Who else came here after the joker trailer but knew there was going to be a comment about who else came after the joker trailer and after watch the release movie
I'm always amazed how many people haven't even heard of this film, more so when you tell them it's one of De'Niros best performances ever..................
Scorsese's most misunderstood film, which is ironic in contrast to the film itself. It's nothing comical, it really does dig deep in the depths of the isolated desperate minds we so often walk past by, and even find ourselves in.
and that is what I love about nods in movies, and such. I'd never even heard of this film, and now I'm interested to see the inspiration behind the Joker.
I fell in love with this movie the day I stumbled upon it. So much that I watched it again a few hours after the first viewing.... I'm weird like that but that was the first movie that made me want to watch it again so badly. I loved how Joker referenced and interpreted it as well. What I liked in both movies was the psychological descent of their main characters such as the fantasised events blending into reality to mess with the viewer's head and the point of no return when the characters 'snap'. Rupert is trapped inside of his fantasy world where he is at his happiest despite everyone telling him that he is crazy. Arthur on the other hand is a more disturbed individual with a mind that's impossible to mend. He pretty much starts at 100 and is at 1000 by the end.
By the way, this is one of the film's charms; not having a happy ending. Briliant picture with so much lessons about the whole entertainment industry, celeb stalking, the ideas of a world we paint inside our minds where everything is positive and always at our favor, in total shock with reality. Amazing. And bottom line: Love the girls who play Marsha and Rita.
Ever since I saw A Bronx Tale, I decided to watch every great movie Robert De Niro's been in and it always coincides with Martin Scorsese having directed the film :P
Just saw it for the first time yesterday, the scene where Masha chases Jerry Lewis into the building is one of the funniest things i've ever seen. Dude is definitely one of the funniest human beings that ever lived.
If Joker brought you here, you guys should also check out Taxi Driver trailer. They've released Joker Make up test footage and it definitely reminded me of Taxi Driver.
The King of Comedy, released in 1982, is a truly fantastic movie! Robert De Niro's performance is captivating as he relentlessly pursues his ambitions. The 1980s ambiance of New York City adds an irresistible allure, reminding us of the changes over time. It was also a treat to see Bob include his real-life wife, Diahnne Abbott, in some scenes.
Scorsese got more out of DeNiro in this film than any of their other collaborations. The film was seminal, not easy to access, and remains a high point in black humor cinema.
I'm getting this from Netflix this week, I've been waiting the last two years for the next Martin Scorsese picture ("Shutter Island" which come out this friday!). ; ) I possess more and more of an interest in seeing more of Scorsese's work particularly in the 1980s (his most experimental work technically and subjectively). I also want to see "THe Last Temptation of Christ".
‘Getting it from Netflix’. I remember those days. When I was 15 I ordered the king of comedy from Netflix, got bored by the first scene, and turned it off. Around that same time I saw the last temptation and was spellbound. Nowadays the last temptation is kinda draining, and king of comedy is my fav movie!
Excellent, but forgotten, film. I also don't think it's any coincidence that many years after this film, Robert de Niro plays a talkshow host who, himself, is being stalked by a failed comedian, who also forces the host into a big break; in Joker. Sure, the outcome is a bit different, but there are many similarities. Still, I think casting de Niro was done deliberately as a callback.
Very nice movie, love the way De Niro fantasys in the start, about Jerry adoring his work. Nice ending to, Rupert never gave up, he got famous one way or the other:)
You can tell by this trailer that the studio didn't know what to do with the film so they buried it. It played on just over 100 screens in the U.S and made about $2M at the box office, despite costing $20M... a suprisingly big budget for the time. I hope the success of the Joker leads more people to discovering Rupert Pupkin.
@MyManD On my Dvd the date is 1982 as well on IMDB . As you said , "it switches between 1982 and 1983" . It's true , for exemple , on the site : the 80's movies rewind , the date is 83 .
@@stevenmccallum4268 Have you even read the killing joke? The only similarities with the Joker movie are these: 1- It’s a Joker origin story 2- Obviously his origin comes from tragedy 3- He happens to be a failed comedian That’s literally it. If you take the plot of this movie, and mix it up a bit with Taxi Driver and just add the Joker in with the idea of an “origin story” you basically get the “Joker” movie. They barely had to do any hard work on the plot
@@stevenmccallum4268 It is true that a lot of great movies have references and influences to previous films, but Todd Phillips just got a little bit too excited. I would like the movie better if the plot was more original.
I'm late to watching this movie. Known of it and finally watched it and again. Uncomfortable to watch yet entertaining, pitiful. The reception scene when Rupert is waiting to see Jerry is disturbing and claustrophobic. The whole movie is one of those that come along and it is near perfect. Jerry Lewis is brilliant. The whole cast just clicked for me personally.
This film, I think is a satire about people like the already established comedian played by Gerry Lewis who won't give another person a chance. It turns out that De Niro character in the film is a good comedian after all. It reminds me of people in my own life experience that have made it, become coveted and unwilling to let you get a foot in the door ...
@@CharlieTooHuman No I meant he directed "The King Of Comedy" and is now involved with "Joker", which is partly inspired by this movie, "Cab Driver" and other Scorsese movies.
abcun17 I was saying that he left the project before production began due to other obligations most likely related to his new movie The Irishman, he’s no longer involved with Joker.
@WorleyClarence Sure it counts, but I think (my personal opinion) that a movie is generally regarded as coming "from" the year it's released wide in the country of its origin. Go to most any movie listing on IMDB or Wikipedia, and it'll show a movie's origin year according it its release in its originating country. PS. I say "most", because in The King of Comedy's case, it switches between 1982 and 1983, though 1983 is the predominant year on most listings, be it DVD or movie listings site.
I think this film is the best example of comedy/ drama. It funny with the jokes, but it's behind the laughter, that is the bleak drama that is realness.
@Pekeno201 i know. This is how hollywood used to market their films. They'd leave you hanging and you'd actually want to see it! Now they just show you the entire thing in a 90 sec trailer and they wonder why we all refuse to pay to watch it :S
