Reviews have arrived for Birds of Prey, but is this all-female superhero film getting high marks from film critics or is it struggling?

The film (full title: Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) stars Margot Robbie reprising her role from 2016's Suicide Squad.

In Birds of Prey, Harley Quinn will team up with Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary, and Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya. New team, who doesn't like it?

Birds of Prey currently has an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes; check out a sample "Birds of Prey" review.

A.O. Scott praises the action scenes and acting (especially Margot Robbie and Rosie Perez), but feels the jokes are forced, the fun is empty, and the feminist message is tinny.

An important quote: outnumbered, as Harley and his gang take on an army of muscular villains, "Birds of Prey" has a rhythm and logic, a gravitas and self-affirmation that other films lack. (Full review)

tl;dr: Looks great, but is stuffy

The action set pieces are great, writes Leah Greenblatt, but the violence is somewhat tiresome. Greenblatt has kind words for the entire cast, but notes that Margot Robbie holds the film together.

Important citation: ... The catharsis of the warped sisterhood in "Play" is actually quite sweet, not merely as pandemonium for its own sake. (Full review)

tl;dr: Katie Rife, never a fan of Zack Snyder's grim DCEU films, appreciated the flash and fun. She also likes the humor and gags, but the lighthearted approach to violence spoils the fight scenes.

Key quote: "(The film) succeeds less as a comic book adventure and more as a madcap comedy that follows Harley Quinn through the streets of Gotham." (full review)

tl;dr: a fun but bumpy roller coaster

Margot Robbie and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are singled out by Owen Gleiberman, who generally enjoys the DCEU's direction in Birds of Prey Birds of Prey. But while Gleiberman praises the film's DGAF attitude, it also proves to be a bit vacuous.

An important quote: "As a film, it is flimsy, lackluster, showy, blustery, diversionary, and forgettable. (full review)

tl;dr: I admire Deadpool, but not wisely

Christy Lemire praised Robbie's standout performance and the film's feminist themes. She praises the action scenes, but admits that the middle of the film drags and the music cues are a bit on the nose.

Key Quotes "From the lively, vibrantly animated opening, Yang's film is a complete blast. (Full review)

tl;dr: Girls rule, villains drool