It feels like there are other ways to combat domineering men than to viscerallyīut maybe not perhaps Yan’s brutal and unflinchingĭepictions of violence against women is what is needed to spark largerĬonversations about healthy relationships and self-empowerment. Woman into dancing on a table half-naked or ordering a girl’s face to be carved Manner, but it still feels startling watching McGregor’s Black Mask threaten a “Birds of Prey” examines toxic masculinity in an unambiguous Where the explicit dehumanization of a woman reaches a boiling point and leads Of women being brutalized by awful men for the sake of character development.įrequently, strong women in film are subjected to a rape-and-revenge-esque arc, The film also seems to fumble its themes regarding the saturation Perez, Smollett-Bell, and Winstead are all intriguing and committed to their roles. The relationships and interactions between these women embody what the film wants to say, but it’s a shame that the full team isn’t even assembled until the third act. Our heroines find their voice by teaming up together and revolting against their abusers. Herself is thoughtful, it ultimately still focuses on her in relation to a man. Sort of? With the filmĮxploring Quinn’s aftermath of a breakup, we’re still following her overcoming Yan’s direction course corrects this issue, providing a fleshed-outĭepiction of Quinn without relying on her body or a man. Ayer’s camera never hesitated to sweep Robbie’s figure at every Squad” used her for titillation, playing up her fatalistic baby-doll sex appealįor men. Palpable difference in the treatment of Quinn within “Birds of Prey.” “Suicide Pieces are also a treat the third act’s showdown within a funhouse is bonkers!Īside from these elements, what’s most impressive is the Yan’s brutal and competently filmed action set It’s frantic, self-aware,Īnd most importantly, funny. “Birds of Prey” is a manic, violent, candy-colored fantasia, even if its script and tackling of themes are a bit birdbrained. Jay Basco) from the flamboyant crime lord Roman Sionis (Ewan McGregor), A.K.A.Ĭhinese American director Cathy Yan brings an intelligent and assured vision to the film with mostly good results. Their mission? Protecting a street-smart foster kid (Ella After a major breakup with the Joker, Quinn teams up with detective Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez), club singer Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and a vengeful assassin who self-appoints herself as Huntress (an effortlessly cool Mary Elizabeth Winstead). By theĮnd of the film, Quinn was broken out of jail by her puddin’: The Joker.Īnd so “Birds of Prey” acts as a standalone sequel to David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad.” But don’t worry a fun animation at the beginning of the film will catch you up to speed. Its own “edginess” that it forgot to come up with a compelling plot). Harleen Quinzel in 2016’s dour and messy “Suicide Squad” (a film so committed to It also doesn’t hurt that Margot Robbie gives the best portrayal of the character yet.īut this isn’t her first go Robbie debuted her charismatic It makes perfect sense to use Harley to reintroduce the team. But that isn’t a bad thing! The last time the superhero squad was onscreen was a cheesy 2002 CW show that was canceled after one season. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.Īlthough the title references the DC Comics superteam, “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is obviously a Harley Quinn vehicle. The Birds of Prey (from left to right: Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, Ella Jay Basco, and Jurnee Smollett-Bell).
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