Joaquin Phoenix gives the performance of a lifetime in this ultra dark character of an iconic DC villain.

Rating: 9/10 (6 October 2019)

Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, a disturbed loner who has absolutely no luck in life from the fact that he is an actual clown by trade and the very first scene in the film he is seen getting beatdown & robbed from street gang, to the fact that he also lives with his delusional mother. From that point on you know your gonna be in for a rough ride
For those expecting a action film or an exciting movie you will be sorely disappointed. This is a brooding slow burn character piece that boils up to a mesmerising climax. The cameo's and easter eggs in this film will please true fans from the graphic novels.
The movie takes and its inspiration from Martin Scorsese's King Of Comedy & Taxi Driver (both with De Niro) to its style, plot & tone.
Joaquin Phoenix is truley astonishing in every way possible and deserves an Oscar nomination. Robert De Niro also stands out in a minimal role as the host of Gotham's late night TV show.
This will not be for everyone as it is extremely bleak and grim throughout, with some shocking scenes of violence.
As an original take on the Joker's origins and the state of gotham, it is very well made and one of the best films of the year.