Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ (2019) breaks away from the superhero film genre’s traditional boundaries with a somber, tragic, and disturbing portrayal of one of the comic world’s most notorious villains. Immersed in socio-political commentary and psychological exploration, this standalone character study both mesmerizes and unsettles its audience, proving itself as an audaciously daring artistic venture.
Todd Phillips’ “Joker” (2019) bursts forth from the restrictive mold of typical superhero films, pushing the genre’s boundaries with a sobering and unflinching character study. The film offers a chilling vision of Gotham City, serving as both an origin story for one of comic book history’s most notorious villains and a scathing socio-political commentary. From…