A solid film. Over hyped.

Rating: 7/10 (9 October 2019)

Is the film great? Yes. Does it redefine the comic book genre in a big way? Not at all. This ISN'T a comic book film in any way. In fact if the film wasnt called Joker the film wouldn't change at all. So to say it redefines something it isn't is redundant. Phoneix is amazing and does deserve an Oscar as the acting is outstanding. However, the story forces itself forward.

Gotham in the 80s is a horrible city full of horrible people. So when 3 rich people die, would the entire city turn to rioting? When people are probably getting murderer left, right and centre. There are no witnesses to the initial murders yet everyone knows its a clown.
Arthur then does some bad stand up which someone how makes it on to national TV. As a one of it seems like a stretch but to then invite him on the show?
Arthur was abused heavily as a child and his mother was locked away in a precursor to arkham asylum. How Arthur ends up back living with her is never explained. Probably because they couldn't find a reason why it would happen.

So
Is it a good film? Acting wise its superb, story wise it's a bit wishy washy.
Is it a good comic book film??No
Is it a good Joker film? No. As amazing as Phoneix is, this is probably the least Joker ish film I've ever seen and therfore the worst joker. Even worse than Letos. This joker is just a broken man and who is clearly mentally ill. This character poses zero threat to Batman.
If if wasn't for the acting is score the film lower.