I love this movie. It really nailed Harley and set the tone to Suicide Squad. I think it’s only mistake was not being officially called just “The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn”.

I don't know why people hate this movie, mostly KZfaqrs like Mr. H, who despised the film with it's strong overtones of female empowerment and it was released during the Pandemic, which is the reason why it got all the hate. I give this movie 7.5/10.

I think the movie is solid. I did have an ex who dragged me to opening night of suicide squad. But he for some reason kept refusing to go see Birds of Prey even when it was in the discount theatre. And if we ever came across a male friend of his who had seen it they'd share this kind of look and calling 'one of those kinds of movies' and pretend like I'm not standing right next to them. One of the first movies I saw when I became single and it really did empower me more than if I saw it with him and also made me realize how many red flags were ignored. I'm not saying it's the perfect movie but it's pretty solid and I enjoy Harley here more than in SS

So refreshing to see a couple of guys enjoy a movie meant to be enjoyed, and having some actual legit criticisms, instead of just sh*tting all over it!

Yeah man, people will watch The Batman crash in a wingsuit, bounce off a bus and a car and clap "Ah man, that movie was gritty and realistic" But then call this out for having a fun beanbag shotgun sequence with physics they'd love if Tarantino did them? It's because women strain believability apparently. That's how that works.

It's sad this movie got a lot of hate, it's just a fun movie honestly. there's also details that's a bit hard to miss sometimes, like how each birds of prey member (and harley) had different fighting techniques: harley was more into weapons and gymnast-y movements, renee montoya was more into punching, black canary was more of a kick-type/kicking movements, and huntress (aside from the crossbow) had a takedown sort of technique. i'm glad you guys did this reaction, this movie deserved a lot of love and it's one of my favorites and the soundtrack is just awesome.

Referring to 15:30 with the bean bags and confetti guns. If you think of it, it could potentially be a blending of reality with Harleys reality. Kinda like what is seen in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad in her big killing scene where in the beginning it is bloody and such but then it becomes flowers and glitter. So if you take that idea and apply it here while its shown as glitter/smoke/beanbags/etc. it could actually be very bloody but we are seeing it through Harleys POV.

Margot Robbie was such the perfect casting

I love the scene where Cass doesn’t know who the Joker is because it felt like the whole movie just shrugging off all the fanboys. And I needed that.

I don't think that this movie deserves half the bashing it receives. It was one of the last movies I watched in the cinema prior to the pandemic, and while the plot was a little muddled, the performances were decent, particularly from Margot Robbie and Ewan Mcgregor.

Yesss I was hoping you'd react to this someday! Birds of Prey was way better than people give it credit for, not perfect but it's also a superhero movie and sometimes I just wanna have fun and watch women be awesome for 2 hours. I really hope the overwhelming negative reception won't hinder studios greenlighting more movies like this for the future, and when handling female characters I hope they get more female directors and costume designers so stuff like this won't be one in a million. Also regarding the costumes, seeing DC fanboys complain the women weren't "hot" in this movie because they actually had clothes on and in Margot Robbie's case, feeling comfortable in what she's wearing this time around, was so funny and unfortunately really telling as a woman into superhero movies. Those kind of men sure are... something

The first time I went to see BoP (I saw it like three times lmao) I remember physically cringing before the dress tearing scene. I'm so used to the demeaning of women being framed as "sexy" in so many male-directed films that I was anticipating it as inevitable. The amount of relief I felt when they opted instead to focus on the woman's face, and Black Canary's reaction to the act was kind of intense. It's stuff like that (and the hair tie line

Talking about Harley's wardrobe, I think you hit the nail on the head. I remember hearing somewhere that they had to edit her shorts to be a bit longer for Suicide Squad's release in certain countries, and they were *still* barely there. Like, I thought it was a fun outfit for a costume, really easy to make, but it was basically like if Fred Durst was in charge of wardrobe😂

I’m pretty sure it was called Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey but they changed it for some reasons before it came out. Also Dina’s mic is one for a drum kit to minimize the reverb of her voice when she sings so she doesn’t blow out everyone’s ears lol.

