Phoenix does not play the character; he inhabits him. His laughter is not gleeful; it is a painful, involuntary spasm caused by a neurological condition. The transformation from Arthur—a man who just wants to bring joy to the world but can’t find any for himself—into the Joker is terrifying not because he becomes a monster, but because we understand exactly why he broke. It is a raw, fearless performance that commands every frame of the film.
Penny Fleck—Arthur’s physically and mentally frail mother. Brett Cullen: index of joker 2019
October 26, 2023 Category: Movie Streaming & Safety Phoenix does not play the character; he inhabits him