I saw the film earlier today and I am still processing my thoughts of it. Because of the coronavirus, the title was moved to VOD early. After trying 3 different occasions to see this film before this pandemic started, each time the universe prevented me from seeing this film. One time it was weather related. Other time, it was scheduling. Last time was because the projector at the theater broke. So I had to see Bad Boys for Life. Well, today I finally saw the film while being comfortable on my sofa at home. Maybe I expected too much. I liked Suicide Squad a lot and I am a comic book/movie fan. While the film is not terrible, it definitely was not great and barely even good. I am not sure what to say about the plot but this one was all over the place. The constant flashbacks became nauseating as well as the voice narration. Used sparingly they can move the story along, but these tools were overused the complete film. Margot Robbie is one of my favorite newer school actresses. She just did not capture the character the same way she did in the first film. She actually became irritating and boring. Not words ever used to describe Harley Quinn. It seemed like she was phoning in the performance. Ewan McGregor was awful. Period. Black Mask is not a well known villian to make us care. Not sure where they got this Huntess from but she can go back. She has been performed much better by the actress on the CW shows. I wanted to care about Cassandra Cain and her plight. But I wasn't at all invested. She was just irritating and we were not given any reason to be invested in her outcome. The only thing I can say that was good about the film was Jurnee Smollett. I have seen her in many films and shows, but nothing quite like this. Her Black Canary was different from past interpretations, not just because she is African American, but she has more nuances in her portrayal of the character. The audience is given some reason to root for her and be invested in her well being. I have not seen Rosie Perez in anything significant in awhile. She tries her best as Renee Montaya, but mostly fall flats. Knowing her reported back injuries from a tv show a few years back, I just kept grimacing every time she is throw into something. The stuntmen and woman definitely had alot to do in the film. There is quite a bit of action and its always good to see women kicking but on screen. Lastly, I wish there had been more references/ easter eggs to other notable Gotham residents. There is much more to Gotham than the Joker and Batman. But after watching this movie, I could be wrong.
Review of Birds of Prey
