And in the end, that’s the most fascinating part of the character of The Joker, as well as whenever Joaquin Phoenix signs on for a new gig.
With further unpredictability coming from the fact that Old School and The Hangover director Todd Phillips is helming the project, all involved are making an interesting stew of chaotic excitement, with Joaquin Phoenix being the hot sauce this baby needs to become the volatile surprise we all need to see in the world of The Joker.
To give him a chance to channel that all into Gotham City’s clown prince of crime is not only a good idea, it’s the best idea.
Looking at the advanced buzz and even the trailer for Phoenix’s latest film, You Were Never Really Here, that crazy streak of energy and violence that’s followed the actor throughout various roles in his career is alive and well.