Wed Oct 30 02:27:14 UTC 2024: ## Tarantino Lauds “Joker: Folie à Deux” Despite Box Office Disappointment

**LOS ANGELES** – Renowned director Quentin Tarantino has come out in defense of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” praising Todd Phillips’ film despite its underwhelming box office performance. Speaking on the latest episode of “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast,” Tarantino revealed that he found the film “tremendously enjoyable,” particularly commending its filmmaking and Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Arthur Fleck.

Tarantino, known for his own unique brand of filmmaking, even went as far as to declare that Phillips himself embodies the spirit of the Joker, claiming the director “is spending the studio’s money like the Joker would spend it.” He also highlighted the film’s irreverent nature, stating that Phillips is “saying f*** you to all of them” – from comic book geeks to Hollywood executives.

“I really, really liked it, really,” Tarantino said. “I thought it was going to be an arms-length, intellectual exercise… but I really got caught up into it. I thought the more banal the songs were, the better they were.” He added that he found the film “really funny” and enjoyed the musical sequences, particularly appreciating the opportunity to laugh freely in an “almost empty Imax theater.”

While the film has underperformed financially, Tarantino’s enthusiastic praise for “Joker: Folie à Deux” may offer a renewed perspective on the film. Whether it resonates with a broader audience remains to be seen, but Tarantino’s endorsement is a testament to the film’s unique and daring vision.

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