Not funny, not comfortable. But that's kind of the point.

Rating: 9/10 (17 October 2019)

I can't really remember a film in more recent times that's generated this much controversy. But I can sort of see why.
The Joker has always been an excellent villain because he is thoroughly unpredictable, smart and has a disturbing point to the things he does - despite them being utterly repugnant and horrific.
The film has the feel, themes and pays tribute to both Taxi Driver and the King of comedy (both starring Robert DeNiro and which the latter plays a famous comic in this one) Arthur Fleck is a mentally ill loner who gets trodden in every step of the way. He is beaten by thugs in the street, fired from his job and has to take medication for condition that causes him to laugh inappropriately.
One day he snaps, committing a murder which spurns a whole movement against the rich.
The film had been accused of sympathizing with incel white loners who took out their frustration on women, gays and people of color. Which is hogwash. Men had been doing it long before this film and will continue doing it afterwards. And it's not because of video games and films.
The film presents 70s Gotham as an unfair society where the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor, with funds cut to medical facilities and healthcare centers. So it would only be a matter of time before things would blow up.
Joaquin Phoenix is arguably the best part in this film. His shockingly skeleton figure, his painful hysterical laughter and descent into pure psychopathy is utterly mesmerizing. He absolutely should be nominated for an Oscar.