Time to start deconstructing superheroes

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2019)

Joaquin Phoenix is terrific and so is the film. Just like the era where westerns faded into dystopian anti-westerns, I hope we're going to start deconstructing superhero films. I agree with Martin Scorsese that superhero movies are closer to theme parks than actual cinema. He's nowhere near the first person to say it but he's right nonetheless. I hope we're entering an era in film where superheroes are deconstructed. That would be far more interesting than roller coasters.
Regarding the film, I wouldn't have expected that a deep dive into the failings of our mental health system merging with grass-roots anti-fascist politics would be this compelling but here we are.
I never really cared for Batman - he always seemed to be just a rich guy with expensive toys - so I guess I was open to the message but still, very very good movie (also very violent, don't take the kiddies).