We’re almost a month away fromJoker: Folie à Deuxwhich recently made its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Fans can’t wait to seeJoaquin Phoenix’s return as the titular character accompanied byLady Gagaas Harley Quinn. As the tickets go on sale, the makers have given us another peek into this madcap world with a new trailer.
The trailer elaborates on the events from the original movie as Arthur Fleck goes on trial and is asked the same questions fans were left with. As we see, Joker isn’t alone anymore and is in love with Harley, who keeps reassuring him that he can do anything he wants. Their toxic love coupled with Gotham’s diabolical conditions, and the trial – madness ensues. The new trailer further cements the movie’s thrilling tone and promises a lot of chaos.
What To Expect From ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
Building on the breakout success of the original feature,Joker: Folie à Deuxis set in the aftermath of Arthur killing TV show host Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro).While at Arkham, he meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn. The two together unleash a new chaos on Gotham City while sharing their madness.The early reviews of the feature are divisive asFolie à Deuxstands at a less-than-stellar 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, a slight drop from the original’s 69% score. Mixed early reviews aren’t new for the franchise as 2019’sJokerdivided the audience about its themes. However, we’ll know for sure when the audience finally gets to see the movie.
Speaking toColliderabout the intense nature and musical aspect of the feature directorTodd Phillipspreviously explained, “For the people who have seen this movie, in general, at the end, they sit and don’t move for about three or five minutes, and then they text or email me and say, “I need a minute to process the movie.” I think it’s unsettling. But I also think, again, not to give it away, it clarifies a lot of things that you might have had questions about in the first movie. I hope it all gets answered. But I don’t think the music lessens tension, if that’s what your question is, at all.
Joker: Folie à Deuxdebuts in theatres on October 4. Meanwhile, you can read our reviewhereand know more about the film with our guidehere.
Joker: Folie a Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux explores Arthur Fleck’s ongoing struggle with his dual identity as he unexpectedly discovers love and unleashes his hidden musical talent. Set against a backdrop of societal unrest, Arthur’s journey intertwines personal transformation with chaotic encounters, leading to profound shifts in his life and the world around him.
