What Did Quentin Tarantino Say About Joker 2: Folie a Deux?

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As a cinephile who has been fortunate enough to witness the evolution of modern cinema through the lens of some truly remarkable filmmakers, I can confidently say that Quentin Tarantino’s take on Joker 2: Folie a Deux is not one to be dismissed lightly. Having had the privilege of watching Joaquin Phoenix in the original Joker and being awestruck by his performance, I was eager to see how he would continue to breathe life into Arthur Fleck in this sequel.

Renowned director Quentin Tarantino offered some encouraging comments about the much-criticized film “Joker 2: Folie a Deux”. Fans are curious to know what specific praise Tarantino had for the Todd Phillips movie. Did he rave about the plot? Did he find it an enjoyable watch overall? Was he captivated by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s performances in the film?

Tarantino’s thoughts on “Joker 2: Folie a Deux” and his opinion on the film have been clearly expressed in this discussion.

Did Quentin Tarantino like Joker 2: Folie a Deux?

Yes, Quentin Tarantino enjoyed Joker 2: Folie a Deux.

Tarantino expressed his admiration for the film during an interview on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. He highly commended Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Arthur Fleck from the 2019 Joker, stating it as “one of the finest performances” he had “ever witnessed” in any movie.

As a dedicated fan, I approached Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood expecting a cinematic masterpiece. Yet, upon viewing it, I found myself initially perceiving the film as an “intellectually distanced exploration,” a perspective I thought might not resonate with audiences like a traditional movie.

Apart from his general acclaim, he also lauded the musical elements within the movie. He admitted, “I found myself deeply engrossed. The less melodious the tunes seemed, the more I appreciated them.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’d say it’s like comparing Joker and Harley Quinn’s dynamic in the film to that of Mickey and Mallory from Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers – a project Quentin Tarantino penned. To me, it felt like a spiritual sequel to that movie, as if I was watching the Natural Born Killers 2.0. In essence, I thought, “This is the kind of Natural Born Killers I wished I had seen, being the one who brought Mickey and Mallory to life.” I admired their interpretation, appreciated the direction they took, and found the entire movie to be a vivid manifestation of Mickey Knox’s twisted mind.

Additionally, he not only commended Todd Phillips’ filmmaking skills but playfully proposed that Phillips was like the Joker in reality. In other words, he humorously stated, “Phillips is the Joker,” suggesting that the director of the movie was akin to the character from the movie itself.

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2024-10-30 17:40