37/26
The film’s subtitle “Folie à Deux” means “Folly of Two” in French
Narrative
Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, and writer-director Todd Phillips share what scared them most about tackling the musical sequel. Plus, Gaga explains how she got into her dark persona and stayed there. This initially led to speculation that Harley Quinn would appear in the film, which was confirmed shortly after. The name Folie à Deux comes from 19th-century French psychiatrists Charles Lasègue and Jules Falret.
It is also known as Lasègue-Falret syndrome
The term was coined to refer to two or more people who share the same madness or delusion. The jury foreman refers to “the people of New York” instead of Gotham City. This is because New York State is the plaintiff in a criminal trial, and this version of Gotham City is obviously located in New York State (most versions place Gotham in New Jersey). Arthur Fleck: [Written as a malicious autograph with a sad smiley face] I HOPE YOU GET CANCER. The film opens with a Looney Tunes title sequence, with the Warner Bros.
The film was a real chore
logo surrounded by rings and the Joker’s face. Featured in the crazy cartoon cast of AniMat: The Wicked Discovery of a Lifetime (2022). Merrily We Roll Along Written by Eddie Cantor, Murray Mencher, and Charles Tobias. This was a complete waste of time. As a huge Joker fan, I was expecting a comeback five years later.
Save yourself time and money
Every time I thought the movie was taking a positive turn, it got worse. Joaquin Phoenix’s performance was great, but the script was terrible. Through no fault of his own, Joker Folie A Deux is shaping up to be one of the worst sequels of all time. The movie feels more like a showcase of Lady Gaga’s singing and acting chops, which isn’t great. I think it might be the biggest box office flop of 2024.
This movie should have been streaming for free on Tubi
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