Acting extraordinaire Joaquin once again proving why the Phoenix family is one of the most talented in hollywood !

Rating: 8/10 (4 October 2019)

Okay so, I went into this film finding myself quite bored 10 minutes in. Not because the film itself was boring, but because I had gone into it expecting carnage from the getgo despite literally knowing it's supposed to be a backstory. Once I got myself over that thanks to the wonderful lead actor, I realised that this film is fantastic and at that point it was literally based sheerly on his performance alone. It was well and truly magnificent. It was everything you want and deserve from a Joker portrayal...and then even more. It's not a superhero movie, so dont expect tonnes of action. the film's more of a psychological thriller...so expect tonnes of madness (am i allowed to say that?). All in all, very powerful film, if not for the script and storyline then most definitely for the oscar worthy acting. Also I have GOT to talk about that talk show scene!!!! amazing stuff. amazing!!!! amazing !!!! amazing!! work!!! I really do hate to compare but it's clearly the Heath Ledger hospital scene of this movie. A massive round of applause to all involved, but especially the beyond talented Joaquin Phoenix.