“Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s Joker: Folie à Deux premiered at Venice Film Festival”
The red carpet was graced by the incomparable Joaquin Phoenix, the enigmatic Lady Gaga, and the visionary Todd Phillips, each a maestro in their own right. As the sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning “Joker,” this cinematic confection promises a delectable blend of crime drama and jukebox musical, with Gaga stepping into the deliciously deranged shoes of Harley Quinn.
Darlings, the critics are as divided as a reversible Burberry trench! With a current Rotten Tomatoes rating of 60% “fresh,” this film is splitting opinions faster than a fashion week after-party. John Nugent of Empire Magazine gushes, calling it “as sweet and beguiling a musical romance as it’s possible to have between two murderous psychopaths.” Haute praise indeed!
David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter is equally enamored, particularly with our beloved Gaga. He declares her “a compelling live-wire presence,” likening her performance to a perfectly tailored Valentino gown – fitting in all the right places while still allowing room for breathtaking surprises.
But not all are singing from the same style sheet, my loves. Some critics have found the film as flat as last season’s platforms. Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair laments it as “startlingly dull,” while the BBC’s Nicholas Barber sniffs that it’s “either daring or irritatingly smug.” Oh, the drama!
The film’s logline teases us with promises of institutionalization, true love, and music bursting forth like a perfectly timed runway reveal. It’s a tantalizing cocktail of elements that has fashion and film aficionados alike perched on the edges of their front-row seats.
As we eagerly await the October 4th release, one can’t help but wonder: Will “Joker: Folie à Deux” be the must-see event of the season, or will it be relegated to the discount rack of cinematic history? Only time will tell, darlings. But one thing’s for certain – with Gaga involved, it’s bound to be a spectacle worth witnessing.
Now, let’s raise a glass of bubbly to the Venice International Film Festival, which continues to serve lewks and drama in equal measure. From “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” to this latest Joker jaunt, it’s been a veritable feast for the eyes and the imagination. Stay tuned, fashion mavens – this is one show that’s far from over!
