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Quentin Tarantino Praises 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Despite Box Office Struggles

The celebrated director lauds the film's bold artistic choices and Joaquin Phoenix's performance, calling it a 'f*** you' to Hollywood.

  • Quentin Tarantino expressed admiration for 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' appreciating its unconventional narrative and musical elements.
  • Despite the film's poor box office performance and mixed critical reception, Tarantino praised Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of the Joker as one of the best performances he's ever seen.
  • Tarantino likened the film to his own 'Natural Born Killers,' appreciating its subversive approach and thematic depth.
  • He described director Todd Phillips as embodying the Joker, suggesting the film's production was a deliberate challenge to Hollywood norms.
  • The sequel, which cost $190 million to produce, grossed $201 million worldwide, a significant drop from its predecessor's billion-dollar success.
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