Todd Phillips’ Joker has become quite the source of debate. Following its celebrated screenings at the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals critics, along with the victims of the 2012 Aurora shooting, have claimed that its excessive violence is particularly disgusting in the wake of far-too-common mass murders.

It appears that despite the highly-publicized scorning of the superhero genre by its cast and crew, theater chains around the country have had to remind people that Joker isn’t the joke-filled display of heroics they may be used to from the MCU.

While the Clown Prince of Crime has appeared in several kid-friendly environments over the years – such as the LEGO Batman video games and film, or the comparatively dark Batman: The Animated Series – parents should have a good – enough understanding that this movie isn’t for children.

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