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ANaditzAug 7, 2016

Critics rip this movie, saying it's slipshod, shoots itself in the foot, and gives villainy a bad name. Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes give it an average score of about 4/10. Audiences say it's fun, escapist fare, that the characters areCritics rip this movie, saying it's slipshod, shoots itself in the foot, and gives villainy a bad name. Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes give it an average score of about 4/10. Audiences say it's fun, escapist fare, that the characters are likeable in their unfriendliness, and that they can't wait to see more. Their scores on MC and RT average about 7/10. What does that tell you?

Yes, the movie has problems: In some scenes, too much happens at once, resulting in a dizzying back-and-forth that even the cameras can't keep up with. Others will escape non-fans and result in a "Huh?" reaction. The big-bang moments won't hold up well on TV. There's at least one cliche "Well, we had to prove what we said was actually true" moment. The climax is a bit of a letdown.

But there are highlights: Will Smith (Deadshot), Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn) and Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) are spot-on. Jered Leto (Joker) meshes perfectly with Robbie, setting up a Joker/Harley "Bonnie & Clyde"-type film. Karen Fukuhara (Katana) looks great with a sword and deserves an origin movie of her own. You actually care about what happens to the gang of expendables, good or bad -- except, maybe, for the lone "good guy," Rick Flag (an underwritten Joel Kinnaman). The movie stays faithful to the original "Suicide Squad" comic book of the 1980s.

Bottom line, it's your typical lead-in movie. Remember: People weren't thrilled with the first "X-men" or original series "Star Trek" films, either.… Expand

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whalleyphAug 6, 2016

The jokes were hilarious, the casting was so good that you felt a connection with the characters and the action sequences were good. The story was a bit lacking but it was made up for by the fact that each characters individual story was excellent.

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007jamesbondAug 5, 2016

My expectations after Batman V Superman were pretty low when going to see this film. Even by that, I was still not impressed. The movie is just a mess of plot holes and corny jokes, and worst of all, the Joker wasn't even worth the hype.My expectations after Batman V Superman were pretty low when going to see this film. Even by that, I was still not impressed. The movie is just a mess of plot holes and corny jokes, and worst of all, the Joker wasn't even worth the hype. Batman was cool though.… Expand

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corbinthefuzzAug 5, 2016

It doesn't deserve the bad reviews. It was enjoyable, however it suffers from the amount of overhype it's had pre-release. It feels like a film of two halves with it trying to introduce all these new characters and their back story whichIt doesn't deserve the bad reviews. It was enjoyable, however it suffers from the amount of overhype it's had pre-release. It feels like a film of two halves with it trying to introduce all these new characters and their back story which leaves the main event poorly delivered. Solid 7/10 with everyone expecting a worldie.… Expand

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MudgetAug 5, 2016

Poor DC. They were really on to something with Nolan's Batman franchise, a real Marvel Cinematic Universe challenger, and then 'Man of Steel' and 'Batman vs Superman' came along and nearly erased that sense of wonder the Nolan films brought.Poor DC. They were really on to something with Nolan's Batman franchise, a real Marvel Cinematic Universe challenger, and then 'Man of Steel' and 'Batman vs Superman' came along and nearly erased that sense of wonder the Nolan films brought. 'Suicide Squad' is pretty important, then, in reestablishing legitimacy to the tarnished DC cinematic universe, and in that, it does fail. That said, the movie is absolutely nowhere near the 0%-30% ratings most critics and critical sites are smearing the movie with.

Overall it's a generally fun 2 hour romp, more fun than the Batman and Superman movies of late by far, I'll even go so far as to say it's time better spent than Fox's latest X-Men movie, which I just saw like a month ago and remember next to nothing about.

