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Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, and writer-director Todd Phillips share what scared them most about tackling the musical sequel. Plus, Gaga explains how she got into and stayed in her dark persona. The subtitle for the film “Folie à Deux” is “Folie à Deux.” means “Madness for Two” in French. This initially led to speculation that Harley Quinn would appear in the film, which was confirmed shortly after. The name Folie à Deux comes from 19th-century French psychiatrists Charles Lasègue and Jules Falret. The term was coined to refer to two or more people who share the same madness or delusion. It is also known as Lasègue-Falret syndrome. The jury foreman refers to “The People of New York” instead of Gotham City. This version of Gotham City is obviously set in New York State (most versions place Gotham in New Jersey). Arthur Fleck: [Written as a malicious autograph with a sad smiley face] I hope you get cancer. The film opens with a Looney Tunes title sequence, featuring the Warner Bros. logo surrounded by rings and the Joker’s face. Featured in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Wicked Discovery of a Lifetime (2022). Merrily We Roll Along Written by Eddie Cantor, Murray Mencher, and Charles Tobias. Before watching the film, I avoided reading reviews or watching trailers because I had incredibly high expectations. With stars like Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, I was hoping for an intense and deep portrayal of the Joker, a character known for his dark, complex, and psychopathic nature. While Phoenix and Gaga give solid performances, the film fails to deliver the story we all wanted. Instead of diving deep into the Joker’s twisted psyche, we’re treated to a strange mix of musical numbers and dance sequences that feel out of place, often popping up every few minutes for no real purpose. The Joker’s torment, his darkness, and his complexity, all of that is missing. What makes it worse is that we all know this isn’t the *real* Joker from the comics or previous films. But even with that freedom, the film squanders the potential to explore the more psychological and chaotic side of the character. Instead, we’re left with a shallow version of what could have been a captivating dive into madness. The supporting characters, like Harley Quinn (played by Gaga), are also underserved. Instead of playing into their notorious and toxic dynamic, her character feels one-dimensional, with little depth to their connection. The lack of meaningful interaction between the Joker and characters like Murray Franklin or even the Arkham inmates drains the story of any tension or intrigue. It’s a shame because, with the right direction, this could have easily been one of the best films of the year. If anything, it’s a disappointment. Save yourself some time and money — this one doesn’t live up to the hype. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival, and more.
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