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Synopsis
Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn. means "Madness of Two" in french This initially led to speculation about Harley Quinn appearing in the film, which was soon confirmed. The name Folie a Deux comes from the 19th century French psychiatrists Charles Lasègue and Jules Falret. The term was coined to describe two or more people who share the same insanity or delusion.
instead of Gotham City
It is also known as Lasègue-Falret syndrome. This is because New York State is the plaintiff in the criminal case, and this version of Gotham City is obviously located in New York State (most versions of Gotham are in New Jersey). Arthur Fleck: [Written as an angry autograph with a sad smiley face] I HOPE YOU GET CANCER. The film opens with the Looney Tunes title, featuring the Warner Bros.
logo surrounded by rings and the Joker’s face
Merrily We Roll Along Written by Eddie Cantor, Murray Mencher and Charles Tobias. Joker 2 tries to delve into the mind of Arthur Fleck again, but unfortunately it overlaps too much with the first film. The original Joker was such a thorough and thorough character study that by the end it felt like there was little left to reveal. It’s that feeling that haunts this sequel, as it struggles to find new dimensions to Arthur’s complex psyche, making the film feel more like an epilogue than a new narrative.
, further enhancing his disturbing portrayal of the Joker
Joaquin Phoenix is, as expected, excellent in the role of Arthur Fleck. Lady Gaga also brings depth to her role as Harley Quinn and adds a new dynamic to Arthur’s story. But the film keeps drifting away from their strong performances with unnecessary musical numbers and a courtroom drama that doesn’t lend itself well to experimenting with new elements. The callbacks to Arthur’s lonely and troubled journey in the original film create the same eerie tension and emotional weight that made The Joker so powerful.
Ultimately, Joker 2 feels more like a sequel that didn’t have much to say
But attempts to add new layers with courtroom drama and out-of-place musical sequences end up detracting from the flow of the story and feel more like distractions than meaningful additions to Joker and Harley’s toxic relationship. The chemistry between Phoenix and Gaga adds an endearing layer to the film, but unfortunately these moments are few and far between. While it has its highlights, especially in his performances, the film feels like an unnecessary addition to the first chapter rather than a compelling new chapter. Fans of the original may find it redundant, offering little new exploration of Arthur’s character or the world he inhabits at TIFF, the New York Film Festival, etc.
