There is a moment early in Todd Philips' latest film Joker: Folie à Deux featuring the leads Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga that summarises the film well. It is the first courtroom scene in the film and Phoenix's Joker is desperately looking at the door waiting for Lee or Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) to walk into the court. Joker or Arthur Flec is on trial for killing six people including a popular chat show host live on television. While the tension in the room is palpable, Arthur keeps looking at the door. Lee enters and the two lovers exchange a smile. As Lee settles in, Arthur looks at her and pretends to stifle a yawn- referring to how boring the legal proceedings and the room is. The moment accurately captures the mood of the film.&nbsp; 
 
Written by Philips and Scott Silver, Joker: Folie à Deux is a sequel to the 2019 film Joker. The American psychological musical drama has Joaquin Phoenix returning as the troubled DC villain Joker, a role that earned him an Oscar in 2019. Giving him company in part 2 is Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, a fellow inmate that Arthur meets at the asylum and who matches his crazy with her set of crazy.&nbsp;

The story of&nbsp;Joker: Folie à Deux &nbsp; 
 
The film starts from where Joker had ended. Arthur is lodged in a correction center/asylum in Gotham City after killing Murray Franklin live on television. While district attorney Harvey Dent is pushing for capital punishment for Arthur, his lawyer is keen to plea in court and ask for mercy considering his mental health.&nbsp; 
 
Arthur, a quiet and feeble man is now more keen to live a life with Lee who wants to 'build a mountain' with him once he is freed. But the court proceedings are long and complex and Arthur often finds himself in a fix, having issues trusting what's being fed to him.&nbsp;

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While Joker gave a solid back story to Arthur Fleck and the reasons for his downfall, Joker: Folie à Deux concentrates a bit much on court scenes. Nothing comes of it. It is poised as a love story and I was quite excited at the prospect of Gaga taking up the role of crazy but iconic Harley Quinn in a Todd Philips version of Joker. Unfortunately, Gaga is only utilized for the music. Both Phoenix and Gaga showcase their talent as singers and exude chemistry when being dramatic and putting up a show.

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Lady Gaga is underutilised&nbsp; 
 
Gaga, however, has limited scope as an actor in the film. Most courtroom scenes -and they are in plenty- feature her but she has no dialogue in them. Gaga only comes in - ever so often- to sing. These sequences are mostly imaginative and shot and executed well but after a point, it becomes repetitive. At one point, as Arthur asks an important question about their future together, Lee breaks into yet another song and Arthur instead of indulging, says 'Please stop, don't sing'.&nbsp;

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It is a poignant moment and echoes the sentiments of the viewers too who by now are tired of the song and theatrical routine that does nothing to take the story forward.&nbsp;

Phoenix is in top form as usual. The variations he brings- even though dramatic- to his character are praiseworthy. He has once again undergone a drastic physical transformation for the film and with limited dialogues and a lot of physical acting, the actor nails his part.&nbsp;

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Joker: Folie à Deux however is a dull, uninspiring sequel. I found the first film disturbing and slightly problematic because of its message. The sequel does not evoke such strong reactions but instead, tests your patience to a great extent. Gaga is underutilized, the sequences are long drawn and the overall pace of the film is sluggish. Not the sort of sequel one would expect after the brilliance of Joker.&nbsp;

There is a moment early in Todd Philips' latest film Joker: Folie à Deux featuring the leads Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga that summarises the film well. It is the first courtroom scene in the film and Phoenix's Joker is desperately looking at the door waiting for Lee or Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) to walk into the court.

