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Joker: Folie à Deux, the hotly anticipated sequel to one of the handful of superhero films to transcend its genre trappings to strike a note with audiences and the critical masses, could not be more of a failure. The film feels so plainly contemptuous of its original audience that it’s as if the filmmakers forgot they had to make a movie. While it should feel easy to commend the film for taking a swing at being a musical and missing, Joker 2 inevitably suffers from the worst cinematic sin of all: It’s painfully dull. The only risk that exists is in its concept; the execution is painfully pedestrian and artless.
Justine Smith is a Screen Editor at Cult MTL and a contributor to various publications including LWLies, Hyperallergic, Roger Ebert, and more. With a focus on local Canadian and Quebecois cinema, Justine's work explores the world of film through reviews, interviews, and analysis, offering unique perspectives on the industry and its cultural impact.
