It's a good movie, but it's not Joker

Rating: 7/10 (18 December 2019)

It's about a mentally ill person pushed to breaking point and he snaps. The depictions of his world is haunting, beautiful yet soul-wrenching to watch. Great credit to directing, acting, cinematography, and overall production.
But, is he the Joker? Sure, the film goes to great lengths to show he's mentally ill. Everything is explained, from his condition to his costume, to his iconic smile. Everyone who gets hurt deserves it. Everything has a reason.
Really? This is the Joker? You feel sorry for him, not fear him. Where's that sense of anarchy? Where's that guy who just wants to watch the world burn? Where's that maniacal prankster?
I get this is an origin story but there's no foreshadowing at all of the criminal mastermind he's supposed to become. There's not a hint of elaborate scheming, or manipulation or the slightest clue of mischief or glee in hurting people. I would imagine Joker is the child who delighted in painting his dog red and then framing his neighbour's kid and giggling at it.
No, this version of Joker is just a sad man who needs a hug. He's totally no match when Batman comes.