Uncomfortably good

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2019)

This movie is outstanding. Joaquin Phoenix plays the best role of his career so far, and makes the character come alive. What is a well known fictional character from DC comics becomes a portrayal of a more realistic and altogether credible character on the big screen.
The plot weaves nicely into existing or previous versions of the Batman storyline, but does not spend too much time on how Bruce Wayne's path crosses the Joker's tragic story. This version far surpasses any other. The story is fresh, interesting, intelligent and even ventures to be relevant in current times and explains the problems relating to real life mental health issues.
I was engaged and almost sympathetic with the main character as his life takes bad turn after bad turn spiralling into the inevitable climax.
I hope this lays the foundation for future storylines that further develops the character.