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The subtitle of the film "Folie a Deux" means ”Madness of two”; in French
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Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, in prison at Arkham State Hospital. . In addition, Gaga talks about how she got into her dark character and how she stayed in it. This initially led to speculation that Harley Quinn would appear in the film, which was confirmed shortly after.
It is also known as Lasègue-Falret syndrome
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. Jury president talks about ”People of New York”; instead of Gotham City. This is because New York State is the plaintiff in the criminal trial, and this version of Gotham City is obviously located in New York State (most versions place Gotham in New Jersey).
Merry We Roll Along Written by Eddie Cantor, Murray Mencher and Charles Tobias
Arthur Fleck: [Written as a malicious autograph with a sad smiley face] I HOPE you get cancer. The film opens with the Looney Tunes title sequence, with the Warner Bros logo surrounded by rings and the Joker’s face. He stars in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Wicked Discovery of a Lifetime (2022). It feels more like a spin-off than a true sequel, spending most of its time revisiting the original through court scenes and conversations rather than moving the story forward.
Unfortunately, these sequences fail to sustain the film’s momentum
The writing is serviceable at best, often relying on thin threads that loosely connect one musical dream sequence to another. Joaquin Phoenix’s performance is good, but lacks the raw intensity that defined his portrayal in the original. Lady Gaga, on the other hand, seemed to be deliberately toning down her usual flamboyance so as not to possibly overshadow him, which is understandable, but feels like a missed opportunity for a more dynamic performance. The musical numbers, full of energy and spectacle, are easily the highlight of the film, with singing and dancing offering moments of respite from the otherwise slow-paced narration.
The lack of a substantial plot makes the film feel too long, dragging on for over two hours, making it feel unnecessarily drawn out
Without the riveting psychological tension of its predecessor, the film struggles to find its footing, making it more of an indulgent tour de force of musical theater than a coherent, gripping continuation of the story. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s 39th film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival and more.