Prodigious.

Rating: 10/10 (11 October 2019)

I was pretty sure I was gonna like it but this film left me walking out the cinema speechless. The finest piece of work from Phoenix and Phillips.
I have never rated or reviewed before, so this is my first one because I need to express my judgment for this movie simply because of the movie it ended up to be after anticipating since the start of production. This kind of acting and directing is exactly what I love and I consider to be my favourite being the huge film fanatic I am so I want to give all movies the right rating according to how I find them, so I would never usually give a movie a 10 because for me it has to be if not faultless but I am going to give this movie a 10 and to me here's why. I have always been a fan of Todd Phillips since his early goofy comedies to his later movies where I can tell he has set up a nice distinct directing technique and that is what I love about directors and the different styles they all have and use to put a film together, to then see what they bring to screen, but the way he has emphasised this film is truly remarkable. I didn't expect he would create and present a pure masterpiece but that is exactly what it is.
I have always loved Heath Ledger's portrayal of Joker, it was extremely stupendous, One of the best acting roles we have ever seen in film history, you couldn't disagree. But what Joaquin Phoenix had innovated was so unique and astounding, it was exactly what I look for in playing a psychotic character. I was honestly blown away with his performance. I am going to be extremely disappointed and confused if these two men don't receive an Oscar for best writing/directing and an Oscar for best actor. I feel like I shouldn't even have to mention the fact that it was fairly especial and absolutely nothing like a film you would think is DC, to me it's not a superhero/villain comic book character movie. It is the best character study flick I have ever seen. I know it won't be for everyone considering the few scenes of strong voilence and language and could be disturbing to some so I understand peoples different opinions on how they find the film but I found it to be precisely a literal showpiece with extraordinary qualities.
Please see it to find out.