It'll break your heart, perfectly.

Rating: 10/10 (25 October 2019)

I'm fairly tired of the same characters and movie concepts being rehashed these days, how excited can you be watching yet another take on the same guy. Especially in an age where stars like BeyoncÃ© are given characters in remakes purely to help PR rather than the film itself.
BUT, this is devastatingly perfect. It's pacing seems slow to begin with but you suddenly find yourself falling ever faster down its brilliantly crafted rabbit hole.
Phoenix is a master. I could see the entire heart-wrenching life history of Arthur in his eyes, in every movement, with every breath. His performance lingers with you long after you leave.
This is also a very necessary look into the world of mental illness and how society deals with it.
This movie is unbelievably good. More than I wanted to admit. Go see it with an open mind, not to compare or critique but rather to take it in.