Clown: Pas de deuxThe press tour for the sequel to the DC Comics movie is in full swing, with director Todd Phillips and star Lady Gaga insisting it’s not a musical. The only problem is their rushed explanation of what the movie is about actually Walks, talks, swings, just like the dictionary definition of a musical.
period Joker 2 Gaga reiterated at Venice International Film Festival press conference Joker 2 Not a musical because it’s not like a typical musical.
“Music was used in a way that really gave the characters a way to express what they needed to say, because the scenes and dialogue weren’t enough,” Gaga said.
Merriam-Webster readers define a musical as “a film or dramatic work, usually of a sentimental or humorous nature, consisting of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unified plot.” In other words, that’s what Gaga just said Joker 2 no.
Lady Gaga doesn’t watch #Joker2 as a musical.
“Music is used to really give the characters a way to express what they need to say, because scenes and dialogue aren’t enough,” Gaga said. #venice81 pic.twitter.com/XV5tmmrhY9
– DEADLINE (@DEADLINE) September 4, 2024
As mentioned, Gaga isn’t the first to get involved Joker 2 Downplaying the film’s obvious musical leanings. In an interview with Variety a few weeks ago, Phillips admitted to having trouble labeling clown 2 As a musical, although Phoenix and Gaga sang classic songs such as “Get Happy”, “For Once in My Life” and “That’s Life” in the musical.
“Most of the music in the movie is really just dialogue. It’s just that Arthur didn’t have the words to say what he wanted to say, so he sang instead.
“I just don’t want people to think it’s like in the highlandsthe lady in the tavern started singing, they took it out into the street and the police were dancing,” Phillips continued. “No disrespect, because I love in the highlands”.
“Arthur has music in him. This is the logical starting point for a sequel. Joker: Folie à Deux – only in theaters and @imaxOctober 4th. #JokerMovies #shootforIMAX pic.twitter.com/Jmlj8sF1fQ
— Joker Movie (@jokermovie) September 3, 2024
Funny thing is, official clown The starting point”. Even if the music sounds terrible, it’s still a musical.
Regardless of whether history admits it Joker 2 Musical or not, the Joker-centric movie will hit theaters on October 4.
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