Joker: Folie à Deux

Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck in this musical sequel to the acclaimed Joker.

Arthur Fleck is on trial for his deadly murder spree as Joker that inspired disaffected citizens to violently riot across Gotham. His lawyer hopes an insanity plea will provide Arthur with the help he needs, while the ambitious new district attorney, Harvey Dent, is determined to convict Fleck no matter what so he can boost his name and profile.

In Arkham Asylum, Arthur bonds with fellow inmate Harleen Quinzel during musical therapy. Falling head over heels for each other, the two express their heady love through fantastical musical numbers. As Arthur embraces these potent shared delusions, he starts to wonder whether he should disregard his lawyer’s advice and fully embody his homicidal Joker persona.

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga give strong, raw performances in this sequel to the multi award-winning Joker. Like its predecessor, it evokes the grim and dark tones of Martin Scorsese’s earlier work, but adds an unsettling musical twist as its characters blur the line between reality and violent fantasy.

“just as edgy and disturbing as its forerunner, replicating the idea of modern American cities as terrifying powder kegs perpetually on the cusp of explosion.” The Independent

“It’s a sad, pensive, and impressively odd motion picture that uses the theatricality of movie musicals to undermine its hero’s ambitions instead of elevating them.” TheWrap

“As sweet and beguiling a musical romance as it’s possible to have between two murderous psychopaths.” Empire

“that rare sequel that meets – if not surpasses – the quality of its predecessor” Metro

15: strong violence, language, brief sex