Birds of Prey (2020) REALLY got disrespected when it was released. 'Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey' should've been the name of the film. This would've been a great springboard for a 'Birds of Prey' film without Ms. Quinn and 'The Suicide Squad' (2021).

Jurnee as Black Canary was just perfect for me. Can’t wait for the solo movie.

I actually really like your commentary on this movie. Your points were actually valid and not petty invalid points to hate on it. I absolutely love this movie and deserves more love so thank you!

"Every time I try to eat someone..." Thanks Sam I needed that laugh. Also it kinda ticks me off when they never get to eat whatever it is they have because they're always interrupted.

oh HELL yeah!! i loved this movie so much, especially Margot Robbie as Harley💕 (them completely ignoring Cassandra Cain's, my beloved, backstory and entire character is one of my only real issues. GIVE MY GIRL A GOOD MOVIE)

i feel like people just can’t enjoy a movie. like people take things too seriously . i loved this movie bc it gave us some of my fav dc characters and i love harley. yes this has some problems but still overall good movie

Fun fact: Margot Robbie is allergic to chicken eggs, so the egg sandwich Harley gets was made with duck eggs.

it’d be interesting to see u guys react to “promising young woman.” definitely a movie with a female perspective, but kind of a controversial one.

I watched video essays about this movie being one of the best examples of a "female gaze" before seeing the movie, and because of that I think I have a much larger acceptance and love for it. Not a comic nerd, but definitely a Harley Quinn nerd from the early 90's cartoon era. I hope you guys get a chance to watch a breakdown of how this was directed with the female gaze in mind versus the male gaze of Harley in the Suicide Squad.

I’ve been binging yalls reactions and noticed they were female lead but didn’t realise it was intentional. You make me so happy. Thank you for making thoughtful yet funny commentary that I can really enjoy. And thank you for intentionally creating a space to enjoy female lead movies, I really appreciate it

Please do Promising Young Woman! I feel yall would totally enjoy it, and I'd love to hear yalls opinions on the plot and soundtrack. Keep up the great work guys!! 😊😊

Fun fact, the action sequences look so much better here because the stunt trainer coordinator person (?) is the same that worked on the John Wick movies! 😃

I've gone through all of Roman’s grievances. There were about 21 I think. Disabled his driver Pronounced it expresso Have a vagina Voted for Bernie Peed in his brita Called him Romy Stuck gum under his table Stole the remote Calls him “queef Richards” Sold a family heirloom Spoiled lots of movies Stole his limelight Left a floater Interrupted him once Didn’t laugh at his joke Forgot to use a coaster Burped the alphabet Trashed his bathroom Left the toilet seat down Picked on his carpet Changed the channel Broke a window Ate his lunch Crashed his rolls Ripped a loud one Caused a ruckus Graffitied his car Torched his paintings

As for the outfit, the Birds aren't formed yet and as for Harley it makes sense that she's not in her costumes cause this movie starts out as like Harley's day off.

Fun Fact! In the egg sandwich scene, Margot is allergic to chicken white eggs (She said that they give her major headaches) so they had to change the eggs to duck eggs instead for her to eat

This movie got so much unnecessary hate it’s not perfect it’s a decent movie. Cool editing, good soundtrack and Margot Robbie✨

i love this movie so much, they finally gave us a GREAT harley and i loved black canary and huntress, i cant tell you how happy i was when the canary cry happened, also ewan mcgregor was a great villain

I like this version of Harley but I completely agree with the Cassandra Cain criticism

I absolutely love that there is more gravity and loss for her breakfast sandwich, than for the joker in this film.

