Overrated but still fantastic!

Rating: 9/10 (28 October 2019)

This movie can be classified as a masterpeace, but most movies these days set the bar extremly low. In todays cinema, where there is not a single day without a repetative MARVEL movie playing, this movie really stands out. And yes: it's dark, it's brave, it's real and Phoenix delivered an Oscar worthy performance.
But in my opinion, it's not darker than THE DARK KNIGHT, as many people claim. And by saying this, I'm not stating that Ledgers Joker was better. I hate this debate. These two are hard to compare, because the aim of Ledger's Joker is to break Batman, while this movie portraits a society that breaks a man into becoming the Joker.
Considering this, both actors gave an unique version and performed brilliantly.
But I honestly can't see why people are so shocked because of this film. It isn't nearly as dramatic as THE DARK KNIGHT for example, most of the plot is very predictable. And the violence isn't nearly as horrific as claimed by many vewiers. I honestly expected much more. Whit this movie being a standalone, many opportunities where thrown away.
Maybe most people are too accustomised by the typical MARVEL kind of movie, that this one left them surprised and shocked.
All in all it's an outstanding movie that doesn't get boring at any point, but many missed opportunities lead to a very predictable plot.
The pictures are breathtaking, the music fits perfectly and the acting is fantastic.
But is it something completley new? No.
Does it take serious risks? Not enough.
Therefore, is it shocking? A little bit.
So, is it overrated? Absolutely.
But as already said, today's bar hangs extremly low.
So is it refreshing? Definitely!