"Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel to the Oscar-winning film "Joker," will be available for streaming on Max starting December 13, with an HBO linear debut on December 14. Despite grossing $206 million globally, the film is expected to incur significant losses due to its $200 million production cost and poor reception, as noted by Variety's critic Peter Debruge. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, with a storyline involving Arthur Fleck's relationship with Harley Quinn.
Actor and comedian Tim Dillon, who played a guard in 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' criticized the sequel as "the worst film ever made" during an interview on the Joe Rogan podcast. Dillon described the film as lacking a coherent plot and predicted its failure during production. The sequel, featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, was both a critical and commercial disappointment, earning only $200 million worldwide compared to the original's $1 billion.
Comedian Tim Dillon criticized "Joker: Folie à Deux," calling it "the worst film ever made" during an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. Dillon, who had a minor role in the film, described it as plotless and predicted it would bomb while on set. Despite the first "Joker" film's success, the sequel was poorly received by critics and audiences, resulting in significant financial losses for Warner Bros. However, Quentin Tarantino praised the film, particularly its musical sequences and Joaquin Phoenix's performance.
Comedian Tim Dillon, who appeared briefly in "Joker: Folie à Deux," criticized the film as the "worst ever made," predicting it would flop due to its lack of plot and coherence. Despite negative reviews and poor box office performance, the film has defenders like Quentin Tarantino, who praised Joaquin Phoenix's performance and the film's chaotic spirit. Opinions on the film's merit remain divided, with some suggesting it may be appreciated more over time.
Comedian Tim Dillon, who had a minor role in 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' criticized the film as "the worst film ever made," citing its lack of plot and coherence. Despite the film's poor box office performance compared to its predecessor, which grossed over $1 billion, some figures like Quentin Tarantino have defended it, suggesting it could become a cult classic. The film features Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in a musical sequel directed by Todd Phillips.
A urologist was consulted to answer questions about the medical accuracy of the plot points in the movie "Beau Is Afraid," including the protagonist's giant testicles due to decades of semen buildup and his fear of ejaculation due to a supposed heart defect. The urologist explained that while some medical conditions can cause large scrotums, the movie's portrayal is more of a metaphorical tool. The urologist also discussed the benefits of ejaculation and the potential risks of sex for those with heart conditions.
Fans of the new movie 'Beau Is Afraid' have been speculating that the young actor, Armen Nahapetian, who plays the teen version of Joaquin Phoenix's character, is actually an AI-generated or CGI creation due to his striking resemblance to Phoenix. Despite Nahapetian's attempts to set the record straight, fans continue to joke about his alleged non-existence.
"Beau Is Afraid," the latest film from director Ari Aster, has scored the biggest screen average of the year at the independent box office, grossing $320,396 on four screens in New York and Los Angeles. The A24 film, which stars Joaquin Phoenix, needs to sustain momentum as it expands nationwide next weekend. The film follows an anxious man's bizarre odyssey to his hometown for his mother's funeral and has been described as a "three-hour-long panic attack."
