Introduction
Joker the movie is an American psychological thriller. Directed by Todd Phillips, the movie is an adaptation of a DC comic book character. The story takes place in Gotham City in 1981, where Arthur Fleck is a failed joker. He is also a stand-up comedian. But he suffers from severe mental illness. This is the emergence of a violent counterculture revolution against the rich. When I first saw this movie the shock it gave me was great. The movie is an insinuation of a social phenomenon. It is not easy for those marginalized people to survive in the society. At the same time, the movie also reflects psychological problems, and the character of Arthur is very three-dimensional. That’s why it’s one of my favorite movies.
Tough Photography
Joker uses handheld camera in this movie. This added a raw, disturbing feel to the original movie. Because the viewer is immersed in Arthur Fleck’s world. Also in this movie the iconic staircase dance and the subway confrontation are two scenes that reflect Arthur’s unstable mental state. The close-ups of faces used in the movie allow the audience to visualize the changes in facial expressions and thus feel the emotional turmoil of the character. This creates a sense of discomfort and unease. In addition, the almost monotonous color palette of the film gives the audience an atmosphere of despair that envelops the entire city of Gotham.
Memorable Soundtrack
In the scene “Dancing in the Bathroom”, the cello plays in the background. This music is a recurring theme in the Joker movies. The music evolves as Arthur’s character’s psyche changes. This cello sound reflects Arthur’s loneliness and despair. The movie also uses “That’s Life” and “Send in the Clowns,” two upbeat pieces that contrast with the dark visuals. This reflects the dissonance between Arthur’s inner world and the real world.
Light and Shadow
The Joker uses the interplay of light and shadow to create a sense of psychological chaos in this movie. The harsh fluorescent lighting in Arthur’s apartment and workplace emphasizes the artificial and oppressive nature of his environment. The use of shadows and silhouettes, on the other hand, creates an atmosphere of mystery and menace surrounding the character of the Joker. The use of these lights symbolizes the Joker’s transformation from obscurity to notoriety. The contrast between light and darkness throughout the movie reflects the blurring of the lines between sanity and insanity, good and evil.
Symbolism and Themes
The movie Joker is rich in visual symbolism. These themes reflect the themes of social decay, class struggle, and the gap between the ideal and the real. The movie follows Arthur’s transformation from being oppressed and then rising to power to his final transformation into a symbol of violence. There are very many symbolic images in the movie.
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