23/49

Additionally, Gaga discusses how she got into her dark persona and stuck with it

Scenario

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 writer-director Todd Phillips talk about what scared them most about making a musical sequel. . The subtitle of the film is "Folie a Deux" means “the folly of two”; in French. This initially led to speculation that Harley Quinn might appear in the film, which was confirmed shortly after.

It is also called Lasègue-Falret syndrome

The name Folie a Deux comes from the 19th century French psychiatrists Charles Lassegue and Gilles Fallet. The term was coined to refer to two or more people who share the same insanity or delusion. The foreman of the jury speaks of “the people of New York”; Instead of Gotham City. This is because New York State is the plaintiff in the criminal case, and this version of Gotham City is apparently located in New York State (most versions have Gotham in New Jersey). Arthur Flack: [Written as a tiny autograph with a sad smiley face] I HOPE YOU WARM UP CANCER.

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The film opens with the Looney Tunes title sequence featuring Warner Bros. logo surrounded by rings and the Joker’s face. Featuring the cast of AniMat’s The Wicked Discovery of a Lifetime (2022). Merrily We Roll Along Written by Eddie Kantor, Murray Mencher and Charles Tobias Presented by The Warner Bros. Studio Orchestra Warner Bros.

It feels more like a spin-off than a true sequel

permission. court scenes and interviews rather than moving the story forward. The writing is serviceable at best, often relying on thin threads that loosely connect one musical dream sequence to another. Joaquin Phoenix’s performance is good, but lacks the raw intensity that defined his performance in the original. Lady Gaga, on the other hand, seemed to deliberately tone down her usual glamor so as not to be overshadowed by her, which is understandable, but it felt like a missed opportunity for a more dynamic performance.

Unfortunately, these episodes don’t hold up to the pace of the film

Full of energy and spectacle, the musical numbers easily become the highlight of the film, where the singing and dancing breathe life into the otherwise slow story. The lack of a substantial plot makes the film feel too long, clocking in at over two hours, making it feel unnecessarily drawn out. Without the gripping psychological suspense of its predecessor, the film struggles to find its footing, making it more of an indulgent piece of musical theater than a coherent, thrilling continuation of the story. Check out the exciting lineup of new films at this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival and more.