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Introduction to the Joker movie


The movie Joker delivered a truly intense performance, and while it is very exciting, the hero's character has more depth than necessary. The actor's performance was incredibly unique, and the psychological conflict within the character is highly complex. This complexity is what makes the performance so dazzling, as it's very difficult to embody all of these elements in a single portrayal.


Joaquin Phoenix's creativity has truly surpassed boundaries, and I can confidently say that it ranks among the top five acting performances in film history. This talented actor has embodied all the emotions in a single characterArthur, the troubled human being who was denied any natural rights by society due to his condition, yet was subjected to persecution, ridicule, and torture by everyone.


The poor societal conditions are affecting many countries, leading to the creation of many abnormal people. Some can manage their issues, while others reach chaos and madness. Arthur was under pressure from all sides and eventually reached a point of chaos.


We can say that Arthur is not violent or even prone to violence, but that was the only way for him to breathe and fill his lungs with oxygen again; his heart was burdened with thoughts and worries that could stop a herd of elephants.


Well, we will show you the best scenes in this movie, although it is really confusing because most of the scenes are marked by real magnificence and creativity.


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Number One


When Arthur watched Murray's show, he imagined himself in the audience, and Murray noticed him. Arthur'voice rose from the crowd, and Murray told him he loved him. Murray then invited him to sit next to him after a quick chat, hugged him, and said he wished Arthur was his son. Arthur then returned to reality, a faint smile on his lips.


This scene reflects more than one thing: Arthur's daydreams of escaping his harsh reality, his lack of even basic appreciation, his deep sense that caring for his mother is sacred and as important as life itself, and finally, the father who isn't there to embrace him and make him feel safe amid all this suffering.


It was a brilliant scene that showcased Arthur's positive side, if only it had been given some appreciation and attention.





















Number Two


When Arthur was just fired from his job, he was riding the subway home, feeling extremely frustrated, when he was surprised by three young men harassing a girl in a rude and sarcastic way. He tried to look away, but their laughter was too provoking.


Arthur's hysterical laughter, along with his illness, took over, causing the young men's laughter in response. One of them asked him what made him laugh so much, but he couldn't answer because he was overwhelmed by laughter. They approached him, and one of them pulled off his clown wig. The young man repeated the question, "What made him laugh so much?" Arthur tried to answer, but the young man and the others didn't give him a chance.


They tied him up with their hands, and the young man who had asked him took his bag and threw it at his colleague, who kicked him in response. The young man was punched, knocked to the ground, and then they kicked him several times. Arthur pulled out his gun and started shooting at them, killing two of them instantly and only hitting the third. The third tried to escape, but Arthur tracked him down after he left the subway. Before he reached the stairs, he shot him multiple times, killing him immediately.


Arthur was gasping for air as he tried to gather his thoughts. He then started running frantically, as if haunted by ghosts. He looked around, then entered a public bathroom, quickly closed the door behind him, and stood watching for a few moments, his breath growing louder. He then began to dance slowly, finishing with his arms outstretched, as if he were climbing onto the stage and greeting his audience.


One of the most powerful scenes in the film, and a clear sign of a major change, is when the volcano of anger inside Arthur erupts, releasing his pent-up hatred to overthrow the world. What Arthur did was very logical, and I would even say rational and wise, because these young men saw his brokenness and tried to take advantage of it, since their hearts were dark and unjust. This is what Arthur saw in them, and it drove his violent response. Here, he was the victim, not the perpetrator.


I remember his reaction at the start of the film toward the boys who beat him up. He didn't react at all because their hearts were still free of darkness, despite what they had done to him. His response was rational and wise because he understood that what they did was just a silly prank by young boys.


Arthur's dancing in the public bathhouse was his way of temporarily escaping his harsh and bitter reality.


The scene deserves praise for the outstanding performances, especially by Joaquin Phoenix, as well as the skillful cinematography and camera angles, which provide a deep insight into the characters and the events that brought them together.





















Number three


This scene is called the scene of two shocks. The first occurs when he discovers that he is adopted and has suffered abuse from his mother's friend since he was young, yet she doesn't react to this revelation.


The second shock happens when he visits his neighbor Sophie, enters her apartment, and sits on her couch. She is surprised to see him there and asks about his unexpected presence. He tells her that he had a bad day, spreads his arms like a gun, and points at his head as if shooting himself. This triggers images in his mind and shocks us viewers, as she has never paid attention to him, was never his friend, and was not with him in the hospital when his mother fell ill—at least, that’s what he imagines or sees in his daydreams. Then, the scene shifts to outside her apartment, where he quickly leaves for his own place.


These were two consecutive scenes of intense psychological pain for Arthur. They hit him like a knockout punch in the boxing ring and also shocked the viewers. They carried several implications, the first being that his psychological state, which caused him to laugh, referenced his childhood.


A child exposed to such cruelty, violence, and pain would inevitably develop a kind of learned violence and hysteria in his interactions with others. Because Arthur was physically weak, it was his mind that drove him, sometimes exchanging violence for violence, sometimes escaping into hysterical laughter, and other times turning to his imaginary friend, his neighbor Sophie, who represented the normal, everyday life that any person should have.


The second implication here is that he was dedicating a large part of his life to caring for his mother, who, he realized, was not the same person. Instead, she simply handed him over to her friend, allowing him to do as he pleased. This took away any sense of love and compassion he had for others and unleashed his desire for simple revenge against those who wronged him. This is what destroyed what was left of the good Arthur.


The third implication concerns the society around Arthur. Wasn't it supposed to protect him from such a mother and such a fate? Instead, it was complicit, like everyone else, in destroying this simple man who only wanted a straightforward, normal life like everyone else.























Number four


When he was in the studio filming an episode with the famous broadcaster Murray, it was a scene that featured a truly amazing performance from Joaquin Phoenix, showcasing creativity in acting, dialogue, photography, and directing. He had finally reached his dream, but at the wrong time. He had lost his kindness, his mother, his girlfriend, and his job, and now the golden opportunity had come to him. Instead of celebration, this chance turned into raging anger and a display of his resentment toward society and what it does to simple and suffering people like him.


He intended, after speaking with Murray, to end his life on live air in front of his followers. But when Murray threw some sarcasm at him and told him that what he did to the three young men caused chaos in the city, and that he was making up fake excuses and blaming others for his failures, Arthur decided to get revenge. So he shot him, seeing him as just another hateful person, like the others—someone trying to stage a program filled with laughter, even at the expense of simple-minded people like Arthur.


Arthur revealed the truth about his society, and indeed all societies. The vulnerable or ill person is ignored, with no rights other than to face ridicule, anger, and violence from others. This is the true crime—causing chaos as an unavoidable outcome of its future. You destroy the innate goodness in a person, strip away compassion, and deprive him of the right to a normal life.















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