Heartbreaking, terrifying, powerful, riveting, masterfully crafted from start to finish. “Joker” is less comic book and more homage to a 70’s rendering of the traumatic path that leads to the Joker’s arising. It relentlessly exposes us to the hopelessness and pain that lead people with absolutely no resources or positive influences to lash out at individuals and society. But be warned: in spite of its perfect execution of a darkly powerful origin story, you will leave the theater heavy, anxious, and if you feel disenfranchised yourself, even more angry at the world.