Masterpiece!!!

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2019)

First of all, please do not compare Joaquin Phoenix's Joker with Heath Ledger's Joker. We are lucky to see two actors playing a very difficult character of Joker brilliantly in their own ways. They are both so good, they are both legends!
In terms of movie, Joker origin story is something very new and very much needed. It has always been emphasized in the DC world that Gotham was irredeemable, that the people were so corrupted that the city was beyond saving. But the reason behind it was never shown. The story has always been told from Batman's point of view. This storytelling is so brilliant, you really sympathize and understand why Joker is what it is. If you see Dark Knight just after this, Joker's love for chaos will make total sense.
It's good to see such a realistic cinema with characters having so much depth. The level of acting and movie making is legendary. Hats off!
Yes the hype is real. Do not miss this masterpiece.