The Next Level Of Comic Book Film

Rating: 10/10 (5 October 2019)

This movie is the definition of GRIPPING. From the first frame to the last, no thoughts entered my mind (an extreme rarity).
The directing by Todd Philips is masterful, the cinematography is breathtaking (Must See In IMAX {utilizes the full IMAX aspect ratio like Infinity War and Endgame}, the plot keeps you on your toes at ALL TIMES, but you're all waiting for the word on Joaquin Phoenix as Joker. Easily, one of the Top 10 performances I've ever witnessed. He simply doesn't exist during this movie. He completely disappears as Arthur Fleck.
And yes, this film is very dark and disturbing. It is not the most grotesque film, but the way the disturbing elements are executed is shockingly surreal. You will want to take a moral shower after watching.