I originally thought this movie was only serviceable, but watching it for the second time really opened my eyes to how bad it really is. The acting all around is a mixed bag, definitely down to the director as these actors and actresses are definitely talented and can work with the right people. The jokes are very hit or miss, trying to be the DCEU equivalent to Deadpool while at the same time trying to do it's own thing which results in many scattershot attempts at humour that fail to make an impression. The script as a whole functions OK enough when you don't really think about it, but it's all of the other elements of the film that drag it down. The Birds of Prey themselves are barely in this film, so not calling it "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey" from the get-go was an odd marketing choice.
I'll say the movie has some elements of fun like some of the action, a decent soundtrack and unique visuals, but it isn't enough to save a deeply flawed film, regardless of what kind of political agenda it may have had.
I'll say the movie has some elements of fun like some of the action, a decent soundtrack and unique visuals, but it isn't enough to save a deeply flawed film, regardless of what kind of political agenda it may have had.