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A significant portion of the film revolves around Arthur's trial, hinting at psychological complexities and societal critiques. However, the notion that the Joker is merely another personality in Arthur's mind seems ineffective and poorly executed. The setup does little to clarify the central question of the film, leading to confusion rather than insight. Coupled with the return of characters from the first film, it feels as if the narrative is either unplanned or selectively fails to heed sequel conventions.