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Was “Joker: Folie à Deux” Actually Based?

The internet has thoughts, and for once, it’s not about arguing whether Margot Robbie is mid. This time, it’s about “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the second (and final) chapter in the Joker saga that somehow managed to go from Oscar buzz to a 30% rating that critics and audiences both seem to agree on.

By Zoey Carter2 min read
Warner Bros. Pictures/Joker: Folie à Deux/2024

We know the critics and audience tend to disagree, so when was the last time everyone hated a movie this much at the same time? Especially one with the talented Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga?