[Music] hey everyone today we're diving into the buzz around the highly anticipated musical psychological Thriller Joker buly ad do directed by Todd Phillips the sequel made quite the entrance at the 81st Venice International Film Festival receiving an astounding 11-minute Standing Ovation let's break down everything you need to know from the audience's ecstatic reactions to the mixed reviews from critic the film stars Joakim Phoenix reprising his iconic role as the Joker Lady Gaga joining the cast as Harley Quinn at the premiere Phoenix Gaga and Phillips were met with thunderous Applause as they appeared at Sala Grande fans couldn't contain their excitement repeatedly chanting gaga gaga gaga as Lady Gaga graciously acknowledged her supporters by blowing kisses and thanking them all while stunning in a gorgeous gown even as she descended the stairs from her balcony seat Gaga continued to sign autographs clearly soaking in the Adoration of her fan but despite this warm reception from the audience early critical reviews tell a different story some critics have been less than impressed calling the film a disappointment compared to the original the guardian criticized Phoenix's performance describing it as as single note as before while indiewire didn't hold back calling the the film boring L and such a criminal waste of Lady Gaga that we should demand a public hearing variety echoed this sentiment labeling the sequel as overly cautious Vanity Fair added that it plays as a middle finger to anyone who sought something meaningful in The Saga equal detail doer Folia do aims to continue the legacy of the original Joker which was a massive hit both critically and commercially earning 11 Oscar nominations alongside Phoenix and Gaga The Supporting Cast includes Brendan gleon ethine tener Jacob laughland AR lton and a returning zazzi beats as Sophie conclusion while the film may have received a standing ovation at Venice the mixed reviews suggest it might be a divisive entry in the franchise what do you think are you excited for Joker folad do let us know in the comments below and don't forget to like subscribe and hit that notification Bell for more updates he