Exceeded Expectations

Rating: 10/10 (7 November 2019)

It was a lot more artfully and skillfully done than I had anticipated for a Joker origin story, and I was incredibly satisfied. Not pretentious, edgy, or cliche like it could have easily turned out. The pace was perfect. The psychological undertones didn't feel forced and weren't insulting to the viewer's intelligence. Joaquin's performance was just as captivating, raw, and uncomfortable as it needed to be for the tone, and the social commentary on mental illness, public perception, and even aspects of society were concerningly relatable.
For as much as I enjoyed it, 10/10. Exceeded expectations and pleased my brain. I'll watch it again.