Having dealt with name mispronunciation all my life, I feel you guys 😂 Especially for school, you just know when the teacher pauses longer than necessary during attendance, safe bet it's your name lol

I've seen this movie in theater and I loved it. I don't read the comics so I'm not really into the comparison with the comics stuff. I've only seen the DC universe through movies and this one is one of, if not my favorite DC movie. It's colorful, cartoony, badass, and as a woman it's refreshing. And finally Margot Robbie is a gem, I love her in general but she is really bringing Harley to life 🥰❤️

I remember this movie get so much criticism and I still don't know why Also I believe Black Canary is supposed to be getting her own movie I could be wrong but if so hopefully we see more of her cry in that and she hones the power so she use it easier and more effectively without passing out

this movie is really underrated! I loved it so much.

Honestly, this is the GCPD the scene where Harley walks in works well because they are VERY INCOMPETENT! lol I dig this film. I hope there's more with the Birds of Prey and Cassandra. She can easily become the Cassandra from the comics, she's still a kid and can still be trained by her mother, the league etc. Jurnee as Black Canary was my favorite, I love that they didn't use her abilities a lot as they are tied to her mother and she's still grieving and refuses to use them. She's still badass. I hope she still gets her solo film. On the subject of names, my name is difficult for a lot of people so I have a lot of alternate names for folks to call me because explaining how my name is pronounced etc or the lack of effort from others is particularly draining.

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I love Birds of Prey! It's so welcoming! I loved that they don't wear costumes, they wear fashion - it's so appealing! I'm a geek about narrative structures, and this film did everything I want a good story to do, while being super fun. The non-linear storytelling was used very effectively. And I stayed engaged during the action scenes which I usually zone out for. I loved that the physics of the fights looked real (not cg, and impacts hurt), how the camera stayed put without cutting a million times, and how Harley used props like Jackie Chan. I'm not usually into villain stories (good vs evil), but Roman Sionis was such a fun baddie, I loved every second of Ewan hamming it up, and I love a good 2IC like Victor Zsasz. I assumed most of the "critique" was bad faith misogyny and racism, with a dash of purism like the Cassandra Cain name being used for a different character (fair enough). I have no problem with the movie name, it's about an ensemble cast, and gets a zany extended title because it's Harley's unreliable narrator. Overall, a super refreshing and inviting film; loved the characters, the style and the comedy 💛🌙🌟✨

Black Canary is getting her solo movie that'll come out in 2024, I totally believe that Misha Green will be able to give Jurnee Smollett everything she needs to be THE best Black Canary adaptation there ever were, the writer has already hinted at using characters like Green Arrow, Wildcat and Lady Shiva. Othe than that, I loved your reaction and commentary, it's great to see this movie being actually appreciated, as I believe people tend to heavily underestimate it

This is one of my favorite movies. It was everything I needed at the time.

I LOVED THIS MOVIE, TOO! It was so fun! This reaction made me want to rewatch it! This movie actually came out a few weeks before the shut down (it was the last movie I saw in the theaters in 2020). Sos, part of the reason it suffered was because of that.

This movie truly got way more shit than it deserves and its so nice seeing people react to it who, while acknowledging its flaws, still are also willing to give it its due. Also, I don't know if you guys take suggestions for films pr anything but if you're interested in more female led films, then I'd recommend Chocolat. The main characters are predominantly all women and I genuinely don't think I've ever seen a reaction for it before? Regardless I hope you guys have a lovely day.

i am a die hard marvel fan and have never really been into DC universe, but harley quinn’s story and the movies about her are incredible. and you can very easily tell which movie was done by men vs women as sam and steph said. it’s the male gaze vs the female gaze and i’m all for the female gaze when it comes to this stuff. i really appreciate what they did with this movie, even though i’ve never read the comics, as a stand alone movie it’s very good

One thing I really like about thus movie is that we all know that Harley is a psychologist and we only got a snippet of that (pretty surface level tho) in suicide squad but I just love how it’s on full display. Suicide squad tells it but this movie shows it in the realist way. She diagnoses people and herself and I love how it’s still an integral part of her character that whenever it does come up, it’s so normal within her vocabulary. Genius. I’m so glad I saw this in theaters. ❤

I just love Margot as Harley and I want more movies with this character.

