Were the negative reviews a surprise for Joker: Folie à Deux? Lady Gaga was reportedly taken off-guard by audiences’ reactions to the film.
Joker: Folie à Deux will go down in history as one of the biggest failures in blockbuster history. The film had everything going for it: A star-studded cast with Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, decent early reviews from festivals, and the momentum of sequel to a billion dollar underdog. Yet it seems none of that could have saved the film from crashing and burning.
Tides started to turn sour for Joker: Folie à Deux when opening week reviews began to come out. The project was panned by fans and critics alike. This fueled the momentum of the internet, with many wondering why the film was a musical at all, or why a sequel to the original was even necessary. It seemed everyone expected the project to bomb. That is, except for Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga’s Reaction To Joker’s Historic Flop
Even though the internet seemed convinced that Joker: Folie à Deux would flop the moment it hit theaters, Lady Gaga seemed to have some faith in the project. According to a report by the Daily Mail, positive reactions to the film at early screenings gave Gaga confidence in its performance, leaving her ultimately shocked when the negative reviews hit the net.
“Gaga is surprised by the response to Joker 2 and is shocked that people don’t love it after the response it received from critics before it premiered,” An insider told the UK-based outlet. “She put so much heart into the movie and has so much respect for the DC comics fan base…Her team is quietly looking at other projects they can roll out as they want to move on this from as quickly as possible.”
It’s a shame that Joker: Folie à Deux wasn’t able to live up to the expectations Lady Gaga had for it both critically and at the box office. Despite the deluge of negative reviews, there is a silver lining. A small contingent of fans have formed on the internet, suggesting that the film isn’t entirely devoid of appeal to a certain few.
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