The anticipation is intense as the red curtain slowly lifts, revealing a glimpse into the mesmerizing mayhem of Joaquin Phoenix’s return in Joker: Folie à Deux. For die-hard DC comic fans – book readers and moviegoers alike, the mere thought of the Joker sends shivers down their spines, conjuring up a fascinating blend of psychopathy and the human condition. With the recent release of a tantalizing teaser, the world is once again plunged into the underworld of Gotham’s most notorious clown prince of crime.
Unveiling the Madness
The teaser shows Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck at Arkham State Hospital, setting up an intriguingly intense and action-packed storyline. The small preview, a mere sample of the crazy tapestry that awaits fans, provides a slice-of-life look into Arthur Fleck’s bittersweet everyday lifestyle. A ragged but achingly human Fleck, imprisoned inside the cold walls of Arkham State Hospital, finds refuge in the tears hidden behind hysterical laughter.
Revealing that Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck remains at Arkham State Hospital, the film’s version of DC Comics’ Arkham Asylum, shows that the Joker’s efforts were unsuccessful. This is because, in the Joker ending it shows Arthur skipping and running up and down the hallways of the site, attempting to flee as an officer approached him. With him still imprisoned at the facility by the time Joker: Folie à Deux arrives, as shown in the sequel’s teaser, it’s a little apparent what’s to happen next. With that being said, the footage, although fleeting, screams of the torment that has come to define Fleck’s existence.
Setting the Stage
With the arrival of the trailer teaser, the film is already immersing fans in a flood of emotions. Phoenix wears the part of Fleck like suffocating clothing, with the wearily dismissed face of a man who knows no relief or escape. But it’s not only the lead character that entices viewers; it’s the pitter-patter of the rain, the bare bars of confinement, and the inevitable dark romance that audiences can expect to emerge as Lady Gaga takes on the intoxicatingly complicated role of Harley Quinn. Her role as the Joker’s partner in crime and lover in life – promises to provide a chaotic counterbalance to Fleck’s darkness.
The road of the Joker and Harley Quinn is one of mad romance, a love that consumes and eventually corrupts. DC Comics’ story arcs have been twisted and complicated. With Lady Gaga embodying Harley’s deadly charm, the Joker’s story in ‘Folie à Deux‘ is going to take a romantic turn—a dance of two souls tied together by the craziness that surrounds them.
Paths Crossed and Intertwined
With the Joker and Harley’s history about to cross within the hollow halls of Arkham, remains of a blooming love are hinted at—a foreshadowing of the chaos these two would undoubtedly cause. Lady Gaga’s representation of Harley serves as a wild and bright counterpoint to Phoenix’s Joker, a rainbow aberration in a universe known for its grim, gloomy sadness.
Additionally, according to movie stills courtesy of LadyGagaNowNet, the film will depict the crazy and lustful love story between the Joker and Harley. Harley Quinn, who was the Joker’s psychiatrist before falling in love with him, may assist the Joker in burning Arkham down and escaping. Which would undoubtedly help turn Arthur Fleck’s life around, as the character appears unhappy in the first official teaser.
The highly anticipated and expected mad relationship between the two characters has enormous implications for the plot’s development. Harley’s unstable personality and unwavering loyalty to the Joker, her ‘Mistah J,’ provide a dramatic and terrifying backdrop against which Fleck’s story will unfold.
Nonetheless, take a look at the first look trailer teaser for Joker: Folie a Deux which was shared on Twitter by the official Joker movie account below. Also be sure to stay locked here at The Feature Presentation as the full official trailer arrives and will be available tonight at 6:30PM PT. Lastly, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
