Published 12:35 IST, October 2nd 2024

Joker Folie à Deux X Review: Netizens Call Joaquin Phoenix-Lady Gaga Film A 'Masterclass In Sequels'

Joker Folie à Deux X Review: The Joaquin Phoenix-Lady Gaga starrer musical thriller film hit the big screens on October 2 in India before the global premiere.

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Joker Folie à Deux X Review: One of most anticipated movies of year is scheduled to release globally on October 4, but hit big screens in India on October 2. While film has been premiered at various film festivals in rest of world, it has gotten an early release in India. Fans of franchise who caught early shows of movie took to ir social media accounts to share ir review.

Joker Folie à Deux reviews on social media seem to be on extremes. Some are raving about film, deeming it best, while ors have expressed ir disappointment about film not matching up to its 2019 prequel. series in Joker 2 follows story of what unfolds two years after first Joker movie. While Joaquin Phoenix reprises his titular role in film, Ly Gaga has joined cast of new movie and plays role of Harley Quinn, closely based on DC character.

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Social media users share mixed reviews of Joker Folie à Deux 

As film released in India and some or parts of world, social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) to share ir candid feelings about film. A user took objection to Ly Gaga's casting in film and wrote, “No one asked for Ly Gaga to play Harely Quinne by not playing Harely Quinne and turn it into a musical.” Anor point out that film does not match its predecessor. netizen shared, “JOKER: FOLIE Á DEUX disappoints, especially when comparing to brilliant #Joker. Despite strong performances, film is marred by repetitive musical sequences and convoluted mes surrounding Arthur’s Joker identity."

A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 
A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 
A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 
A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 

However, on or hand, some users praised acting of Ly Gaga and storyline of part 2. A user wrote, “#JokerFolieàDeux is honestly not that b. Ly Gaga is PHENOMENAL as Harley. Joaquin Phoenix is as great as Arthur. chemistry between m were amazing. This movie has fantastic visuals. score is amazing and music is great. 8/10” Anor wrote, “Joker: Folie à Deux delivers a distinct film among comic book movie landscape. While re are many aspects to mire, #Joker  2 never finds right beat.”
 

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A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 
A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 
A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 

While social media space was cluttered with mixed responses, most users exclaimed that y would watch film regardless of reviews.

A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 


 

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A screengrab of Joker 2 review | Image: X 

Joker: Folie a Deux received a standing ovation at 81st Venice International Film Festival

Ly Gaga in a still from Joker 2 | Image: X


Todd Phillips' directorial musical psychological thriller film Joker: Folie a Deux, received a standing ovation at 81st Venice International Film Festival. sequel to 2019 film Joker is set to release in atres on October 4, 2024. first Joker movie won Golden Lion at Venice in 2019. It was a huge success, both critically and commercially. It was nominated for 11 Oscars, with Joaquin Phoenix winning Best Actor and Hildur Gudnottir winning for Original Score. It became highest-grossing R-rated movie ever. In sequel, Phoenix reprises his role as Joker, and Ly Gaga joins as Harley Quinn. supporting cast includes Brendan Gleeson, Carine Keener, Jacob Lofland, and Harry Lawtey. Zazie Beetz returns as Sophie from first film. sequel is said to be a musical, building on Phoenix's dancing scenes from original.

12:35 IST, October 2nd 2024