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However, the review notes a persistent sense of regret. The film struggles with its visual identity—its colorful, vibrant tone is undermined by darker environments and a brooding atmosphere that seem to contradict its energetic moments. This clash between style and substance diminishes the overall impact, as the film appears to chase its fleeting moments of success, only to be pulled back into cliché and darkness.

The reviewer emphasizes that Birds of Prey isn’t entirely a failure. It contains many enjoyable elements—particularly the action and some character moments—but its inability to deliver a cohesive, engaging narrative results in a jarring experience analogous to the worst of clickbait: promising more than it ultimately provides.