Raw and Intense!

Rating: 10/10 (9 October 2019)

I must admit I was hesitant to see Joker on my own. I didn't know how I'd react to it knowing the film has sensitive material about mental illness. I braved it out anyway; I left the cinema shook!
The film was a raw and honest depiction of what a person with mental illness goes through. The line that hit home is one written in Arthur's journal: "The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't."
The film shows how society do not provide the resources for people with mental illnesses which make them turn into baddies. In reality, most would rather turn against themselves than to others. The film almost comments on how society fails to nurture people with mental illnesses.
Suffering from depression myself, I understand what Arthur is going through. That does not make his actions justified though. He is no hero; he is a confused man denied the care he badly needs.
I am lucky compared to Arthur, fortunate than most for getting the treatment I needed. I always had the support of friends, colleagues and family. Arthur isn't that fortunate which led him to spiral down to a bloody life of crime.
Joker is a brilliant film you would want to see from start to finish. Credit both for a superb acting from Joaquin Phoenix and a genuine and powerful story!