The newfound R rating is put to good use, with f-bombs galore and more than a few action sequences that test your ability to resist flinching. There are a lot of things to adore about ‘Birds of Prey.’ The stunts shown throughout the film are some of the coolest yet, evoking inspiration from 1970s Hong Kong action films. Her body language throughout the scene, tense yet trying to stand tall, is convincingly raw, adding a level of realism rarely seen in the DCEU. In one particular scene, Smollett-Bell’s Dinah confronts disgraced police detective Renee Montoya (portrayed by Rosie Perez) about her alleged part in the death of her mother. However, it is ‘True Blood’ alum Jurnee Smollett-Bell who gives the standout performance as club singer Dinah Lance, who harbors an important secret ability. Newcomer Ella Jay Basco adds a naive charm in her first movie role as the misguided thief Cassandra Cain, and ‘Star Wars’ favorite Ewan McGregor is both hilarious and terrifying as the crime lord Roman Sionis. Recent Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie reprises her iconic role as Quinn, who appears to be having a blast alongside her eclectic cast of crime. Directed by up-and-comer Cathy Yan, ‘Birds of Prey’ centers around the most scandalous event in Gotham’s history: the breakup between the Joker and Harley Quinn.įinding herself without her Joker-adjacent immunity, Harley finds herself roped into a heist involving a stolen diamond, all of Gotham’s crime rings, and a young girl without a sense of direction. ‘Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)’ is the latest entry in the DCEU. What I experienced instead was a colorful, gleeful action film that, despite accuracy flaws, was a delight to witness. Prepared with both my umbrella and rain-jacket, I went and saw the latest installment in the DC Extended Universe, a franchise known for moody films similar to the weather I was anticipating. However, I had already bought my tickets and my Lyft ride, so there was no going back now. Classes were cancelled, co-curriculars were rescheduled, and I even saw a couple of doors on Riberia Street being protected by sandbags. With this in mind, I was not sure if I should go to the movies under a severe weather watch. To me, a quiet and empty theater just adds to the atmosphere of moviegoing. There will also be a blank sketch cover available.By Erin Brady | might just be a personal preference of mine, but I enjoy going to the movies when the weather is bad. “I missed the dynamic we had on Hawkeye, so I’m very excited to have our team back together! Can’t wait to show you all what we’ve been doing!”īirds of Prey #1 will be available at local comic shops on September 5 with a main cover by series artist Leonardo Romero, variant covers by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau and Chris Bachalo, a 1:25 variant by Nick Bradshaw paying homage to the first Birds of Prey series cover by Greg Land and Brian Stelfreeze from January 1999, a 1:50 variant by Chris Bachalo, a 1:100 variant by Leonardo Romero, and a triptych gatefold variant cover by Frank Cho. “I couldn't be happier to announce my first monthly project for DC! With this book, I've had the opportunity to not only draw some of the most badass women in the DC Universe, but also to work once more with the best people in our industry, Kelly Thompson and Jordie Bellaire” said Birds of Prey artist Leonardo Romero. It won't surprise anyone to learn that Leonardo and Jordie are even better than they were the last time we worked together-and working together on this wild book is pure magic.” “Leonardo Romero and Jordie Bellaire were two of my first partners-in-crime making superhero books and I've been trying to make this happen ever since. "When I say this is a dream come true for me, I mean not just working on the iconic Birds of Prey title, but also the characters we were able to fold in, and the creative team we assembled,” said Birds of Prey writer Kelly Thompson. Birds of Prey #1 triptych gatefold variant cover art by Frank Cho
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