Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

2020Movie109 minEnglish

Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare diamond from a crime lord.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Cathy YanGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Following her breakup with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins forces with Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya to save a young girl named Cassandra Cain from the clutches of the corrupt businessman Black Mask. The unlikely group of anti-heroes must overcome their own differences and fight their way through Gotham's criminal underworld.

Critical Reception

Birds of Prey was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its vibrant visuals, energetic action sequences, and Margot Robbie's performance as Harley Quinn. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted, many appreciated its feminist themes and bold, colorful aesthetic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction, kinetic action, and Margot Robbie's charismatic performance.
  • Applauded for its bold feminist themes and unique visual flair.
  • Some critics noted a somewhat uneven narrative and pacing.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's high-energy action, vibrant style, and Harley Quinn's central role. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining ride, with a particular appreciation for the ensemble cast and the movie's distinct visual identity.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was simply 'Birds of Prey', but it was later changed to include 'and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn' to emphasize Harley's central role and the movie's focus on her independence.

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MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Whilst many films have a message its a fine line between informing and lecturing. For me "Birds of Prey" fails to appreciate this distinction. Its incessant, brittle, feminist finger wagging, is downright tiresome and quickly exhausted ...
JPV852

JPV852

Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn was one of the few highlights of Suicide Squad but once this one was announced, I felt indifferent and the trailers didn't do much to change that to the point I skipped this in theaters. Watching it now, I came ...
Gimly

Gimly

If COVID-19 ushered cinemas off this mortal coil, I'm kind of strangely okay with telling people this was the last thing I ever got to see on the big screen. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._
Adishake

Adishake

**Very refreshing and funny**, The movie is very different from like any team-up movie I've ever seen, it will make you forget that it's a superhero movie entirely it feels like it's just a crazy movie with criminal minds all over the city ...
thetoerag

thetoerag

I am afraid to say,, but after watching Suicide Squad which was pretty good. This is a let down and I was looking forward to watching it. After watching this I think if there was a plot/story behind the movie, I couldn't see it it was all...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

'Birds of Prey' its absolute thrill ride. It's unapologetically fun and crude and violent. To quote Saoirse Ronan from 'Little Woman'... "Women." - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/r...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

I really dug “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” because it is unlike any movie I’ve seen before. There are the conventional-minded and flashy action scenes that accompany most superhero characters, but th...
TalisBriedis

TalisBriedis

Garbage. Nothing, and I REALLY MEAN NOTHING good to say about this.
kmai01

kmai01

Pretty good Movie, I did not expect Harvey Quinn can kick ass like that. I can see some guy can be turn off this movie because all women hero team. I find it very entertaining and well made.
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

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