"Joker: Madness for Two" Premiere in Venice: Mixed Reviews and Expectations

The premiere of the sequel "Joker: Madness for Two" took place on September 4 as part of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, leaving behind a wave of various reviews.

Star cast and sensational premiere

A new film about one of the most famous villains of Gotham, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, has long aroused the interest of moviegoers. However, after the show in Venice, the reactions to it became even louder.

Critics' reviews and first impressions

Some critics did not hold back and shared their impressions. One of the viewers noted that

"the message of the film is poignant and devastating, but it lacks emotion. It seems to be simply a response to those who saw the first film as an ode to violence."

Another critic assures:

"the music aspect feels like a gimmick and gets boring over time."

A third user describes the feed as

"a tangled mess that aspires to be everything and ends up being nothing."

Reviews in social networks

However, the reaction in social networks is much more positive. For example, he was named on one of the portals

"film of the year".

Comparison with the first "Joker"

The first Joker only had a 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, but it received 11 nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards, including wins for Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Best Original Score for Hildur Gunnadóttir. Time will tell if the sequel will be able to repeat this success.

Conclusions and expectations

Mixed reviews from critics and positive reviews from viewers create a mixed picture for "Joker: Madness for Two." However, one thing can be said for sure: this film has already become a topic of discussion, and its official premiere on October 3, 2024 in Ukraine and the world will bring even more emotions and discussions.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova