Quentin Tarantino Defends Praise for Divisive 'Joker 2'

The director faced backlash for calling the film a creative triumph despite its poor reception and box office performance.

Quentin Tarantino praised 'Joker: Folie à Deux' for its bold creative choices and Joaquin Phoenix's performance, which he called one of the best he's ever seen.
The film, directed by Todd Phillips, received a 32% score on Rotten Tomatoes and lost nearly $200 million at the box office, making it a critical and financial failure.
Tarantino expressed frustration over being labeled a 'f**king a**hole' for sharing his opinion, questioning why people care about his personal movie preferences.
He commended Todd Phillips for taking a meta approach, likening the director's decisions to actions the Joker himself might take, calling it 'Un film de Joker.'
During his podcast appearances, including on 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' Tarantino defended his stance and dismissed the toxic reactions from fans and critics alike.