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Summary published at 10/10/2024

🃏 The Joker returns in a sequel to the 2019 hit, but it suffers from sequelitis. The new film lacks meaningful content and undoes the character development from the original.

💰 The first Joker film grossed over $1 billion on a budget of $55-65 million, thanks to Joaquin Phoenix's powerful performance as Arthur Fleck, which earned him an Oscar.

🎭 The original film stood out for its gritty realism and exploration of mental illness and societal neglect. It sparked discussions and debates, making it a cultural phenomenon.

🎶 The sequel, however, is a musical that attempts to delve deeper into Arthur's psyche but ultimately fails. It features a chaotic courtroom drama intertwined with musical numbers, losing the tension of the first film.

🌀 Arthur's relationship with Harley Quinn (played by Lady Gaga) is central to the plot, but her character feels underdeveloped and serves merely as a plot device.

⚖️ The film's narrative struggles with its identity, oscillating between a courtroom drama, a love story, and a musical, leading to a disjointed experience.

💔 Critics and audiences agree that the sequel is a disappointment, receiving a failing grade on CinemaScore and underperforming at the box office.

📉 The film's budget was reportedly four times that of the original, yet it fails to deliver a compelling story or character development, leaving viewers feeling that it was unnecessary.

🗑️ In conclusion, Joker: Folie à Deux is a confused and overlong sequel that detracts from the original's impact, making it a film that many believe should never have been made.

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