Brilliant film, difficult watch.

Rating: 9/10 (26 October 2019)

First let me start by saying that this film is absolutely award season material. The tone, music, story and jaw dropping performance by Phoenix should be seen by anyone who is a fan of film.
Having said that, this is one of the darkest films I have ever seen. There is little to grab onto for anyone who is an optimist or likes neat happy stories. It's a difficult watch, that for the excellent story and performance by Joakim Phoenix would have many not lasting until the final credits. I'm so glad I saw this movie, would certainly recommend this movie but i felt upon leaving the theater that I needed to wash my brain and would not view it again for a good long while.