‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ Receives D CinemaScore, Marking Lowest Ever for a Comic Book Film

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Receives D CinemaScore, Marking Lowest Ever for a Comic Book Film

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is struggling at the box office, earning a “D” CinemaScore—the lowest rating recorded for a comic book movie by the research firm. This puts it below the previous worst, 2015’s “Fantastic Four,” which scored a “C-.” The sequel to the 2019 original, which earned a “B+” CinemaScore, sees Joaquin Phoenix return as the iconic Joker, now joined by Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. While the first film was praised as a gritty character study that won Phoenix an Oscar for Best Actor, “Folie à Deux” takes a different approach as a twisted musical and love story. The cast also features notable actors like Brendan Gleeson, Harry Lawtey, and Catherine Keener. However, critical reception has been lukewarm compared to its predecessor. Variety’s chief film critic Owen Gleiberman remarked that while “Folie à Deux” may appear ambitious and provocative, it ultimately feels like a cautious sequel. He argues that the film portrays Arthur as a sympathetic character who avoids moral dilemmas, depicting him as merely a “singing-and-dancing puppet clown” trapped in his imagination. Despite the mixed reviews, it’s likely that audiences will still flock to see “Folie à Deux.” Yet, when it comes to groundbreaking mainstream cinema, critics may find themselves with the last laugh. Trending Keywords - Joker Folie à Deux - Joaquin Phoenix - Lady Gaga - Comic Book Movies - Movie Reviews 2023 - Film Industry Trends