The Joker: The slow but satisfying build up

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2019)

This film is so multi layered. 1st off it's amazing. The acting is incredible. Joaquin Phoenix is really tremendous in this role. You watch him slowly ratchet up his performance as the movie goes along and you watch his character slip slowly into madness and transform into The Joker. This movie is definitely a slow build. But, if you stick with it and watch him change as the movie goes on, there is plenty to keep you watching. The biggest surprise for me is Todd Phillips. If you told me the guy who directed The Hangover movies could direct something so artistic and gritty, I would have told you you're crazy. The direction is really top notch. Go see this movie. It's dark, it's a bit slow, and at times it's a bit disturbing, but it is REALLY compelling. 9.5 out of 10