Definite must-watch and very worthy Oscar contender

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 2019)

This movie is without a doubt the BEST movie of the year and I'm not exaggerating here. Every single performance is amazing and Joaquin Phoenix? BIG OOFF. Mano I swear that if he isn't nominated for an Oscar for this role, I'm losing my crap :D
The movie was beautifully filmed and it had a really noir vibe to it (akin to Taxi Driver from Martin Scorcese). It made it all the more gritty and intense.
Joaquin Phoenix absolutely MURDERS (no pun intended ksjksjksj) this role. It is in no way similiar to Heath Ledger's performance. This is his own take on the Joker and a damn good one at that. You see how he slowly becomes more and more unhinged to the point of no return and it's honestly riveting/scary to watch. This movie does not ask you to sympathize with him but more like understand him and although many of the things he does (I'll mention that in a bit) are violent and genuinely shocking, you can understand his motivations on why he's doing what he did. It's more of a love/hate thing with him and trust me it's amazing.
Now, I want to clarify that this movie is definitely NOT for kids. In no way is it an action movie, it's a character study and social analysis told in a deeply disturbing/violent way. So I repeat, do NOT take your kids to this movie. Also, while alot of early critics made it seem like the movie's a huge bloodbath, it ain't. The violence is quite infrequent but when there is, trust me it is apparent and definitely gives it the hard 'R' rating. It's mainly rated 'R' due to it's deep, intense psychological structure.
Guys fr when you have the chance, go watch the movie. It's a definite must-see and hands down movie of the year
10/10❤