A Thought Provoking Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 2019)

I am going straight to the point: this movie is a masterpiece.
I have no idea what some critics are smoking.
If you go looking for a superhero movie, you will be disappointed. But you will witness a thought provoking deep dive into many topics that trouble society; from mental illness and the total disregard of others, all the while embroiled in our usual sanctimonious contempt.
Joaquin Phoenix deserves an Oscar. Not many movies' attention to detail help catch me off guard, but this did; and plenty of times.
It was exquisitely crafted. You know this was created thoughtfully and with careful orchestration when I was able to connect with what I felt was the message, but quickly noticed that almost anyone could connect and find their own message.
The movie does not have a moral compass and does not spoon feed you a predictable heroic take or tragedy. It gives you art, and let's you make up your own mind. It may leave people conflicted, and some may not like that. Some need good vs evil, Darth Vader vs Luke Skywalker, Tony vs Thanos. Well life does not work like that, not does the Joker movie.
And what a movie, a movie for the ages. Almost anyone can relate it to their life, hopes, and struggles... for example, I can easily imagine liberals will watch it and feel it was about *the resistance* BUT, at the same time, a staunch MAGA hat wearing viewer can watch it and believe it was about *draining the swamp*, etc.
Joker 10/10