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Joker: Folie à Deux has finally hit theatres, bringing back Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck and introducing Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. While fans were initially thrilled about the sequel under Todd Phillips’ direction, the film’s musical twist has sparked mixed reactions. Some viewers feel that the musical numbers drag down the pace, creating a clear divide among audiences.
When host Richard asked Phoenix and Gaga if the movie lived up to their own expectations, the duo simply exchanged a glance and then burst into quiet laughter. The internet has been buzzing ever since, with fans reacting in every way possible—posing questions, sharing speculations, and, of course, flooding social media with memes.
In the extended version of the interview available on the Good Morning Britain YouTube channel, after the host asked the question, Gaga, in a light-hearted move, pretends to hand Phoenix the microphone, nudging him to take over and dodge the tricky question. After some hesitant pauses, Phoenix eventually responds, saying, “Well, I was there, I made the movie. So, I did know what was going to happen.” Struggling to find the right words, he admits, “It’s so hard to talk about.” He then smoothly shifts gears, turning the focus to the musical elements of the film without giving a direct answer.
Fans online didn’t hesitate to poke fun at the film’s emphasis on musical numbers. A lot of the buzz centres around Gaga’s performance, with many feeling she was chosen more for her singing abilities. Some even argue that the film didn’t make full use of her vocal talent.
One X user posted a GIF saying, ”Me after watching Joker 2. They just wanted Lady Gaga to sing. The film had no plot, just vibes. I want my 3 hours back.”
Another user wrote, “I actually feel so Bad for lady Gaga. She did all that promo for joker 2 while Joaquin Phoenix did the bare minimum only for most of her scenes cut from the Final Cut of the movie. Like that’s so evil.”
A third user posted a snap from the movie and wrote, “I didn’t care for the first but I love Lady Gaga and musicals and somehow Joker 2 is worse than the original in every way.”
Joker: Folie à Deux, which had its debut at the Venice Film Festival in September, includes performances from Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Zazie Beetz, alongside Phoenix and Lady Gaga. The film earned a warm reception and a standing ovation from the audience.
