American actor, producer, and activist Joaquin Phoenix who plays titular character in upcoming movie Joker has reportedly walked out an interview after being asked if movie's storyline would perversely end up inspiring exactly kind of people it's about. movie is about a failed comedian Arthur Fleck, whose stability is rocked after he is disregarded by society. As per film experts, Joaquin Phoenix was ideal choice for taking on title role in Joker. actor’s intensity and ability to make complex characters his own defines why he fits into shoes of Joker.

Though its intense trailer has gared lots of praise and is speculated to be part of next Oscars alrey, re are concerns over many of its disturbing scenes and its impact on audience. Fleck's descent into psychosis is so real, that aforementioned questions are very likely to stay abuzz.

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Joaquin has a habit of walking out

As per media reports, as actor left room, he asked why journalist would ask such a question. After a while, Warner Bros employees mand to talk him into returning to complete interview. Walking out of unfavourable situations has been common in case of Phoenix. Todd Phillips, Joker's director said that Joaquin would walk offset in middle of a take if he wasn't feeling it leaving his co-stars worried.

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basis of controversy

Until w reaction to upcoming film broly emphasized some of deviations it takes from conventional superhero movies, and in this case, tone and violence are tably darker than or major studio releases. Its grounded approach is also arguably different from that of bleak DC movies like Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, where grim tone was superficial and violence over--top. It can’t be denied though that linking real-world violence directly to entertainment is problematic. recent rampant mass shootings in US have become a strong basis for worry which in many ways is impacted by portrayal of violence in movies like that of Joker. In wake of accusations by liberals, Universal pulled release of new thriller Hunt, a film following 12 red-state strangers last month.

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