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Agreed - and considering how the movie turned out, it was very much a Harley Quinn movie. They didn't need the Birds of Prey in the title.
Mhm, virtual no buzz about this movie in the general consciousness.
Agreed - and considering how the movie turned out, it was very much a Harley Quinn movie. They didn't need the Birds of Prey in the title.
Mhm, virtual no buzz about this movie in the general consciousness.
The Birds of Prey and Harley Quinn don’t belong together. Literally has never happened in the comics. I haven’t seen the movie and I’ve heard good things, but why they chose this route I’m unsure.Agreed - and considering how the movie turned out, it was very much a Harley Quinn movie. They didn't need the Birds of Prey in the title.
The Birds of Prey and Harley Quinn don’t belong together. Literally has never happened in the comics. I haven’t seen the movie and I’ve heard good things, but why they chose this route I’m unsure.
This borders on gossipy speculation, so take it with a large grain of salt, but I've heard from a couple supposed industry "insiders" versions of this same basic account: that Robbie, as producer, was presented by WB the option of either a Birds of Prey story or a Gotham City Sirens story, and Robbie didn't want Harley to be "upstaged" by even more popular characters like Catwoman and Poison Ivy. So she preferred BOP, which would feature characters considerably secondary to her.The Birds of Prey and Harley Quinn don’t belong together. Literally has never happened in the comics. I haven’t seen the movie and I’ve heard good things, but why they chose this route I’m unsure.
I'm a fan of Black Mask, as well, and even though I really like McGregor, this much more broad take on the character kind of soured my interest in seeing the movie.A lot of the movie is like that. Same goes for Black Mask. I loved Ewan as the character; but as a fan of Black Mask, I was a bit bummed this is the version we get.
I thought Gotham City Sirens was happening as well? Or was that dependent on how well BOP did?This borders on gossipy speculation, so take it with a large grain of salt, but I've heard from a couple supposed industry "insiders" versions of this same basic account: that Robbie, as producer, was presented by WB the option of either a Birds of Prey story or a Gotham City Sirens story, and Robbie didn't want Harley to be "upstaged" by even more popular characters like Catwoman and Poison Ivy. So she preferred BOP, which would feature characters considerably secondary to her.
I don't know that I necessarily believe that, but it's a somewhat plausible explanation.
I'm a fan of Black Mask, as well, and even though I really like McGregor, this much more broad take on the character kind of soured my interest in seeing the movie.
Reportedly contingent upon evidence (read: box office of BOP and THE SUICIDE SQUAD) demonstrating a wide audience wants to see more of Robbie's Harley.I thought Gotham City Sirens was happening as well? Or was that dependent on how well BOP did?
I know this is MCU, but Captain Marvel did big business.I do wonder if people are ever gonna turn out to see female-driven tentpole films. This, Ghostbusters, Terminator, Charlie’s Angels, etc. have all flopped for one reason or another. It’s a shame too, because some of these seem pretty good but some audience members are just naturally put off by the idea of women ensembles without even giving them a chance.
I really loved this movie though it's not my favorite in the MCU.
Whoops, not sure why I put MCU especially when i referenced it properly like a sentence later. brain fart.I'm going to assume you meant DCEU?
I thought the action was solid, but then I read it was the team behind John Wick. The action was such a visceral rush paired with a fun character.Realllyyyy, really loved this movie. Just a pure joy to watch. Margot was born to play Harley. The action was awesome, great pacing, and it totally flew by. It’s a shame the film isn’t doing too well, I’d love to see a proper sequel to this. Had a total blast and couldn’t recommend more. Definitely not perfect but honestly it’s one of my favorite DCEU movies to date.
Ya I honestly thought it all just played perfectly and seamlessly. I really can't find much fault with the movie here other than the obligatory " I know its not perfect" but I just had a pure blast it doesn't matter. Cinematography was really great and Robbie, as always, was outstanding as Harley Quinn. I just cannot believe its not doing better at the box office. Felt like a kind of comic book film we haven't really seen before, or not in awhile at least. I wonder if moving up WW1984 to February would have been a better move, and have BoP open in June. But since its already performing not so great with Sonic being its only competition, June might not make sense. Idk I just think more marketing would've helped and trailers for this would've played with WW1984 which id assume has a good chance at being a $1 billion film.I thought the action was solid, but then I read it was the team behind John Wick. The action was such a visceral rush paired with a fun character.