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The film’s subtitle “Folie a Deux” means “Madness of Two” in French
Narrative
Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, and director and screenwriter Todd Phillips share what scared them the most about tackling the musical sequel. Plus, Gaga opens up about how she got into and stayed in her dark persona. This initially led to speculation that Harley Quinn would appear in the film, which was confirmed shortly thereafter.
It is also known as Lasègue-Falret syndrome
The name Folie a Deux comes from 19th-century French psychiatrists Charles Lasègue and Jules Falret. The term was coined to refer to two or more people who share the same madness or delusion. The jury president refers to the “people of New York” instead of Gotham City. This is because New York State is the plaintiff in a criminal case, and this version of Gotham City is evidently located in New York State (most versions place Gotham in New Jersey).
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Arthur Fleck: [Written as a spiteful autograph with a sad smiley face] I HOPE YOU HAVE CANCER. The film opens with a Looney Tunes title sequence, with the Warner Bros. Appeared in Crazy Cartoon Cast from AniMat: The Wicked Discovery of a Lifetime (2022). Merrily We Roll Along Written by Eddie Cantor, Murray Mencher, and Charles Tobias.
Joaquin Phoenix’s performance is good, but lacks the raw intensity that defined his performance in the original
It feels more like a spin-off than a true sequel, spending most of its runtime rehashing the original through courtroom scenes and interviews, rather than pushing the story forward. The writing is serviceable at best, often relying on thin threads to loosely tie one musical dream sequence into the next. Lady Gaga, on the other hand, seemed to intentionally tone down her usual flamboyance, presumably to avoid overshadowing him, which, while understandable, feels like a missed opportunity for a more dynamic performance. The musical numbers, full of energy and spectacle, are easily the film’s highlight, with the singing and dancing providing moments of respite from the otherwise slow-paced narrative.
Unfortunately, these sequences fail to sustain the film’s momentum
The lack of a substantial plot makes the film feel overlong, dragging on for over two hours, making it feel needlessly stretched out. Without the gripping psychological tension of its predecessor, the film struggles to find its footing, coming off as more of an indulgent showcase for musical theatrics than a coherent, engaging continuation of the story. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival, and more.
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