It's brilliance, swop critic's head - It's not subtil, and it doesn't need to be

Rating: 10/10 (11 October 2019)

I usually write reviews on amazing movie experiences or if my perception of the movie is the opposite of the so called critics.
This time is both!
I don't think I need to point out anything for Joaquin's performance, Oscar worthy, brilliant, at the same level as Heath, even though the comparison is really inglorious, since this is a standalone movie
Now for the movie itself, above all, I believe it conveys a really strong message which most of us would like to ignore, which is the suffering and complications with intense mental disorders.
I am not an American national, but I've been there several times, and I strongly believe that not only, there is still a heavy stereotype for this individuals, but also, given the current social/economic reality, not enough has been done for those who carry this traumas.
And while the movie explores this, it doesn't compromise the infamous villain story, it actually brings a wider perspective on his motives and behavior, and how he reached the downward spiral we all witnessed in the Dark Knight
I am also not a fan of a specific component of the story line, which they used to cause more impact, I won't spoil it, let's just say they could have used any other character to convey the exact same message.
Aside from that, overall it's an intense, dark, bold movie, which contrary to critics mention of bringing nothing new, it actually does.
No it's not a ripoff of Taxi Driver, inspired? Maybe, but if you indeed compare it, I actually believe Joker provides even more in depth to the psychology of the character as well as way more context.
It's not subtil, and it doesn't need to be