Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

October 10, 2024 2:32 PM

Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.
posted by TheophileEscargot (4 comments total)

So hollow. So empty. It made me feel bad for the actors and several departments in the crew. So much work that didn't add up to anything for me.

I can't remember what reviewer said this but someone noted that they'd rather watch the mess that is Megalopolis multiple times rather than watch this just once, and I have to say I agree.
posted by queensissy at 3:51 PM on October 10 [4 favorites]

Yes, it was disappointing. Even the dream sequence musical numbers were small-scale and unimaginative: how many times did Joaquin Phoenix lean back and puff cigarette into the air, a dozen? Seemed a bit of a waste of Lady Gaga as imaginative spectacle is one thing she can do well.

Brendan Gleeson as the prison guard was a bright spot though. The character seemed horribly plausible as a bully who's genuinely convinced he's a nice guy for the limited favours he doles out.
posted by TheophileEscargot at 11:45 PM on October 10 [2 favorites]

I agree about Brendan Gleeson. Also Gary Puddles was genuinely moving.
posted by queensissy at 10:48 AM on October 11 [1 favorite]

Folie à Deux isn’t even the most successful murder-clown movie in theaters this weekend.
posted by 1970s Antihero at 2:58 PM on October 12