Following the events of “Joker“, Arthur Fleck alias Joker is now being held in a psychiatric hospital, passing his days in a state of madness. Only after meeting his musical therapist, Lee, whom he falls in love with, does he start to brighten up, having finally found someone to share his mental delusion with.
“Joker: Folie à Deux“ by Todd Phillips is the highly anticipated sequel to the box office hit and fan favourite “Joker“ from 2019 which earned Joaquin Phoenix his first Oscar. Part Two also promises to be a tour-de-force of acting, now also starring Lady Gaga whose name already makes her a perfect fit for this role. Judging by the trailer, we can expect breathtaking performances from both leads.
It might surprise some that the movie is said to include musical elements, since it focuses on one of the most iconic and crazy villains. But on a second thought it does make sense when you take the Jokers insanity into consideration, resulting in a twisted reality of his mind.
“Joker: Folie à Deux“ is a must-see for fans of gritty and realistic comic book movies, as well as psychological dramas/thrillers. If you like great acting and a captivating story about love, madness and society in chaos, you probably won’t want to miss this dark and fascinating exploration of the Jokers mind. (SiL)