Groucho Marxist

Wow. I hope this doesn't sound pessimistic, but I didn't expect to like this so much. I actually liked Joker a lot, and didn't really believe a 45min edit could produce anything solid when this first came out. But after such great reviews, I had to at least SEE it. Boy am I glad I did.

I'm still kinda stunned by it. Its simply amazing. I am shocked at how much stuff was taken out, and even more stunned at how the film was actually better for it. It feels less preachy about SO MANY THNGS, and shows a solid origin story that felt longer than it was, in the best way. This is what GREAT fanediting looks like.

Thanks Doggo Moon!

There is not much i can add that other reviewers have not already stated.
So in the vein of the edit its self here is a review with all the fat cut out of it.
the Groucho Marxist edit of the Joker gets straight to the point with out compromising the over all plot of the original film, with a break neck pace replacing most of the drawn out build up and character study.

Simply amazing. Brilliant editing. All the other reviewers have pretty much summed up basically what I thought as well. I was honestly so surprised and blown away with how well it works with most stuff taken out in the original and overall its just brilliant.

I was not a fan at all of the original theatrical version. But I thought I'd go ahead and give this cut a try... And boy am I glad I did!
Loved it!

Just had a chance to watch this and I was positively blown away. I was very impressed with Joker, but this tightened version is a knockout. All the best moments are here, but the streamlining and focus manage to improve an Oscar-winning performance and even sharpen the message. This is some achievement, Can't recommend it enough.