It's not about Joker and Gotham but about You and your City

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2019)

I USED TO THINK MY WHOLE LIFE IS A TRAGEDY BUT NOW I THINK IT IS A COMEDY....The Film which every person can relate to , JOKER is a must watch for all masses. Directed and co-written by Todd Philips , the film deals with the journey of one of the most infamous villains of the DC Universe. The Journey of Arthur Flek to JOKER and the reasons behind him to become Joker.
CAST :
Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Flek was really a great choice as he perfectly fits into the character. His commandable harwork and mental preperations to get approach to the character would make you fall in love with the actor and the character as well. This was his film. As viewers we never felt that Arthur did anything suddenly. His mannerisms and acts slowly developed through his experiences. Joaquin's nervous laughter referencing it to a psychological condition (Pseudobulbular effect) , his uncontrollable run which portrays his loneliness in the society
Robert De Niro as a late night talk show host, Murray Franklin was brilliant in his performances. It was so refreshing to see sucha legendary actor actually putting a work in a commercially driven film. Although his role was small but it was effective.
STORY:
The film showcases the origin story of one of the infamous villains of the DC Universe. The first look of the film made it clear that it is going to be a masterpiece. Based on the late 1970s in Gotham City when there is extreme social and civil unrest due to high unemployment. The film has been shown through the eyes of Arthur Fleck- working as a clown in Gotham City. The film takes us on a absolute journey of him losing his control over himself , his loneliness , lack of guidance and companionship turns him into the manic state of Joker. AND ONE THING ABOUT THE MASSES WHO HAS NO IDEA ABOUT DC UNIVERSE. This film doesn't glorify the acts of Joker , neither does it has any relation with the Batman series. It simply showcases the USA in 1970s and how the common masses felt oppressed and angry towards the prieveged. How people gravitates anyone who takes a stand. Absolute anarchy can lead a man to do many things and Joker portrays one of them. The fim ends on a note leaving a fine connection between child Bruce and Joker which might even lead to a sequel of the DC series
Reasons why you should watch the film
1. Todd Phillips Direction - It was really praise worthy for the director of Hangover to pull off such a humanistic approach of the Joker.
2. Joaquin's Phoenix acting, as previously said - the man's hardwork can surely bag him an Oscar. His hard work such as loosing his physical and mental health just to fit into the character. His absolute loneliness , sadness and madness have been excellently portrayed by the man.
3. Location and music. The background music was so apt that the masses could easily co-relate Athur's journey of sadness and madness
4. Dialogues. The story has been designed beautifully with the dialogues. The film has few of the greatest quotes that has not been used in films for decades.
5. Character development. I think this film is one of the very few films is DCU where a character has been built properly. It clearly portrays that a villain isn't always a superhero. It is an ordinary man who has been made villain by the oppression and loneliness of the society