Ignore the naysayers..go believe for yourself.

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 2019)

Winning the Oscar has unfortunately been the end all, be all of an actor's hard work, dedication amd portrayal to a defining role. Do not misunderstand me; I love watching the Oscars. But Phoenix's performance in this movie is so beyond what fire place mantel award we could ever give him. And I loathe "comic book" movies. This has to be one of the best movies I have seen a while. Let's be honest, Hollywood has turned out quite a bit of hollow, vapid crap lately (Tarantino's latest film is a huge exception to this assessment). This movie does, should, stay with you. I thought Phoenix was fantastic in his other roles, but this one is jaw dropping and left me speechless, but wanting to discuss the intensity and emotions with anyone who would listen.
This movie is not a nod to violence. It is a nudge to wake us up as a society with how people are truly affected by others, their past, the people they should be able to rely upon. While the Joker IS a villain, is it because he was conditioned by society to be so? Or was it forced, him being shoved into a dark place when he just wanted to make people laugh? The Joker is not a villain, but a punching bag for the world to take out their insecurities on.
Go see this movie. Immediately. And then go be kind to someone. Phoenix deserves more than an Oscar.