While Joker: Folie à Deux attempts to engage with themes of mental illness and societal pain, it ultimately fails to present any original ideas or meaningful commentary.
The musical numbers, particularly those featuring Lady Gaga, showcase her talent, but they also feel like an unconventional fit for the overall narrative, which remains muddled.
The film's exploration of Arthur's dissociative identity disorder is superficially addressed, leaving audiences questioning whether his violence comes from a fractured psyche or simply from abuse.
Despite the engaging performance of the cast, especially Joaquin Phoenix, the sequel does not fulfill the thematic promises made by its forebear, leaving viewers yearning for depth.
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