10 Best Joker Movie Moments

6. ACE Chemicals (Suicide Squad)

Suicide Squad Joker Harley Quinn Margot Robbie Jared Leto Bright
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Although The Joker and Harley are infatuated with each other, The Joker traditionally wears the pants in this relationship - and Suicide Squad doesn't lose sight of that. He is ruthless, manipulative and clever - and even someone as close to him as Harley is cannot escape that.

This is explored in Suicide Squad with a gorgeous looking scene set inside ACE Chemicals. The Joker - again with the mindgames - asks Harley "would you live for me?" In response, Harley, completely and utterly in love, does not hesitate in throwing herself over the edge and into the pool of toxins below. After a moment of hesitation that confirms he actually loves her too - something he's never really conceded before - The Joker follows suit, diving gracefully into the vat to save her.

This scene demonstrates The Joker's ability to control people and get them to do what he wants. Seriously - he makes a woman dive into a vat of potentially death-inducing chemicals on pure blind faith. What The Joker lacks in muscle he makes up for in cunning, manipulation and smarts - his relationship with Harley finely demonstrates this and it's these three traits that make him a perfect counter to the Caped Crusader.

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