Some movies simply leave a deep impact within you for years to come!

Rating: 10/10 (21 April 2020)

Yes, Joker is one such film. Being a DC fan, I definitely had high expectations from the film & this one lived upto it in every way. The story has a lot of themes running in parallel & also revealing themselves one after the other like peeling of an onion. It is a slow-burner, so if anyone doesn't like such movies, this one's not for them. Unlike what a few stupid critics pointed out in the name of criticism, Joker isn't the kind of movie that would inspire violence. It is the story of an ordinary man with a mental illness. It is a reflection of the society we live in. It is what some of us want reality to be. It is what some of us don't want reality to be.
Kudos to Joaquin Phoenix for portraying this complex character & digging in so deep to bring out such a profound & layered performance that you feel for the main character in literally every scene. It is the kind of movie that challenges you to think what is right & what is not. However, you won't have a definite answer. It is the kind of movie that deserves multiple Oscars, especially for best actor & best director. This is a Todd & Joaquin show & you're all in for experiencing a masterpiece. It has its flaws too but they're so minor that when you walk out of the theatre, you don't really seem to care.
P. S. Excellent background score too. Worthy of an Oscar!