The most honest criticism of the ugly side of society

Rating: 10/10 (27 October 2019)

My take on 'Joker', the movie: mild SPOILERS ahead -
First of all, the notion going around about the movie encouraging violence is absolute crap! This movie is about the real world, about truth. Just look around you, go through a newspaper, you will get a clear idea about the setup of the movie. I think the movie takes us through a journey of how society as a whole contributes to certain individuals loosing their minds and get drawn to violence. The lack of empathy in people, feeding on the weak, treachery and general animal instincts in people has led a large population to lead oppressed lives. And given the first push in the right (read wrong) direction can lead this oppressed people to chaos! Is the Joker a symbol, a motivational speaker, a leader? No. He is just one of the oppressed who has had enough. Many of us may have gone through social oppression but kept on behaving how we 'should', but not him. Not a person who was found beaten and tied to a radiator when he was just a child! The way we can relate to the character and feel his pain, confusion and despair is one of the main elements that has made this movie a massive success. Of course Joaquin's acting skills are on a whole different level, that makes your skin crawl. But do we hate him after the movie? No. We feel his pain, we put ourselves in his shoes and realize that we may have also acted the same in his situation. Joker is the most honest criticism of the ugly side of our society. We have seen and felt this all our lives, and kept smiling like him, the way we have been taught; but this is the first time the picture has been put in front of our eyes so skillfully.
I suggest everyone to watch this movie, more than once if needed. Don't watch it chitchatting with your friends, watch it attentively. This is an experience of a lifetime...