A Masterpiece.

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2019)

Just got back home from seeing this a second time. I loved it even more. I say this with no exaggeration... This film is a masterpiece. Please go see it, but be prepared for some heavy material. This is a very real exploration of a psychopathic killer. It is extremely violent, and often hard to watch, but always with a purpose. Joaquin Phoenix is unbelievable. He disappears completely into this character. The evolution we see this tortured man go through would have fallen flat with a lesser actor in the role. Luckily, Joaquin Phoenix is brilliant. On the technical end, this film is beautifully shot and Todd Philips' direction is haunting. The story, while familiar, is unique and fresh. Overall, this is the best Joker movie we could have ever hoped for. It's absolutely brilliant.