And there’s plenty of road set up in this film for those future stories to travel. It’s the kind of visionary film I hope to see a lot more of in the future. Written by Christina Hodson, who’s also penning scripts for Batgirl and The Flash, Birds of Prey utilizes elements from the comics, particularly the heartfelt and goofy earnestness of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, alongside the grit and crime of cult classics like The Warriors (1979), and Streets of Fire (1984), to present a unique vision of Gotham City that balances comic faithfulness with artistic vision. It’s a lightning bolt of energy, one that blends pop-punk aesthetics with Looney Tunes-esque cartoonishness, and bone-crunching ultraviolence in a film with a surprising amount of heart. Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey is yet another burst of fresh air in the ever-growing comic book movie market. "Birds of Prey" is rated R for strong violence and language throughout, and some sexual and drug material.The latest film in the DC film universe has arrived and with it comes new possibilities for the future of the franchise. This is a very grown-up movie and likely a lot of adults won’t be interested. This movie is rated R and the filmmakers made a point to get it that rating. It‘s also hard to watch the child murder and a specific scene involving verbal and sexual assault.
I’ve mentioned a few things, but the attempted rape is disturbing, as is the torture scene. There is a lot of content here that many will find disturbing wrapped up in a colorful and sometimes humorous bow. It feels like the filmmakers behind "Birds of Prey" wanted to go out of their way to let you know the tone of this film was rated R. Not everything is shown on film, but much of it is and the rest is happening just off-screen. There is everything from gunshot wounds, animal maulings, broken limbs, arrows through the neck, stabbings, mass murder, attempted rape, child murder and torture throughout the film. There are plenty of movies out there more violent than "Birds of Prey," but the filmmakers didn’t pull any punches. The movie could have earned its rating from the language alone, but that’s not the only reason this movie is rated R. There are also a lot of other curse words in the movie, including religious exclamations and sexist language, which could be upsetting for many. The language in "Birds of Prey" is constant.įrom the opening to the end credits, every character seems to find their opportunity to get R-rated words in at least a few times. The movie doesn’t focus on sex specifically, but it’s apparent throughout the film. While Harley Quinn ( Margot Robbie) isn’t as minimally dressed as she is in "Suicide Squad," there are plenty of revealing outfits worn by both men and women. Conversations, situations, sexual threats and sexual humor are found throughout the film.
While there are no specific sex scenes in the film, there is a lot of sexual content. Here is what parents need to know about "Birds of Prey." This is a review to let you know what kind of content is in the movie and how it earned its rating so you can decide if it’s for you or your kids when they ask to go. The all-female team-up film is boasting its R rating, but how far does it cross that rating line? Hoping for another hit, DC Comics now has "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" in theaters. The R-rated comic book movie also made over $1 billion at the box office. Reading or replaying the story in itsĪrchived form does not constitute a republication of the story.ĪMUSEMENT MILE - "Joker" made a big splash in 2019 and now has multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. Only for your personal, non-commercial use.
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