Joker: Folie à Deux has hit theaters, but the buzz surrounding it is far from what fans expected. What happened? Despite the star-studded cast featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the sequel to the critically acclaimed "Joker" has faced a disappointing reception, with fans and critics alike expressing their disapproval. Early screenings have grossed only half of what the original Joker pulled in 2019, with fans storming out in anger, clearly offended.
What went wrong? Joker: Folie à Deux debuts with ‘disappointing’ Rotten Tomatoes Currently sitting at a dismal 34% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 39% from audiences, the movie has sparked a wave of negative reactions. The film's departure from the original's gritty tone and the inclusion of a musical element seem to have alienated audiences, despite a romantic note, that promised to bring a fresh breath of air. IndieWire even called it “blockbuster filmmaking as a form of collective punishment.
” Joker: Folie à Deux has fans laughing for all the wrong reasons, as the highly anticipated sequel has left audiences more confused than entertained. Instead of the chaos they craved, viewers feel like the movie took a nosedive into madness without sticking to the landing. The musical numbers hit a sour note, and the shift in tone left audiences scratching their heads, wondering if the punchline of the plot got lost in the shuffle.
Fans hoping for Arthur Fleck's wild ride to continue were instead met with a fragment.