On October 4th, the long awaited film 'Joker' released into theaters everywhere. Before the initial premiere, the movie got much backlash for the amount of violence and disturbing behavior it displayed. That was all I heard before watching it myself, with many fans of the antagonist raving about this self-titled film. To make it clear, I absolutely loved the film. Joaquin Phoenix blew me away with his incredible ability to portray such a cruel existence trying to find his away in the ruins of Gotham.

Phoenix's amazing acting capabilities were influenced by the rough childhood he experienced. Knowing this allowed me to truly analyze the film and understand how he was able to pull off such a tough roll. The Joker himself did not have it easy as a child, and I'm sure this allowed Phoenix to immerse himself into the roll of Arthur Fleck. The thriller showed how being disregarded in a chaotic society can lead to criminal madness over time.

'Joker' was just one of Phoenix's films where he proved himself an immaculate actor. Of course, we can't forget (just to list a few):

This array of roles wow'd me over the years. Phoenix is capable of so much and should be recognized for his talent. If you haven't seen 'Joker' yet, go and watch it. Worth. Every. Penny.

From 'Joker,' 2019.Giphy