Yes, those characters are otherworldly creatures with superpowers, while those in Birds of Prey have a lot less physical prowess. The Birds of Prey girls aren’t flawless, perfect human beings like the main heroines in Wonder Woman or Captain Marvel. Its female ensemble is badass but without all the cliché characteristics. In an era where feminism has become a way for businesses to capitalize on political movements for cash incentives, Birds of Prey manages to avoid the superficial women empowerment shtick that is present in other comic book films. Where Birds of Prey really shines though, is in how it presents its predominantly female cast. Watching the movie was like seeing the world through Harley’s mentally deranged psyche – cocaine-induced power upgrade included. However, even then, Birds of Prey manages to distinguish itself due to its bright, colorful-popping scenes. The film does have similarities to Deadpool due to both breaking the 4th wall and garnishing that rare R-rating due to its heavy gore scenes. The soundtrack is a fucking blast that enhances the overall lively tone of the film. Action scenes are smooth, clean, and long, which is unheard of in most comic book films today. It’s also worlds away from the atrocity that was S uicide Squad. First off, it doesn’t adhere to either the typical Marvel or DC movie formula, which is a breath of fresh air after two decades of the industry churning out comic book film after comic book film. What’s a girl to do?īirds of Prey does a lot of things right. And the girls she forms bonds with – an alcoholic detective, a blood-thirsty assassin, a pick-pocketing street rat, and the singer/driver of the crime lord that’s trying to kill her – aren’t your typical gal pals. Harley, a villain who notoriously has a bounty on her head, has to make a name for herself without the immunity of The Joker protecting her anymore. Her boyfriend is The Joker, a psychotic clown that tortures and kills innocents for a laugh. Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey (Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ella Jay Basco, Jurnee Smollett-Bell). Like most films featuring female-driven casts, the premise of Birds of Prey sounds like a typical coming-of-age-chick flick…right? But it’s a hell of a kick-ass mess in its own right.įresh off a rough break-up with her long term boyfriend, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) tries to make a name for herself and forms some life-long bonds along the way. Will Birds of Prey, produced and starring none other than Margot Robbie and directed by Chinese-American Cathy Yan, become a trailblazer for cinema? However, the rise of female representation in the media due to the popularity of movies such as Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel puts an interesting spin on the situation. Hailing from the ill-fated and infamous DCEU, the quasi-sequel to the critically panned Suicide Squad was not doing dear ol’ Harley any favors. True to its kooky title (and even kookier titular character), Birds of Prey: And The Emancipation of One Harley Quinn was always going to be a wild card.
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