Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s «Joker: Folie à Deux» isn’t getting much love from movie critics in reviews about the sequel to 2019’s «Joker.»
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s Joker: Folie à Deux isn’t getting much love from movie critics in reviews about the sequel to 2019’s Joker.
Director Todd Phillips’ sequel, like the original Joker, is once again framed as a crime drama, but this movie comes with a twist since it has jukebox musical elements.
Set two years after the events of the first film, Arthur Fleck/Joker (Phoenix) is in Gotham’s Arkham Asylum awaiting trial for the murders he committed in the original Joker.
While in the asylum, Arthur meets Lee Quinzel/Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) in a music class and the two immediately fall in love. As such, the couple plots their escape from Arkham before Arthur’s murder case goes to trial.
The RT Critics’ Consensus for the film reads, “Joaquin Phoenix’s eponymous Joker takes the stand in a sequel that dances around while the story remains still, although Lady Gaga’s wildcard energy gives Folie á Deux some verve.