But yeah, it's a mess. For one thing, you could remove The Joker, you could take out Captain Boomerang, you could erase Katana, and virtually nothing would change. I think Captain Boomerand actually throws boomerangs like twice? Three times tops? And the powers on display here carry none of the interesting weight of the characters from other recent superhero movies - an exception might be Will Smith's Deadshot, who never misses, and I gotta say, I loved the creepy effects of Enchantress in the early parts of the movie, before she gets totally CGI'd out.
What doesn't work, you can read in any review. Sloppy, doesn't know how to balance the whole good/bad dichotomy going on, too many backstories without enough substance - but some stuff works, too. As another reviewer said, it's a bit like watching someone play a video game. Fun-ish. It does feel a bit like watching a comic book come-to-life, but nowhere near the degree achieved in something like the epic Avengers mass superhero blowout brawl. I can think of worse ways to spend two hours. Don't come for the storyline, just grab a box of popcorn and let go for a couple hours. It's bright, colorful, cartoonish fun.

But DC better step up its game of it hopes to compete with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is managing to provide both the fun and the overarching storylines.… Expand

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BlackFox81Aug 8, 2016

this movie feels like one long trailer or a bunch of trailers meshed together to form a story. Suicide squad for a super hero movie is mediocre..... it aint like deadpool but its way better then say ghostbusters 2016.

this movie isthis movie feels like one long trailer or a bunch of trailers meshed together to form a story. Suicide squad for a super hero movie is mediocre..... it aint like deadpool but its way better then say ghostbusters 2016.

this movie is overall meh i didnt hate it, but im not in love with it either.... its between 6-7 rating wise… Expand

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ghoti666Aug 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just dumb.

Sometimes dumb can be fun – and parts of this movie are fun, but most of it is stupid and irritating.

The premise is completely flawed. Firstly, they are supposed to be the “worst of the worst” – but Deadshot is just not that nasty, he is just Will Smith. Captain Boomerang is just an Australian thug. They are more comical than menacing.
Secondly, the team is formed to deal with a Superman-level threat … really? A psycho-girl with a baseball bat? A man who can climb? A man who throws boomerangs? Even Deadshot’s bullets or Diablo’s flames would not give Superman a second’s pause.
(And some of them have already been dealt with by other meta-humans – so how are they a credible threat?)

So, from the off, this flawed premise bugged me throughout the movie & caused me to pick holes.

Yes, Harley Quinn is entertaining – but mostly because Robbie is so cute. Some of her lines are funny, but equally some are forced and predictable.
Will Smith is likeable in his role, but that’s kind of the problem.

The Joker is not menacing enough – he is creepy, but about as scary as Marilyn Manson. He is an irritating poser.

Flagg is wet and awful, Boomerang a joke, Katana a cardboard stereotype.

Diablo has some pathos, but it is clumsily handled.

Really, none of the characters have time to develop. They just change from supposedly bad guys to heroes without any convincing progression involved.

The plot is a mess. Whenever it starts to get going, it cuts away to another flashback or a scene intended to show the characters bonding – but it doesn’t work. It merely interrupts the flow. And when we do get to the Ghostbusters-style climax, it is unengaging. Too much CGI. A depressingly inevitability about how it will pan out.

We know Diablo will join the fight.
We know Harley is not really selling-out to Enchantress – it is never believable for a moment (especially when there is a meaningful shot of Katana’s sword).
Everything thing is telegraphed and drawn-out.

So, it was more fun than BvS – but in its own way, just as bad. No logic, poorly plotted, unconvincing characters and motivations. Just a bit funnier.

Does any of this matter? It’s just a superhero movie.
Yes, it does matter! We know great superhero movies can be made.
We know some can be fun, yet coherent.
We know others can be serious – and coherent.
So why can’t Warner Bros achieve this?

