2024’s Biggest Comic Book Movie Flop Is Actually Brilliant
As someone who has followed the film closely, I’ve noticed that opinions on it have been quite diverse. While esteemed publications like Empire and Sight and Sound gave it positive reviews, there was widespread outrage among audiences. Some even saw it as a betrayal of the original movie’s fanbase. But could it be possible that many viewers misunderstood this film? Could “Folie à Deux” secretly be a hidden gem?
Admittedly, it hasn’t had a successful run at the box office (even “Madame Web” received a higher rating from CinemaScore). However, upon closer inspection, I’ve found that it does several incredibly clever and subversive things. It shows a level of audacity that most blockbusters lack.