After its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, the reviews and ratings for the sequel to ‘Joker’ weren’t the best. Here’s what they say.
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Joker: Madness for Two, It is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix again, this time accompanied by Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn, it received an 11-minute standing ovation during its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, however. reviews have not been as positive as expected.
Four weeks after its global release, Joker 2 has had divided opinions from end to end. This contrast is especially striking when you consider that the first film, released in 2019, not only won the prestigious Golden Lion at the same festival, but also led to Joaquin Phoenix picking up an Oscar for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck. So what is going on with this sequel that has left many critics dissatisfied?
‘Joker 2’: Is it a bad sequel?
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While some experts have praised Joker: Madness for Two For its originality and daring, others have called it boring and wasted. Despite the applause in Venice, several publications such as The Hollywood Reporter e Indiewire They have commented that the film has pacing problems and fails to fully take advantage of the talent of its protagonists.
Indiewire, For example, he described the film as “a production that looks bad on purpose, designed to infuriate fans and bore everyone else.” Other media such as Vulture y The Guardian They agreed that Phoenix’s performance, while still powerful, shows nothing new compared to the first installment and even feels monotonous.
Bloody Disgusting
On the other hand, one of the biggest expectations surrounding Joker 2 was the participation of Lady Gaga. However, several critics concluded that her character is not as well developed. Aunque The Hollywood Reporter While he described his performance as “convincing,” others felt his talent was wasted on a role that could have been much juicier.
A musical that doesn’t convince?
The Hollywood Reporter
Another of the most talked about elements is the fact that the sequel is, in part, a musical. This creative decision has also generated mixed opinions. While some see the approach as a risky and interesting bet, others feel that the songs interrupt the flow of the story and that the film relies too much on them to maintain interest.IGN noted that the first part set in Arkham Asylum is the strongest part of the film, but that it then loses its way, wasting the potential of both the musical genre and the courtroom drama that the sequel aims to be.
Despite the division in criticism, there is no doubt that Joker: Folie à Deux will be a talking point when it hits theaters. With a cast that includes Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener and Zazie Beetz, the film has everything it needs to be a box office hit. But the big question remains whether it can live up to the high expectations left by the first installment. What do you think? Will it succeed?
