Over the last few years, there has been an increase in female superheroes and yet still, the superhero market remains male-dominated. In Margot Robbie’s DC debut, Harley Quinn was a highlight of Suicide Squad, although her main role was as the love interest of the Joker. This time around, Harley Quinn is the star of the show and the Joker doesn’t get a minute of airtime.

One of the great things about Birds of Prey is that it is full of female-orientated jokes. The outfits are sexy, the message is empowering, and the soundtrack is killer. Many of the scenes look they could legitimately be a music video because they are so well choreographed. This is also partly because many of the scenes actually are used in music videos. (See below).

Like with any superhero film, there are some silly bits and the plot is a little predictable in places. This doesn’t detract from the fun of the film. The high energy and colorful characters keep audiences engaged from start to finish. At points where audiences are susceptible to tuning out, Harley Quinn’s wicked personality keeps us hooked. The abundance of awesome fight scenes definitely helps keep the entertainment factor high.

Although the message of the film is one of female empowerment, there are a couple of problematic scenes. The scenes containing sexual violence felt a little unnecessary, even though the intent may have been to show that even strong women can feel vulnerable. The writing in these scenes feels lazy, despite the fact they are dealt with sensitively. The Frida Khalo reference also felt a little out of touch.

Still, after ten years of Iron Man, Birds of Prey is a refreshing female-focused superhero movie. Instead of writing the female characters for men, they have clearly been written with women in mind. Combined with the fun, action, and fabulous soundtrack, the outcome is a movie that is significantly more enjoyable than Suicide Squad.

4/5

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DC Comics finally dropped the long-awaited trailer Tuesday.

The female-led comic film adaptation sees Robbie transform into her comic alter ego and band together a group of women anti-heroines all of who are charged with protecting Cassandra Cain, played by Ella Jay Basco, from Black Mask, played by Ewan McGregor. They are — Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez).

“The Joker and I broke up,” she explains, “I wanted a fresh start. But it turns out I wasn’t the only dame in Gotham looking for emancipation.”

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) hits theaters February 7, 2020.

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The Mindy Project star will take on the role of sadistic villain Victor Zsasz, who goes off the rails after losing his parents in a boating accident. He won’t be the only bad guy wreaking havoc in Birds of Prey. Ewan McGregor recently landed the role of Black Mask.

Birds of Prey will center on the legendary trio of superheroines – Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya – trying to save the life of a little girl from an evil crime lord alongside Harley Quinn.

Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rosie Perez will be in charge of portraying this legendary DC characters. We can’t wait to see them in action on 7 February 2020 when this exciting project hits the theaters.

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The Christopher Robin actor has reportedly in negotiations to sign on to the new anti-hero flick, Birds of Prey.

The film focuses on the group of heroines and vilenesses from the DC Comics, including Harley Quinn (with Margot Robbie reprising the role she played in Suicide Squad), Huntress, Black Canary, and The Question.

Ewan will join the ranks as the male villain Black Mask, who is known for being an enemy of Batman.

Black Mask is the criminal alias of Roman Sionis, who murdered his wealthy, status-obsessed parents to take control of the family corporation, and then lost everything when he proved to be a terrible businessman. Seeking revenge on the people he blamed for his own failures — in particular, Bruce Wayne and Wayne Enterprises — he returns, with a black mask, as the head of a gang called the False Face Society.

Cathy Yan is directing the project which also stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rosie Perez which is set for release on the 7th of February 2020.

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Over the last few years, there has been an increase in female superheroes and yet still, the superhero market remains male-dominated. In Margot Robbie’s DC debut, Harley Quinn was a highlight of Suicide Squad, although her main role was as the love interest of the Joker. This time around, Harley Quinn is the star of the show and the Joker doesn’t get a minute of airtime.

One of the great things about Birds of Prey is that it is full of female-orientated jokes. The outfits are sexy, the message is empowering, and the soundtrack is killer. Many of the scenes look they could legitimately be a music video because they are so well choreographed. This is also partly because many of the scenes actually are used in music videos. (See below).

Like with any superhero film, there are some silly bits and the plot is a little predictable in places. This doesn’t detract from the fun of the film. The high energy and colorful characters keep audiences engaged from start to finish. At points where audiences are susceptible to tuning out, Harley Quinn’s wicked personality keeps us hooked. The abundance of awesome fight scenes definitely helps keep the entertainment factor high.

Although the message of the film is one of female empowerment, there are a couple of problematic scenes. The scenes containing sexual violence felt a little unnecessary, even though the intent may have been to show that even strong women can feel vulnerable. The writing in these scenes feels lazy, despite the fact they are dealt with sensitively. The Frida Khalo reference also felt a little out of touch.

Still, after ten years of Iron Man, Birds of Prey is a refreshing female-focused superhero movie. Instead of writing the female characters for men, they have clearly been written with women in mind. Combined with the fun, action, and fabulous soundtrack, the outcome is a movie that is significantly more enjoyable than Suicide Squad.

4/5

The post Birds of Prey is a Girly Film That Kicks Ass appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

DC Comics finally dropped the long-awaited trailer Tuesday.

The female-led comic film adaptation sees Robbie transform into her comic alter ego and band together a group of women anti-heroines all of who are charged with protecting Cassandra Cain, played by Ella Jay Basco, from Black Mask, played by Ewan McGregor. They are — Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez).

“The Joker and I broke up,” she explains, “I wanted a fresh start. But it turns out I wasn’t the only dame in Gotham looking for emancipation.”

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) hits theaters February 7, 2020.

The post Watch the First Trailer For “Birds of Prey” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The Mindy Project star will take on the role of sadistic villain Victor Zsasz, who goes off the rails after losing his parents in a boating accident. He won’t be the only bad guy wreaking havoc in Birds of Prey. Ewan McGregor recently landed the role of Black Mask.

Birds of Prey will center on the legendary trio of superheroines – Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya – trying to save the life of a little girl from an evil crime lord alongside Harley Quinn.

Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rosie Perez will be in charge of portraying this legendary DC characters. We can’t wait to see them in action on 7 February 2020 when this exciting project hits the theaters.

The post Chris Messina Lands Role in Harley Quinn Movie “Birds of Prey” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The Christopher Robin actor has reportedly in negotiations to sign on to the new anti-hero flick, Birds of Prey.

The film focuses on the group of heroines and vilenesses from the DC Comics, including Harley Quinn (with Margot Robbie reprising the role she played in Suicide Squad), Huntress, Black Canary, and The Question.

Ewan will join the ranks as the male villain Black Mask, who is known for being an enemy of Batman.

Black Mask is the criminal alias of Roman Sionis, who murdered his wealthy, status-obsessed parents to take control of the family corporation, and then lost everything when he proved to be a terrible businessman. Seeking revenge on the people he blamed for his own failures — in particular, Bruce Wayne and Wayne Enterprises — he returns, with a black mask, as the head of a gang called the False Face Society.

Cathy Yan is directing the project which also stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rosie Perez which is set for release on the 7th of February 2020.

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