Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) isn’t happy with his life. He struggles to make money as a part-time clown while sharing a rundown apartment with his ailing mom (Frances Conroy). But Arthur lives in a city struck by hard times where a decent, honest living is difficult to come by. He also suffers from a condition that causes him to break into uncontrollable laughter. None of this stops Arthur from dreaming big. He aspires to be a stand-up comedian and attempts to write jokes in his diary. Caught in between it all, Arthur slowly begins to lose his grip on sanity.

See the Joker’s beginning, the insanity and his story unravel in this movie. This is the story of a man at his wit’s end when pushed beyond his breaking point. This also resonates in his gritty vision of Gotham City, a metropolis brought to its knees, and crime is just a way of life. Only the rich and corrupt seem to be unaffected by the mayhem – a pertinent notion in present times. Set in the early 80’s, this fictional city is reminiscent of that era with impeccable production and a time-relevant, yet unsettling soundtrack that evokes a constant sense of uneasiness.

This movie slowly grips the reality of insanity mixed with anger and crime. Phoenix won an Oscar for his performance, and it was well deserved. This movie keeps you hooked till the end and pays homage to Heath Ledger’s JOKER. Bored and want to be entertained, then this would definitely be a good choice.