Joker: reflection.

Rating: 9/10 (14 October 2019)

It's been a while since I have done a film review. This film compelled me to break that duck.
Uncomfortable anarchy. The only way I can sum this film up.
From a few scenes I felt this was going to be an all time great 'performance' from Phoenix. Every movement and spoken word was precise and understated. It felt scarily real and possible. As the film went on, it felt like a character study rather a film. A documentary depicting the mind of Arthur. As the film danced on you slowly saw him unravel with each laugh, smile and frown. You saw each shift in mindset and depth.
His persona felt chillingly natural and on numerous occasions I felt my heart rate increase and my body clench. Simply caused by the on screen anarchy. It was extremely uncomfortable viewing. But this is the genius of the film. Visually it felt old and retro however tonality it felt present and possible.
Joaquin stole the show. He was unsettlingly brilliant. He deserves every award and nomination that falls his way. The obvious question is how does he compare to Ledger? Quite frankly who cares. They are equally brilliant in their own way. In many ways they are incomparable and the only thing they share is the name of their character.
This film is best presented on the big screen. The colours pallet and cinematography is stunning. Nothing about this feels like a 'comic book film'. It is worth your time and money. It will leave you disturbed and moved. 9/10.