Stunning but hard to watch

Rating: 9/10 (12 October 2019)

The hype is real but please go into this film with an open mind. The cinematography, score and acting are all absolutely faultless but the subject matter is disturbing and I felt myself turning away at points, just to give myself a breather. This wasn't due to the violence, but to see such a stark and visceral portrayal on mental illness and it's sociopolitical impact on the big screen was hard to swallow. I think anyone who has been through their own mental health struggles will feel the same.
The subtle nods to batman and the dark knight films were great, and gave just enough foundation to the story without it being a cliche 'Batman film' (not saying that in a derogatory way either - I'm a massive batman fan)
So worth a watch and a rewatch, and a massive bravo to Joaquin for a stunning performance.