The opening is reminiscent of Looney Tunes
Joker: Folie À Deux opens with an animated sequence in a style reminiscent of classic Looney Tunes. In addition to this animation, Looney Tunes is also shown on TV throughout the scenes in Arkham prison, with images of the weasel character Pepé Le Pew appearing continuously. Not to mention, when asked by the judge to have the last word, Arthur Fleck turned to the attendees and said “That's all folks!”, also a familiar ending line of Looney Tunes.
Lee Quinzel's background
In the movie, Lee Quinzel is introduced by Arthur's lawyer Stewart as the daughter of a doctor, and her family is not as pitiful as she told Arthur before. Lee Quinzel is a psychiatrist, and can supposedly go in and out of Arkham prison as he pleases. The background of this “psychiatrist” shows that Quinzel is deeply inspired by Harley Quinn.
“Gotham's most handsome boy” Harvey Dent
Harvey Dent's appearance in Joker: Folie À Deux made the audience extremely excited. Harvey Dent is a prosecutor participating in the proceedings in Arthur Fleck's case, on the side against the male protagonist. With his handsome, elegant appearance and demonstrated ability, Harvey Dent embodies the true spirit of the original story, as a male god with an almost perfect career and life. Ultimately, Harvey Dent was injured in the explosion that freed Arthur Fleck, but it is unclear whether it turned him into Two-Face or not.
Gary Puddles
Gary Puddles – the colleague whose life was spared by Arthur Fleck in Joker part 1 returned in part 2. This time, Gary was asked to testify about Arthur taking Randall's life.
Sophie Dumond
Sophie is also invited to testify at Arthur Fleck's trial. In part 1, Sophie is a single mother, Arthur Fleck's neighbor, and the person Arthur fantasizes about having feelings for but in reality does not.
Gene Ulfland
In one scene, Arthur Fleck is asked by a guard at Arkham prison to sign a book. This book is titled The Night the Laughter Died, and was written by Gene Ulfland. In season 1, Ulfland was the producer of the Murray Franklin Show and witnessed Arthur kill Murray.
Wayne Tower
Not appearing in part 2 this time, the Wayne family is still subtly mentioned as an important part of Gotham. Through the shuttle bus transporting Arthur Fleck from prison to court, the audience could see in the distance the Tower with the large word Wayne written on it.
Former President Nixon
During his first court appearance, Arthur Fleck raised his hands and made a V sign. This gesture was reminiscent of former US President Nixon when he resigned and left the White House in 1974 after the Watergate scandal. .
Arthur Fleck's white suit
In one performance, Arthur Fleck appeared wearing a white suit, while Lee Quinzel wore a bridal dress. This white suit is reminiscent of the Joker in the story version of The Dark Knight Returns.
Pogo
Also in another performance, Arthur Fleck danced his heart out in a blue suit. However, behind the back, the words Pogo's attract attention as they remind of real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who once worked as a clown under the name Pogo.
“You get what you f***ing deserve”
At the end of Joker: Folie À Deux, Arthur Fleck met a fellow prisoner who asked to tell him a joke. Then, this story ends with the sentence “you get what you f***ing deserve”, which is a fatal stab that the prisoner gives Arthur Fleck.
JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX – Vietnamese title: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX CRAZY WITH DOUBLE – is showing in theaters.
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