Watch Joaquin Run

Rating: 9/10 (6 October 2019)

Watch Joaquin run in an effort to maintain his place in society, watch Joaquin run from those who are trying to restrict him from being a part of a functional society, and everything in between. The arc is steady and peaks when its supposed to.
The story is well-paced and it's hard to say any scene lacked meaning or intent. The cinematography is great, with exceptional sound design to accompany it. The acting is solid throughout and you may become convinced that Joaquin just isn't okay.
The message of this film can be interpreted in many ways. One make an argument that 2019 is an awful time for this film to come out. But one can also say that the message is important to hear and consider. It's not political but societal, and no matter what your interpretation is, it revolves around the idea that we need to take care of each other as humans.
Ultimately, this is a great story that's presented just as well. It's not necessarily gripping, and you probably won't get too emotionally invested. It's not going to tug at your heart strings either. You will, however, become empathetic to Arthur Fleck and his world, as he sees it, as he experiences it. And while you may not agree with his methods, you will agree that, in his world, something had to be done.