The chief of the Venice Film Festival has praised the film Joker, stating that it is a definite contender for the Oscars. The film, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the iconic Batman villain. The chief commended the exceptional performance by Phoenix and highlighted the film’s ability to touch on socially relevant issues. With its thought-provoking themes and powerful storytelling, Joker has already generated considerable Oscar buzz and is predicted to be a strong contender in the upcoming awards season..
In an interview with Deadline, Venice Film Festival Chief Alberto Barbera mentioned that Joker stands a very good chance at getting a few Oscar nods, though his word choice of “Absolutely” does indicate more certainty than possibility at this point. He calls it “a strong, unexpected and original film”, bringing forth “a dark vision of the contemporary world”.
It is not only Barbera who has great things to say about the movie. Currently, Joker has a 89% score from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with the site labelling it “a chillingly plausible origin story that serves as a brilliant showcase for its star – and a dark evolution for comics-inspired cinema”. Of course not all critics agree with this, most notably diverging is the film review from Roger Ebert’s site, whose critic remarks that ” as social commentary, “Joker” is pernicious garbage”. Ouch indeed.
In an article from Variety after the movie’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend, the piece cited that Joker received an 8 minute standing ovation from the crowd, for the director Todd Philips as well as the star of the movie Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix has mentioned that his version of the Joker is not influenced by any previous iteration, saying that he “wanted the freedom to create something that wasn’t identifiable”. Well, it certainly looks like he succeeded.
Joker will hit the theatres October 4th, 2019.
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Venice Film Festival Chief Alberto Barbera believes that Joker has a good chance of receiving several Oscar nominations. The film has received positive reviews, with an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes and critics praising its dark and original vision. However, there are some critics, like one from Roger Ebert’s site, who have strongly criticized the film. Following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Joker received an 8-minute standing ovation from the audience. Joaquin Phoenix, who stars as the Joker, has stated that his portrayal is not influenced by previous versions of the character. Joker will be released in theaters on October 4th, 2019.
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