This movie really got like unnecessary hate. Loved you guys commentary and really related to the discussion you had about pronouncing names. My family is from south Louisiana and has a French background. I didnt find out until high school that I wasn’t even pronouncing my last name right. My dad told me people could never get the inflection right growing up so it was easier for him to simplify it

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I loved this movie and also this commentary very much! It's so refreshing to hear guys opinions on "women empowerment" movies and shows that are positive and enjoyable. 😊

Where is you reaction for this weekend? 😅I’m hoping to see more of The Hunger Games

Fun fact the hyena was actually a german shepherd I think it's great that they used a dog and not a human man and the best use of barracuda in any movie was shrek 2

My favorite part of her action sequences is that we get to see what she sees when she commits crimes. That’s why she has this naivety to her

People hated this movie, and now RRR did the same thing, and everyone's praising it... Birds of Prey is my absolute favorite movie EVER and the criticism that it was getting was so unwarranted

i loved this movie it leaned into the campy crazy side of harley and that’s my favorite part of her i enjoyed it a lot

Desperately waiting for you guys to finish the hunger games 🥺

*Somewhere is Gotham* *Alfred:* Master Bruce, Harley Quinn just blew up the ACE Chemical Plant *Bruce, sipping a martini:* Good for her

I'm honered by your reintroduction Siam and Stefano!

one of the last movies i saw in theathers before the pandemic. love it a lot

Would love to see you do 'Groundhog Day' (1993) and 'Liar Liar' (1997) at some point. Ta.

If this was a Deadpool movie, guys would call it cinematic genius.

I know nothing of the comics but I think the reason black canary only used her voice that one time was because she was too traumatized to use her powers after her mother passed away and maybe she passed out afterwards because it’s just been so long since she used so much of her powers to that extent. Also the movie did pretty decent the budget was 80 million to 100 million and they got 200 million in the box office.

My mom and I love this movie! It’s sort of like Jennifer’s Body; a lot of women enjoy it.

With no personal attachment to the original canons of the comic characters this was definitely something that was still both coherent and enjoyable but I can also understand why that mixing would feel frustrating too. Even so, a real fun time! Also, thanks for opening up with us about your names/name pronunciations. My last name has similar issues with people pronouncing it correctly and even beyond that I do have friends with similar issues that go by nicknames for the same reasons you two do so I totally get it. No clue if you're taking reccs right now BUT I would love to recommend 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' - it's got an all star cast (Amy Adams' first ever role, Kirsten Dunst, Alison Janney, Brittany Murphy, Kirstie Alley - and I think you might like the humor.

I loved that it was Helena, in that final fight scene, who told Cass she didn't "need to see this" and thought about her. Makes a lot of sense for her to be the one to think of that, with what she went through when she was maybe only a little younger. I love this take on Black Canary, it's similar enough, but I agree with your point on Cass. I wish they had gone with Harper instead - she'd fit wayyy better in this kind of story. The actress did a great job with the role that was given to her, though, and I am excited to see what comes of this group in the future! (If anything!)

I loved this movie when it came out (saw it several times before Covid closed the theaters, even with my dislike of how Cass Cain was handled), but I've hesitated to watch any commentaries due to how many misogynists were offended by sexual & gendered violence not being **sexualized**. The idea that there might be a women's power-fantasy movie where the threat is sexism, where the heroines are united by that common struggle despite their differences, was mocked as something ridiculous. Honestly, I can't tell if the issue was that BoP acknowledged sexual violence against women or that it celebrated women not just fighting back but winning. A similar issue came up with the most recent Predator movie, Prey. I don't know if you have watched that, but definitely female centered, and one that was review bombed by people angry both at the idea of a woman-led Predator film and at the idea that Indigenous people would be able to fight back with "primitive technology." I saw many reviews of people who said they wished it was the first Predator movie where the lead died -- which felt particularly... hateful given that us Native women are ten times more likely to be murdered than women of any other ethnicity in the US. Whatever. Sorry for rambling, though not sure anyone will read this haha. I'm glad I watched this commentary given how negative others have been. I appreciate it & will subscribe and watch other videos.

