5 Things About ‘Birds of Prey’ That Made Zero Sense and 5 Things That Made Perfect Sense

Harley Quinn’s wild day in Gotham is loud, bright, and messy. The movie aims for fun, not strict logic. That means some choices land well, and some just don’t.

Here are ten moments that stood out. We switch between what made no sense and what actually did, keeping the ride balanced and fair.

Zero Sense: Cassandra Cain Swallowing the Diamond

Cassandra hides the Bertinelli diamond by swallowing it. It sparks jokes and chase scenes. But it strains belief that a crime boss would rely on this happening and keep waiting for it to pass.
The plan creates risk for the kid and the crooks. It also drags the plot with bathroom gags. It works as comedy, not as a smart smuggling method.

Perfect Sense: Gotham Turns on Harley After the Breakup

Once Harley is no longer under Joker’s wing, every enemy comes for her. That tracks. Gotham’s underworld runs on fear and favors.
This shift explains the sudden danger. It pushes Harley to grow, pick allies, and face the mess she made.

Zero Sense: The Police Station Beatdown

Harley storms a police station with glitter rounds and beanbags. Officers fall like bowling pins. It looks great, but the response feels off.
A real precinct would lock down fast and outnumber her with tactics. Here, it seems like the building forgets how to police so the set piece can shine.

Perfect Sense: The Hair Tie in the Funhouse Fight

In the funhouse battle, one teammate tosses Harley a hair tie. It’s a tiny, human moment in a loud fight.
This detail grounds the action. It shows teamwork, care, and how women actually help each other in a brawl.

Zero Sense: The Roller-Skate Car Chase Physics

Harley skates behind a motorcycle and latches onto a speeding car. She keeps up through sharp turns and rough streets.
It looks cool, but the speed, traction, and sudden stops would wreck anyone on skates. The scene picks style over physics by a mile.

Perfect Sense: Huntress Being Awkward in Social Settings

Huntress is a lethal avenger, but she is stiff in normal talk. She rehearses her name and struggles with small talk.
That fits her backstory. She trained to survive and kill, not to hang out. Her social rust adds humor and depth.

Zero Sense: Black Canary’s Canary Cry Used Only Once

Dinah’s power shows up late and only once. The movie holds it back for a big moment, then drops it.
It makes earlier fights feel odd. If she had that edge, why not use it sooner when teammates were in trouble?

Perfect Sense: Roman Sionis Being a Theatrical, Vain Villain

Roman loves attention, status, and control. He throws tantrums, shows off, and demands loyalty.
That ego explains his cruelty and rash calls. It also makes him a clear opposite to Harley’s chaotic freedom.

Zero Sense: Montoya’s Investigation Choices and Career Arc

Detective Montoya is sharp, but her case work swings from savvy to sloppy. She shares info too freely and walks into traps.
The story needs her off the force to join the final fight. But the steps there feel forced more than earned.

Perfect Sense: Harley’s Flashy, “Non-Lethal” Arsenal

Glitter bombs, beanbags, confetti blasts, and a mallet match Harley’s style. They let scenes stay colorful and less grim while still hitting hard.
It fits her brand of chaos. She wants to win and make a scene, not run a body count like a mercenary.

Share your own “zero sense” vs. “perfect sense” moments from Harley’s wild ride in the comments—let’s hear which scenes you’d defend or ditch!