Key insights

• 😞 Sequel lacks meaningful storytelling and feels like a cash grab
• 🎵 Excessive musical numbers do not add to the story and feel like filler
• 🤡 Focus on Harley Quinn instead of the recognizable Joker character
• 💔 Weak storytelling and underdeveloped characters
• ⚖️ Courtroom drama falls flat and attempts to separate Arthur and the Joker are poorly executed
• 🔄 Unexpected plot twists and revelation that the Joker is not real
• ❌ Inappropriate and unsatisfying plot conclusion with lack of consequences for villains
• 📞 Sequel feels like a phoned-in effort with good performances but rare standout moments

Q&A

• What are the overall criticisms of the sequel to Joker?

  The sequel to Joker is deemed to be unconventional and lacking a reason to exist, seemingly disregarding the character development from the original film. It is seen as a waste of time and not worth watching, despite some good performances and visual moments that are few and far between.

• What are some specific criticisms of the movie's plot and conclusion?

  The movie has been criticized for its inappropriate and unsatisfying plot conclusion, the lack of consequences for villains' actions, and the questionable use of music throughout the film.

• What are the unexpected plot twists at the movie's ending?

  The movie unexpectedly reveals that the Joker is not real, and it's only Arthur. This is followed by an unexpected bomb explosion at the courthouse, Harley rejecting the Joker in favor of the fantasy, and Arthur's return to imprisonment and encounter with a mysterious visitor.

• What are the main flaws in the courtroom drama section of the movie?

  The courtroom drama section is criticized for being flat, with the only standout moment being the interaction between Gary and the Joker. The attempt to separate Arthur and the Joker as separate personalities is poorly executed. However, the focus on Harley Quinn's origin story shows promise with the idea of her manipulating the Joker.

• What are some common criticisms of the movie's sequel?

  Viewers have criticized the sequel for its weak storytelling, excessive musical numbers, and a lack of meaningful narrative coherence. The focus on Harley Quinn over the Joker, underdeveloped characters, and disappointing writing have also been major points of criticism.

• 00:00 A disappointing sequel filled with confusing musical numbers and a lack of meaningful storytelling.
• 02:53 A disappointing sequel with weak storytelling, excessive musical numbers, and underdeveloped characters. The Joker is barely recognizable and the focus is more on Harley Quinn. The performances are good, but the writing is lacking.
• 05:38 The courtroom drama section of the movie is flat, with the only standout moment being the interaction between Gary and the Joker. The attempt to separate Arthur and the Joker as separate personalities is poorly executed. The focus on Harley Quinn's origin story shows promise with the idea of her manipulating the Joker.
• 08:16 A critical review of the movie's ending, highlighting unexpected plot twists and the revelation that the Joker is not real, followed by a series of events leading to an unexpected rejection and return to imprisonment.
• 10:59 A critique of a movie, mentioning the inappropriate and unsatisfying plot conclusion, lack of consequences for villains, and questionable use of music.
• 14:03 The sequel to Joker is unconventional and lacks a reason to exist, with seemingly no regard for the original film's character development. It feels like a waste of time and is not worth watching.