So, I’m afraid after “Man of Steel”, “Batman vs Superman” and now “Suicide Squad” I am well and truly done with DC.
(“Legends of Tomorrow” really didn’t help either!)… Expand

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tjman09Aug 5, 2016

Suicide Squad, the next entry in the ever bleak DC Cinematic Universe, is here and frankly I was disappointed. The hype for this film was big and expectations may have been admittedly very high, but this film fails on a level deeper than justSuicide Squad, the next entry in the ever bleak DC Cinematic Universe, is here and frankly I was disappointed. The hype for this film was big and expectations may have been admittedly very high, but this film fails on a level deeper than just a bad movie where a good movie was expected. Suicide Squad features a great cast, but falls flat in terms of story, and rushes through its already thin story. What’s so sad is that the formula for a really good movie was there and the filmmakers ignored it completely.
With a film that has so many talented stars in it, and Jai Courtney, it’s not surprising that the expectations were very high for the film. Will Smith is not immune to bad decisions when it comes to his films, but he’s pretty good at rising above them and making films better all on his own. Jared Leto is pretty great in this film, he’ll undoubtedly be judged by comparisons to other Joker performances, but just on his own merit he was great. The entire cast did a good job, Smith, Leto, Viola Davis, and Margot Robbie were all excellent in their performances, but they were failed by a poorly crafted film.
The biggest problem is the fact that the screenwriter and director seemed to not be on the same page, when it came to what this film was about, or more precisely who this film is about. To me, it’s about Rick Flag and the Enchantress. However, clearly somebody in the process missed that and felt that every character needed an appropriate amount of backstory, which they don’t. The result of this confusion is two cardinal sins, the first is that the audience is given a lot of needless scenes of backstory that we don’t need that waters down the story. The second and far more egregious is that the better story was very clearly sitting within this watered down, and crowded mess that we ended up with.
Without spoilers this film rushes through introducing all of it’s characters and giving backstory, for almost every one of them. Frankly there are more subtle and effective ways to show us something than 5 minute flashbacks for every character. Above that we can’t care about the characters, besides Amanda Waller who you will grow to hate because Viola Davis gave an amazing performance, which really hurts the film because they were on to something. The painful thing is that if the filmmakers had looked at what they had, they may have noticed that certain alternative plot points would have been far more emotionally impactful, and they just missed them.
It’s easy to see how some will enjoy this film, it’s not boring, or unenjoyable. This film just suffers from the same problem that Batman v. Superman did, the better film rests within the mess we were given. In the end Suicide Squad is rushed, crowded, features a weak villain, and feels like a poor man’s Guardians of the Galaxy. That being said kids may enjoy this film and comic book die hards like will too, simply for the spectacle.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzAug 6, 2016

Suicide Squad is like a sloppy joe: it's pretty tasty and enjoyable to eat, but it's very messy. The performances of Will Smith and Margot Robbie were great, the soundtrack was great, and the final act was awesome, but the story was sloppy,Suicide Squad is like a sloppy joe: it's pretty tasty and enjoyable to eat, but it's very messy. The performances of Will Smith and Margot Robbie were great, the soundtrack was great, and the final act was awesome, but the story was sloppy, the dialogue was uninteresting, and the characters were incredibly underdeveloped for the most part. I wanted to love it, but as it stands, it's just alright.… Expand

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PlescarAug 7, 2016

The movie is like an good graphic novel. Not a graphic novel as memorable as V for Vendetta or Watchmen per se, but as interesting as Year One of DC's Injustice.

Some of the quick pacing and the cuts can be attributed to the panel-by-panelThe movie is like an good graphic novel. Not a graphic novel as memorable as V for Vendetta or Watchmen per se, but as interesting as Year One of DC's Injustice.

Some of the quick pacing and the cuts can be attributed to the panel-by-panel structure of a comic book (or to poor movie-making, though I would advise against the trope of "a movie should be like this, or that" while promoting the experience of a different type of motion picture because different styles should be supported and a greater variety is always better in terms of art).

Most of the characters were kind of bland (but not bad, just not that great) except a few who were brilliant in a very unique way. Other than this I wouldn't like to spoil.

