the human condition in the urban environment ! long overdue theme and central to the Joker

Rating: 10/10 (14 October 2019)

Chillingly realistic. The speed of the suspense is in tune, along with the soundtrack, with the despair, disconnect, and the abandonment of the people. Social critiques are always good, it keeps the true north: improving the human condition, present in our commonly selfish and greedy minds. This movie succeeds at delivering several messages. Early and throughout the movie more sublime communications are pictured to touch on the human condition in the urban environment and its dynamics. The violent interaction between people and cars, constant bombardment though the radio, building equipment, illumination, the multifamily housing building, accessibility (when he bangs against the exit door at the hospital). Great value in these scenes. Climbing vs dancing down the steep stairs. Then the more popular themes like the effect of TV shows and the hunting for ratings. Class divide. Mental illness. I mean, touched on so many different social-political issues while delivering the persona and its story to the character of the Joker. Phoenix was incredible, just so awesome. The Joker's birth, moment of epiphany at the public restroom is out of this world.