Austerity in society hitting those most vulnerable.

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 2019)

A brilliant use of current problems in capitalist societies, sheer the rich want to get even richer and so they demand governments and councils use austerity on the masses to fuel tax cuts for the rich.
One specific result is the cuts to services that help those with mental illness. Hence Joaquin Phoenix's character depends into an abyss from which the Joker emerges.
The dance sequence down the long set of steps to the Glitter Bands Rock and Roll (part 1 & 2), beats anything Fred Astaire could do.
If Joaquin Phoenix doesn't get an Oscar for this, then scrap the Oscars.