Honest Review Of Joker: Folie À Deux. Is It Worth Watching?
By The Nerd Social on October 3, 2024
In today’s review, Nathan and Colin break down Joker: Folie À Deux, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Joker. Todd Phillips returns with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga for a bizarre, twisted musical exploration of Arthur Fleck and Lee Quinzel’s shared madness. We’ll dive into the film’s sound design, surreal visuals, and more, as well as how it stacks up to the original. Don’t miss our in-depth analysis and Nerd Social rating!
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00:00 Introduction 00:51 Spoiler-Free Logline 01:17 Director & Writers 01:39 Main Cast 02:30 Analysis 02:42 Colin's Take 04:11 Nathan's Take 06:56 Conversation 08:42 Colin's Rating 09:52 Nathan's Rating 10:34 Final Thoughts
Spoiler-Free Summary (Logline): Arthur Fleck, now institutionalized at Arkham, meets Lee Quinzel, and together they embark on a surreal, musical journey fueled by shared delusions.
TNS Rating System: 1/10 - "Dumpster fire" -: A waste of time that might make you so depressed you don't want to talk to anyone. 2/10 - "Drunk Watch" -: A film only suitable for inebriated viewing with friends. 3/10 - "Hate Watch" -: A film that annoys you so much you must complain on a group chat to friends. 4/10 - "Couch Co-op" -: A film that's perfect for a casual lazy night on the couch with your best friend. 5/10 - "Game Night" -: A film that's perfect for a fun night in with a group of friends if you have other activities planned. 6/10 - "Date Night" -: A film that won’t ruin a special evening with your significant other but you won’t revisit. 7/10 - "Dinner Party" -: A film worth watching and dissecting with friends at home over good food and good wine. 8/10 - "Road Trip" -: A film that's so good that it's worth a road trip with friends to the theaters to enjoy. 9/10 - "Movie Marathon" -: A film that's so exceptional friends will theater hop with you to see it multiple times. 10/10 - "Theater Rental"
Cast & Crew Cast:
- Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck / Joker
- Known for: Gladiator, Her, Joker.
- Lady Gaga as Lee Quinzel
- Known for: A Star is Born, House of Gucci.
- Brendan Gleeson as Jackie Sullivan
- Known for: The Banshees of Inisherin, Braveheart.
- Catherine Keener as Maryanne Stewart
- Known for: Get Out, Capote.
- Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond
- Known for: Deadpool 2, Atlanta. Crew:
- Director: Todd Phillips
- Known for: Joker, The Hangover, War Dogs.
- Writers: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
- Known for: Joker, 8 Mile (Silver)