A “masterpiece” or “startlingly dull”? Divisive psychological drama gets new UK streaming home

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Joker: Folie à Deux, the divisive psychological drama, has found a new streaming home in the UK.

In a follow-up to Todd Phillips’ 2019 blockbuster Joker, the upcoming musical film finds Joaquin Phoenix once again portraying Arthur Fleck, now known as the Joker, with the story continuing after his incarceration at Arkham State Hospital.

As I navigated the complexities of my double life within the confines of prison, I crossed paths with Harley “Lee” Quinzel, or Lady Gaga, who inspired me to abandon my comedy career’s disappointments and fully embrace the mayhem that dwelled within my alternate persona.

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Excitingly, I’ve been eagerly waiting for it, and finally, “Joker: Folie à Deux” is now ready to be enjoyed at home! In the United Kingdom, you can stream this highly anticipated movie on Sky Cinema and NOW (with a Cinema subscription).

Initially, the movie was met with a variety of opinions by reviewers upon its premiere. At present, it holds an underwhelming approval score of 31% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 361 reviews, with a common critique being its slow tempo.

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a remarkable movie. It’s not just a masterpiece that comes along every generation, but a bold and insightful film that provokes and questions everything it encounters.

Empire Magazine described it as “an unusually charming and enchanting musical love story between two ruthless killers. Its unique, offbeat style may not appeal to every comic book enthusiast, but it manages to create a peculiar, heartfelt poignancy of its own.

In Mark Kermode’s critique of the movie, he mentioned it was an unusually peculiar one, but this remark is meant positively. Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter found Lady Gaga to be captivating and electric on stage.

Critics, on the other hand, found it lackluster, with Vanity Fair labeling it as a “surprisingly uninteresting, purposeless process drama that appears to scorn its viewers.” They noted that there was a noticeable absence of significant events throughout the 138-minute duration.

According to the BBC, this process of debunking myths can be seen as bold or off-puttingly arrogant, but there’s no denying it’s not entertaining. On the other hand, IndieWire described it as a lackluster journey with unimpressive musical performances.

Joker: Folie à Deux is now available to stream on Sky Cinema and NOW in the UK.

As a devoted fan, I can’t contain my excitement to share that Digital Spy’s inaugural print magazine, titled “British Comedy Legends,” has hit the shelves! You can grab a copy from your local newsagents or purchase it online for a steal at just £3.99. Don’t miss out on this hilarious journey through British comedy history!

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2025-06-21 03:19