Joker: Folie à Deux has hit theaters, but the buzz surrounding it is far from what fans expected. What happened? Despite a star-studded cast including Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the sequel to the critically acclaimed “Joker” has faced a disappointing reception, with fans and critics alike expressing their disapproval. Early screenings have grossed only half as much as the original Joker in 2019, leaving fans understandably, understandably, angry. what went wrong?
Joker: Folie A Deux Debuts With ‘Disappointing’ Rotten Tomatoes
Currently sitting at a disappointing 34% from critics and 39% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has generated a wave of negative reactions. It seems that the departure from the core spirit of the film and the inclusion of a musical element has alienated the audience, despite a romantic note that promised to bring a fresh breath of air. IndieWire also called it “blockbuster filmmaking as collective punishment”.
Joker: Folie à Deux fans are laughing for all the wrong reasons, as the highly anticipated sequel has left audiences confused rather than entertained. Instead of the chaos they craved, audiences feel as if the film veers into madness without sticking the landing. The musical numbers struck a sour note, and the change in tone left audiences scratching their heads, wondering if the plot’s punchline got lost in the shuffle. Fans expecting a continuation of Arthur Fleck’s wild journey instead got a fragmented narrative and a Joker stuck upside down.
The film features a mix of a love story with Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn, a prison drama, and a court battle, but it doesn’t stick to the usual crazy, action-packed story. While Phillips’ choice to be different may be a good thing, it’s hard to blame audiences for feeling disappointed, expecting a fun movie instead of one that feels like a puzzle.
The ending surprises the audience but leaves the door open for discussion
Although we’re not going to dwell on spoilers, at the end of Joker: Folie à Deux, Arthur Fleck has to face the consequences of his actions, but the film takes an unexpected turn, which kind of takes the focus away from him. Is. Which forces the audience to question everything. Without giving too much away, the ending reveals what we thought about Arthur’s part and what the Joker really is.
Some fans are disappointed with how the film ends, but others think that “Folie à Deux” is a deep film that you really need to watch more than once to get the full picture. Critics thought the film would divide people, and it looks like they were right. But fans who love it say the division is intentional, with one person saying the ending serves as a reminder of how obsessed we are with violence and things for entertainment.
“#JokerFolieADeux was created to make a statement: People love sensationalism and don’t really care about mental illness. That’s what this movie is about, and it’s a powerful message,” one fan defended. “After watching Joker #JokerFolieADeux I can say that this is what Todd and the cast wanted. There is outrage about the movie, because “It completely destroys the fantasy that the first movie creates. Joker is not an alpha male hero, he’s just a guy struggling to find his way in life,” said another.
Even though it received an 11-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, Joker: Folie à Deux struggled to win over critics and fans. The film features a mix of a love story with Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn, a prison drama, and a court battle, but it doesn’t stick to the usual crazy, action-packed story. Director Todd Phillips really took a risk by choosing to show Arthur Fleck’s mental breakdown rather than his journey to becoming a villain.
