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Review of “Joker: Folie a Deux” – A Sequel That Falls Short

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By Web Desk Published October 2, 2024 2 Min Read
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“Joker: Folie a Deux,” the sequel to the 2019 award-winning film, struggles with a prolonged and inert plot despite some striking performances.

The film, directed by Todd Phillips and featuring Joaquin Phoenix, lacks the original’s intensity and critical acclaim. The narrative attempts to extend the Joker’s backstory solely for profit, resulting in a lacklustre follow-up.

The film meanders through an extended plotline, occasionally uplifted by Arthur Fleck’s unexpected romantic developments and Lady Gaga’s compelling vocals. However, these elements do little to inject novelty or genuine intrigue into the stretched narrative.

Despite the best efforts of Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, and an opening hour set in Arkham Asylum, Joker: Folie à Deux wastes its potential as a movie musical, a courtroom drama, and a sequel that has anything meaningful to say about or add to the first Joker.

Our review:… pic.twitter.com/CnNPtNQkjX

— IGN (@IGN) September 4, 2024

Technically, the film excels with impeccable cinematography by Lawrence Sher and a compelling score by Hildur Guanodottir, yet it feels like an unnecessary sequel. Phoenix delivers a dynamic performance, portraying Arthur Fleck’s complex dualities, but the film fails to support his stellar acting with substantial content.

Although given less to work with, Lady Gaga enhances the film with her presence and singing, adding depth to her character’s limited dramatic arc. The chemistry between her and Phoenix, though minimal, adds an intriguing layer to the film.

I had a miserable time with #JokerFolieADeux (🌟🌟). This film just didn’t need to be made & doesn’t really have a direction. At its core, this movie fails because the writing and story is weak. I didn’t like Gaga’s character, I wasn’t invested in Arthur Fleck, and I continue to… pic.twitter.com/Gwg10REQuf

— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) October 1, 2024

“Joker: Folie a Deux” starts with promise but quickly delves into the dreariness of Arkham State Hospital’s grim setting. The film oscillates between courtroom dramas and musical interludes, which, while beautifully executed, feel disjointed from the core narrative.

The screenplay by Scott Silver and Todd Phillips includes vibrant musical covers that connect Arthur with the outside world but don’t compensate for the overall thin storyline. The film’s attempt to blend dark content with musical elements results in a confusing tone that neither fully commits to its musical ambitions nor effectively continues the dark narrative of its predecessor.

Joker: Folie à Deux is exactly why you never force a sequel.
It destroyed everything that made the first one great.
A musical that doesn't connect or feel natural.
A courtroom drama that has no intensity or stakes to begin with.
This movie should never have existed in the first… pic.twitter.com/1vsqJIXtRi

— MohitVerse (@comicverseyt) October 2, 2024

In conclusion, “Joker: Folie a Deux” showcases moments of cinematic beauty and strong performances but ultimately fails to justify its existence as a sequel, leaving audiences with a beautifully shot yet substantively empty film experience.

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