The subtitle of “Joker: Folie à Deux” (pronounced “foe lee a do”) is translated as “madness between two people.” The mad musical sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix, reprising his role as Arthur Fleck, aka Joker, and adds Lady Gaga as Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, a version of Harley Quinn, who idolizes Joker. Director Todd Phillips (nominated for three Oscars for “Joker,” 2019) takes a lot of risks with the film in plot, characters and visualization. Paul Willistein of Lehigh Valley Press reviews the Psychological Thriller Musical.
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