Real Life Implications in The Joker
- Cynthia Faber
- Oct 11, 2019
- 2 min read
The Joker movie just came out on Oct. 4 and critics are already discussing the controversies and political stand points of this movie.
First, the most important question is, does ‘Joker’ glamorize a killer or hold a mirror to society? Frankly, it could be taken both ways. Many of those who have seen this movie would agree that they were not ready to take in what the movie had to offer. Mrs. McCown says, “It was a reality check that I was not prepared for.”
An intriguing question is being asked to the makers of this movie: “Was this an appropriate time for the movie’s release?” While The United States is averaging one mass shooting a day, some argue that the release of the movie The Joker will only increase the number of mass shootings in America. In The Washington Posts article on The Joker, they say that the portrayal of the movie could be embraced by “other sick young men” bent on justifying their violence.
Since many people relate to this movie, some are concerned people might copy what they saw in the movie. “Joker” does, such as, shoot people. On the other hand, people who have good morals probably won't leave the theatre with the urge to kill, but with the urge to open their eyes to what's happening in real life.
There's a lot up for debate when it comes to mental illness and violence, especially with all the mass shootings happening. But as shown in the movie, there's an underlying meaning to why people with mental illness end up committing crimes. Such as getting beat up because you are “different” and people stabbing you in the back. The “Joker” slowly develops into a criminal after getting beat up multiple times and being lied to and taken advantage of. Senior Ellie Jetton saw The Joker on Oct. 5 and said, “I believe the joker portrays the hard truths of the way mental illness is treated in our society.”
The director, Todd Phillips, claims that the movie however is not political. Many people laugh at this statement because how could a film about a struggling, disaffected white man turning to violence and inspiring a mass uprising by the poor not be political.

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