As good as you want it to be!

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2019)

When I originally became aware of Joker I was personally very excited. I understand this could be seen as having a bias but hey it's my review so I don't exactly care. Nevertheless, I had high expectations for this movie. The DC movies that have been dropped on the unsuspecting public over the past couple years have been less than stellar. I as a young movie viewer remember the excitement felt when seeing Christopher Nolan's Batman on screen, a feeling I have been longing for until now. With the recent mishandling of films such as Man Of Steel, Batman V Superman, Suicide Squad and Justice League, it's refreshing to see a potential return to form for the studio. Joker itself is fantastic. It fills the viewer with a genuine sense of anxiety while making the audience uncomfortable with even the sight of Joaquin Phoenix's character Arthur Fleck. I haven't seen a film since Taxi Driver (an obvious source of inspiration for the film) that has left me feeling so unsettled. I can see someone being uncomfortable with the themes and ideas this movie brings up, as a society however it's integral we don't shy away from some of the less than stellar truths of life. Overall, the film was handled masterfully and I personally believe it hit every mark it strives for. Joker 10/10