Excellent Film

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 2019)

The overall reception of this film is pulled down by political reasons, not by the merit of the film, which, due to an Oscar worthy performance by Joaquin Phoenix, an incredible score, game-changing color palette, and thought-provoking plot, deserves a chance by any viewer. Joker does not ask you to love it, and does not ask you to sympathize with the protagonist. Joker holds a mirror to the viewer, generating uncomfortableness to break the ice and start conversations. It is hard to stomach, but only because there is no sugar coating of the issues it brings into the light. Joker has sparked many a conversation between me and my friends about how we should always help those around us and how to deal with and help others through hard situations.