Joker: Folie à Deux - Delving into Madness and Reality

The latest Joker: Folie à Deux from DC Comics is giving us the big, bad story that the world of Batman is all about!

Joker: Folie à Deux, A Movie Full Of Unpredictability:

The first Joker movie did a remarkable job telling a very serious, dark story and we can tell it made an impact on viewers as Todd Phillips brought back one of the most memorable DC villains for an epic story!

This sequel takes audiences through a wild journey. As the movie progresses, viewers are constantly left in wonder and struggling to differentiate between a wild ride of fantasy and reality as Arthur Fleck ( played by Joaquin Phoenix), the iconic Joker and Harley Quinn (played by Lady Gaga), the object of his affection, are a pair with lots to keep everyone watching!

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What's Real?

Joaquin as Arthur Fleck making a sad face in clown makeup in Joker: Folie à Deux Image

Throughout the story, Arthur Fleck takes center stage and audiences are asked to dive into his mental world. However, as he walks through his trial. What makes it complex is that there are elements of the story that are truly happening and other hallucinations or scenes that have become something out of the imagination! It turns out Lee or Harley Quinn might really be in the story!

For Arthur, they have a big bond in "Joker: Folie à Deux.", though we get to see a few key interactions of the characters.

But those scenes were actually pretty convincing. Even though there was a special scene with Lee. She stole a TV, giving the feeling it may just have happened!

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A Tale of Two Worlds- The Real and The Imagined

Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in Joker Folie A Deux Image

We get some key scenes where Arthur sings. It makes for a somber vibe, one that really hits a real core to "Joker." Those that want to be in the real world of Arthur Fleck will really love this scene. These moments are stark and gritty! We can see the darkness.

Arthur had his interactions with guards
The people around him
Even his lawyer

You're going to have to dive into these moments to realize it's all connected to a grim truth of "Gotham

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An Exploration Of The Imagination

Lee Quinzel/Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) looking very serious in Joker: Folie à Deux Image

Here's a big moment! The scenes that have a lot more energy, or make an incredible, wild performance look more real than not! A lot of fans feel this has a true expression of what's in Arthur Fleck's world.

Fans will certainly remember these special moments as the story transitions. This will certainly capture the attention of viewers as the film continues!

Arthur Fleck had some amazing stage numbers with his beloved Harley Quinn. If you like musical theatre, or just those wild shows with all their elements of wonder. The film embraces those "musicals."

It takes things in an interesting direction as there are some elements of "reality." And what audiences may feel! It appears "Joker" is showing up and it looks like he just took over this new scene where he is killing people right and left!

You might see a glimpse of how he's killing Harvey Dent
As well as that Judge.
These two characters are big parts of Gotham's history and these moments! It is all thanks to "Arthur."

There's so much going on with "Joker." Those special transitions in the show, is part of "Arthur's" world that's almost like an off switch as the lights transition from dark and then brighten, and these characters give these awesome dance numbers. The world shifts with the flick of a light. The transitions from his perspective of the real world, or at least it seems real to those in the world, to something incredible that could just as easily come from his thoughts. The world of "Joker

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What's Left Up To The Viewers?

Arthur Fleck smiles with red lipstick on his face and Harley Quinn smokes next to Joker in Joker Folie a Deux Image

If you think this movie gives us an answer to a really complex and dramatic storyline, think again! It's very easy to dive into "Joker's headspace! We may never have definitive answers for what's going on. One of the coolest scenes is the intimate connection between "Arthur" and "Lee" that happens after "Arthur" gets sent to Arkham and we may see how "Lee" was able to get permission from guards to see him. It appears this may just be something from his mind.

Those who haven't watched this might be left to ponder if the movie is going to be some dark story full of tragic and frightening events, but you're about to find out. This is definitely not something to be missed for those that enjoy those mind-bending movies! This story, this series and "Joker" is always in a wild state of disorientation!

There is more in store! "Joker: Folie à Deux." will be sure to keep audiences wanting more!