10/10 - A Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 2019)

A breath of fresh air when it comes to a super hero film. No CGI crap, just a combination of a great script, and surely an oscar winning acting performance from Joaquin Phoenix. I don't think I've seen better character development in a film, which ironically I can only relate to the Joker performance from Heath Ledger some time ago. Despite the unapologetic violence, you somehow feel yourself rooting for the Joker. I read recently that in an interview, Joaquin was asked if he had studied previous Joker performances, to gain a good understanding of what was expected. However, he advised that he did no such thing, and took a completely fresh approach to the character to ensure success. Yes the Joker is meant to be creepy, evil or twisted. But for the first time we see emotion from the Joker - human emotion that as a viewer we can understand and relate to.
I could go on and on.. but to conclude, this is the kind of film that only comes around every 5 years. A true masterpiece.