As a long-time fan of DC Films who has seen my fair share of musicals, I must say that the upcoming sequel to Joker titled Folie à Deux intrigues me to no end. While I was initially skeptical about the idea of a musical Joker, Todd Phillips’ clarification on the film’s style has certainly piqued my curiosity.
In contrast to other DC Films of late, Joker stood out as a unique piece, and despite it arguably being the comic book adaptation least requiring a follow-up, a sequel is on its way. The announcement that this sequel would be a musical was unexpected, but the latest twist is even more surprising: director Todd Phillips has clarified that it’s not strictly a musical.
From the earliest rumors to Lady Gaga joining the Joker 2 cast, all signs pointed to a strong musical influence in the new movie. Speaking with Variety Todd Phillips makes it clear he’s a bit uncomfortable with calling the movie a musical. Not because there isn’t a significant amount of singing and dancing in the film, the Joker: Folie à Deux trailer makes it clear that there is, but he says it’s not quite delivered in the way that it is done in musicals. Phillips said…
In this film, a significant portion of the soundtrack consists more of spoken dialogue than actual songs. Essentially, Arthur struggles to find the right words to express himself, so he chooses to sing his thoughts instead.
In a musical, it’s typically unclear whether the songs are part of the narrative or a dream sequence. However, unless the scene depicts a live performance, those musical moments are usually just a way to express a character’s feelings and emotions, not actual events happening in reality.
In the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”, it’s been confirmed that there will be musical scenes similar to those described. However, it seems that most of the singing is more about characters choosing to sing instead of speaking, suggesting that their singing will be audible to other characters as well. Given that this movie takes place partly in an asylum, where unusual behaviors are expected, this might not even draw attention or comment.
It seems Todd Phillips is setting clear boundaries about the upcoming Joker sequel. While he appreciates musicals and doesn’t dislike them, he wants audiences aware that the sequel won’t resemble a traditional musical. He further explained…
To clarify, I’m not aiming for a scene similar to that of “In the Heights,” where a woman in a store breaks into song, people join her on the street, and there’s police dancing. This is not meant as criticism, as I hold “In the Heights” in high regard.
As someone who cherishes the magic of musical films, I appreciate when the genre’s identity is clearly established. It can be disheartening for fellow musical enthusiasts if they anticipate a traditional musical and instead find something else. On the other hand, those less familiar with musicals might find themselves intrigued by the unique spin this movie offers, making them more inclined to watch the sequel.
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2024-08-20 22:08