As a film enthusiast and ardent follower of Quentin Tarantino‘s work, I find myself captivated by his unwavering passion for cinema and his uncanny ability to spark intense discussions among moviegoers. His latest comments on Joker: Folie à Deux and other films have undeniably stirred the pot in the world of film criticism, and I can’t help but appreciate his unique perspective.
Movies are art and art is a subjective experience. In short, not everybody is going to agree on what constitutes a good movie. Having said that, there is frequently a general consensus among people that results in a movie being labeled as good or bad. While Joker was broadly seen as a good movie, the recent sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux was not. That’s not to say that it doesn’t have some fans, including a high-profile one in Quentin Tarantino.
In October, Quentin Tarantino, the director of “Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood”, shared his thoughts on the Bret Easton Ellis podcast about “Joker 2”. Though he initially didn’t expect to enjoy it, he found much to admire. It’s noteworthy that a filmmaker whose work is often praised for being good or even great finds value in a movie many consider bad. However, during his appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience”, Tarantino had some strong words for those who criticized his opinion, and most of these words were explicit. The director expressed his thoughts as follows…
In simpler terms, When I expressed my preference for Joker 2 on a talk show, it led to numerous articles being written about it. Unfortunately, many of these articles were not original and were based on the initial one. Reading through comments on these articles, I encountered harsh criticism such as “Quentin is an asshole” or “That movie sucks.” I find myself questioning why I’m being labeled an ‘asshole’ simply because I like the film. After all, people either enjoy a movie or they don’t, and I’m not promoting it in any way. So, what’s the issue with my personal preferences? Why should anyone care about my likes or dislikes?
Expressing enthusiasm about high-profile filmmaker Quentin Tarantino’s opinion on a notable movie is understandable, but it appears the reactions to his endorsement of “Joker: Folie à Deux” extended past simple interest and ventured into critique. The “Joker” films have sparked debate due to their controversial nature – some people had genuine or perceived concerns that the original “Joker” could potentially incite violence. It seems expressing approval or disapproval of these movies places one squarely on one side or another of this ongoing discussion.
However, his preferences aren’t confined solely to Quentin Tarantino’s personal tastes. He’s even faced criticism from individuals for films he hasn’t had the chance to watch himself. For such critics, he reserves an equal amount of expletives, stating…
Then I’ll say I didn’t see something. ‘He’s a fucking asshole.’ What do you care what I see or don’t see? What the fuck do you fucking care?’ Someone will say something like, ‘Well I think he’s fucking missing out.’ Well, I am sure there is a lot of shit I could say you’re missing out on and I don’t care if you miss out on.
It appears this statement could be a nod to an interview Tarantino conducted this year, where he expressed that he considers the first three Toy Story films as outstanding productions, particularly praising Toy Story 3 as the best movie of 2010. However, because he feels the trilogy is finished, he hasn’t taken the time to watch Toy Story 4 despite it being well-received by critics and audiences alike.
Quentin Tarantino, with his extensive background in filmmaking, often sparks interesting discussions about the films he enjoys or finds less appealing. However, it’s important to note that constructive criticism is fine, but it should always be mindful not to overstep boundaries. After all, there are countless factors that influence our personal preferences when it comes to movies.
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2024-12-13 19:08