It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Joker World
The 20-year-old Joker story that explains our times. A Jokerscape today might comprise endless memes and Reddit rabbit holes
The 20-year-old Joker story that explains our times. A Jokerscape today might comprise endless memes and Reddit rabbit holes
Wonder Woman 1984 benefits from this creative freedom to follow what worked (Wonder Woman) rather than what didn’t (the broader DCEU).
The following story is meant to be humorous, and is not intended to represent men of steel or any other alloy for that matter.
The last time the U.S. faced a global threat, Batman and Superman did their part—by becoming national pitchmen.
Harley Quinn stayed with the Joker because she did the math and she decided she was better off with him than without him. That’s the reason why women stay with everyday bad guys who aren’t Jokers.
This is not a super hero movie. There is nobody in a spandex costume. Nobody has super powers. There are minimal special effects.
Yes, it’s good and yes, you should probably go see it *BUT* only if you see it with someone whose hand you can grab and squeeze during the intense parts. OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY.
Dennis Sanders notes that for a short time, there was an animated series based on comic book characters that was as intense and real as any live action drama. It was acclaimed by critics and fans alike. So of course, DC Comics had to kill it.