In a surprising twist, comedian Tim Dillon, who had a small role in Joker: Folie à Deux, has publicly criticized the movie, calling it “the worst film ever made.” Dillon, who played a security guard at Arkham Asylum, shared his views on The Joe Rogan Experience, leaving many fans baffled by his bold remarks about the highly anticipated sequel.
Tim Dillon’s Harsh Critique
While speaking to Joe Rogan, Dillon expressed his complete disappointment with the film, describing it as a disaster. “It has no plot. It’s not even hate-watchable,” he remarked. The comedian shared that he and his fellow actors, who also played guards in the film, frequently voiced their confusion on set. “We would sit there in our security outfits, listening to scenes, and I’d ask, ‘What is this?’ They’d just laugh and say, ‘This is gonna bomb, man.’”
According to Dillon, director Todd Phillips’ choices left even the actors confused. He mentioned that his co-stars were also critical, and they regularly joked about the film’s potential to flop while on set.
Criticisms of Joker 2’s Themes and Star Cast
Dillon’s remarks didn’t stop at the film’s plot. He commented on the direction Phillips took following the controversy surrounding the original Joker movie. The first film, released in 2019, was both a critical and commercial success but also stirred debate over its dark themes. Dillon speculated that, in an attempt to avoid similar backlash, Joker 2 may have taken a different tone one he described as “insane.” He said, “Now they have Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga tap-dancing to a point where it’s insane.”
Audience Reactions and Early Reviews
Joker 2, featuring Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as Arthur Fleck (the Joker) and Lady Gaga as his love interest, Lee Quinzel, has received mixed reviews since its release last month. Despite its star-studded cast, including Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson, and Catherine Keener, the movie has earned only a 32% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 349 reviews, a far cry from the critical acclaim the first movie received.
Digital Release and Viewer Accessibility
Fans who missed the film’s theatrical release can now watch it at home, as Joker: Folie à Deux became available for digital purchase and rent on October 29. This quick transition to digital format gives fans the chance to judge the film for themselves and see if they agree with Dillon’s scathing review.
While it’s not uncommon for actors to criticize their own work, Dillon’s intense condemnation of Joker 2 has sparked a lively discussion among fans and critics alike. Only time will tell how Joker: Folie à Deux will be remembered in the franchise’s legacy.