Joker

I have never really been a fan of DC movies except for the Batman series. It has its never ending backstories and the characters alone always intrigued movie. Joker was never one that I really thought about a lot but with everyone raging about his and Harley Quinn's relationship being bad I had to see what the hype is about on Joker.

Arthur Fleck (played by Joaquin Phoenix) is trying to be happy but having a mental illness of unconditional laughing and a mother that needs to be taken care of, Arthur tends to think otherwise. Getting picked on by his coworkers and being isolated doesn't make it on his best day ever list either. Being able to somewhat control himself with medications and a gun somewhat made things more sane for Arthur though. Feeling like his voice is not being heard or feeling the unjust in Gotham City made this film a must watch on my list.

I don't even know where to begin with this movie. When I first saw the trailers, I thought it was just going to be a background of who Joker was before Batman and it is, but it's darker and scarier. I understand now why there are a lot of warnings when it comes to watching this film. Not only does it hit the mental aspect of someone who is not able to control a lot in his life but the loneliness and imagination Arthur has to go through to make it through the day. The only downside I do have to say about this movie is that it almost decriminalizes him as if the pity will help people understand Joker. Not a lot of people know Joker's backstory unless you read the comics and there are just so many alternate realities of what Joker's background is. All in all, it's a great movie. The story itself is amazingly thought out and the character himself... It's hard to say whether or not I like Joker. He's not my favorite villain but he does interest me when it comes to villains. I do highly recommend not to bring children because the film does have it's dark moments and some twists and turns but in the end, it ties in well with his relationship with Bruce Wayne.

*Rated R for language, bloody violence, and disturbing behavior

My Rating: A+