The Rise of the Clown Prince

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2019)

The hype is real ladies and gentlemen, this is easily one of the finest films I have ever watched. This isn't just another CGI fueled movie with a superficial plot and big explosions trying to make up for it.
This isn't a mindless superhero, ahem, super villain movie. This is a deep and disturbing character study of what could happen to a person under highly excruciating, albeit, very realistic circumstances. To say that Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of Arthur Fleck was superb, would be an understatement. He has a way to convey his character's emotions on a level that will make you feel for him and equally disturb you. This isn't your typical "villain-falls-in-a-tub-of-acid" origin story, and the fact that society or lack thereof can have such an impact and break a man in such a way, makes it that much more terrifying to watch.
"Joker" is sure to provoke some interesting talks long after leaving the theater. A must watch.