Oscar-worthy performance from Joaquin Phoenix

Rating: 8/10 (5 October 2019)

In this adaptation of Joker, one of the greatest villain of all time in history, Joaquin Phoenix delivers a magnificent and unforgettable performances as a madman driven into insanity.
There has been multiple portrayals of the Joker, and all of them has done the character justice, however, Joaquin Phoenix's Joker has beaten all that had come before him. I used to think that it will be near impossible to surpass Heath Ledger's Joker in The Dark Knight, but this one did. Seeing the commitment Phoenix has for this character really moved me and I believe, after many nominations, this will be where he will finally receive the Oscar.
As for the story, it was good but I think it could be better. I was hoping for it to be darker and grittier. The story was depressing, but I wanted it to be even more depressing, so much that it was intolerable. Still, director Todd Phillips has done a great job for a drama film and I hope to see more of this genre from him in the future. The tone and color of the film is also wonderful, and the cinematography is exceptional.
All in all, the film is fantastic and the performance from Joaquin Phoenix is absolutely phenomenal. A must-watch!