Psychological... Amazing

Rating: 9/10 (1 January 2020)

There are many differences between the jokers over the years. Nicholson portrayed the joker that Caesar Romero portrayed in the original Batman series, which was also the mainstream comic book version. A flamboyant theatrical Joker who could make you laugh and kill you at the same time. But also supernatural in a sense. Nicholson was brilliant , Ledger took Nicholson's joker to the dark and sinister maniacal level. Actors nowadays seldom portray a character without it being stereotypical scripted. I mean, Deniro, Joe Pesci, and Pacino play monsters so well.... why? Because they look and fit the stereotype of a monster. It's their forte.
Phoenix's Joker is so relatable to audiences because he is a regular guy. Who has suffered, who has struggled, and who gets pushed beyond his limits in a society similar to our own society. So many people struggle with acceptance and just want to be who they are without being judged or told they have to look, feel, and act a certain way. Phoenix marvel's in this role because he became the character, physically and mentally. I think of Charlize Theron in Monster, Matthew McCaughnehey in Dallas Buyers Club, Ledger in The Dark Knight. All of these examples of an actor immersing themselves in the theater and the mindset of the character. I think now you can add Phoenix to that list.
This movie is fantastic and enjoyable. You feel every feeling Arthur feels. Its gloriously written, directed, acted, and well everything else falls into place.