Send in the clown, because he just won the top prize at this year's Venice Film Festival!
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, "Joker" has nabbed the "Golden Lion" award from the annual film fest this Saturday - adding another feather to its cap and yet another prestigious accolade that makes it one of the most anticipated films everyone is looking forward to next month! The unlikely comic book movie that tells the origin story of Batman's greatest nemesis is directed by "The Hangover" and "War Dogs" helmer Todd Phillips, and stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck - a failed stand up comedian and clown who is caught in the turbulent times of 1981 Gotham City, driving him to insanity and leading him to the path of becoming the Clown Prince of Crime the city will soon fear.
Phillips commented and thanked "Warner Bros. and DC for stepping out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie." He also said of his lead star - "There is no movie without Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin is the fiercest and brightest and most open-minded lion I know. Thank you for trusting me with your insane talent."
Joker opens in theaters in the Philippines on October 3 courtesy of Warner Bros. Philippines.
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