You can watch the actor and director’s comments on the Joker controversy in the video above or read their quotes below.
With Joker now less than two weeks from release, critics and the fan community are already debating the alleged “dangers” of the film and the titular character’s portrayal, whether they’ve seen the movie or not. The conversation posits that, as a film about a deranged man whose mental breakdown leads to deadly violence, it could be unintentionally portraying the Joker as a heroic or inspirational figure. During the film’s L.A. press junket last week, I got a chance to get director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix’s take. (You can catch up on their thoughts in the video above, and continue reading for more context.)
Source: IGN.com Is Joker a "Dangerous" Movie? Phoenix & Director Respond to Critics