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 director-screenwriter Todd Phillips talk about what scared them the most about making a musical sequel. In addition, Gaga talks about how she entered and remained in her dark character.. The subtitle of the film "Folie a Deux" means "Madness of two" in French. This initially led to speculation about Harley Quinn appearing in the film, which was confirmed shortly after. The name Folie a Deux comes from the 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 president of the jury talks about "People of New York" instead of Gotham City. That’s because New York State is the prosecutor in the criminal case, and this version of Gotham City is apparently located in New York State (most versions place Gotham in New Jersey).. Arthur Fleck: [Written as a sinister autograph with a sad smiley face] I HOPE YOU WILL GET CANCER. The film opens with the Looney Tunes title sequence, which shows 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 AlongWritten by Eddie Cantor, Murray Mencher and Charles Tobias. Before watching the movie, 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, and while Phoenix and Gaga give solid performances, the film delivered the story we all wanted. Instead of a deep dive into the Joker’s twisted psyche, we’re given a strange mix of musical numbers and dance sequences that don’t seem out of place, often popping up every few minutes for no real purpose. The Joker’s torment, his darkness and his complexity – all missing is that we all know this isn’t the *real* Joker from the comics or earlier movies. But even with this freedom, the film loses its potential to explore the psychological, chaotic side of the character. Instead, we’re left with a shallow version of what could have been an engrossing immersion in madness. Supporting characters, like Harley Quinn (played by Gaga), are equally underserved. Instead of playing off their notoriously toxic dynamic, her character feels one-dimensional, with little depth to their connection. The lack of meaningful interaction between the Joker and figures like Murray Franklin or even the inmates of Arkham saps the story of any tension or intrigue because, with the right direction, this could easily be one of the best films of the year. Instead, it’s a disappointment. Save yourself 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.
- October 28, 2024
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