The Anti-Superhero

Rating: 8/10 (19 October 2019)

An incredible performance by Joaquin Pheonix who expertly brings to life a character that was very difficult to like yet is compelling to watch.
The story nicely flows through the key events in the Joker's life that drive his insanity and make him question his place in a dystopian world. We feel pity for him, we feel the injustice and we squirm knowing there will be a consequence to his anger.
While the film neatly introduces the threads to the Batman story it can also stand alone as a story of human suffering. It's a tough story but the characters and narrative make it very enjoyable film to watch. It is the anti-superhero film without gadgets and without gimmicks.