Critics and audiences agree… Joker: Folie a Deux is a major disappointment.

The results are in, andJoker: Folie a Deuxis one of the biggest disappointments of 2024.

5 Reasons Why Joker 2: Folie a Deux is Bad

1.)

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker, Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn

The quote was, ‘I will do anything Joaquin wants to do.’

But the movie’s not set up to [have] a sequel.

We always pitched it as one movie, and that’s it."

Arthur Fleck in the back of a police car.

2.)

(Learn more about why Phillips decided to makeJoker 2a musical).

A weak, fragile Fleck breaking out into song detracts from the intended impact of several musical numbers.

Harley and Joker hosting their imaginary show.

The majority of these scenes also lack the dynamic visual flair that could have elevated the films musical sequences.

3.)

Unfortunately, this moment is sandwiched between an anticlimactic with little to no stakes.

Joker in court during a dream sequence.

4.)

5.)

Joker: Folie a Deuxis now playing in theaters.

Image of Lady Gaga’s Lee with cut hair.

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