Lady Gaga's 'Joker' Debut: Critics Rave

Joker: Folie à Deux, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster, premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, leaving critics buzzing about Lady Gaga's performance as Harley Quinn.

While Gaga's portrayal was widely praised for its subtlety and conniving nature, many critics expressed disappointment that her musical talents were underutilized in the film.

Gaga is drastically underused, wrote Variety. Her Lee never quite takes wing.

However, other critics lauded Gaga's ability to bring a unique and compelling presence to the role.

Gaga is a compelling live-wire presence, splitting the difference between affinity and obsession, said The Hollywood Reporter.

Gaga looks as if she's a Manson girl who's wandered off the set of Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, added The Independent UK.

Despite the mixed reviews, Gaga's performance is sure to generate plenty of discussion among fans and critics alike.

Joker: Folie à Deux hits theaters on October 4, 2024.