Sat Oct 05 22:32:00 UTC 2024: ## Joker: Folie à Deux Flops with Critics and Fans Alike
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit *Joker* has been met with widespread disappointment, leaving fans and critics alike feeling the film falls short of its predecessor. *Joker: Folie à Deux*, directed by Todd Phillips, picks up where the first film left off, with Arthur Fleck facing trial for the murders he committed. However, this continuation has been labelled an “insult” by fans who feel it betrays the essence of the original.
The film has received a dismal 33% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with both critics and audiences expressing their dissatisfaction. Critics have called the film “dull” and “boring,” while fans are particularly outraged, claiming the sequel tarnishes the legacy of the original *Joker*.
“In a vacuum this movie cannot be any better than 5/10,” writes one user on Rotten Tomatoes. “But in the shadow of the first film this ‘movie’ is an insult to the first and a stain on the genre.” Another fan writes, “Hands down, worst movie I’ve ever seen. From the first one being one of my favorite to this being the worst, this series had an insane fall from grace.”
Even before its general release, *Joker: Folie à Deux* received unfavorable reviews at the Venice Film Festival, adding fuel to the fire of negativity surrounding the sequel.
With such a strong backlash, it remains to be seen whether the film will be able to salvage its reputation. The future of the *Joker* franchise now seems uncertain, as the sequel’s failure has cast a dark shadow over the once-lauded original.
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