benj-20839
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The style of this movie is like a poor version of Suicide Squad/Kill Bill directed by a copycat Guy Richie. Its entertaining enough because of that combination of styles but there's no depth or emotional attachment to any of the characters, if that's what you're after. It's quite the shallow and bland action movie but because of its rollercoaster pace you won't be bored, i think. Oh and a couple of cheesy moments thrown in too.
I wasn't a fan of Suicide Squad but i can neither say this was better or worse than it.
I just couldn't see what they were trying to do with this film or where it fit, in the whole DCEU.
The story is like that of a straight to DVD action movies with the likes of Seagal/Van Damme/Snipes etc.
The film is definitely aimed at instagram girl/reality show/tictok/selfie loving young teen girls. And thats not meant to be an insult, its just plain to seen who its aimed at once you watch this.
It doesn't feel like a comic book movie at all, just a generic all-girl action movie.
Any engaging and exciting potential of all these characters seemed wasted here, except for Harley Quinn obviously, who the movie spends all of its time on. I wasn't taken in by her in Suicide Squad but i found her bearable in this, but Margo Robbie's performance was wasted in this movie.
The main reason i went to see this movie was because i read that the John Wick director came in did some of the action sequences, then I kept hearing from critics that the action was the big draw here and i have to say that's a bunch of nonsense. There's one decent fight section but even that wasn't even on par with any of the John Wick movies and they used lots of slo-mo. A great fight sequence is when you can't see the choreography of a fight. John Wick does it brilliantly, it feels real with the occasional arm waiting to be grabbed but Birds of prey is the opposite, arms and bodies waiting to be hit, grabbed etc. with the occasional realism. Id say watch any John Wick movies if you want action and cool visuals to boot.
The rotten tomatoes critics score shocks me at how high its rated.
This film feels like it could have been so different, so much better.
The many songs in this are what made this film more entertaining and fun for me.
5/10
I wasn't a fan of Suicide Squad but i can neither say this was better or worse than it.
I just couldn't see what they were trying to do with this film or where it fit, in the whole DCEU.
The story is like that of a straight to DVD action movies with the likes of Seagal/Van Damme/Snipes etc.
The film is definitely aimed at instagram girl/reality show/tictok/selfie loving young teen girls. And thats not meant to be an insult, its just plain to seen who its aimed at once you watch this.
It doesn't feel like a comic book movie at all, just a generic all-girl action movie.
Any engaging and exciting potential of all these characters seemed wasted here, except for Harley Quinn obviously, who the movie spends all of its time on. I wasn't taken in by her in Suicide Squad but i found her bearable in this, but Margo Robbie's performance was wasted in this movie.
The main reason i went to see this movie was because i read that the John Wick director came in did some of the action sequences, then I kept hearing from critics that the action was the big draw here and i have to say that's a bunch of nonsense. There's one decent fight section but even that wasn't even on par with any of the John Wick movies and they used lots of slo-mo. A great fight sequence is when you can't see the choreography of a fight. John Wick does it brilliantly, it feels real with the occasional arm waiting to be grabbed but Birds of prey is the opposite, arms and bodies waiting to be hit, grabbed etc. with the occasional realism. Id say watch any John Wick movies if you want action and cool visuals to boot.
The rotten tomatoes critics score shocks me at how high its rated.
This film feels like it could have been so different, so much better.
The many songs in this are what made this film more entertaining and fun for me.
5/10
It bares little resemblance to the previous Black Christmas movies.
Its was a very frustrating watch for a slasher movie as it barely has any murder or mayhem, the kills are a split second then off screen. Highly odd for Black Christmas if u judge it by the 2006 BC. Although i did read it that this one was initially an R-Rated movie but was cut to be a PG-13 and it REALLY shows in its final result.
The twist of the story which is different from the two previous films is not as effective for me. Seemed kinda ridiculous, especially if the result of the movie was different.
Its a very talky movie, more of a drama for the most part, female issues against men and certain men in the story. Takes up most of the movie.
The characters all make stupid decisions, which u can usually forgive as its the horror genre but this one is all the more frustrating since they presume they're all so intelligent and awesome. but they're just as dumb as potato. The men are portrayed as equally stoopid. It feels like a bad 80s's B-movie slasher you haven't heard of in that sense.
The final action sequence is pretty laughable and cringey, very far fetched and unbelievable.
Even with all the talky dramatic scenes, if there was just more action and suspense i'd definitely have rated it higher and wouldn't have seemed a waste of money.
Of all the movies i've seen at the cinema this year, this one would win the Razzie of the Year for me.
Its was a very frustrating watch for a slasher movie as it barely has any murder or mayhem, the kills are a split second then off screen. Highly odd for Black Christmas if u judge it by the 2006 BC. Although i did read it that this one was initially an R-Rated movie but was cut to be a PG-13 and it REALLY shows in its final result.
The twist of the story which is different from the two previous films is not as effective for me. Seemed kinda ridiculous, especially if the result of the movie was different.
Its a very talky movie, more of a drama for the most part, female issues against men and certain men in the story. Takes up most of the movie.
The characters all make stupid decisions, which u can usually forgive as its the horror genre but this one is all the more frustrating since they presume they're all so intelligent and awesome. but they're just as dumb as potato. The men are portrayed as equally stoopid. It feels like a bad 80s's B-movie slasher you haven't heard of in that sense.
The final action sequence is pretty laughable and cringey, very far fetched and unbelievable.
Even with all the talky dramatic scenes, if there was just more action and suspense i'd definitely have rated it higher and wouldn't have seemed a waste of money.
Of all the movies i've seen at the cinema this year, this one would win the Razzie of the Year for me.
The film dragged, felt way too long.
The characters moaned for half to three quarters of the movie which was annoying to hear. Didn't hear many laughs with the audience i watched it with.
The action was very few and far between, the movie was mainly all talk. Money seemed to be mostly spent on CGI animals, etc.
The few puzzles or problems they had to solve were way too simple and basic, all challenges we've seem before in other adventure movies, so was dull with no thought needed.
Overall, it felt and looked like a made-for-TV movie.
This is not as good as the last Jumanji film, that one felt more pacey. however, i wasn't a fan of that either which i gave 6/10.
2/10
The characters moaned for half to three quarters of the movie which was annoying to hear. Didn't hear many laughs with the audience i watched it with.
The action was very few and far between, the movie was mainly all talk. Money seemed to be mostly spent on CGI animals, etc.
The few puzzles or problems they had to solve were way too simple and basic, all challenges we've seem before in other adventure movies, so was dull with no thought needed.
Overall, it felt and looked like a made-for-TV movie.
This is not as good as the last Jumanji film, that one felt more pacey. however, i wasn't a fan of that either which i gave 6/10.
2/10