“Joker: Folie à Deux” has received a disappointing “D” CinemaScore, marking the lowest grade ever for a comic book movie, surpassing the previous record-holder, “Fantastic Four” (2015), which earned a “C-.”
This comes in stark contrast to its predecessor, 2019’s “Joker,” which received a “B+” and won Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for Best Actor.
In this sequel, Phoenix reprises his role as Joker, joined by Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Unlike the gritty tone of the original, “Folie à Deux” is a musical and love story, exploring the twisted relationship between Joker and Harley.
The film’s reception has been less positive compared to the first movie. Variety’s chief critic, Owen Gleiberman, described it as overly cautious, with Arthur (Joker) now more of a “singing-and-dancing puppet clown” than a menacing figure. Despite its ambition, he argues that the film lacks the boldness of the original.
Opening on Friday, “Folie à Deux” earned $20 million on its first day. Initial box office projections ranged from $50 million to $65 million for the weekend, but with the lukewarm reception, the film is now expected to fall short of those predictions.
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