Todd Phillips Reveals Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker’s Bizarre Reaction to Meeting “Alpha Male” Batman

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As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast with over two decades of immersion into the vibrant world of DC, I must confess that my anticipation for “Joker: Folie à Deux” has been steadily growing. The prospect of delving deeper into the minds of the Joker and Harley Quinn, portrayed by the exceptional talents of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga respectively, is an opportunity I can’t help but be enthralled by.

The upcoming movie titled ‘Joker: Two-Face Madness’ is the highly anticipated follow-up from DC. This film, set primarily within and near Arkham Asylum, falls under the genre of drama, though specific storyline details remain undisclosed.

This production features Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, and Brendan Gleeson. The script was jointly written by Todd Phillips and Scott Silver.

At first, the project was labeled as a musical, but Phillips has since made it clear that it doesn’t adhere strictly to the conventional musical structure, although he continues to use that term. The initial film in the series was a massive hit for the studios, yet some fans found issue with how the Joker was depicted.

As the franchise progresses, more and more fans are becoming convinced that Todd Phillips lacks knowledge of comics, a belief that seems to be validated by certain things he’s said.

It’s important to clarify that Phillips’ Joker portrayal is not a faithful adaptation of the comics; he has confirmed that the character Arthur will not transform into the Joker, as this isn’t in line with his personality. Similarly, Lady Gaga’s depiction of Harley Quinn will deviate notably from her comic book counterpart.

Recently, during an interview with IGN, Phillips revealed that the Joker’s response upon meeting Batman could be found a bit awkward or uncomfortable.

I truly believe that Arthur, in his amazement, would admire the dominance embodied by none other than Batman. I can picture him looking up to him with utmost respect and admiration. Indeed, such an impressive alpha male would leave Arthur awestruck.

It seems to me that Arthur was consistently drawn to individuals who appeared comfortable or relaxed, but he himself was not someone who exuded such ease. In the initial film, [Robert De Niro’s] character Murray Franklin embodied comfort and relaxation. Perhaps Arthur perceived the people he worked with as those at ease, and that state of being was something Arthur could never achieve.

Phillips emphasized again that there won’t be a third “Joker” film, and the recent revelation about the movie’s ending only strengthens this assertion.

The responses to Phillips’ statement were absolutely brilliant:

Suddenly, Todd Phillips has emerged as a deeply impactful filmmaker, with Joker being a notable example where he largely gave Joaquin Phoenix free rein in his acting performance, drawing comparisons to the intensity of Scorsese’s Taxi Driver.

Atmos_fear

Wow. Say you don’t understand Batman without saying you don’t understand Batman.

Bats isn’t a comfortable or dominant character; instead, he’s a deeply troubled individual waging a desperate struggle to prevent others from enduring the pain he has experienced. It’s not until a large group of companions and allies come together with him that Batman begins to rediscover his humanity and become more than just his mission.

Also, all the alpha/beta/whatever stuff is even more BS than astrology.

Kaijuking93

“Would Be in Awe of the Alpha Male That is Batman” what in the cringe….

Omariii

As a passionate gamer, I’ve been scratching my head lately over the creative decisions made by both Philip and the showrunner of “The Boys”. It’s leaving me questioning whether they’ve ever dipped their toes into a comic book or sat through one of the movies that inspired this series.

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2024-09-28 13:14