Masterpiece.

Rating: 10/10 (5 October 2019)

You're doing yourself a disservice if you haven't already seen this masterpiece. This movie surpassed my already huge expectations tenfold. A character study similar to Taxi Driver, which is clearly a big inspiration for this movie including direct nods to the scorsese film. The critics really are getting it wrong with this one, mainly anyway. One of the best films I've seen in 2019 if not the best. Really will defy expectations set. Really a shock to believe this was directed and co-wrote by the same man who brought us films like The Hangover and Old School. I have a newfound respect for this Todd Phillips and I am very excited in what the future holds for him. Joaquin Pheonix really was the light that brought this all together with his flawless performence of the new take on the origin of The Joker. Nothing much to really say other than his performence will keep your eyes glued to the screen. Masterpiece.