I saw that there are two movies out that remind me of my childhood.
What movies are they?
The Joker movie and the cartoon the Addams Family
Oh yeah, I have heard that the Joker is a really high grossing movie, might be the highest grossing rated R movie ever. I haven't heard what the critics have said about the new Addams Family.
Yeah, I want to see both movies.
What makes you want to see The Joker?
Because he was my favorite villain when I was a kid. Because I want to see this actor's take on the character, and also because he would always make me feel like laughing.
I understand. I have heard that he brings a completely dimension to the character, and this character is more insane and less in control than past Jokers.
Yes, I have heard that too. It will be fun to see if he is who I pictured as a kid. It also might be difficult to see someone who is insane and out of control, because I see people at work like that everyday in the mental health field.
Yeah, I can understand how seeing that type of person might hit home for you because you work with people who have mental health issues. What do you think about going to see The Addams Family?
I remember going to see the Addams Family on Broadway before my dad passed away. He loved to watch them and going to see this movie would remind me of him.
Your dad loved the Addams Family?
Yes, I do too. I used to watch them as a kid, also, and I can remember laughing at the characters. I remember one recurring dream I even had when I was a kid that involved the Addams Family. I also remember as a family we would watch every new Addams Family movie that would come out. It will make me sad, but nostalgic when I go to see that.
Which one will make you more nostalgic- The Joker or The Addams Family?
The Addams Family because it was the first and last Broadway play that I saw with my dad. I would think that he would want me to see the movie, too, even though it may upset me.
Your dad probably would have wanted you to go see it, also. I am sure that the Addams Family will be a good movie to see. Entertaining, at the very least.
Yes, I agree. I am pretty sure that The Joker has made more money of the two.
Yeah, I would say that the Joker has made more money because there is such an interest in superheroes and villains nowadays. Look at how much money MARVEL and DC Comics make on their movies. The Joker doesn't have a super hero in it, but he is a super villain.
He is a super villain. I do like that this is a stand-alone movie instead of being part of MARVEL or DC Comics.
Because of that, it will probably be more about the Joker and less about superheroes like Batman.
You're right about that.
I think both movies will be great.