It was already clear that Joker 2 would be a film outside the mainstream that would definitely not appeal to every superhero fan. But the sequel also received a surprisingly mixed response from critics. How good is Joker: Folie à Deux and is the second part worth seeing in the cinema?
Is Joker 2 worth seeing in the cinema?
One thing in advance: The critics were also divided on the first part. Joker from 2019 only achieved 69 percent approval on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience, on the other hand, celebrated the unusual “superhero” drama with 89 percent positive reviews. But what about the second part of Joker?
The numbers are sobering here too. The reviews for Joker: Folie à Deux are only 60 percent positive. An extremely mediocre value. A total of 43 reviews are currently online, which give a very mixed picture of whether Joker 2 is worth seeing in the cinema. The reviews of the new film say the following:
Is the sequel to Joker with Lady Gaga a musical?
Apparently there is indeed a lot of singing in Joker: Folie à Deux (here is a sample). One critic complains: “I wonder why (director) Phillips hesitates to admit that the film is a musical. Why not dare to add a little more color and life to the film?” Another critic simply describes the film as “uninteresting”.
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Joker 2 is described in another review as an “overly weak musical without the power of its predecessor.” But there are also positive voices. Oscar winner Joaquín Phoenix’s acting performance is described as “versatile, nuanced.” How good is Lady Gaga?
The singer is described in Joker 2 as convincing, obsessed and lovable. Nevertheless, many critics are irritated by the second part. The fact that Joker 2 is a musical is likely to put off many viewers. A mega-flop compared to the billion-dollar success of the first part is looming. Joker: Folie à Deux will be released in German cinemas on October 3, 2024.
