Sadness behind the Smile

Rating: 10/10 (12 October 2019)

Every portrayal of the Joker is unique and this one is no exception. This 122 minute dive into the mental state of one of, if not THE most iconic DC villain is spectacular to say the least. Arthur Fleck is a down on his luck clown for hire, living with his mother in Gotham, but as Joker said himself in The Killing Joke, it only takes one BAD day to bring someone down to his level of insanity, and this is our ticket to see what it was.
Is there violence?
Is it disturbing?
If you're asking these questions you don't know Joker. Yes, and this is par for the course.
Is this meant to justify Joker's actions?
No, it's meant to show you how we got to where he is now.
Is this supposed to make us sympathize with him?
Do that at your own peril, Harley did that and look what happened to her.