The movie is far from great but I found that it moved me in ways that most other superhero movies don't and also it's not that light of a movie. It was sick when needed, sad when needed, clear when needed, silly, action-y and over the top sometimes but each sequence could have gone longer since the beginning of the movie is like a marathon of different trailers.

I liked it and expect to enjoy an extended version if possible. I hope you guys could enjoy it as well.… Expand

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SpidorAug 7, 2016

A catastrophic mess of a film, but not without its merits. It beats both MoS and BvS in at least being somehow likeable, sometimes even fun. But lets not downplay this here - it's a trainwreck on all accounts.

Many segments are edited asA catastrophic mess of a film, but not without its merits. It beats both MoS and BvS in at least being somehow likeable, sometimes even fun. But lets not downplay this here - it's a trainwreck on all accounts.

Many segments are edited as if they were the trailer for that segment, with choppy shots, incoherent pacing of conversations and a lot of feeling left out of whole sections of movie. How can the plot be so thin and yet make its viewers feel left out, as if a lot more has been going than there actually has been? And it's not just editting - shots are poorly framed, with an abundance of facial close-ups during action sequences clearly there to pad those few scenes they chose not to throw out. Action is, while sometimes mildly fun, mostly a mess.

Most characters outright suck. In particular is the pimp version of The Joker, who oozes sleaze in the worst possible way - less psychotic clown prince of crime, and more creepy uncle in terrible cosplay. Yet these characterizations somehow completely clash with his surroundings - for every moment he spends being a mouth-breathing loser, there is a close-up of one of his try-hard tattoos, or him vandalizing the walls of his OWN ROOM by writing "HA! HA! HA" all over them, like an angsty tween vandalizing their desk at school. This is followed by laying down in a circle of knives, and, presumably off-camera, curling into a ball and weeping about how much nobody gets him, It's the literal worst, yet it encapsulates how Snyder and co. just don't get it - all of them suck. This pretty much closes the loop started with MoS - a whiny and reluctant Superman who pouts all the time instead of being at all Super, followed by the dumbest world's best detective who upholds good by straight up murdering people, culminating in a clown prince of crime that is not a scary clown nor a funny clown nor even much of a criminal and more like a whiny baby with a gun.
Yeah, it's a pretty bad flick. But it's far from the worst, and with DC doing what DC does - this is clearly the best they have to offer with this current generation of films. At this rate - we are closer to a total reboot of all of this franchise than we are to a Justice League 2. With a meta-franchise being born this horribly deformed and in constant agony perhaps it's time to put Harley's mallet to good use, and perform a late abortion on this whole thing. Start over with someone who doesn't only claim he holds these characters and stories in some reverence, but can also demonstrate that he or she REMOTELY gets the subject matter and how to convey it to an audience in a way that is, at best, barely enjoyable sometimes maybe.

The only exception to the WHOLE cast is Harley Quinn, though with only some redeeming moments to make her at all funny or fun or even remotely intimidating. She's the one kinda-good thing in this movie, with Deadshot being a close second at "not terrible".

Cannot wait for the DC reboot; and probably a "Infinite Crisis" trailer at Comic-Con 2018.… Expand

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1stPotatoAug 12, 2016

Surely it was better than any Marvel film ever made (I'm not a fan boy of any action movie studios in fact i thought it would be another cliche garbage film). It was funny, unique, original and had a plot twist. Only think that can beSurely it was better than any Marvel film ever made (I'm not a fan boy of any action movie studios in fact i thought it would be another cliche garbage film). It was funny, unique, original and had a plot twist. Only think that can be complained about is small logic mistakes like firing a gun and not having a kick. I really liked it and I recommend it.… Expand

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AnotherUserNameAug 7, 2016

No Spoilers... Just watched the movie and for me it can be summed up in one word. Dumb. There were some good elements but overall it felt really dumb. Probably because of the reshoots and choice in editing.

