Tim Dillon, known for his role as an Arkham Asylum guard in Joker: Folie à Deux, recently made headlines with his scathing critique of the film on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Dillon didn't hold back, calling the movie the “worst film ever made” and highlighting its numerous flaws.
Joker: Folie à Deux, the much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed 2019 film Joker, failed to live up to expectations. Directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the film was a commercial and critical disaster. It grossed just under $38 million domestically during its opening weekend, a stark contrast to the original's success. The film's worldwide total reached nearly $205 million, but it was still considered a box office bomb.
Dillon, who had a small role in the film, revealed that cast members were aware of the project's issues while filming. He described the movie as having “no plot” and said that he and his co-stars would often question the direction of the film. According to Dillon, the movie was so poorly received that it wasn't even “hate watchable.”
The backlash against Joker: Folie à Deux was intense. The film received a D CinemaScore from audiences and a 32% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the original's 68% score. Critics and fans alike criticized the film for its lack of coherence and over-the-top musical numbers.
Despite the negative reception, Warner Bros. decided to submit Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga for the Golden Globes in the musical or comedy film categories. This decision has sparked further debate about the film's categorization and whether it truly belongs in these categories.
Tim Dillon's comments have added fuel to the fire surrounding Joker: Folie à Deux. His candid critique highlights the film's many issues and underscores the challenges of creating a successful sequel. Whether Joker: Folie à Deux will be remembered as a cautionary tale or simply fade into obscurity remains to be seen.
In my opinion, Tim Dillon's assessment of Joker: Folie à Deux is spot on. The film's lack of a coherent plot and its overreliance on musical numbers made it difficult to engage with. While Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga delivered strong performances, they couldn't save the film from its fundamental flaws. The decision to submit the film for Golden Globes in the musical/comedy categories seems like an attempt to salvage some recognition, but it may not be enough to redeem the film in the eyes of critics and audiences.
