It's time to call out what needs to be said: the so-called "critics" trashing Joker: Folie à Deux has no grasp of storytelling. This film isn’t just a sequel—it’s a deep dive into the broken mind of Arthur Fleck, a man hanging by a thread between reality and the alternative world he’s created to survive. The same people who praised the first film are now turning their backs, proving they were never invested in the story of Arthur—they were obsessed with the Joker, the mask, the chaos, but they never cared about the man beneath it.
Joker: Folie à Deux expands Arthur’s story arc in ways that challenge the audience. This isn’t some simple rehash of what worked in the first film—it’s an exploration of a man’s crumbling mind, where every element, from the dark humor to the musical interludes, is expertly woven into the narrative. It’s not about spectacle; it’s about a man fighting to separate his delusions from the cold indifference of the world around him, a world that has turned its back on him at every turn.
And those critics who once hailed Joker as a masterpiece? Now they’re slamming Folie à Deux because it doesn’t give them the same, familiar thrill. What they don’t understand is that this film is not about indulging their expectations. It’s about the story of Arthur Fleck, not just the Joker. They don’t see that every decision made in this film, even the musical aspects, is part of a larger, poetic vision. The music isn’t random; it’s the perfect metaphor for Arthur’s dissonance between his internal chaos and external reality.
So, let’s face it: it’s time to stop giving these so-called critics any more attention. They loved the Joker, not the story of Arthur Fleck. They don’t get Joker: Folie à Deux. And frankly, they never did.
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