An instant one-of-a-kind classic.

Rating: 9/10 (6 October 2019)

I approached this movie with high expectations, and those expectations were blown out of the water. I have always been a big fan of Phoenix, as I believe he is a tremendously versatile actor who consistently delivers top quality performances. This was, without any doubt, his piece de resistance.
The audience immersed themselves into a character development like no other. From start to finish we were engrossed in the mind of a highly volatile, yet sympathetic character. Phoenix succeeded in making the Joker his own. It would have been very easy to mimic the remarkable style of Ledger, yet Phoenix's portrayal of vulnerability makes this performance incredibly unique.
Daniel Day Lewis set the bar for method acting, Joaquin Phoenix has now raised that bar. Christian Bale's performances in American Psycho, The Machinist and Harsh Times all have merit with regards to roles pertaining to the dark side of mental illness. Joker takes this genre to a new level. This psychological thriller is perhaps the most captivating movie you are likely to have seen. Superb.