If you're a huge fan of DCNo Spoilers... Just watched the movie and for me it can be summed up in one word. Dumb. There were some good elements but overall it felt really dumb. Probably because of the reshoots and choice in editing.

If you're a huge fan of DC or just really dig on comic book movies then go see it. You most likely have already. However if your more a fan of good story telling over action and popcorn, or if you're seriously trying to decide where to spend your money I would recommend you save your money.

Without a doubt the best parts of the movie was the acting for the characters Deadshot, Harley Quin, and Amanda Waller. The effects were fine, the action was ok and over all I didn't find the movie boring the way X-men Apocalypse was.

The down side was the repetitive intro sequence, the characters they tossed in without any setup (Slipknot and Katana), overuse of flashback (and side flash) to keep the joker involved in a movie where he didn't really belong, and generally a movie that goes from zero (we're over here) to 60 (now we're over there) without taking any time to really develop a good story to place us there. There's plenty of other things to nit-pic but I'll refrain from spoilers.

My biggest hang up that I noticed during the entire run of the movie were all the moments where the movie tried to make me feel 'bad for' sympathetic towards these anti-heros. All the time I felt like someone was hammering me over the head with back story or motivations to try to make me like these murderers, gangsters, and thieves. I'd have rather they been despicable people but maybe give us an even more despicable adversary or event that makes us want to root for them.

Unlike a lot of other comic book movies that I could stand to rewatch multiple times, this is one of those that I would have to take a pass on that second time around.… Expand

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jsarge90Aug 9, 2016

Wow was I high on this movie from the beginning and before the release date. This movie was so hyped up and it fell so hard for me. Overall it wasn't a terrible movie; the potential was there and there were some positives to it, like WillWow was I high on this movie from the beginning and before the release date. This movie was so hyped up and it fell so hard for me. Overall it wasn't a terrible movie; the potential was there and there were some positives to it, like Will Smith and Margot Robbie's chemistry, Jared Leto's Joker portrayal and just the fact that I'm a sucker for superhero films.

However, what really did it in for me was the plot line and script. It almost seemed like had they pushed the release date back, spent some more time on the editing and script of the film, it could have at least been a little more put together and not so convoluted.

Nevertheless, it kept my attention throughout even though I walked out wondering so much about certain plot holes about scenes that didn't really make a whole lot of sense. Go see it, but keep your expectations low.… Expand

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KillercadenAug 17, 2016

This movie is a amazing villain/Super hero movie including all of the favorites, such as Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jared Leto as Joker, Cara Delevinge as Enchantress, Jai Courtny as Captain Boomerang! And I cantThis movie is a amazing villain/Super hero movie including all of the favorites, such as Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jared Leto as Joker, Cara Delevinge as Enchantress, Jai Courtny as Captain Boomerang! And I cant wait to buy it when it comes out on DVD!… Expand

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aldridkgAug 8, 2016

Bad dialogue, worst of all the Joker's. Poor Leto, had to compensate by overacting. Choppy story line, under utilization of characters. The Joker is not your average gangsta' thug up in da club (almost as bad as the BvS Luthor- who ratherBad dialogue, worst of all the Joker's. Poor Leto, had to compensate by overacting. Choppy story line, under utilization of characters. The Joker is not your average gangsta' thug up in da club (almost as bad as the BvS Luthor- who rather than be an evil genius, he was turned into a lunatic).
Lastly: Hey, screenplay geniuses, you don't pit super powered villains against regular people- no matter how bad ass they are.… Expand

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Power123boomAug 8, 2016

Easily one of the most refreshing movies this year and definitely one of the best superhero movies in a long time. This is an instant cult classic. It is the Super villain "Rocky Horror Picture Show" of the 21st Century. The story is veryEasily one of the most refreshing movies this year and definitely one of the best superhero movies in a long time. This is an instant cult classic. It is the Super villain "Rocky Horror Picture Show" of the 21st Century. The story is very easy to follow and it is NOT choppy, cheesy or hard to follow. If you happen to a person that thinks the plot has holes, you're the one with holes; in your brain.

