Birds of Prey Birds of Prey General Discussion and Speculation

[Beatnation]

Tomorrow for me and I cannot wait!!

 

[dhandler01]

I think the idea of a "shared universe" in the Marvel sense is all but dead.

I really think WB is playing to their strengths, which is one film at a time and doing daring, director-driven films.

So in some ways they may connect, in others they may not. A bit like comics, really.

I think the best way to put it is that the things you want to connect will and the things you dont wont. There is no 22 movie story structure, it is just a bunch of things happening and you can decide what exists and what doesnt. There are definite connections, but whether you consider those Easter Eggs or proof of deeper connection is on you and on the director/writer of that film.

As you say, that is how comics tend to do it and that seems to be where WB is going with it.

 

[TheVileOne]

Oh and BTW, there was no post credits scene...there is a post credits narration though. The reddit rumors of post credit scenes are bunk.

Most rumors from reddit usually are.

 

[dhandler01]

Most rumors from reddit usually are.

True story

I just saw the other day those rumors re-circulating around here and didnt want people to get the wrong idea or whatever or to feel they were spoiled.

 

[Micromind]

While I’m really looking forward to this movie and love the attempts at variety that WB DC films are aiming for, the idea of the shared universe as you pointed out is now totally muddled, confusing and broken. Unless it all gets changed by the Flash movie which is supposedly a very different take on the Flashpoint storyline. I think for the most part, Bats and Supes just disappear which is so weird. I do not think Flash, WW, and Aquaman will be seen in a film together any time soon

I wouldn't say that the idea of shared universe is broken as the movie series (good or bad) follows continuity from Man of Steel to Shazam, and now to Birds of Prey (as per dhandler01). It' s just that they need to clear what happened to Batman and Superman.

 

[Micromind]

I think the idea of a "shared universe" in the Marvel sense is all but dead.

I really think WB is playing to their strengths, which is one film at a time and doing daring, director-driven films.

So in some ways they may connect, in others they may not. A bit like comics, really.

Marvel shared universe is just them building up to some ensemble event movie taking into account few incidents that happened in movies preceding that big event movie.

In DCEU's case, movies exist in same universe but are not building up to something bigger. (at least now) I think Shazam, Black Adam and Shazam 2 will be closely connect with each other in their own corner of the universe.

 

[inomilan]

BRAVO! Fantastic film!

 

[TheVileOne]

The shared universe failed because they didn't put in the time and effort needed to make it work and they sabotaged themselves at every turn. Not to mention the decision makers at the top of the studio were incompetent.

 

[Filmfan93]

So - how were the actions scenes compared to the clips? Were they better edited?

 

[TheGuy]

Saw it. Expectations were met. Movie was average.

 

[TMP98]

So - how were the actions scenes compared to the clips? Were they better edited?

The action in this movie is really great, the clip was the only bit of bad action I saw in the film. The police station scene is excellently choreographed, shot and edited

 

[Gothamsknight]

Tonight's the night!! I'm ready

 

[imbruglia]

So - how were the actions scenes compared to the clips? Were they better edited?

it get very reductive and boring at the end. but was great in early.

 

[Micromind]

I'm going to see it tomorrow !

 

[8ulk87]

I never thought this day would ever come...
...but im gonna be skipping a Superhero/Comic book movie for the first time in my life.

 

[Predator jp]

so you did see new Hellboy in the theater?

 

[dhandler01]

The action in this movie is really great, the clip was the only bit of bad action I saw in the film. The police station scene is excellently choreographed, shot and edited

This sums it up nicely.

 

[TMP98]

I never thought this day would ever come...
...but im gonna be skipping a Superhero/Comic book movie for the first time in my life.

Why this of all movies lmfao. Fant4stic got like a 9% fresh but you're gonna decide to start skipping the one with 91% fresh?

 

[Micromind]

This is just a movie with a simple story which is... to quote Martin Scorsese, "a theme park ride". You cannot expect anything else from a Harley Quinn movie, lmao.

 

[Micromind]

If some people can like/ watch these movies, then I suppose it won't be that difficult to watch a movie like BoP that has 90 % rating.

Venom 29%
Dark Phoenix 23%
Hellboy 17%
Fant4stic Four 9%
Suicide Squad 27%

 

[Gothamsknight]

This is just a movie with a simple story which is... to quote Martin Scorsese, "a theme park ride". You cannot expect anything else from a Harley Quinn movie, lmao.

and thats exactly what its supposed to be haha

 

[Kane52630]

RT's flawed review system in one review.

 

[dhandler01]

I think Grace is just mad her "scoop" about the diamond was full on wrong. She totally got played by someone at WB.

note: There is a major story line with a diamond...no it isnt about what Grace threw a hissy fit about. That is why she is going off about how Ewan isnt gay enough or something...

 

[David Alexander]

I think Grace is just mad her "scoop" about the diamond was full on wrong. She totally got played by someone at WB.

note: There is a major story line with a diamond...no it isnt about what Grace threw a hissy fit about. That is why she is going off about how Ewan isnt gay enough or something...

Grace seems to be really hard on DC lately. She claims to be a big Batman fan. She almost lost her lunch watching the quick 30 second Disney + Marvel tv spot that showed nothing. Grace acted like it was the greatest tv spot in the history of the Super Bowl.

 

[Greenlite]

OK