CBR

  • Following Joker's huge box office success, a sequel seems more than possible. 1 / 10

  • Joaquin Phoenix said its standalone nature was part of the film's attraction... 2 / 10

  • ... but he also said, "you could take this character and put him in any movie." 3 / 10

  • This actually hits on what Joker's critics find problematic. 4 / 10

  • By vilifying both the poor and rich equally, the film has no clear message. 5 / 10

  • Instead, it's a blank canvas for a colorful character study. 6 / 10

  • Without solid world-building or themes, a sequel would be built on shaky ground. 7 / 10

  • It would also undermine the film's standalone appeal. 8 / 10

  • And it's hard to imagine Fleck as a full-fledged Clown Prince of Crime. 9 / 10

  • In other words, a possible sequel would have its work cut out for it. 10 / 10