The Perfect Origin Story Capturing The Clown Prince Of Crime's Descent Into Madness

Rating: 10/10 (3 October 2019)

The joker is easily the greatest super villains of all time, so a movie focusing solely on this character was either a hit or miss, but a miss it is definitely not.
Joker is one of those films which leaves an impactful mark on the viewers.Making full use of the available source material, the film, at the same time feels original and adds a certain amount of depth to it which is brought forward by classic and unpredictable storytelling.
Phoenix's portrayal of the uprising crown prince of crime was exceptional in its own right, and is Oscar-worthy without any doubt. In addition, the direction, the writing, the cinematography, the music, the supporting performances were all very impressive.
Verdict : Living up to the hype, this super villain origin story digs deep into the joker's descent into madness, perfectly showcased by a strong leading performance and powerful writing and directing.