Joaquin Phoenix dons his clown makeup once again in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the follow-up to his Oscar-winning performance from 2019. This time, he’s joined by fellow Oscar winner Lady Gaga, who plays another iconic DC Comics villain, Harley Quinn.

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Joker: Folie à Deux faces disappointing reviews despite a star-studded cast. With only 34% on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences are confused by its tonal shifts.