It more than surpass the hype it was given

Rating: 9/10 (16 November 2019)

Joaquin Phoenix with a Jake Gyllenhaal Nightcrawler-esqe performance. The way he's able to make you feel uncomfortable and anxious with just his facial expression and mannerisms was incredible. The uncontrollable laughter was painful (in a good way) to watch.
I saw it opening day but waited to do a review until I got to see it again; and boy was it worth a second viewing. All the little details about Arthur's neighbor/girlfriend was right in front of us the whole time.
I do however, feel for Jared Leto. He's going to be remembered as the "d a m a g e d" Joker in between Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix.
Great movie and totally deserving of all the praise it's getting.
Also, I love the way Joker says "Mur-RAY".