Joker: Joaquin Phoenix-starrer becomes the first R-rated film to hit one billion club

Based on the popular DC Comics character, Hollywood movie Joker has successfully crossed the one billion mark. According to a report by a leading daily, this movie is the first R-rated film ever to hit the milestone. Moreover, this psychological thriller is the highest-grossing film which never screened in China.

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How is Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of Joker different from others?

Helmed by Todd Phillips, this iconic movie stars Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role as Joker. Portraying a loner, Joker earned immensely positive reviews from the critics and the audience could not stop applauding for this intense character. Showcasing one of the bewildering and mystifying DC characters, Joker has been polished throughout decades. Every actor has left his unique mark of his in this villain. From Heath Ledger’s cold-bloodedness to Jack Nicholson’s pranks, each one of the actor’s portrayals of Joker set a benchmark. Joaquin Phoenix’s mind-blowing performance brought the Joker in a different frame. His epic portrayal of joker was somewhat unsettling.

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Joker rocked the box office collection

A per reports, Joker is the seventh biggest blockbuster Hollywood film at the box office in 2019 after Marvel Comics-based Avengers: Endgame and Jov Favreau’s animated musical film The Lion King. This Joaquin Phoenix-starrer is expected to garner nominations in forthcoming award functions. Despite garnering loads of appreciation, this movie was called violent by some critics. 

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About the movie

With eyes brimming with endless pain and struggle, Joaquin’s portrayal of the Joker is a strong warning of the helplessness during the unchecked mental illness. The audience is showering with sympathy for the miserable Joker, whose odd laugh gives an eerie feeling. Phoenix’s hypnotic performance will give you chills. Joker will make your heart pound in the chest with every scene giving you goosebumps, with his joyless high-pitched and uncontrollable ha-ha.

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