This Movie Hates Harley Quinn Fans

Rating: 1/10 (26 December 2016)

This movie has lots of problems. Shoddy editing, nonsensical plotting, a random soundtrack whose only saving grace is the track by Twenty One Pilots (which isn't even in the movie proper, they shove it into the ending credits), etc. But the biggest problem with this movie & the reason why I consider it the worst film EVER to be based on any DC Comics property is the utter lack of understanding in regards to Harley Quinn. Film Harley has only the most superficial of traits associated with the real Harley Quinn and possesses none of her charm or depth. Yes, the real Harley Quinn is pretty and quirky, but what sets her apart from all the other cutesy psychos in fiction is her tragic side. We sympathize with her pain & struggles at the hands of Joker & want to see her overcome these obstacles and cast Joker aside. This film, on the other hand, glosses over all of that (even though the DCCU claims it's trying to be more mature) in favor of romanticizing an abusive relationship & turning one of the best female super-villains of all time into a groupie who doesn't even wear a real costume or brandish any sort of intimidating weapon. Film Harley isn't a real character, she's a piece of eye candy made to sell "Daddy's Little Monster" t-shirts. They wasted Margot Robbie's talent by giving her a shallow role & they wasted my time & money with two hours of the camera ogling at a girl in booty shorts & a tank top claiming to be Harley Quinn. She is not Harley Quinn and this movie is not good.