"Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" is a 2020 superhero film based on the DC Comics team Birds of Prey. The film is a spin-off and quasi-sequel to "Suicide Squad" (2016) and is part of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It was directed by Cathy Yan and stars Margot Robbie reprising her role as Harley Quinn.
The story follows Harley Quinn as she navigates life after breaking up with the Joker. After a crime lord named Roman Sionis, also known as Black Mask (played by Ewan McGregor), targets a young girl named Cassandra Cain, Harley teams up with other female antiheroes, including Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez). Together, they form the Birds of Prey to protect Cassandra and take down Black Mask.
"Birds of Prey" received positive reviews for its energetic and colorful style, Margot Robbie's performance as Harley Quinn, and the action sequences. The film was praised for its focus on female empowerment and camaraderie among the characters.
If you enjoy superhero films with a unique visual style, a strong female ensemble cast, and a mix of action and humor, "Birds of Prey" is worth considering. It adds depth to Harley Quinn's character and introduces audiences to the Birds of Prey team in the DCEU.