In time, that “rumor” turned into a feature film realization with Birds of Prey being announced as well as the film’s cast selection. With all the rumors that were swirling around Suicide Squad 2, there were rumors about saying that a Harley Quinn movie was gonna be soon in development, with Margot Robbie once again reprising the role as the film’s lead character. This brings up the point of this review, which is the examination of the film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). Yes, yes, I know that some “diehard” fans didn’t like her portrayal of Harley, but she was probably one of the best characters of Suicide Squad. On her part, Robbie was “entertaining” to see her portrayal of Harley Quinn, a character that unpredictable and wildly crazy. Still, as mentioned above, the acting talents of Will Smith, Viola Davis, and Margot Robbie stood out in the movie and definitely were the fleshed-out individuals that the feature wanted to focus on. Personally, I didn’t hate it as much as some moviegoers did, but it was still a mess of a superhero film, with too many characters, a weak plot, and just a “meh” feeling throughout. Of course, the DCEU has certainly been on a “bumpy road” (at least in my opinion), with the Suicide Squad being more at the lower end of the entertainment spectrum. Still, several DC movies, including The Dark Knight trilogy, have been pretty endeavors to make me appreciate DC comics storytelling in a feature film. I’ve stated many times before in some of my previous superhero movie reviews, I’m more of a fan of Marvel than DC (in both the comic book and in their theatrical motion pictures). In the mix of the bounty and retrieving the diamond is Quinn, who’s also being chased by Detective Montoya (Rosie Perez), a driven cope, and shadowed by a rogue assassin named Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), who’s seeking her own closure for crimes committed against her family. Making a critical error in target the diamond comes in the form of low-key pickpocket Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco), who lifts the diamond and swallows it, making her the focus of a citywide hunt. Quinn and is looking to retrieve a special diamond worth a fortune, sending loyal henchmen Victor Zsasz (Chris Messina) and driver Dinah Lance (Jurnee Smollet-Bell) to collect the jewel and return to Roman’s possession. In time, Quinn comes into contact with trouble when club owner / gangster Roman Sionis (Ewan McGregor) is looking to settle his account with Ms. Unbeknownst to Harley, this action sends shockwaves through Gotham’s underworld by seeing Quinn no longer under the Joker’s protection, which spells retribution for many out there who want to see Harley Quinn dead. Does this “Harley Quinn” focused project find a way to be an entertaining piece comic book fun or is it just another “overblown” superhero cinematics that no one ask for?Īfter saving the world and breaking out of Belle Reve prison, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) is ready to start off with a fresh start and, understanding that her life is better without her beloved Joker by her side, decides to break up with the “Clown Prince of Crime” and destroying their “special” Ace Chemicals love nest. Now, four years after the release of Suicide Squad, Warner Bros., DC Comics, and director Cathy Yan present the latest spin-off endeavor from the 2016 superhero film with the movie Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). So, while the project received less-than stellar reviews, many did praise some of the casting choices, including actor Will Smith as Deadshot, actress Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, and actress Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn (aka Harleen Quinzel). $746.8 million against its $175 million production budget), the movie was marred over mixed reviews from both critics and moviegoers alike, with the range coming from “mixed to negative” opinions. While film did receive a large box office sum during its theatrical release (i.e. While the franchise has had its certain highs points with the releases of Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Shazam!, the DC Extended Universe has surely had some flops, including Justice League and most notable one in 2016’s Suicide Squad. It has been said (many times) that the DCEU has certainly had a sort of “rocky road” during its expansion / continuation over the years.
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