Oscar ready!

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 2019)

Just got back from watching joker. All I can say is mind blown. Is it a great film? No. The first third drags. It lumbers along at a snail's pace. But. You can never take your eye off the screen. Jokers character is a slow burn that continues to build. Its captivating. Dont expect a DC film. Dont wish for an extended universe entry or a reboot. This is stand alone. If you can except that then strap in and enjoy the ride. This isn't the joker you know. It's the greatest solo performance ever. Dark. Twisted. Aggressive but equally compassionate. When this film reaches its stride its unstoppable. I left disappointed in the overall movie but elated by one of the greatest acting performances I've ever seen. As a hugh batman fan I felt the Wayne's were unnecessary. They actually detracted from the films impact. Phoinex nails it. His loss of weight is disturbing as it should be to fit the characters intensity. His level of commitment shines. He lives and breathes his role. Its truly admirable and deserves to be considered one of the all time greatest performances in modern cinema. I would rate the film 6 but his performance forces me to rate a 10. Outstanding.