The way the music is combined with the characters was inspired and appropro. Director Mayer never spoon fed the viewer; he gave just enough info on the characters to have the viewer enjoy the show and let the superb cast 'act' their angst and backgrounds. And they did it masterfully.

The movie was an adrenaline rush and to top it off, it was loaded with multiple themes on the topics of the nature of good, bad and evil. There is sooooomuch to love about this movie and I could spend pages describing the genius of the editing and juxtaposing of scene over scene over musical score over comic book Easter egg.

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DOWMWITHTIMAug 13, 2016

Underrated and overly criticised. Great example of the chasm between critics and the audience. DC films are getting better while Marvel films are droppping in quality (with the exception of the X-men franchise).

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akhilbatraAug 14, 2016

Its a great movie to have at least more than 7.5 rating, if i compare it with other movies with similar rating. Critics should have rated with objectivity not by comparing.

Comparison with Deadpool is the worst funny thing, as it was an RIts a great movie to have at least more than 7.5 rating, if i compare it with other movies with similar rating. Critics should have rated with objectivity not by comparing.

Comparison with Deadpool is the worst funny thing, as it was an R rated movie and has freedom for many things to execute. Being a pg-13 many good scenes were removed which would make more sense of the movie. And Harley Quinn and Joker's chemistry is refreshing and in someway better than animated series. Jokes are funny. The team and Margot Robbie re crafted the character and expressed her emotions better than the series.

I love marvel and there's nothing to compare between them on a vertical scale.… Expand

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AntemosAug 19, 2016

This movie is not the worst movie I have seen, it also has not managed to wow me. Smith is great as Deadshot, Robbie is an excellent Quinn. Leto's joker however, doesn't have the charisma that previous joker's had. In the few scenes he makesThis movie is not the worst movie I have seen, it also has not managed to wow me. Smith is great as Deadshot, Robbie is an excellent Quinn. Leto's joker however, doesn't have the charisma that previous joker's had. In the few scenes he makes an appearance in, he doubles down on the insanity, but fails to capture that spark of whimsical intelligence that makes Joker truly dangerous. The rest of the Suicide Squad are forgettable, but have decent moments between them. The main flaw with this movie isn't the characters however, it is the pacing. An exposition filled introduction carries on to the point that I personally lost interest. Another issue this film seems to have is its PG-13 rating, which made most of the villainous main cast seem rather toothless at times. All in all it gets a 'Meh, you tried.'… Expand

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SNESStarterAug 5, 2016

Gave this movie a 10 because it deserves it. Marvel fan boy brigade is out in full force giving 0's and 1's because it's a DC film and they're envious. How much is Marvel paying them?

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BaroqueGuide98Aug 30, 2016

There isn't nothing good, in this film. NOTHING. Harley Quinn is sexy, ok, but very, VERY, V E R Y annoying character. The actors are good but the scenography is the worst I ever seen. The Suicide Squad aren't superheroes: they are 5 idiotThere isn't nothing good, in this film. NOTHING. Harley Quinn is sexy, ok, but very, VERY, V E R Y annoying character. The actors are good but the scenography is the worst I ever seen. The Suicide Squad aren't superheroes: they are 5 idiot without any type of objective. One of the most bad, annoying, boring,and you can't save NOTHING in that film.… Expand

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SpinechoppaAug 7, 2016

Bad. This movie expects you to care about the plot and the characters, WITHOUT GIVING you a REASON to care about the plot and it's characters. Shaky shaky shaky camera during fight scenes. Humor was not funny. This movie just missed the markBad. This movie expects you to care about the plot and the characters, WITHOUT GIVING you a REASON to care about the plot and it's characters. Shaky shaky shaky camera during fight scenes. Humor was not funny. This movie just missed the mark on about everything it set out to do. I am depressed, I was looking forward to this mess.… Expand

