How dangerous is a film? The question is probably almost as old as the film itself. It was last asked about the DC shocker Joker disappearing from Amazon Prime after October 19, 2023.
On Amazon Prime: Does superhero hit Joker incite violence?
Joker tells a possible origin story for the DC villain of the same name. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is an unsuccessful comedian and part-time clown who is ignored and bullied by those around him. To combat despair, he resorts to ever more extreme measures, as his city of Gotham descends into chaos around him.
Todd Phillips’ film proved to be a huge hit, particularly with cinema audiences. He grossed more than a billion dollars at box offices worldwide (via Box Office Mojo) and is the only film to score 8.0 in our list of the best superhero films of the 2010s.
At the same time, it was highly controversial among critics (via Metacritic). While many praised Phoenix’s acting and Philip’s imagery, others attested that the film served as a role model for the potentially dangerous incel movement (via The Guardian). associated him with the thoughts of gunmen (via Vanity Fair). The sequel Joker 2: Folie à deux is still scheduled to appear in 2024.
Podcast: The 5 most exciting films in October on Netflix, Amazon and Co.
Still no idea which movie you should watch tonight? We introduce you to the most promising streaming films in October:
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Whether on Netflix, Amazon, Paramount+ or Disney+: the in-house productions of streaming films can be seen this month. There’s a lot of spooky entertainment in the horror fall, but also some sci-fi and a highly acclaimed thriller.
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