Composed by: Satrakai
Of all the brightness that was expected of superheroes and their stories, what we got was darkness and failures of cinematic expression. When everything seemed lost on the superhero front for DCEU, Joker, the darkest of all the tales came out as a breath of fresh air and remained the brightest success. It told the story of Arthur Fleck who was treated as a fleck of dust by the society and his descent into Jokerdom. Now, time for the follow-up where the Joker finds his true love. Or imagines so.
Out comes Folie à Deux. The musical sequel to the Taxi Driver style original.
The teaser for “Joker: Folie à Deux” (Directed by Todd Phillips) offers a tantalizing peek into the evolution of Arthur Fleck’s saga. Let’s delve into the pivotal scenes frame by frame:
Inside Arkham Asylum
The teaser begins within the confines of Arkham, where Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck’s haunting cackle reverberates.
A visit from a woman, likely Harley Quinn portrayed by Lady Gaga, is marked by her drawing a smile on the glass with lipstick, which Arthur aligns with his own visage, signaling an eerie endorsement of his lunacy.
Illusion of Sanity?
The release of Arthur is announced in a newspaper, but the date is questionable, suggesting a narrative of doubt or collective hallucination.
Arthur (Joaquin Phoenix) and Harley (Lady Gaga) are shown descending the steps of a courthouse, but as the scene dissolves, it implies either a stage setting or a mental fabrication.
A Dark Waltz
Unexpectedly, the teaser shifts to sequences that suggest a musical theme, showcasing synchronized dance routines set against a backdrop of sinister elegance.
A powerful rendition of a song by Lady Gaga leaves us pondering the extent to which music will influence the storyline.
Joker’s Ascendancy
Arthur’s alignment of his face with a windowpane, echoing the earlier lipstick gesture, underscores the notion that the Joker identity affords him a perverse form of dominion.
Arkham Hotel suggests something beautifully sinister. This is one of the Money shots of the film.
Scenes of a crowd chanting for the Joker underscore the sway he has amassed post the original movie.
A Cast Shrouded in Secrecy
Fleeting shots of Zazie Beetz, potentially returning as Sophie, and Brendan Gleeson in an undisclosed role, deepen the enigma.
Finally
The teaser is a masterpiece of vagueness, provoking contemplation about Harley and Arthur’s dynamic, the veracity of their existence, and the impact of music on the narrative. It’s clear: “Joker: Folie à Deux” is set to be a film of both visual splendor and psychological depth.
