Lady Gaga's fans disappointed over her limited screen time of 33 minutes in 'Joker: Folie a Deux'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lady Gaga has sparked outrage among her fans following the release of 'Joker: Folie a Deux,' where she plays the infamous Harley Quinn.

Despite much anticipation, fans were disappointed by her minimal screen time, with many taking to social media to vent their frustrations.

According to Radar Online, the pop star-turned-actress appears in only 33 minutes of the nearly two-hour film, leaving viewers feeling shortchanged.

Lady Gaga's fans upset she had less than quarter of movie's total runtime

The backlash was immediate and widespread as fans expected a much larger role for Lady Gaga in the highly anticipated sequel. Many were upset that she had less than a quarter of the movie's total runtime, especially given the massive hype surrounding her casting.

The excitement for 'Joker: Folie a Deux' was palpable when it was first announced that Lady Gaga would star alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who reprised his role as Arthur Fleck, the Joker.

As the character Harley Quinn, Gaga was expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the dark and gritty universe of Gotham City. However, fans quickly discovered that Gaga's screen presence was far less prominent than they had anticipated.

One person remarked, "Watching joker 2 today where apparently gaga has only less than 35 mins of total screentime in a 2+ hr film."

Another said, "Lady Gaga just has 40 mins screen time the films is 2 hours... it's literally a Joker film not Harley."

"Maybe it's my own fault for assuming this would be a twisted romance action film with Joker and Harley destroying the city with La La Land-like cutaways. Instead it's a boring courtroom drama where Lady Gaga gets as much screen time as the main security guard, with karaoke," wrote one person.

Another added, "Went to see #JokerFolieADeux again last night and timed @ladygaga screen time which came out to less than 45 mins. I know it’s the Jokers movie but I just wish we got more of Lee’s story!"

One individual wrote, "It's very well-shot. I didn't have any problems with the acting, although I wish Lady Gaga's character had more screen time. Like, don't get me wrong, the movie is a mess, but it's not an across the board dumpster fire."

Another pointed out, "Lady Gaga only has 20 mins of screen time? I hope Zaslav has diarrhea for the rest of his life."

'Joker: Folie a Deux' struggles critically and at box office

Amid the film’s lukewarm reception, 'Joker: Folie a Deux' has struggled critically and at the box office. The musical-thriller hybrid has not resonated with audiences in the way its predecessor did.

Five years ago, 'Joker' received widespread acclaim, leading to high hopes for its follow-up. But despite the return of Phoenix and the addition of Gaga, it seems that lightning has not struck twice.

As of now, the movie holds a dismal 33% score from critics and a 32% rating from verified audience members on Rotten Tomatoes.

Publications like The Verge, Vox, and Time Magazine have published scathing reviews, pointing out the film’s disjointed storytelling and underwhelming musical numbers.

The mixed reception has led many fans to express their disappointment on social media, where memes and GIFs mocking the movie's plot, musical sequences, and overall execution have circulated widely, as reported by Pink News.

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