Joker - A Successful Origin Story

Rating: 8/10 (18 January 2020)

A film that tells the story of how the Joker became who we know today. An excellent performance by Joaquin Phoenix and a fitting film style will keep you fully glued to screen, as you go on a bit of a slow paced roller coaster ride. At times, you'll find yourself almost feeling sorry or compassion for the Joker, before being reminded just why the Joker is one of the top villains in the DC universe. The film isn't perfect. Some scenes make you scratch your head, such as a few forced attempts to introduce familiar characters. Overall, the film is very successful at what it sets out to achieve, in that you'll learn this all really is no joke.