I’ll let you know how it goes
FINAL IMMEDIATE OPINION (Just finished)
As a DC fan of course the ending was not what I was looking for. But as a movie, I think it was okay. The end seemed rushed, like they realized they had a 4-hour movie on their hands and had to finish it now. I didn’t quite get the motivation or the conflict that led Arthur to claiming his identity and taking blame in the end.
I like it from a filmography point of view, musical choices are great, the fantasy life of Arthur Fleck was fleshed out well and made sense of the narrative. 6.5-7 out of 10, and I think the director or writer whatever he was is very talented and is going to have a lot of future. But no this will not be a director for DC comics.
I also wondered, is Lee dead after the phone message and he just fantasies the rest? I’m guessing the director left that up to interpretation.
Make sure all reviews are set to music!
Okay, I like music and musicals. I’ve known every song so far. 1:14 in.
Wait. They’re all preexisting songs, not written for the movie?
Yeah it’s popular music
Oh damn. I haven’t seen it, but I had no idea it was a jukebox musical. That’s so much worse.
Ugh!
That’s the lazy kind of musical.
I’m not usually a fan of those.
So, final score?
The kids came home and I put them to bed. I wanted to finish but I was tired and it was almost an hour so I decided on an intermission.
Updated the post if you want to see
Thanks!
I also wondered, is Lee dead after the phone message and he just fantasies the rest? I’m guessing the director left that up to interpretation.