This movie has a strange ending but I really enjoyed it starting off, the fights with Harley and the cops were so entertaining and the entire bit with the breakfast sandwich was hilarious

can y'all react to penelope (2006) next? one of my favs

hi siam and stefano

Where was Cassandra during The Suicide Squad? I just thought about how Harley was in prison and the kid is now gaurdianless

After watching this I feel slightly less crazy and I only appreciate the movie even more!

I saw this in the theater and thoroughly enjoyed it.

This movie always makes me want breakfast sandwiches, hot damn.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead has been fighting since Scott pilgrim vs the world

This might be the only DC universe film I like as of late (other than the new batman). I really enjoyed everything about it and it really redeemed Harley's character from the OG Suicide Squad (which was obviously horrendous). They also utilize the female gaze well in it and I appreciate that. The audience looks to Harley as a strong, leading woman rather than a sexual object (like in suicide squad). It's just better and I love it.

Yea my Thai name is Dao and apparently that’s too hard for English speakers here 😭 it’s 3 letters for goodness sake

I hope Mockingjay part 3 is next. Coincidentally just re-watched THG series myself and I am eager to hear your commentary on the remaining two movies!

Honestly, this and Shazam for me were two very distinctly fun movies in the DCEU. The rest are just very grimdark and boring when comics are supposed to be enjoyable at least if not fun. The way they used fight scenes in this movie, plus using Margot's I Tonya training to make Harley super badass in aerobic fighting is amazing!

I think because I'm from Brazil I have no problem pronouncing your names. And it's nice to know your names too! 🤗

I agree, The fandom always makes it hard to like a movie. Couse if you like a movie that its not identical to the comics, the make you feel like you don´t know anything, and that you are not a real fan.

Birds of Prey is my fav DC movie

Everything I watch you guys I can't help but notice that Stef sounds like Leo from implicitly pretentious and I'm living for it

'Just Like Heaven' (2005) with Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo, please. Ta.

My favorite part about this movie is the lack of Jared Leto using his Takashi 6ix9ine cosplay

Honestly this was such a well made film. It was bonkers, like a Harley Quinn movies is suppose to be. I think just a lot of white dude DB super fans that wouldn’t mind the lack of 100 percent authenticity when it’s crap material like justice league, or bad acting, bad dialogue, and bad fight sequences like Aquaman, versus something crazy fun like this film with strong women directed by a female director. They were just looking for ways to s*** on this film which is honestly like three times better the most of the DC movies that came out the last ten years.

Still waiting for them to do: Cheetah Girls Cheetah Girls 2

I agree with Sam's black canary opinion. Although, her and green arrow are only sometimes wholesome.

This was the last movie I saw in theaters pre-covid and I have such fond memories of it! Love the reaction! Also: I saw a lot of chatter about how this the kid character could've easily just been Stephanie Brown, which I think would've worked great. Still a name drop but one that works with the plot.

I never knew this movie got hated on :o I had only ever heard opinions of how fun it was! (and it was!)

25:58 Rich people in movies either have a normal sized dining room and a HUGE table or a huge dining room and a normal sized table

Victor is supposed to be completely demented. A compulsive killer.

Love this film!

I love how passionate you guys are about food :)

I'm not sure if they know Harley has enhanced strength and a healing factor.

My only REAL gripe in this movie was the Cassandra Cain issue. And that Black Mask IS scary but i wanted more time of him being in the mask and showing more of his power

This movie was amazing and so much fun. Really deserved a lot more success and I think with time it'll become mainstream cult classic.

I had so much fun watching this film. Its so joyful and the style is fantastic. Also love your shout out to Jai Courtney. Dude is rad.

I love this movie, it is FUN!!!

I can’t believe that I didn’t know you names are actually Siam and Steffano!

Glad to know your names pronunciation guys; Spanish speaker here, so it's not difficult for me.