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Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to Joker, also directed and written by Todd Phillips, transforms the psychological thriller into a prison and courtroom drama that offers a satisfying ideological slap in the face to anyone who saw the first season. .
Just as the Joker's fans, driven to the edge by his social thugs, became revolutionary killers, when he effectively destroyed the character's fans, this piece left a clear message: the revolution was a mistake that led to chaos.
Phillips seems to have had to explain this message to those who explain any underlying motive. And it certainly worked, because the message was clear, although some criticised this film for not being able to separate the fiction from the discourse on reality, which is what they wanted.
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While the film overall may not be as good as its predecessor, especially due to the pacing of the story, we must appreciate the uniqueness of creating a different scenario by making this story a musical.
And a successful musical it is, both in form and content, because the numbers are very well put together and performed by Joaquin Phoenix who is once again engaging, likable and introspective throughout the segment, and by Lady Gaga, of whom the only thing that can be said is that more minutes of her on screen would have gripped the viewer more.
To both, within a generally successful cast, is added above all the presence that adds seams to the drama of a Brendan Gleeson who does not disappoint in every scene he appears in.
Overall, the technical and acting aspects of the film are excellent, from the cinematography which matches the Oscar nominations Lawrence Sher received for the 2019 film, to the editing and specials is, in this case, if possible, a pretty good job. film music. incorporates many strong tracks reminiscent of the music of Charles Chaplin, Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire, mixed with later tracks such as the beautiful indie folk of ‘True Love Will Find You In The End’ and The original background is by composer. Hildur Guðnadóttir. Hildur Guðnadóttir, matches or improves on her previous Oscar-winning performance in this sequel.
A film that doesn't impress as much as the first part but still leaves room for reflection, appreciation and enjoyment of the production value, while decoding the revolutionary myth of the Joker, turning it into a traditional Arthur Fleck picture. .