Watching Joker in New York City

Rating: 9/10 (5 October 2019)

Joaquin's performance is 10-star. You can tell the directing helps stylize his performance, especially the body movement, the dance, and the micro-expression. Cinematography is nostalgic, beautiful, with a perfect sense of desperation and rebirth. Some parts (like the date part) try a bit too hard. The change of mindset is painful but gradual and convincing.
And regarding its story, it feels weirdly realistic watching JOKER in NYC. I've seen the filthy streets in the shadow of the vibrant theaters. I've seen the homeless crying laughing on the train, while the suits standing on the other side. During the blackout, I saw people standing on Fifth Avenue, hopelessly waiting for the never-coming bus while some others driving home in Ferrari. I've seen people having dinner in fancy restaurants whose backdoors are home to the homeless. Isn't NYC at an early stage of Gotham?