As Batman's adversary, the Joker is one of the most popular villains in pop culture. In addition to Darth Vader from Star Wars, Hannibal Lecter from The silence of the Lambs, Thanos from Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame or, most recently, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen from Dune: Part Two. The Joker's return to the cinema should be spectacular.
Who is the best Joker?
Batman's arch enemy, who was even pregnant once and was recently illegally declared a transgender icon, has already been portrayed by numerous actors. Is unforgettable Cesar Romero in the slapstick series “Batman” from the 1960s. Thanks to the film Batman (1989), three-time Oscar winner Jack Nicholson was long considered the best Joker (buy now €7.49).
In Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy, teen heartthrob Heath Ledger took on the legendary role and thrilled millions of film fans. After his tragic death shortly after filming, he was posthumously awarded the Oscar Best supporting actor excellent.
The Joker from the Marvel competitor DCEU, however, failed with the fans. Oscar winner Jared Leto's appearance was more reminiscent of a hipster sing-song rapper with facial tattoos and was met with widespread rejection. However, they came up with something very special for the next interpretation of the Joker.
Joker is a 2019 film that ignores all other storylines from the DC Universe and has nothing to do with other Batman films. The dark drama avoids superheroes in costumes and relies on elements of the psychological thriller. Heavy fare that was surprisingly appreciated by the audience.
First reviews: How good is Joker 2?
The sequel to Joker 2 goes one step further and presents itself as a musical with Lady Gaga as Joker accomplice Harley Quinn. Can this work? It can! The first test demonstrations received enthusiastic reviews. The singing and songs in Joker 2 are said to fit well into the plot, which is described as “extremely brutal, chaotic, aggressive, surreal but somehow also coherent”.
Lady Gaga's acting performance is described as absolutely equal to Joaquín Phoenix's performance (which won an Oscar in the first part). The film takes a lot of risk, but turns out to be “incredibly brilliant”. He has the potential to be both critics as well as convincing the audience. When is Joker 2 coming to cinemas? The sequel will start in Germany on October 3, 2024 under the title Joker: Folie à Deux.
Quelle: Comic Book Movie