Disappointment with the Musical Genre

Early reactions to “Joker 2” have focused on disappointment with its ⁤shift to ⁤a ⁤musical format.Several Reddit ⁣users ‍expressed dismay ‍upon learning the sequel would⁣ include ‍musical numbers, with one user stating they “lost ‍hope⁢ when I read ‘musical'” [Reddit – in/fostmaker].

The film ‍is specifically categorized as a “jukebox musical,” ⁣meaning it primarily features pre-existing songs from popular artists rather than original compositions for the movie [Reddit – u/SchoolClassic]. According to the film’s soundtrack facts on Wikipedia, Lady Gaga wrote only one original song for the film [Reddit – u/SchoolClassic].

Narrative Concerns and⁢ Lack of⁣ Action

Beyond the musical aspect, some viewers ⁢found the narrative of “Joker 2” to be problematic. One commenter noted the film seemed preoccupied with ⁢making the audience feel regret‍ for enjoying the⁢ first “Joker” movie, spending significant time depicting Joker’s‍ remorse [Reddit – u/dickgivins].

A key criticism was the perceived lack of significant events or consequences within the plot. One ⁤user reported that “no one dies in the movie” (with a brief exception near the end) and that ‍Joker himself does not commit any⁣ killings [Reddit – u/Dickgivins]. This led to ⁣a feeling of the film being “intensely dull” and lacking substantial action.

Mixed Reactions to Musical Segments

Despite the overall negative sentiment, reactions to the musical ⁢segments themselves were not universally negative. One commenter admitted ⁢to actually enjoying some of those portions‍ of the film, ‍despite broader issues‍ with the ⁣sequel [Reddit – u/Dickgivins].