JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX Directed by Todd Phillips Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga Rated R | Runtime 2 hours & 18 minutes The sequel to one of the most powerful Batman stories of our time finds failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) institutionalized at Arkham Asylum awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur stumbles upon the love of his life, Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga), in the State Hospital. Upon release, the pair embark on a doomed romantic misadventure, searching for the music that's always been inside them. "As sweet and beguiling a musical romance as it’s possible to have between two murderous psychopaths. Its kooky approach finds a strange, tragic hopefulness all of its own." "Gaga is a compelling live-wire presence, splitting the difference between affinity and obsession, while endearingly giving Phoenix a shot... Their musical numbers, both duets and solos, have a vitality that the more often dour film desperately needs." |
JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX Directed by Todd Phillips Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga Rated R | Runtime 2 hours & 18 minutes The sequel to one of the most powerful Batman stories of our time finds failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) institutionalized at Arkham Asylum awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur stumbles upon the love of his life, Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga), in the State Hospital. Upon release, the pair embark on a doomed romantic misadventure, searching for the music that's always been inside them. "As sweet and beguiling a musical romance as it’s possible to have between two murderous psychopaths. Its kooky approach finds a strange, tragic hopefulness all of its own." "Gaga is a compelling live-wire presence, splitting the difference between affinity and obsession, while endearingly giving Phoenix a shot... Their musical numbers, both duets and solos, have a vitality that the more often dour film desperately needs." |