Review of Joker (2019) by Glen8P — 06 Oct 2019
A rare A+ from me. SPOILER-FREE PART: This movie did not waste a single shot, not a single line, not a single movement, from the very beginning shot to the very last shot... so much that I refused to leave my seat to use the restroom.
It reminded me of late '70s Scorcese with a hint of Nolan and a dash of Aronofsky without being derivative. Best character study on film, in my opinion. Possibly the best origin story (though Deadpool is so much fun).
Joaquin does the impossible task of matching (if not surpassing) Ledger in creating a compelling, one-of-a-kind, surprising portrayal. I couldn't find fault with anything. Manages to be inventive, yet it pays mad fan service.
*******BORDERLINE SPOILERS: Unpredictable, with a twist (or is it? wait it is? no, no, I was wrong... maybe...). Makes you not only feel sorry for Arthur, but it makes you care about him... and then you have to wonder at what point you will not like him (which reminds me of Walter White's journey).
This review of Joker (2019) was written by Glen8P on 06 Oct 2019.
Joker has generally received very positive reviews.
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