Joker (2019)

Genre: Thriller

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix

Running Time: 122 minutes

Arthur Fleck is a party clown who aspires to become a stand-up comic, but it is not working for him. In a Gotham City where crime is more and more prevalent, Arthur lives with his sick mother while dealing himself with a disorder that makes him laugh out loud at the most inopportune times. After he gets jumped in an alley by a gang of thugs, Arthur’s life starts unraveling and it brings him on a path of violent crime.

This is a dark and twisted movie that sure is not for the faint of heart. Many people have walked out of the theater during the showings. As for me, I loved it. The acting is excellent, especially when it comes to Joaquin Phoenix. His dedication to the role is extraordinary. He inhabits that character so wonderfully, it is scary.

The story is compelling and totally riveting. I was on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen next. This film is a great character study and it pushes the viewer to question his or her own views on such important matters as mental health and violence. Bravo, great movie.

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