The DC Comics universe has had a rough couple of years. Most of the movies made have been average and have not had the same success as Marvel movies. However, Birds of Prey was different than the past DC Comics movies. In this film, the humor did not seemed forced and it paired really well the Harley Quinn’s overall character. The humor was dark at times but was a representation of everything she has gone through. In Suicide Squad, Harley’s backstory stated how she was a psychiatrist and fell in love with the Joker, therefore, changing her whole life. However, her skills as a doctor were never portrayed in the film, instead, she was presented as a psycho who couldn’t do anything without the Joker. Birds of Prey does a good job of showing off how truly smart Harley is and how she is capable of more than has been presented before. The film shows that even though she is now insane, she has retained everything that she has learned.
Throughout the film, Harley diagnosis the people around her and talks like a psychiatrist. She knows exactly what these people have gone through and what has caused these characters to become who they are. Harley, is capable of becoming the strongest villain of Gotham. She is extremely smart and unpredictable and she can get into people’s heads. She knows how to push people’s buttons. Becoming her own person, is the best thing for her and it shows in the film.
Even though every villain was out to get her since she no longer had any ties to the Joker, she was able to stand her ground. This led to her meeting Cassandra Cain and helping form the Birds of Prey. She created a bond with Cassandra Cain and risked her life to save the young girl. This shows that she is still capable of caring for someone and doing the right thing. Even though Harley didn’t actually join the crime fighting group, she played a big part in its formation.
Overall, the movie had great actors, humor, and showcased very intelligent females who can stand their ground. I believe that this is one of the better DC Comics films created by Warner Bros.. It’s nice to see a story about a different character besides the usual Batman, Superman, and Joker films. This was a different story that people haven’t seen and many haven’t even heard of. I highly recommend watching this film.
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