Joker has been out since early October 2019 and the media is still abuzz with Gotham City's most infamous villain. Behind every mask, or I guess clown makeup, is a face, name, and story. Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, is shown on screen as being plagued by neurological and psychological conditions but worse by the mistreatment he faces from Gotham City's residents.The Joker, for the first time, is not portrayed as purely an evil man who has no empathy for anyone other than himself, but rather, someone who wants to be loved and who cared deeply for his mother. His descent into madness is a result of his society's inability to accept and to provide him with the proper care.
Viewers will not view the Joker the same way after watching this movie. An untold story is unraveled through the stellar performance of Joaquin Phoenix. Not only is this movie gripping, it is important in understanding how we treat one another. I recommend this movie to those dare to be told an untold, dark story that makes viewers feel as if they were in Arthur Fleck's mind, even if they don't want to be.
