Some lucky people have already been able to see Joker 2 before its world premiere in September… and they’re saying it could change the movie landscape as we know it.
We’ve still got months to go – and plenty of amazingnew moviesto watch in between – yet big claims are already attached to the jewel in the Warner Bros. crown,Joker 2.
While the film hasn’t screened to any audience or critics as of yet, head of Venice Film Festival Alberto Barbera is one of the lucky few viewers, and he’s got some bold statements after seeing it.
According to Deadline, Barberaexplained, “Joker 2 is one of the most daring, brave, and creative films in recent American cinema. We were astonished, our mouths were open at the end of the screening.”
It’s a big claim, and ahead of its debut at the Italian film festival, it’s not surprising that Barbera’s words have fans excited.
“I usually don’t get excited about musicals. But I will for sure be there opening night,” one fanpostedon X/Twitter.
However, Barber’s comments don’t completely settle viewer concerns, with many fans of thesupervillainstill hating that Joker 2 will be a musical.
“I’m not sure how I feel about this, didn’t really enjoy the first one,” one fan complained, while another added, “The first one was incredible so I trust them on that but also I hate musicals so I don’t know how I’ll end up feeling about it.”
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“Really wish it wasn’t a musical. Also really don’t think it needs a sequel. Hopefully it’s good, but I’m not too excited about this one,” a third weighed in.
Joker actorsLady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix are set to portray a music-ridden delusion while the pair are incarcerated at Arkham Asylum.
It was originally assumed that there would be a time jump, but thanks tothe movie’s trailer, Joker 2 appears to be set directly after the events of the first movie.
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Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
