Were you a fan of the writing in the Joker script?
Joker was such a massive hit in 2019, it’s hard to even imagine that level of success after we’ve seen two dismal box office years in a row.
The movie made $1,074,419,384 at the global box office and was a phenomenon. From the Cannes ovations to the worry it was “dangerous to see the movie opening night,” Joker caused an actual stir.
That all obviously paid off, and it would be hard to replicate, but none of it would have happened without the dedicated writing of Todd Phillips and Scott Silver, who teamed up to build a world that looked much like our own with twisted consequences.
I think it’s the perfect screenplay to look at as we dissect what made it popular, how it made old tropes feel new, and how it left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape and at the box office.
Read and download the Joker script PDF right here.
Then check out this video from Behind the Curtain and let’s chat after the jump.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
