It's art that will age well like fine wine!

Rating: 9/10 (2 October 2019)

Joker, the movie grows organically on you. It's a deep take on society and how it treats people like our protagonist/antagonist Arthur Fleck who suffers from a peculiar mental condition. Am I crazy or are people around me crazy or is the world driving me crazy or is it all of it? At different points of the movie, answer to each of these questions unfolds. Arthur becomes our lens. His predicaments, sorrows, delights and delusions speak volumes. You feel for him, you feel his pain. But it's not just Arthur's take we get to see. The world around him has a voice of its own and through this lens, we see Arthur's condition deteriorate and that of the world around him. He is both a victim and perpetrator. Joker is a manifestation of the chaos around Arthur. And when chaos is embraced, Joker is born. Joker, in the end, embraces this chaotic world, and is ready for his act. And that's where it leaves you, mesmerised. Joaquin's take on Joker is fresh, original and something of his own. The writing, screenplay, directing, soundtrack and acting come together to create a piece of art that will age well like fine wine. I was not surprised when the audience erupted to give standing ovation in the end. This is different, dark, serious and yet enjoyable. I will watch this again and again.