Put on a happy face? How can we after watching that :,(

Rating: 10/10 (11 November 2019)

Acceptance. This is what this movie comes down to as it's main story telling within a role. I can't even begin to describe how uncomfortable I was watching it (in a good way) Joaquin Phoenix did an outstanding job as Arthur Fleck; Everything about this movie screamed hope, dreams & fear. In my opinion, I believe this is a movie of origins, an unstable mind unravelling itself from ones own perspective on themselves. Joker captivates you, it transports you into a whole different world of chaos & selfworth. Arthur Fleck is one of a troubled soul; with such loneliness and isolation from the world, we learn that it can make one lose all their senses and develop traits of delusional capabilities and standards. We soon begin to realise that Arthur Fleck is not born a monster; he is made one. The rejection of society and his failure of trying to fit in takes a huge toll on him, an impact that soon turns a timid, vulnerable man, into an insane mastermind (so he likes to think) I have to say, throughout this whole performance, I couldn't help but sympathise with the Jokers character. It's so very sad in many ways and more because there are people out there who battle with demons in their own heads day in & day out, and eventually, are going to be tipped over the edge with a large amount of issues which soon becomes someone else's problem. Joaquin gave me the creeps, I have to say. His performance as the Joker came across as so natural & smooth, I didn't feel as if it was forced in anyway. As for the setting and cinematography, it was a sight! Perfect camera angles and shots that were so intimate at times that I couldn't bare to even watch! This film is quite the disturbing but yet so beautiful one, one that leaves you feeling haunted by the presence of it.