Let me tell you a joke

Rating: 10/10 (12 October 2019)

This is an instant classic. The best movie I can remember seeing at the cinema, and I think it rightly takes its place in the top ranks of IMDb.
Joaquin Phoenix offers a masterclass in performance, I have never seen anything like it.
The story is so well paced, every step along the way and each character development make perfect sense, and in the end come together to create a 100% believable anti-hero.
Nowhere along the story did I doubt the realism of the story unfolding, nothing was "a stretch". It all fell into place intuitively, and seeing the Joker literally being created from the society he is in was a blast, and it was depressing, and it was stunning.
Adding this level of realism and groundedness to a character we previously knew only in a different light really hit home for me.
It ties in perfectly into the Batman saga as well, creating a perfectly realistic bridge between the Batman stories we know and our world.
Along with the stellar acting, the score, directing, cinematography, camera, costume design, EVERYTHING is on such a high level, I will not be surprised to see some Oscar nominations coming this way.
Much more than simply a good 'comic movie' this was just a great film in every way.
'JOKER' is a very special picture, something that comes along only every so often, and that truly impacts you during and after viewing it.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'll have to get a ticket for my second viewing. 10/10