Masterpiece, and let's cut to the chase.. joker vs joker..

Rating: 8/10 (8 October 2019)

Yes Heath was a legend. He was given to perform the role of a joker, a character wherein the joker was fully developed and at its peak. Heath performed exceedingly well. No second thoughts, we all watched TDK a dozen times for Ledger.
Come to Joaquin: the character of joker was to be developed, the depth of transition from-- in this sketch--a slightly mentally disturbed to a criminally insane mastermind. This is a far tougher role to play. And oh boy phoenix delivers! The canvas although very local, evolves from a few small protests to the large potential impact across Gotham. Like the current small protests in Hong Kong for eg.
I never knew Hollywood had such hidden gems, or rather a hidden gem in most actors. Todd Phillips deserves an Oscar for bringing the best out of the actor.
I found the music great but not as haunting as Hans Zimmer in TDK. Some Rock and jazz tracks may be misplaced or stretched. The core sound track was dark and tensed. Joaquin phoenix is the actor of the decade.