Hey, it’s Benjamin Nathaniel Redic II, the Violence Conductor, here to give you my take on the new “Birds of Prey” movie. I’ve been hearing a lot about why it didn’t do well at the box office, so let’s dive in.
Plot and Theme:
- This movie is loaded with girl power, and that’s cool, but the way it was marketed was a turn-off to some, particularly to dudes. The film’s narrative pretty much paints every male character as garbage, while all the female characters, even those who are morally ambiguous like Harley Quinn, are portrayed as heroes or at least in a very positive light.
- The plot focuses more on Harley Quinn rather than the team dynamic of the Birds of Prey, which was a bit misleading if you were expecting a team-up movie from the get-go.
Marketing and Audience Reception:
- The marketing, coupled with some interviews, like Ewan McGregor’s, where he was using his Obi-Wan voice to promote the film, didn’t do it any favors. It almost made me decide not to watch it.
- Here’s the thing: if you’re going to make a film that’s all about empowering women, then women need to show up to support it. Just like how “Black Panther” saw black audiences come out in droves to support. If the female demographic doesn’t show up for female-led movies, you can’t blame the other half of the population for a lackluster box office.
- Hollywood, it’s not the customer’s job to watch your movie; it’s your job to make a film that people want to see. If it fails, look at your marketing, your product, not the audience.
Action and Choreography:
- As for the action, it was entertaining but not groundbreaking. It had its moments, especially with Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary. She had some cool Taekwondo moves, which I appreciated as someone who’s been training in martial arts.
- Huntress wasn’t as dark or serious as I expected from the comics, which was a bit of a letdown. The action was over-the-top, fitting for a Harley Quinn movie where physics takes a back seat to fun.
Camera Work and Technical Aspects:
- There wasn’t anything about the camera work that blew me away. It was serviceable but didn’t stand out.
Rating:
- On a scale of 1-5, I’d give “Birds of Prey” a 3, It’s not worth full price admission, but for a matinee or a rental, it’s fun enough. I wouldn’t be buying the DVD, though.
Final Thoughts:
- The movie was cool in its own way, but it didn’t meet expectations for a team-up. It’s more of a Harley Quinn solo adventure with guest appearances.
- I’ve been slacking on reviews due to travel, but I’ll be back with more content soon, including gaming videos and movie reviews. And for the record, I’ve been doing the Black Panther thing before it was cool, so maybe someone in Hollywood’s keeping an eye on me.
Benjamin Nathaniel Redic II, the Violence Conductor, out. Catch you later.