Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson and director-writer Todd Phillips talk about what scared them the most about making a musical sequel. . Plus, Gaga discusses how she got into her dark persona and stuck with it. The subtitle of the film is "Folie a Deux" means “The Folly of Two”; in French. This initially led to speculation that Harley Quinn would appear in the film, which was confirmed shortly after. The name Folie a Deux comes from the 19th century French psychiatrists Charles Lasègue and Jules Falret. The term was coined to refer to two or more people who share the same insanity or delusion. It is also known as Lasègue-Falret syndrome. The foreman of the jury speaks of “the people of New York”; Instead of Gotham City. This is because New York State is the plaintiff in the criminal case, and this version of Gotham City is apparently located in New York State (most versions have Gotham in New Jersey). Arthur Fleck: [Written as a mean autograph with a sad smiley face] I HOPE YOU GET CANCER. The film opens with the Looney Tunes title sequence, featuring the Warner Bros. logo surrounded by rings and the Joker’s face. Featuring the cast of AniMat’s The Wicked Discovery of a Lifetime (2022). Merrily We Roll Along Written by Eddie Cantor, Murray Mencher and Charles Tobias. Before watching the movie, I avoided reading reviews or watching trailers because I had incredibly high expectations. With stars like Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, I was hoping for an intense and deep portrayal of the Joker – a character known for his dark, complex and psychopathic nature. Even with solid performances from Phoenix and Gaga, the film falls flat. the story we all wanted. Instead of delving deep into the Joker’s twisted psyche, we’re given a strange mix of musical numbers and dance sequences that feel out of place and often appear every few minutes with no real purpose. Joker’s suffering, his darkness and his complexity – all of that is missing. To make matters worse, we all know this isn’t the *real* Joker from the comics or previous movies. But even with this freedom, the film misses the potential to explore the character’s more psychological, chaotic side. Instead, we’re left with a shallow version of what could have been an immersive dive into madness. Supporting characters like Harley Quinn (played by Gaga) are equally underserved. Instead of playing into their infamous, toxic dynamic, her character feels one-dimensional, with little depth to their connection. The lack of significant interaction between the Joker and characters like Murray Franklin or even the inmates of Arkham drains the story of any tension or intrigue. It’s a real shame because with the right direction this could easily have been one of the best films of the year. Instead, it’s a disappointment. Save time and money – this one doesn’t live up to the hype.. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, New York Film Festival, and more.