Jordan Peterson on Joker

Taken from JRE #1769 w/Jordan Peterson:

[billtruett]

It’s astonishing and mind blowing that some of the most talented world class actors have portrayed this one character.

[njosborne]

The Joker is a timeless archetype that continues to resurface. Heath Ledger also did an amazing job. Both he and Phoenix tapped into their own darkness, and it comes across in such a genuine way.

[ChadeGB]

I think what's so great about Joaquin Pheonix's performance is how he humanised the Joker so well, he a took very surreal, comic book character and stripped away the veneer to leave just the human side of him on show, you could now see beneath the makeup and what sort of a person the Joker really was. And that just made the character all the more unsettling, because we've all encountered people with little bits of Joker in them during our lives and maybe even recognise a little bit him in ourselves.

[steveluna]

Joker is one of the examples of how you can understand a villain without having to support his crimes, you empathize so much with him that when he loses it you can really understand why he did those things.

[INDYSCOT]

When Heath Ledger done the Joker, a lot of people thought it would be impossible to beat that performance, myself included. When Joaquin done it, he totally made it his own and I think his and Heath's performance stand shoulder to shoulder with each other. Very lucky to witness these guys in my lifetime.

[nbcguitar]

I don't agree with Jordan Peterson on everything, but it blows my mind the way people demonize this man. He comes across to me as a very thoughtful intellectual and although his speaking may come across as harsh to those who may not agree with him, I have never felt there is any malice within him. Love his interviews and his objective use of facts.

[DonVal]

“Yo-keen Phoenix”, I’m gonna start calling him that now. 🤣🤣🤣

[ZackDelieu]

Yes it's finally out he's on again 🙌

[freebein]

I was so worried for this guy but I'm so happy to see his health back.

[BucksawBoushh]

I’m not a fan of Hollywood and what they represent but man, Phoenix’s performance in Joker was pure art.

[markgraham]

All he wanted was genuine love, and acceptance. Scorned and ignored he fled towards the darkness. He made his own light, became his own love and accepted the fate he put before himself. Great personification of a role.

[jasonsmith]

Jorden Peterson is an excellent movie reviewer

[jackblack]

To add to Phoenix movement, in the beginning Arthur movements are highly restricted, weak and slow. The opening shot he trying to force a smile and it looks hard. When he starts fighting back, i.e killing the yuppie, he starts dancing fluidly. When he embraces his chaos he's dances, walk upright and more masculine. When he does hi's blood smile during the riot at end, it comes so easy for and effortless. The way his body language changes from Arthur to Joker is amazing

[canoli]

I haven't seen Jordan in this "mode of being" as he'd say in so long, it's so nice to see him back to his old self again. LITERALLY fuck the haters. The world needs you, Jordan!

[KobatheASMRbiker]

Joker, is just one of those films that left such a huge impact. Especially when you suffer from any mental health issues, etc.
Its something you could really relate to. The whole film is incredible. But that bathroom scene...theres a lot that goes on in that scene
that not even words can describe it. Truly powerful stuff...and well accompanied by Hildurs amazing music.

[thebuzzcjc]

He's one of the greatest actors of our time. Watch him in Gladiator and The Master. There are very few people that could have played Joker following Heath Ledger's performance, and I was actually excited when I heard it would be Joaquin. I don't mean this in a disparaging way, but my literal first thought was " he's actually crazy enough to pull it off." And he rocked it.

[jasonvoorhees]

Joker was Phenomenal. Enjoyed hearing your thoughts on it.

[aldoushuxley]

It is great to see Jordan back and healthy!
I hope he knows that he is loved and has helped many people :)

[MyriamBernard]

What I thought was brilliant was that it was evident to me that Phoenix' Joker was Joker before he became JOKER. Whereas Ledger's Joker had evidently been that way for some time and he had gotten good at being a bad guy. Phoenix' was the come up; why he became what he became. Amazing, both of them.

[danieljack]

Jordan. I learn something about myself, about the world, and human emotions after listening to you talk. And I am in my 70s. Thank you for your insights!