JOKER 2 Folie a Deux Review | EMBARRASSINGLY AWFUL!

Summary

In this video, Snarky J reviews the film 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' which she finds to be a disappointing sequel to the original 'Joker.' She had low expectations going in, disliking the idea of a musical and the casting of Lady Gaga. Despite praising Joaquin Phoenix's performance and Todd Phillips' cinematography, she criticizes the plot, musical interruptions, and Gaga's portrayal of Harley Quinn. The review ends with a strong disapproval of the film's direction, particularly its forced connection to the Batman universe. Snarky J gives the film a 3/10 rating.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The reviewer loved the first *Joker* movie but found the sequel extremely disappointing.
• 🗓️ The video was recorded on Tuesday, October 1st, after an early screening of *Joker: Folie à Deux*.
• 🎭 The reviewer had low expectations for the sequel due to concerns about Lady Gaga’s casting and the film being a musical.
• 😞 The reviewer gave the movie a 3 out of 10, calling it a waste of time and criticizing its lack of purpose.
• 🎶 The musical aspects of the film were viewed as jarring and disruptive to the plot, and Lady Gaga’s performance as Harley Quinn was found underwhelming.
• 🎥 Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Arthur Fleck was praised for its depth and complexity, and Todd Phillips’ cinematography was also highlighted as a strength.
• 🤦‍♂️ The reviewer criticized the casting and portrayal of Harvey Dent, calling it miscast and out of character.
• 🃏 The ending, which hints at Arthur Fleck dying while a new Joker is born, was seen as predictable and unsatisfying.
• 🖼️ Despite the film’s artistic elements, such as strong set design and lighting, the reviewer believed the movie should never have been made.
• 💬 Overall, the sequel was deemed unnecessary, failing to add value to the first movie and trying too hard to connect to the Batman universe.

Q & A

What are the reviewer's overall thoughts on *Joker: Folie à Deux*?

The reviewer found *Joker: Folie à Deux* to be a disappointing sequel, giving it a rating of 3 out of 10. They felt the movie was unnecessary, poorly executed, and detracted from the original film’s legacy.

Why did the reviewer think the sequel was unnecessary?

The reviewer believed that the first *Joker* film was a standalone artistic study of mental illness and didn’t require a sequel. They felt the sequel was made purely because the first film was financially successful, earning over a billion dollars.

How does the reviewer feel about the musical elements in the film?

The reviewer strongly disliked the musical elements of the film, finding them to be out of place and interruptive to the plot. They felt the musical numbers distracted from the story and were not seamlessly integrated into the film.

What was the reviewer’s opinion on Lady Gaga’s casting and performance as Harley Quinn?

The reviewer criticized Lady Gaga’s performance as Harley Quinn, saying it was one-note and lacking in depth. While they acknowledged Gaga's impressive vocal talents, they felt her acting was not up to par and that she was miscast.

What aspects of the film did the reviewer praise?

The reviewer praised Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Arthur Fleck, calling him a consistently incredible actor. They also highlighted the film’s cinematography and set design, particularly the lighting and artistic visuals.

Why did the reviewer feel Lady Gaga’s singing detracted from the film?

Although the reviewer acknowledged Lady Gaga’s vocal talent, they felt her musical performances were interruptions to the film’s plot. These moments felt forced and detracted from the overall storytelling.

How did the reviewer feel about Harvey Dent’s portrayal in the film?

The reviewer disliked Harvey Dent’s portrayal, feeling the casting choice was poor and that the character came across as sleazy and smarmy. They expected a more traditional version of Harvey Dent as Gotham's Golden Boy rather than the one depicted.

What does the reviewer think about the ending of *Joker: Folie à Deux*?

The reviewer thought the ending was disappointing and predictable. They felt the film's final moments, where Arthur Fleck is killed by another inmate who assumes the Joker identity, was a cheap plot device.

Did the reviewer feel *Joker: Folie à Deux* should be connected to the Batman universe?

No, the reviewer felt the film struggled with whether it wanted to be connected to the Batman universe or not. They criticized its attempts to separate itself from Gotham while also including elements like Harvey Dent and Joker’s transformation.

Why did the reviewer think the sequel hurt the legacy of the first *Joker* film?

The reviewer believed that the sequel undermined the original *Joker* film by turning what was an artistic exploration of mental illness into a chaotic mix of plotlines and musical numbers. They felt this shift in tone and purpose hurt the overall impact of the *Joker* character.