Justin Carr

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Loved it,it's an incredibly dark comedy ,I was the only person who laughed at the darkly comedic moments,and I felt guilty for doing so.I have no idea why the "woke" critics hate it so as it's no where near as violent as many films they love,and it certainly does not glamourise violence at all (many people will hate Fleck by the end of the film). Phoenix is incredible (that bloody laugh though) and the music, cinematography and art direction is excellent serving up a really dark atmosphere.Todd Phillip's direction is excellent,it is a slow burn but the finale is explosive and satisfying. It is not a Superhero film ,and anyone expecting to see a special effects driven,goody with clever quips beating the baddy flick will be dissappointed.In fact there are no goodies in this film,everyone is nasty ,greedy and self serving (except Zazie Beats ,and maybe Leigh Gills characters.)Its a film very much like the films that it pays homage to ,Taxi Driver and King of Comedy,the character study of a deteriorating mind ,of a life unraveling ,spiraling out of control whilst being a fantastic origin story.The end especially where the Joker and his minions are created is great. Anyway as well as an excellent film,it is a thought provoking piece of cinema that lingers in the mind .I would give it a 9 out of 10,just don't believe the hype.