What if it wasn't a Joker movie?

Rating: 4/10 (18 November 2019)

I knew going into the movie that it wasn't a superhero movie and I was fine with that. I wasn't expecting explosions or action. But I was expecting something more than just watching Phoenix laugh and dance for an hour. I could simply say it was slow, but that doesn't say enough. It was boring! I admit, Drama isn't my favorite genre, but I still expect more than just staring at people with no dialog. The "twists" were not anything big or anything a normal person couldn't see coming. Really I don't think the story fits with my imagination of who the Joker is, but that's fine. Phoenix did a great job! But this could have easily been just a movie where Phoenix showcases his talent without him becoming the Joker. I wonder if the reviews would be the same if it was just titled "Laughing Man"...