Synopsis Gladiator II:
Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is a man suffering from split personality. His alter ego is that of Joker, a comedian who literally has killer jokes. In the first film, we see him kill six people as Joker. He’s set for a trial and while his lawyer Maryanne Stewart (Catherine Keener), wants to bring the split personality angle into play, arguing that Fleck shouldn’t be punished for Joker’s crimes, he dismisses her as the lawyer and starts to put forward his own defence, much to the delight of the publicity seeking defence attorney, Harvey Dent (Harry Lawtey). In between, Fleck meets a mentally disturbed singer Harleen “Lee” Quinzel (Lady Gaga) in the jail. Her juniorbola alter ego is that of Harley Quinn and she’s fascinated by Joker, finding him to be her feminine counterpart. Through her, Fleck discovers the singer in him. If in the first film he saw himself as a crack comic artiste, here he begins to see himself as something akin to Fred Astaire, a singing-dancing sensation who draws maximum crowds everywhere.
Joker: Folie À Deux Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendon Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Harvey Dent
Director: Todd Phillips
Watch or Not?: DC and Joker fans will definitely watch this one at least once but do not get your hopes too high.
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 138 Minutes