Hey Assistant, What are the top box office movies right now?
Joker, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, The Addams Family, Zombieland: Double Tap, and Countdown.
Which movies are best reviewed on Rotten Tomatoes?
Of those five films only two are "Certified Fresh", Joker at 69% and Zombieland at 68%
Are there any other highly rated films showing?
The Lighthouse at 92% and Abominable at 82%
Have my friends made any social media posts about these movies, do they like them?
Many of your friends have posted about Joker with mixed reviews. Several friends have mentioned wanting to see The Lighthouse and a few have taken their children to see Abominable.
Of the movies we've talked about, which aren't horror movies or children's movies?
The Joker and The Lighthouse
I am looking for something Dark and Introspective without jump scares, which of those films would be better?
Both films match that description.
Based on the films I usually like, which film would be better?
You have watched and enjoyed both dark comic book movies and A24 indie thrillers, though you have a large number of poorly rated comic book films as well.
What are the main themes of these movies, which will leave me thinking?
Both films deal with psychological trauma and isolation. In Joker, the isolation is from society, in the The Lighthouse the isolation is physical as the main characters live isolated on a remote island. Both films will leave you thinking but many have criticized Joker for not having more depth.
Which film will look better on the big screen than it would at home?
Both films have beautiful shots but neither is an effects heavy film that must be experienced on the large screen.
So which film would I enjoy more at home?
The Lighthouse is about isolation and might be better enjoyed at home, Joker is about society and it might be interesting to see the reactions of the other movie-goers.