Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix dancing in Joker: Folie á Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux, the highly anticipated sequel to Todd Phillips' 2019 Joker, has debuted at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, and the early reviews are proving to be just as divisive as its predecessor. While the original Joker garnered acclaim for Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar-winning performance, it also sparked heated debates about its themes. Now, Folie à Deux stands at a less-than-stellar 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, a slight drop from the original’s 69% score.
“Phillips is just incapable of delivering the genre’s requisite razzle-dazzle that would surely complement Joker’s persona.” CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg was equally unimpressed, calling the sequel "an overindulgent musical that lacks the punch of its predecessor," while Total Film’s Jordan Farley said, "Folie à Deux is an unconventional musical sequel that fails to hit the high notes."
" As sweet and beguiling a musical romance as it’s possible to have between two murderous psychopaths. " For those looking for a fresh twist on the franchise, Screen Rant’s Alexander Harrison found Joker: Folie à Deux deliberately provocative, saying that it was "Engineered to antagonize Joker fans" who may have idolized the character. Harrison observed:
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