There is a moment early in Todd Philips' latest film Joker: Folie à Deux featuring the leads Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga that summarises the film well. It is the first courtroom scene in the film and Phoenix's Joker is desperately looking at the door waiting for Lee or Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) to walk into the court. Joker or Arthur Flec is on trial for killing six people including a popular chat show host live on television. While the tension in the room is palpable, Arthur keeps looking at the door. Lee enters and the two lovers exchange a smile. As Lee settles in, Arthur looks at her and pretends to stifle a yawn- referring to how boring the legal proceedings and the room is. The moment accurately captures the mood of the film. Written by Philips and Scott Silver, Joker: Folie à Deux is a sequel to the 2019 film Joker. The American psychological musical drama has Joaquin Phoenix returning as the troubled DC villain Joker, a role that earned him an Oscar in 2019. Giving him company in part 2 is Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, a fellow inmate that Arthur meets at the asylum and who matches his crazy with her set of crazy. The story of Joker: Folie à Deux The film starts from where Joker had ended. Arthur is lodged in a correction center/asylum in Gotham City after killing Murray Franklin live on television. While district attorney Harvey Dent is pushing for capital punishment for Arthur, his lawyer is keen to plea in court and ask for mercy considering his mental health. Arthur, a quiet and feeble man is now more keen to live a life with Lee who wants to 'build a mountain' with him once he is freed. But the court proceedings are long and complex and Arthur often finds himself in a fix, having issues trusting what's being fed to him. While Joker gave a solid back story to Arthur Fleck and the reasons for his downfall, Joker: Folie à Deux concentrates a bit much on court scenes. Nothing comes of it. It is poised as a love story and I was quite excited at the prospect of Gaga taking up the role of crazy but iconic Harley Quinn in a Todd Philips version of Joker. Unfortunately, Gaga is only utilized for the music. Both Phoenix and Gaga showcase their talent as singers and exude chemistry when being dramatic and putting up a show. Also see: Lady Gaga debuts red hair at LA premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux Lady Gaga is underutilised Gaga, however, has limited scope as an actor in the film. Most courtroom scenes -and they are in plenty- feature her but she has no dialogue in them. Gaga only comes in - ever so often- to sing. These sequences are mostly imaginative and shot and executed well but after a point, it becomes repetitive. At one point, as Arthur asks an important question about their future together, Lee breaks into yet another song and Arthur instead of indulging, says 'Please stop, don't sing'. It is a poignant moment and echoes the sentiments of the viewers too who by now are tired of the song and theatrical routine that does nothing to take the story forward. Phoenix is in top form as usual. The variations he brings- even though dramatic- to his character are praiseworthy. He has once again undergone a drastic physical transformation for the film and with limited dialogues and a lot of physical acting, the actor nails his part. Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix bring Venice to a halt with star power: Joker 2 premiere Joker: Folie à Deux however is a dull, uninspiring sequel. I found the first film disturbing and slightly problematic because of its message. The sequel does not evoke such strong reactions but instead, tests your patience to a great extent. Gaga is underutilized, the sequences are long drawn and the overall pace of the film is sluggish. Not the sort of sequel one would expect after the brilliance of Joker.

Joker: Folie à Deux review: Lady Gaga is underutilised in a boring, uninspiring sequel

One of the most anticipated releases of the year, Joker: Folie à Deux is just hours away from its theatrical release in India. The film has been garnering a lot of attention and hype ever since the casting of the film was announced. 
 
While Joaquin Phoenix returns as Joker, Lady Gaga joins the Todd Philip film as Joker's love interest Harley Quinn.&nbsp;

The film is slated for an October 4 release worldwide and it is scheduled to release in India earlier on October 2. It has been making the rounds of a few film festivals and has already had a premiere in New York and London. Early reactions to the film appear to be mixed. While netizens seem to have loved the film and heaped praises on Gaga's performance in particular, critics have called the film 'dull' and stated that Gaga has been underused.&nbsp;

<h2>What the Internet has said about Joker: Folie à Deux&nbsp;</h2>

'Complex' appears to be the general consensus when it comes to describing Joker 2. While not everyone has loved the film, there is a common consensus that it has pushed boundaries. 
 
Some X comments lauding Joker 2, read: "Unexpected, audacious, &amp; mesmerizing. A small scale film that feels so grand behind the #IMAX lens. This format just elevates every scene astronomically. Gaga is absolutely phenomenal, &amp; Phoenix brings it again".&nbsp; 
 
Another fan wrote, “I walked out of #JokerFolieADeux completely floored. Todd Phillips created a poetic and romantic love story that is brilliantly intertwined with music. Joaquin Phoenix delivered again but Lady Gaga is a movie star. She belongs in the Oscar conversation. I loved it".&nbsp; 
 
“This movie is sure to be divisive - and not in as simple a way as if you loved the first, you’ll love this one, if you hated the first, you’ll hate this one. That said, I absolutely loved it," wrote another. 
 
