As a seasoned film critic with over three decades of experience under my belt, I must say that I have seen some truly extraordinary movies during my tenure, but none quite as disappointing as “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Having witnessed the hype surrounding its predecessor and its subsequent box office dominance, I was eagerly anticipating this sequel. Alas, it appears that the clown prince of Gotham City has once again left me with a sour taste in my mouth.
The film is turning out to be one of those that had such towering expectations that it risked failing to meet them. Indeed, this seems to have happened, as the movie’s CinemaScore rating continues to provide grounds for disappointment.
Following a Rotten Tomatoes rating that dipped below several box office flops like “Borderlands” and “Megalopolis”, the sequel to this musical film also fell lower than the heavily panned “Eternals”, as well as many of DC’s recent failures. At present, its score on the site stands at 33% among both critics and viewers. However, CinemaScore, which assesses the responses of early moviegoers exiting a screening, has delivered an unexpected punchline to Batman’s arch-nemesis, the Joker from Gotham City.
As Joker: Folie à Deux intensified its promotional efforts during the last month, an unexpected turn of events occurred – the film was surprisingly given a D grade by CinemaScore. This is significantly lower than the B+ that 2019’s Joker received before it shattered box office records, and even surpasses the C- grade bestowed upon the widely disliked 2015 Fantastic Four film. Consequently, Joaquin Phoenix’s reprisal of Arthur Fleck now holds the record for the lowest CinemaScore ever given to a comic book movie.
How Has Joker: Folie à Deux Become a Bad Joke?
As a cinephile, I was genuinely thrilled about Todd Phillips’ directed Joker sequel due to its impressive foundation: a wildly successful prequel that defied conventions in numerous ways, an ensemble cast graced with two Academy Awards, and a fresh, eccentric concept of blending a jukebox musical with a raw, dramatic narrative. Yet, it seems the bar set by these elements may have been unattainably high for the film, leaving many viewers feeling somewhat disappointed.
In contrast to the commonly criticized superhero films like Jonah Hex, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Morbius, Madame Web, and even Batman & Robin which all received C+ ratings, Joker: Folie à Deux surprisingly finds itself grouped with movies that also scored a D. This includes the cult horror film Jeepers Creepers, Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, M. Night Shyamalan’s less successful movie The Happening, and the comedic ensemble flick Movie 43.
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For the high-stakes film Joker: Folie à Deux, the studio’s bet on captivating viewers has yet to prove fruitful, despite anticipation for a weekend earnings of approximately $50 million. However, it appears highly improbable that this sequel will achieve or even approach the staggering $1 billion success of its predecessor.
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2024-10-05 14:01