Joaquin Phoenix gives a brilliant and dedicated performance

Rating: 8/10 (14 October 2019)

My first review. Not only is Todd Phillip's 'Joker' an incredible character study with Phoenix's portrayal of Arthur Fleck, but there are so many filmmaking techniques involved to make this film special. The use of certain colors to portray a dark Gotham City (which is really NYC), brilliant cinematography, clever shot structure and great direction. If Joaquin Phoenix doesn't win his first Oscar for this performance, then nobody should. This is coming from someone who is not at all a fan of DC or Marvel, which should show you how very special this film really is. Nothing, in my opinion, will ever top Heath Ledger's performance in The Dark Knight, but Joaquin Phoenix is just as great here, as he really allows the audience to witness Arthur Fleck's descent into becoming the Joker. Go watch this film and enjoy Phoenix's remarkable portrayal of one of cinema's most villainous characters.