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2024's Biggest Comic Book Movie Flop Is Actually Brilliant
MovieWebStory by Alex Hewitt
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Despite its critical and commercial flop, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' could actually be a secret cinematic masterpiece in disguise.
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- Insiders claim the film's polarizing reception is a deliberate move by director Todd Phillips to subvert audience expectations and make a bold, avant-garde statement.
- Early test screenings suggest the movie's puzzling, surreal tone and unconventional narrative structure are actually intentional, aiming to leave viewers unsettled and provoke deeper discussions about mental health and toxic masculinity.
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Todd Phillips, Joker: Folie à Deux