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iamvietanhhAug 6, 2016

Best DCEU movie so far.The plot is OK,but the editing is terrible.Harley Quinn,Deadshot and Diablo are the stars of this movie along with Rick Flag.The Squad themselves are AWESOME (the chemistry is great,each character has their ownBest DCEU movie so far.The plot is OK,but the editing is terrible.Harley Quinn,Deadshot and Diablo are the stars of this movie along with Rick Flag.The Squad themselves are AWESOME (the chemistry is great,each character has their own personality) but i need more Joker.… Expand

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thedaarkbattyAug 23, 2016

It is probably one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Lazy acting. Terrible script. Bad villain. Boring. Plot makes no sense. Worst Joker I have ever seen. I am done with DC movies.

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RuslanDZEAug 8, 2016

I did not expect so much from that movie but I had a hope.
First at all I want to tell Dc fans that you have to have critical thinking regardless it is your favorite universe. I do understand that everyone have different opinions but thatI did not expect so much from that movie but I had a hope.
First at all I want to tell Dc fans that you have to have critical thinking regardless it is your favorite universe. I do understand that everyone have different opinions but that movie has obvious problems in story and in cinematography as well, specially editing.
That movie should be all about characters, Of Course it is hard to tell deep story of every character in that 2 hours movie( should be longer). But they could not nail anyone. Really, look even on joker which is really poorly played by Jared Leto. Leto is playing just thug freak, without any psychological playing.
Harley and DeadShot were OK, better than most of the crew. Main villain is most generic thing among comic book movies, without any clear motivation.
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BrianMcCriticAug 6, 2016

I've felt this way before that's right Batman v Superman. Another DC film that has some real fun interesting moments, but the film itself is all over the place. This is what you get when you give a talented guy like David Ayer only sixI've felt this way before that's right Batman v Superman. Another DC film that has some real fun interesting moments, but the film itself is all over the place. This is what you get when you give a talented guy like David Ayer only six weeks to write a script. Also a different hit song every two minutes was to much. Final negative the villain is sub par. The 6 comes from the squad itself who I really liked and The Joker who was great. B-… Expand

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Semtrex02Aug 15, 2016

The movie was **** amazing I really want to watch it again. All u critics think the ghost busters(2016) is a great movie but this is **** well I strongly disagree

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Antgiog1202Aug 7, 2016

It's almost like the DCEU is falling into a deep dark hole and allowing the Marvel films to take over the superhero genre. Suicide Squad is yet another downfall of the DC films since 'Batman v. Superman.' It has the potential to be somethingIt's almost like the DCEU is falling into a deep dark hole and allowing the Marvel films to take over the superhero genre. Suicide Squad is yet another downfall of the DC films since 'Batman v. Superman.' It has the potential to be something great, but it's treated by director who doesn't exactly know what he's doing. It's meaningless plot makes the film a gigantic mess and it almost felt like I was wasting two hours of my summer. In other words, this film has no purpose what so ever. There are only a few character that possess that characterization they need, but a few is not good enough. These are great comic-book characters with great backstories, they should've been treated with a lot of dedication and care. Like I said, the directional spot may have been the incorrect chose for the Suicide Squad.… Expand

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RuanBorgesAug 9, 2016

The movie is really fun and entertaining, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn is incredible, loved all the cast and its chemistry! Wish we can see some more of Katana in the future tho!

