A masterpiece!

Rating: 9/10 (15 February 2020)

This movie is quite simply perfect. An emotional roller coaster which at times has you cheering for the villain, out of sympathy for his plight. Phoenix is sublime, but one must wonder what type of personality is required to play this particular role to such perfection. Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix all interpreted the role with immense effect. What did the Joker do to them, psychologically? What is the impact of immersing oneself so deeply in a role like this?