Joker

2024 - 10 - 30

Quentin Tarantino’s Surprising Love for Joker 2: A Musical Fiasco Worth Cheering!

Comic Book Movies - Hollywood Flops - Joaquin Phoenix - Joker: Folie à Deux - Lady Gaga - Quentin Tarantino - Todd Phillips

Quentin Tarantino unexpectedly declares Joker: Folie à Deux a masterpiece! Find out why this flop has captured his heart!

In a stunning twist that caught many by surprise, esteemed film director Quentin Tarantino has thrown his support behind the critically-panned sequel, "Joker: Folie à Deux." Despite earning a dismal reception from audiences and critics alike, the director known for his signature storytelling brilliance shared that he genuinely enjoyed the film. Tarantino, who has a knack for carving out compelling narratives, praised Todd Phillips for crafting a narrative that wasn’t just a sequel, but rather a bold statement directed at comic book fans and studios like Warner Bros.

Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, "Joker: Folie à Deux" was intended as a unique musical take on the darker world of Gotham City. While many may have approached it with skepticism given the sequel's preceding success, Tarantino claimed it genuinely moved him during his screening. He even went as far as to call it a “f--- you” to Hollywood conventions, suggesting that it unapologetically challenges the norms of superhero films.

Joaquin Phoenix's performance has been highlighted as a standout element of the film. Known for his intense commitment to roles, Phoenix's portrayal of the iconic anti-hero left a lasting impression on the critics who otherwise panned the movie. Tarantino believes that Phoenix not only stepped into the shoes of Joker but turned them into golden, tap-dancing slippers with his extraordinary performance, engaging audiences in a way that’s both tragic and raucously entertaining.

Even though it sparked debate and division, Tarantino's endorsement of "Folie à Deux" might lead some die-hard fans to give the musical a second chance. At the very least, it’s a testament to Tarantino’s ability to see beyond the surface of traditional storytelling and find value in what others dismiss as a bomb. After all, in the world of cinema, one man’s flop is another man’s unblemished gem.

And here's a fun fact: Did you know that "Joker: Folie à Deux" is the first musical film to achieve the iconic status of a sequel as dark and brooding as its predecessor? Both films have sparked intriguing discussions about the nature of madness and art, resonating with audiences in ways that conventional superhero films rarely do.

Another interesting tidbit? Joaquin Phoenix is not new to making waves in the music realm! Before his portrayal of the Joker, he famously immersed himself in the music scene for his role in "Walk the Line" where he played Johnny Cash, blending acting talent with musical prowess. Who knew the Joker could hit such high notes too?

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Quentin Tarantino praises flop Joker sequel: 'I really, really liked it' (The Guardian)

Writer-director shows support for critically maligned and commercially disastrous musical follow-up to 2019 hit.

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Quentin Tarantino Praises Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix Best ... (Variety)

Quentin Tarantino praises Todd Phillips for using "Joker: Folie a Deux" to tell off comic book movie fans and Warner Bros.

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Quentin Tarantino Praises 'Joker: Folie À Deux' & Todd Phillips ... (Deadline)

The Kill Bill director gave his thoughts on the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga-starring film and shared why he enjoyed the DC Comics-based movie. “I really, ...

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'Joker' Surprise: Quentin Tarantino Gives 'Folie à Deux' Two Thumbs ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The veteran auteur told a podcast Todd Phillips' antihero musical starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga impressed him during a screening at the cinema.

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Quentin Tarantino Praises 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and Says Joaquin ... (Jordan Ruimy)

Yes, you can count Quentin Tarantino as a 'Folie à Deux' megafan. In fact, he praises Joaquin Phoenix for giving an all-timer performance and Todd Phillips ...

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Quentin Tarantino Praises Joker: Folie à Deux: A F--- You to ... (IndieWire)

Quentin Tarantino praised the "Joker" sequel, "Joker: Folie à Deux," as a "fuck you" to audiences and "comic book geeks."

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Quentin Tarantino Unironically Loves Joker 2 and Calls It a 'F*ck ... (IGN Southeast Asia)

Joker: Folie à Deux has been a major bomb at the box office, earning scathing reviews from fans and critics alike. But it has at least one big fan in ...

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Quentin Tarantino loved 'Joker: Folie à Deux' (Goldderby)

Quentin Tarantino calls the superhero flop a "f--- you to Hollywood," praises Joaquin Phoenix's performance and Todd Phillips' direction.

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Quentin Tarantino Unironically Loves Joker 2 and Calls It a 'F*ck ... (IGN)

Joker: Folie à Deux has been a major bomb at the box office, earning scathing reviews from fans and critics alike. But it has at least one big fan in ...

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Joaquin Phoenix Says He Spoke to Christopher Nolan About ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Joaquin Phoenix says he spoke to Christopher Nolan about playing Joker in 'The Dark Knight.' The role ultimately went to Heath Ledger.

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Joaquin Phoenix Reveals 'I Talked to Christopher Nolan' About ... (Variety Australia)

Ledger's critically acclaimed performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight” posthumously won him the Oscar for best supporting actor. Phoenix would finally be ...

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Joker was Joaquin's destiny... (Ahmedabad Mirror)

Actor Joaquin Phoenix ...

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Joaquin Phoenix Was Almost The Dark Knight's Joker - Comic Book ... (Superherohype.com)

Joaquin Phoenix recently looked back at the time when Christopher Nolan offered him to play Joker in The Dark Knight.

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'Joker 2' Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Blockbuster Flop At ... (Forbes)

Joker: Folie à Deux is now available to stream on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ less than a month after its theatrical release.

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Mik's Flicks: <i>Joker: Folie à Deux</i> is laughably bad (The Gazette • Western University's Newspaper)

Despite having a global pop superstar, an Oscar-winning actor and a hefty $200 million budget, this movie isn't even worth watching at home.

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I Think Joker 2's Streaming Release Gives DC Fans a Slightly Better ... (CBR)

Joker 2 can be watched and skimmed through at home on digital, but this only showcases how the movie's best elements are few and far between.

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