Phoenix is phenomenal

Rating: 10/10 (3 December 2019)

As an avid DC fan, I have been waiting so long to see this film and last night, I finally did. After all the hype, I was sceptical as to whether or not it would actually meet its potential.
It's safe to say that it scored well above and beyond anything I imagined.
Joaquin Phoenix is phenomenal. His acting feels very raw; such a troubled character who's played so beautifully. Whilst you will always get the comparative question of "who's better? Ledger or Phoenix?" I argue that the two explore completely different stages in the Joker's life and thus are utterly incomparable. Phoenix's performance did not feel like a performance, more-so an observation into the life of a man who I truly felt devastatingly sorry for. His actions of violence seemed like the right thing to do and I almost agreed with the murderous actions he inflicted. Marvel, eat your heart out. You've met your match!