“Is it just me, or is it getting crazier out there?” Well, it's time to find out for yourself. Joker — the standalone origin story for the DC villain, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead — is out now in cinemas across in India. (It's only available in English; there are no local language dubs.) Set in 1981 Gotham City, Joker follows Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), a mentally ill, impoverished, and failed stand-up comedian who is driven insane and turns to a life of crime after he is pushed to his limits by a morally bankrupt society. Joker won the top prize — the Golden Lion — at the Venice Film Festival in September, and has been received positively by many critics, while earning the scorn of others.
Joker Movie Review: Joaquin Phoenix Captivates in a Misguided Origin Story[1]
Tickets have been available in India for Joker[2] since the start of the week. Depending on where you live, and the theatre you opt for, you can catch the new DC movie in either IMAX 2D or plain ol' 2D. Joker is rated “A” in India, which means only those aged 18 or above can go see the movie. It's the first live-action Batman franchise film to be certified adults-only in India, what with comic book movies usually trying to appeal to the largest possible audience. The runtime of Joker is about 2 hours and 2 minutes, including credits. There are no post-credits scenes, so you don't need to stick around once the credits begin to roll.
In addition to Phoenix, Joker stars Robert De Niro as talk show host Murray Franklin, Zazie Beetz as Arthur's love interest Sophie Dumond, Frances...