"A tumultuous psychological escapade to decipher the dark truth!"

Rating: 9/10 (4 October 2019)

We were introduced to the Joker in the 2008 movie Batman: The Dark Knight as a psychotic criminal mastermind and mass murderer with a sadistic sense of humour. He remained etched in our memory as the most iconic character and the greatest villain and fictional character of all time.
The plot of this film revolves around Arthur Fleck, a struggling comedian living in Gotham city, who struggles with his mental condition. He finds it very difficult to find a place in the fractured society and the circumstances lead him to take up a sinister approach in life! The real truth behind his life is shown magnificently in the film.
This film has an eerie charm interlaced, which brings out the essence of hypnotism, delirium and sadism altogether. It delves deep into the psychology and the behavioral aspects of a mentally disturbed person, who can have sudden emotional outbursts and resort to something harmful or even lurk out into real danger!
The screenplay is quite compelling and slowly envelops the viewer. The story begins on a slow note but as it progresses, it eerily intrigues you and you can connect and feel the pain, sorrow and the apathy portrayed in the film. The rich background score, the buildings and the haunting skyline of Gotham shown through the dark cinematography gives an uplifting backdrop to the film and leaves an indelible mark on the viewer.
Joaquin Phoenix is brilliant throughout the length of the film as the Joker. His performance gives you goosebumps and you can literally feel his emotions. His sinistrous laughter gives you the chills and at the same time allows you to empathize with him as it is a medical condition which he doesn't have control over.
Overall, this movie has it all to give you a psychological escapade to know the dark truth behind Joker. And to make it clear - This is not for the weak hearted!