Finally someone's on par with Heath Ledger Heath Ledger's Joker was total chaos. Very smart, spontaneous and stupendously brave.
But Joaquin Phoenix's joker is a man oppressed by the heartless, careless society and broken financial system. He's born in poverty that has deprived him of his social rights.
Joaquin Phoenix has out done himself and justified the extremely high acting bar set by Heath Ledger.
Finally someone's on par with Heath Ledger and his Joker.