"#JokerFolieADeux is a love story in its truest form. It resonates two harsh truths in the finest artistic way possible. They are: 1) Love makes you vulnerable 2) People tends to love a version of you but not the complete you Joaquin Phoenix and Gaga both deserves Oscars🫡"&nbsp;

<h2>What critics said about Joker: Folie à Deux&nbsp;</h2>

The film however did not go well with many critics. A critic from Indiewire stated, “Joker: Folie à Deux feels like it’s bad on purpose. A fascinatingly lifeless troll of a movie designed to anger fans and bore everyone else. Its complete waste of Lady Gaga is worse than any of Joker’s crimes.” 
 
Another critic from IGN said, “You’d think being liberated from the comics meant ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ could blaze its own path, but the sequel—less musical, more rote courtroom drama—is slavishly tethered to the first film, and doesn’t pursue its many ideas. Not great! #Venezia81”.&nbsp; 
 
Vanity Fair's critic wrote, "JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX is a boring and pointless movie that feels designed to make everyone mad, perhaps especially the die hard fans of the first one. It’s a real Joker in that way".&nbsp; 
 
Directed by Todd Philips, Joker: Folie à Deux features Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. The film releases in India on October 2 - two days before its worldwide release.&nbsp;

One of the most anticipated releases of the year, Joker: Folie à Deux is just hours away from its theatrical release in India. The film has been garnering a lot of attention and hype ever since the casting of the film was announced.

One of the most anticipated releases of the year, Joker: Folie à Deux is just hours away from its theatrical release in India. The film has been garnering a lot of attention and hype ever since the casting of the film was announced. While Joaquin Phoenix returns as Joker, Lady Gaga joins the Todd Philip film as Joker's love interest Harley Quinn. The film is slated for an October 4 release worldwide and it is scheduled to release in India earlier on October 2. It has been making the rounds of a few film festivals and has already had a premiere in New York and London. Early reactions to the film appear to be mixed. While netizens seem to have loved the film and heaped praises on Gaga's performance in particular, critics have called the film 'dull' and stated that Gaga has been underused. What the Internet has said about Joker: Folie à Deux 'Complex' appears to be the general consensus when it comes to describing Joker 2. While not everyone has loved the film, there is a common consensus that it has pushed boundaries. Some X comments lauding Joker 2, read: "Unexpected, audacious, & mesmerizing. A small scale film that feels so grand behind the #IMAX lens. This format just elevates every scene astronomically. Gaga is absolutely phenomenal, & Phoenix brings it again". Another fan wrote, “I walked out of #JokerFolieADeux completely floored. Todd Phillips created a poetic and romantic love story that is brilliantly intertwined with music. Joaquin Phoenix delivered again but Lady Gaga is a movie star. She belongs in the Oscar conversation. I loved it". “This movie is sure to be divisive - and not in as simple a way as if you loved the first, you’ll love this one, if you hated the first, you’ll hate this one. That said, I absolutely loved it," wrote another. "#JokerFolieADeux is a love story in its truest form. It resonates two harsh truths in the finest artistic way possible. They are: 1) Love makes you vulnerable 2) People tends to love a version of you but not the complete you Joaquin Phoenix and Gaga both deserves Oscars🫡" What critics said about Joker: Folie à Deux The film however did not go well with many critics. A critic from Indiewire stated, “Joker: Folie à Deux feels like it’s bad on purpose. A fascinatingly lifeless troll of a movie designed to anger fans and bore everyone else. Its complete waste of Lady Gaga is worse than any of Joker’s crimes.” Another critic from IGN said, “You’d think being liberated from the comics meant ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ could blaze its own path, but the sequel—less musical, more rote courtroom drama—is slavishly tethered to the first film, and doesn’t pursue its many ideas. Not great! #Venezia81”. Vanity Fair's critic wrote, "JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX is a boring and pointless movie that feels designed to make everyone mad, perhaps especially the die hard fans of the first one. It’s a real Joker in that way". Directed by Todd Philips, Joker: Folie à Deux features Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. The film releases in India on October 2 - two days before its worldwide release.

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Joker: Folie à Deux review: Lady Gaga is underutilised in a boring, uninspiring sequel

Joker: Folie à Deux early reviews: Internet seems 'floored' by the film, critics calling it boring