Entirely new approach for a superhero genre, or birth of a villain fiction?

Rating: 9/10 (3 October 2019)

I am not going to write in details. If you like Batman series, go watch it. If you don't like Batman series, also go watch it. I guarantee you will never regret the time and money spent for this film at a theater, where this film should be experienced.
Directing, soundtracks, cinematography - all elements that you would normally expect from a great cinema are top-notch. But there are two things that definitely stand out for Joker. Acting and spectacular attempt to explore human nature, class division, and more importantly why the abandoned often behave in such an extraordinary manner. First, for acting, Joaquin Phoenix might surpass Heath Ledger in terms of the best Joker ever played. As we all know, Heath Ledger's Joker is regarded as one of the best villains in film history if not the best, and River Phoenix's little brother, with Joker, could have already achieved what the great Heath Ledger has achieved. His acting is that good and for his acting alone, this movie is more than worth watching. Secondly, the film beautifully portrays class division that is getting serious everyday and how it leads to lack of compassion and sympathy in our society. We often disregard people like a hard-core protester who self-immolates as someone with mere mental disorder. This film provides audience with a unique perspective (at least glimpse) of why such people have to behave in such an extraordinary manner.
It might be a bit early to say but Joker seems to be already on track to become decade defining film series. I just can't wait for a sequel.