Summary
- Fans eagerly anticipating Joker sequel's official trailer finally released, leaving them thrilled and satisfied with Phoenix and Gaga's performances.
- The final scene in the trailer, featuring a connection between Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn and Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, has fans calling it "perfect."
- Fans are intrigued by the idea of Joker: Folie à Deux potentially being a musical/thriller, sparking discussion on how this unique concept will be executed.
Ever since Todd Phillips' hit film Joker hit theaters in 2019, fans have theorized, discussed, obsessed and anticipated what could possibly take place in the sequel, and if a second film could even live up to the original. Many wondered when they would get a next installment.
The movie earned the star, Joaquin Phoenix, who lost 50 pounds for the role, an Oscar win, am incredibly rare win for roles that originate from comic books. Although the titular character is often seen opposing Batman, in 2019's Joker, audiences instead got a different take on the villainous "Clown Prince of Crime".
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The first official trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux has finally arrived, and fans aren't disappointed. Joaquin Phoenix reprises the lead role of Arthur Fleck, and Lady Gaga joins Phoenix as Harley Quinn in the film. Many viewers who've watched the trailer can't seem to get enough of it, especially the last few moments, which many have described as a "perfect" ending shot.
The Scene Between Lady Gaga And Joaquin Phoenix From 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Fans Are Calling "Perfect"
Ever since Joker hit theaters in 2019, fans have waited and wondered about a possible sequel. Joaquin Phoenix played the part of Arthur Fleck (the Joker) to perfection, earning an Oscar for his emotional and layered role in the film. In the first official trailer, it seems he will wow audiences again, causing chaos alongside Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux. Movie trailers have sometimes included unforgettable shots and/or quotes, and this film's trailer doesn't disappoint.
After much anticipation for 2024's Joker: Folie à Deux's first official trailer, fans haven't been let down. One significant moment in particular has captured the attention of fans. The shot that has viewers talking is seen in the closing moments before the trailer ends.
Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn draws an almost childlike smile with red lipstick upon a pane of glass separating her from Phoenix's Arthur Fleck. She's then heard saying, "I wanna see the real you."
Initially unsmiling, Phoenix leans forward, his mouth lining up perfectly with the lipstick. The corners of his lips then slowly lift to match the smile Gaga has drawn as his eyes express what seems to be a true, genuine connection with her, before he smiles widely.
Fans have been losing it over the shot, with many describing it as "perfect". "That Lipstick on the glass at the end was just perfect," one user wrote. "Who ever came up with the idea of glass lipstick smile deserve a pay raise," another commented, "it was just perfect."
One fan wrote, "Whoever gave the idea of the last shot is a total genius..." Another noted, "That final shot with the lipstick was incredible." Another user concluded, "That last shot with the glass and lipstick. It was perfect. Perfect. Everything. Down to the last minute detail."
And one added, "That glass scene in the end, that's what I call a beautiful end. hats off to the creativity and ingenuity." One fan mentioned it was "Instantly iconic!"
Fans Believe The Joker: Folie à Deux' Trailer Was Worth The Wait
Although Joaquin Phoenix, and some fans, were initially "unsure" about a Joker sequel, fans seem more than ready for the next installment. Those who viewed the trailer have expressed it was worth the wait, with the last scene working as the perfect ending. One fan commented, "The trailer alone was worth waiting five years for." Another speculated that Harley Quinn "probably ends up being part of [Arthur's] imagination."
One user disagreed, noting, "they already did that in the first one. I think she is real, but they are still probably imagining everything happening."
Another predicted Fleck "never leaves the asylum." Thrilled, one fan felt, "This trailer was perfect!" Another praised it for raising viewers' expectations: "Wouldn't even say this is a teaser, this is exactly what a trailer should be. Not too revealing, but giving just enough for people to get excited."
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One user complimented Phoenix's performance, "Joaquin's Joker is so well acted that he can make the audience feel sorry for him." "The original Joker trailer made me feel anticipation I've never felt for a movie before," wrote another, "You could tell that it was going to be phenomenal. This trailer gives me the same feeling."
The Joker: Folie à Deux trailer quickly caught the attention of fans, leading to speculation, theories, and a powerful final shot that has thrilled movie lovers.
Fans Are Interested About The Idea Of The Film As A Musical
Along with the last scene of the trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, which fans have hailed as "perfect", many have also been discussing the idea of the film as a musical/thriller, and whether it can be pulled off well. While several fans of the 2019 film have speculated about the possibility of Joker 2 as a musical, many believe it could be something unlike anything that's been seen before.
"I hate musicals but I am looking forward to this," one fan wrote. "A lot of people are complaining about this movie being a musical, but I don't think it's going to be a musical in the classical sense," one user pointed out. Another added, "I like musicals but I do believe you are correct in that the whole movie won't be done in song, but I do think that all the musical pieces will be in Arthur's head. However it is done....it will be brilliant because it stars Joaquin."
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Fans anticipating Joker: Folie à Deux are wildly excited and have months to speculate about the events of the film, which will be released October fourth. Many, thrilled by what they've seen in the first trailer, are ready for more glimpses until it's in theaters.
One fan complimented Phoenix's portrayal in the final scene of the trailer: "His face at the end is perfect, hes genuinely smiling but his eyes show his madness." Another applauded the overall trailer: "This trailer is so beautiful and chaotic."
