Smokin' Joker

Rating: 8/10 (7 October 2019)

Joaquin Phoenix really is the reason to go see this movie. It's quite a performance. The movie is not an easy watch but it is an intriguing one. Not as violent as you think it will be but there are some strong scenes of violence no doubt, one particularly bloody one. It's an interesting and realistic take on the Joker. Different than Heath's performance but still good in its own right. I thought Joaquin did a good job of borrowing a few ingredients and adding his own spin on things. Directed by Todd Phillips, it's more of a character study than anything else, but it's a good thriller too. 8/10