20 times cinema defined obsession and we couldn't look away

Modified Jan 20, 2025 03:10 ET

9) Arthur Fleck in Joker (2019)

Arthur Fleck craves recognition and respect in a world that constantly rejects him. His obsession with being seen and understood grows as he faces humiliation and neglect. This drives him into chaos and violence, transforming him into the Joker. His actions spark widespread unrest in Gotham, turning him into an accidental symbol of rebellion. His descent reflects how obsession, combined with rejection and trauma, can destroy a person. The film redefines the character by grounding his story in human pain and societal neglect.