"Joker 2 Review: Brilliant or Boring?"

Published: Sep 04, 2024 Duration: 00:04:38 Category: News & Politics

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Reviews for Joker: Folie à Deux have been inconsistent, with some describing it as a combination of "brilliance" and "boredom." The Oscar-winning performance of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck/Joker returns in the movie, and pop sensation Lady Gaga plays Joker's romantic interest Harley Quinn. The much anticipated follow-up to Todd Phillips' multibillion dollar success opened to a packed house at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, but reviews were split. Some praised Joker: Folie à Deux as superior' to the critically acclaimed 2019 movie and praised Phoenix and Gaga's performances, while others denounced it as 'derivative' and lacking in 'fun.' "Audaciously different in style from the original, not quite as electrifying, but bold and brilliant all the same," was how Brian Viner described the film musical. In his review, Owen Gleiberman seemed less than thrilled, noting that while the "cracked jukebox musical" had a bold idea, "in a basic way it's an overly cautious sequel." David Ehrlich of IndieWire had a somewhat more critical stance, calling the 138-minute film "boring, flat, and a criminal waste of Lady Gaga" and stating that it "feels bad on purpose." "Phillips has produced a corporate pop spectacle that virtually demands to be seen as something else," the speaker continued. This is a film that subtly withholds from viewers all they have been taught to expect from it, first with a gentle touch and then with a clear and present hostility akin to a dagger to the gut. "And for that reason above all others, Folie à Deux takes on the structure of a classic musical: No other genre makes it so simple to recognize all the fun you're missing out on." On the other hand, Joker: Folie à Deux, according to Alex Harrison of ScreenRant, is a more sophisticated follow-up meant to rile up fans of the first movie. "I think Joker: Folie à Deux is better than its predecessor because it makes more sense when discussing fan culture than it does when discussing mental illness," the critic said. Pete Hammond of Deadline calls the film 'excellent' and commends the leads for their performances. Phoenix is a master of this character, and he takes a chance by tapping, dancing, singing, and selling the part like no other. If not surpassing his Oscar-winning performance as the Joker, then at least he finds a way to take the character in a completely unexpected direction. 'Gaga exudes style and modesty; she's not the Harley Quinn that we identify with Margot Robbie; rather, she's her own person, casually dressed, and convincingly displaying love and bonding with the Joker and, above all, the man responsible for the makeup.' Joker: Folie à Deux is "narratively a little thin and at times dull," according to The Hollywood Reporter. This sequel lacks a strong narrative base and is instead more of a conceit. More so than Joker: Folie à Deux, the film strips the villain of his humanity and turns him into a hollow shell affected by mental illness and childhood trauma. Which implies there's not much we didn't learn the previous time,' David Rooney of the outlet continued. "There's a great supporting cast and a barnstorming first act, but Todd Phillips's much-hyped Gotham sequel proves claustrophobic and repetitive," Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian observed. According to The Times, the sequel was "messy, lifeless" and "didn't need to exist." Kevin Maher of the source commented, "The director Todd Phillips changed his mind and the result is a derivative musical. He said there would be no follow-up to the original." 'Mostly, Arthur is acted upon, even when he thinks he's seizing control,' wrote Allison Willmore of Vulture, criticizing the film as "a punching bag for the world and, more importantly, for the director, who subjects the character to so many indignities that he actually stops being pitiable and starts resembling the punchline to a very long, shaggy joke." "It feels like a joke on us by the end of Joker: Folie à Deux." October 4, 2024 is when Joker: Folie à Deux is scheduled to open in theaters. It is the much awaited sequel to 2019's Academy Award-winning Joker, which went on to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with over $1 billion in box office revenue worldwide. In the sequel, Arthur Fleck is kept in an Arkham asylum as he awaits trial for his crimes as the Joker. According to a press release, "As he struggles with his dual identity, Arthur not only discovers true love, but also the music that's always been inside him."

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