I gave the primary “Joker” a constructive assessment again after I noticed it at TIFF 2019, and I am not ashamed to confess it. I used to be notably impressed with Joaquin Phoenix’s efficiency, though I are likely to virtually all the time be impressed with him — he is an amazing actor. All that mentioned, I revisited “Joker” lately and located I did not prefer it as a lot as after I first noticed it. To be clear: I do not assume it is a dangerous film, it is simply very by-product of the movies that influenced it, to the purpose the place it feels prefer it has virtually nothing fascinating to say. Phoenix continues to be fairly rattling good within the movie, although. It is price looking forward to him alone.
No matter my present ideas on the primary “Joker,” I’ll freely admit I am excited for “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Phillips appears to be utilizing his clout earned from the primary movie to do no matter he desires right here, and what he desires to do is a musical. That is not a course I believe anybody may’ve predicted for this sequence. Including Girl Gaga into the combination is a plus, too — I totally anticipate her to knock it out of the park as Harley Quinn.
After we final noticed Arthur Fleck, he was locked up in Arkham for his numerous crimes. Now, Dr. Harleen Quinzel will enter his life as his physician. However as an alternative of treating her affected person, she falls in love with him. Sure, romance is within the air in filthy, soiled Gotham. And the place there’s romance there’s singing and dancing. How are you going to not no less than be somewhat curious to see how all this craziness shakes out?
Along with Joaquin Phoenix and Girl Gaga, “Joker 2” brings again Zazie Beetz from the primary movie whereas including new forged members Steve Coogan, Brendan Gleeson, and Catherine Keener. “Joker: Folie à Deux” hits theaters on October 4, 2024. Will it make over $1 billion like the primary movie? We’ll see.