In Gotham City, mentally-troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: "The Joker".
Director: Todd Phillips
Writers Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz
Likes: Cinematography, Choice of time period, pacing, Phoenix's portrayal
Dislikes: Not much. This was the best movie I've seen this year. The hype around the violence in the theatre.
What to Watch for: The portrayal of Gotham akin to late 70's NYC.
My Rating: Hell, yes!