As a long-time connoisseur of cinema, I must say that Quentin Tarantino‘s praise for “Joker: Folie á Deux” has piqued my interest. Having grown up on a steady diet of groundbreaking films and having a particular fondness for the unconventional, I find myself intrigued by this sequel that seemingly thumbs its nose at expectations.
Despite its mixed reception at the box office and among critics and audiences, the sequel to the 2019’s Joker titled “Folie á Deux” has earned a fan in Quentin Tarantino. During his interview on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast (as reported by Variety), Tarantino expressed high praise for the film, stating that he “really really liked it.” Furthermore, he referred to director Todd Phillips as the true joker for delivering a middle finger salute to comic book enthusiasts, Hollywood, DC, and Warner Bros. with this movie.
As a film enthusiast, let me tell you, I was genuinely captivated by this movie – it resonated deeply with me. Initially, I anticipated being dazzled by the cinematic craftsmanship, but I believed it would be more of an intellectual exploration that might not quite gel as a cohesive film experience. However, I found myself utterly engrossed in it. The musical sequences were particularly appealing to me; the simpler the tunes, the more they resonated. In fact, I find myself analyzing the lyrics of ‘For Once in My Life’ in a manner I never have before.
In simpler terms, Tarantino referred to Phillips as the “real trickster” of the sequel movie, comparing him to the character Joker. According to Tarantino, Phillips’ unexpected move, the jack-in-the-box prank, symbolizes a middle finger to comic book fans, moviegoers, Hollywood, DC and Warner Bros., as well as anyone who owns stocks at those companies. In essence, Tarantino is saying that the film is indeed a Joker film, as Phillips himself embodies the Joker’s characteristic rebellion.
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Tarantino’s remarks on his 2019 movie “Joke” differ from his earlier views about the original film. Earlier, he had criticized it as being a bit repetitive and raised questions about its reliance on ’70s movies like “Taxi Driver,” suggesting that this was a trend of remaking great ’70s films for modern consumption. However, he did commend the movie’s unique talk scene and praised its subversive nature, particularly noting the large-scale subversion it presented.
It appears Tarantino is zeroing in on a significant aspect of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” which for some, is its role as a counterbalance to the frenzy surrounding the movie and the Joker character. This hype stemmed from the first Joker film and escalated as anticipation for the sequel mounted. As we’ve previously mentioned, “Joker” isn’t just a commentary on entertainment; it’s also social commentary, exploring the divide between reality and pop-culture fixation, particularly with regards to the Joker. In essence, it offers an intriguing perspective that might lead viewers to reevaluate their initial thoughts about “Joker: Folie à Deux,” potentially seeing it as more than initially perceived.
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2024-10-30 07:10