• The film is inspired by the comic series Birds of Prey which was originally published by DC Comics in 1996.
• Black Canary and Huntress have been core members of the team throughout the series.
• Renee Montoya is a more recent addition to Birds of Prey comics; the character originated in the TV realm.
• While Harley Quinn has appeared in the comics from time to time, to date she has never been a part of the team. That will change this year as DC Comics writes her into the series in issues releasing later this year.
• All of the characters featured in the film (i.e., Harley, Canary, Huntress, Renee, Cassandra Cain, as well as the film’s villains Roman Sionis/aka Black Mask and Zsasz) are part of the Batman comic universe.
• According to comic lore, Cassandra Cain becomes Batgirl, but this is never alluded to in the film.

You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho and the mafia princess? “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is a twisted tale told by Harley herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya’s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

Loaded with fun, dark and twisted humour that cheekily skewers pop culture archetypes and an action-packed roller coaster ride – Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is the origin story of the most unlikely girl gang. Infused throughout with a bold, subversive, sometimes surreal tone and over-the-top outrageousness – Birds of Prey turns the superhero genre inside out – delivering a strong message of empowerment via Harley’s particular brand of anarchic joie de vivre.

It is yet another shining light in DC Comics’ continued rise with this easily and possibly being their best movie yet, at least we think so. There’s literally nothing like the Harley Quinn character out there (except for maybe a certain Deadpool) and the uniqueness of it is what sets not only the character but also this movie apart from the rest of what we’ve seen in a live action comic book based movie. Birds of Prey is a thrilling ride full of fun, quirkiness, fantastic action and fighting scenes with a ridiculousness that is quite engaging and charming.

Built for the character perfectly, Margot Robbie was born to play this character and she brings one of the greatest and unassuming comic book villains to life in the most effective way possible. The supporting cast also does a fantastic job in making the whole package what it is with Ewan McGregor delivering an expertly done and humorous rendition of the Black Mask character, the villain of the movie. As you can tell we don’t have anything bad to say about this one because there really isn’t anything bad to mention.

The above should be enough to convince you to make a date to go see this one and if it wasn’t clear then, well, DO IT. In cinemas officially from today, Birds of Prey is a great way to kickstart the year, we reckon it will take some beating and is easily our fave and leading movie in 2020. DC has the best comic book characters and not only are they starting to get it right but they’re doing so by telling their villains stories (this being another great example) which is by far their greatest asset. Well played DC folk, Birds of Prey gets a fantabulous 8.5 out of 10 rating from us.  

Our thanks to Empire Entertainment for the great screening. 

The biggest one is without a doubt, the adventures of Harley Quin in Birds of Prey which is set to feature in IMAX and all its beautiful immersive splendor. And if you are in the mood for something more cultured then Little Women and Jojo Rabbit that have both scored Oscar nominations for Best Film will perhaps be more your pace.

One thing is for sure, whether it’s insane comedy, romance, drama or lashings of horror you’re after, there’s a movie headed your way in Feb from Ster-Kinekor. Let’s checkout the full line-up below:

Birds of Prey

After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. Releasing 7 February in 2D and IMAX – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

Jojo Rabbit

A young boy in Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home, Nominated for several Oscars including Best Film, Jojo Rabbit is releasing on 7 February. Watch the trailer here.

Run Time: 1h48m

Age Restriction: 16

Fantasy Island

A horror adaptation of the popular ’70s TV show about a magical island resort. Releasing 14 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

Queen & Slim

A couple’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over. Releasing 14 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: 2h13m

Age Restriction: 16

Little Women

Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War. Nominated for the Best Film Oscar, Little Women releases on 21 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: 2h15m

Age Restriction: TBC

Sonic the Hedgehog

A cop in the rural town of Green Hills will help Sonic escape from the government, who are looking to capture him. Releasing 21 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

Gretel and Hansel

A long time ago in a distant fairy tale countryside, a young girl leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil. Releasing 21 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

The Photograph

A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present. Releasing 28 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

Call of the Wild

A sled dog struggles for survival in the Alaskan wild. Releasing 28 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

Brahms the Boy 2

After a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their young son soon makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms, and terror follows. Releasing 28 February– watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

The Informer

An ex-convict working undercover intentionally gets himself incarcerated again in order to infiltrate the mob at a maximum-security prison. Releasing 28 February – watch the trailer here.

Run Time: TBC

Age Restriction: TBC

Unplanned

All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women. As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, she believed in a woman’s right to choose. Until the day she saw something that changed everything. Releasing 28 February– watch the trailer here.

Run Time: 1h49m

Age Restriction: TBC

To book tickets and to find out more remember to visit www.sterkinekor.com or the Ster-Kinekor app.

A very welcome change is being seen when it comes to DC, after a rough start with most of its earlier movies, the studio is seemingly turning the corner with fantastic approaches to Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam, the highly anticipated Joker movie and now this one which also looks the part. In this one we find Harley Quinn, after splitting with the Joker (who again bears no relation to Joaquin Phoenix’s upcoming portrayal of the character), joining superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord, Black Mask in Gotham City.

This one looks colorful, silly, loud and violent which are the classic hallmarks of the character Harley Quinn. We could be set for another special one here from the studio that is clearly on the up, Birds of Prey is scheduled for release on 7 February 2020, mark the date.