s and thinks, ‘I no longer wish to apply the makeup,’ what comes next? This idea struck us as amusing. Todd (Phillips) and I mused that it could mark the start of something new.
It’s unfortunate that when Kiss removed their makeup, it felt like the end for the band in a way. They shed some of their edge and enigma. Without the makeup, they released albums, but they appeared less extraordinary and more run-of-the-mill, similar to Arthur Dent in the movie who lost his unique charm after certain events.
To clarify, Dent is undeniably a character with mental issues who has taken lives, but his fictional persona in Phoenix’s role and the real members of KISS are entirely separate. Each entity possesses unique qualities due to their multiple personas. Unfortunately, I felt the latest Joker movie fell short of expectations. In my opinion, KISS was always more intriguing when donning their makeup.
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2024-10-07 18:00