Clown: Pas de deux There are some connections to Batman lore, but I was disappointed that it ditched one of the coolest changes from the first movie. Joker 2 This isn’t your standard comic book movie, following in the footsteps of its predecessor as a slow-paced crime thriller, but this time it’s also a musical. It was hoped that the film would be a sequel to Arthur’s transformation into the Joker, but that’s not technically the case. In addition to some references to Gotham, such as the introduction Joker 2’s Harvey Dent, the sequel almost entirely breaks away from its DC connection.
what’s frustrating Joker 2 It’s that its connection to comic books doesn’t do much. It offers some interesting changes, such as Harley Quinn’s origin story, but those changes mean that she’s essentially only nominally similar to Harley. She didn’t embody the character, just like Arthur Fleck didn’t fully embody the Joker. first one clown Teasing Arthur’s impending full transformation into the Joker, it even created an interesting connection between Fleck and Bruce Wayne. However, the sequel revisited this relationship, making Batman’s origin changes pointless.
The Joker slightly changes Batman’s origin story
The Joker connects Batman’s origin story with the Clown Prince of Crime.
2019 clown Interesting relationships developed with Arthur and the Wayne family. Arthur finds a letter from his mother claiming that he is Thomas Wayne’s illegitimate son, which may indicate that Bruce and Arthur are half-brothers. However, the story later appears to have been made up by his mother, who was the Wayans’ housekeeper. Still, this leads to Arthur interacting with Bruce, who is also partially responsible for his parents’ deaths, as they were killed by clown thugs rather than random thieves.
This isn’t the first time Batman’s origin has been changed. 1989s batman It’s revealed that Jack Nicholson’s Joker murdered Batman’s parents, establishing that Jack Napier is responsible for Batman’s rise and his own downfall. Arthur did not directly kill Thomas and Martha, but the riots caused by his murder of Murray Franklin led to the deaths of the Wayne family. It’s an interesting change that creates a personal connection between Arthur and Bruce. Unfortunately this is broken Joker 2.
The ending of “Joker 2” makes Arthur’s connection with Bruce Wayne insignificant
Arthur’s death destroyed any relationship between him and Batman.
this Joker 2 The ending sees Arthur giving up his identity as the Joker and returning to prison. There, another prisoner stabbed him to death, repeating the infamous “you got what you damn deserved“In the first film, Arthur says before killing Murray Franklin. As Arthur lies dying, a smile appears on the prisoner’s face, deducing that the Joker’s legacy will continue through him. This is a story that has The controversial ending confirmed that Arthur was never really the Joker, but that the movement he created led to the rise of the Joker, who would eventually fight Batman.
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I was disappointed with this ending for several reasons. It’s a cheap way to tease a future Joker, and removes almost any connection between the Joker and Batman we’ve been following. The idea that the Joker’s revolution sparked Batman is interesting, and it’s neat to believe that the chaos of that riot inspired a young Bruce Wayne to eventually clean up the city. The ending of the sequel is also ruined clown Slightly, since this makes it so that Batman’s origin doesn’t need to be changed in order to deliver the final twist in the film’s final moments.
Even Thomas Wayne’s death is barely mentioned in Joker 2
Shockingly, Thomas Wayne’s death had no repercussions.
Thomas Wayne is one of Gotham’s most influential figures. He is a prosperous billionaire whose foundation runs many charities across the city. He was also a promising mayoral candidate before he was killed. His death during the Joker riot should have huge ramifications in Gotham. In addition to Arthur’s murder, Thomas’ death should also be seen as a reason why Arthur needs to remain behind bars, as Fleck’s actions sparked the violence that led to the death of the Gotham Titan.
However, Clown: Pas de deux There is almost no mention of Thomas or Martha’s death. Surprisingly, Harvey Dent never used it to elicit sympathy from the jury or highlight the dangers of the Joker symbol. The Gotham News Network never mentioned it either. although Joker 2 It actually happened two years after the first time clownSurprisingly, Thomas’ death didn’t become a major talking point surrounding Arthur’s trial, which makes it all the more strange how much of Wayne’s storyline from the first film the sequel ignored.
Director Todd Phillips
Release Date October 4, 2024 Cast Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawty, Leigh. Gill, Jacob Loveland, Sharon Washington, Troy Froming, Bill Smitrovich, John Lacey, Ken Leong
Film length: 138 minutes