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'Joker: Folie à Deux' Faces Backlash for Musical Elements, Earns 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and Lowest CinemaScore

Oct 5, 2024, 06:48 PM

The sequel to the 2019 film 'Joker,' titled 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from audiences and critics alike. The film, which was not advertised as a musical, has been criticized for its unexpected musical elements. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an audience score of 37%, significantly lower than 2016's Suicide Squad, which has 58%, and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, which has 63%. Additionally, the film earned a 'D' CinemaScore, the lowest ever for a comic book movie. Opening night screenings saw a lack of fanboy attendance, with some viewers comparing the film's dialogue-heavy nature to that of 'Lincoln.' Warner Bros. faces backlash for the film's direction and marketing strategy.