holyenigma ARTPOPster 1,530 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) On 9/4/2024 at 3:18 PM, Bernadette said: Unnoficial reviews from journalists Reveal hidden contents Todd Phillips' direction and screenplay in this sequel fall short precisely because he does not explore the crucial points of the plot in an inventive way. It feels like an unfinished film, full of flaws. The highlights are Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix's performances, both delivering complex, deep, and multi-layered portrayals that provide their respective characters with formidable and well-developed arcs. A standout moment is the scene where Lee Quinzel (Lady Gaga) has a breakdown and becomes involved in a massacre in the courtroom. Reveal hidden contents "Joker: Folie à Deux" is an example of how sequels aren’t always a good idea, but Todd Phillips' new project is saved by two key elements: Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. There are some great moments, but the script is mediocre and doesn’t add value to the Gotham universe created by Phillips. Hide contents Lady Gaga proves once again to be a high-performance and technically skilled actress in this sequel. The actress masterfully leads and builds her character, Lee Quinzel, who spearheads the revolution in Gotham's daily life. Joaquin Phoenix delivers a breathtaking performance, demonstrating why he won the Oscar for the first film. Todd Phillips' direction is good, but it isn’t the main focus of this discussion. and all of them highlighting Gaga as the standout Edited September 4 by holyenigma Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverDespechao Pronounshe/him A Popster Is Born 17,883 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 On 9/4/2024 at 10:22 AM, little legend said: Reveal hidden contents As a fan of the original Joker film, I eagerly anticipated Joker 2 with the hope that it would delve even deeper into the twisted psyche of Arthur Fleck. However, this sequel, while visually striking and emotionally intense, struggles to recapture the brilliance of its predecessor. A major factor in this is the surprising inclusion of Lady Gaga, whose performance, though bold, feels out of place in this dark narrative. Lady Gaga steps into the role of Harley Quinn with her usual flair, but rather than enhancing the story, her portrayal often feels like an awkward attempt to inject a pop culture icon into a world that thrives on subtlety and despair. Her character's chemistry with Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker is inconsistent, leaving their relationship feeling forced rather than the natural descent into madness we hoped for. One particularly jarring moment is when Gaga’s character breaks into a rendition of her single "Stupid Love." While the song might work on a pop stage ( in real world actually it does not), it feels utterly disconnected from the grim tone of the film. The performance comes across as an odd promotional piece rather than a genuine part of the storyline, detracting from the overall atmosphere and pulling viewers out of the experience. "Stupid Love" was a questionable choice for the soundtrack, and in this context, it’s downright cringe-worthy. Visually, Joker 2 is still stunning, with its gritty cinematography and haunting score. Phoenix continues to deliver a captivating performance, portraying the Joker’s descent into madness with a terrifying grace. Yet, the film’s pacing falters, with some scenes dragging on without adding much to the plot, while others rush through moments that could have been explored with greater depth. In the end, Joker 2 feels like a chaotic symphony of ideas, some brilliant, others misguided. While it attempts to build on the foundation laid by the first film, it ultimately stumbles under the weight of its own ambition, leaving viewers longing for the raw, unfiltered brilliance of the original. Not this ChatGPT 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Judaster Pop-a-911-ster 26,484 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Back to celebrating 11.1M streams, methinks 1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Life Pop-a-911-ster 22,956 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 On 9/4/2024 at 5:19 PM, Replay said: What about Lifetimes? 0 (=) But you already knew 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazz Monster Pronounshe/him Popstanne 9,907 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 at least we can always count on Gaga to deliver, she will get an acting oscar one day, I'm 100% sure of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
little legend Pop-a-911-ster 28,918 x3 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 well it seems that we have a movie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Popster This Way 692 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Gaga is such a great actress. A lot of praise coming into her direction. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverDespechao Pronounshe/him A Popster Is Born 17,883 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Gaga pleaseee, no more movies I hate this feeling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverDespechao Pronounshe/him A Popster Is Born 17,883 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 On 9/4/2024 at 10:32 AM, Bernadette said: Gaga is such a great actress. A lot of praise coming into her direction. just like HOG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazz Monster Pronounshe/him Popstanne 9,907 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Hopefully JFAD will be a box office hit and it will push Gaga towards a nomination No HoG repeat, let's pray 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANZGA PronounsHe/Him/His A Popster Is Born 16,835 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) We'll take the Box Office I guess, time to focus on music Edited September 4 by FRANZGA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi Pronounshe/him Pop-a-911-ster 27,106 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 well it's just first reviews guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hags Labs ARTPOPster 2,033 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Why are yall panicking and being pesimistic already when some of you have spent the last week saying that first joker movie received mixed reviews as well and it still ended up smashing the box office chi- 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi Pronounshe/him Pop-a-911-ster 27,106 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 happy they are loving Gaga's performance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANZGA PronounsHe/Him/His A Popster Is Born 16,835 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 On 9/4/2024 at 10:37 PM, Hags Labs said: Why are yall panicking and being pesimistic already when some of you have spent the last week saying that first joker movie received mixed reviews as well and it still ended up smashing the box office chi- It will obviously still SMASH the box office 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Judaster Pop-a-911-ster 26,484 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Time to release A Star is Born This Way, the sequel where Ally Maine releases Judas 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Warrior The Popster 138 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 On 9/4/2024 at 7:35 PM, holyenigma said: Dawn FM didn’t do too much but i feel like that was due to the fact After Hours was still dominating His next one will be big I think Dawn FM didn't do much because he mishandled that era and dropped the ball for whatever reason. he bagged several hits after Dawn FM. Anything he puts out now will smash. I hope bald bobby will plan the rollout accordingly 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
little legend Pop-a-911-ster 28,918 x3 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 the fact that you are surprised about our reactions. We were meltdowing when DWAS had just a decrease last week while it was still doing above 8m daily streams so why are you surprised that we are going crazy over the slightest negative review? 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagaxuan The Fame Popster 466 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 im so nervous right now looking at the initial reviews - tho im still sceptical to how true they are for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
little legend Pop-a-911-ster 28,918 x3 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 this just proves that Ally smashed , not Gaga 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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