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MAUROMORENNOAug 16, 2016

No soy fanático de ninguno de sus personajes, incluido EL GUASON; por ende para mi la película fue muy muy buena. Excelente guión, excelente trama, excelentes actores. No da pie para quedarse dormido. Lo admito, NUNCA ME VI BATMAN, no tengoNo soy fanático de ninguno de sus personajes, incluido EL GUASON; por ende para mi la película fue muy muy buena. Excelente guión, excelente trama, excelentes actores. No da pie para quedarse dormido. Lo admito, NUNCA ME VI BATMAN, no tengo derecho a opinar sobre el guasón, sin embargo me gusta el otro… Expand

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ThatMovieGuy420Aug 9, 2016

A pretty good movie after all the trash Warner brought us. I really got to say, the movie's plot was crap, the reason any of these bad guys turned to heroes doesn't make any sense at all and some of these "bad guys" don't act what theirA pretty good movie after all the trash Warner brought us. I really got to say, the movie's plot was crap, the reason any of these bad guys turned to heroes doesn't make any sense at all and some of these "bad guys" don't act what their called. But... The acting of Will Smith as Deadshot and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn was incredible, the delivery of every story of each character was good and all and that smartly hidden part at the post-credits showing the real reason the Justice League is forming is also good. It is a good movie filled with "action", the thing most DC Comics movies don't have, but mixed with that horrible plot makes this movie still watchable but not worth the money. It could have been more, just sayin.… Expand

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XamIIAug 8, 2016

Why stress it. Hilarious and dumb. Majorly a waste of you viewing time. A movie just to suit the moment and have a Jibe at the actors. Low to me!!! The definition of aggressive comedy with action to sell

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FilmVagabondAug 9, 2016

There's no such thing as perfect: It left me wanting to see much more Joker and Batman (maybe even a stand alone Harley film) in my books this is a win for DC

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ScholarSteelAug 9, 2016

Not a perfect movie but not the gutter trash critics seem to think it is. Really a solid 7/10 not the perfect ten i gave it, but i wanted to balance out the scores in some small way.

Action: fun and occasionally very memorable like anyNot a perfect movie but not the gutter trash critics seem to think it is. Really a solid 7/10 not the perfect ten i gave it, but i wanted to balance out the scores in some small way.

Action: fun and occasionally very memorable like any number of kick-A deadshot scenes.

Comedy: admittedly, spoiled by the trailers

Cinematography: I'm no expert, but some of it fell flat when it was trying to be flashy and some of it rocked. But too close up sometimes

characters: Best part about the movie, nuff said, find out for yourself.

Writing: not stellar but certainly not cringe-worthy often enough to matter.

Performances: the other best part about the movie. Will smith kills and so does margo robbie. Jered Ledo was ok, i can respect his take even if it's not my favorite.

Villains: One wasted villain, one perfect villain and one that surprised me. No spoilers.

was this movie amazing? not quiet. Did i have fun? hell yes. Would i see it again? on DVD for sure. should you go see it? Absolutely. Even if it's not groundbreaking, it's a good time and part of an intriguing new cinematic universe.… Expand

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FrostyLOLAug 13, 2016

Its Amazing/Funny. 10/10 Would See Again. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Tommy147589Aug 17, 2016

Everything about this movie is great. they did a great job with everything. The music are the best for this movie and Will Smith and Margot Robbie did a terrific job and everybody else but those two were the best to watch mostly HarleyEverything about this movie is great. they did a great job with everything. The music are the best for this movie and Will Smith and Margot Robbie did a terrific job and everybody else but those two were the best to watch mostly Harley because this is the first time I have ever seen her in a movie and they did a great job with it. Hopefully they will make a number 2.… Expand

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neko_echoAug 18, 2016

i loved suicide squad so much if i had the choice i would watch it again i cant wait intill the dvd comes out im so gonna be the first to buy it !!!!!

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Dennis228Aug 7, 2016

Худшая Харли Квин в истории . Вам знакомо чувство когда : делает кто-то другой , а стыдно тебе . 10фэйспалмов/10 .

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BitmouseAug 7, 2016

Pretty sure the critics were bought, this movie was awesome.

It had much greater depth than anything marvel had put out. It's characters had real depth, suffering, and purpose. The antagonists were interesting and truly powerful withPretty sure the critics were bought, this movie was awesome.

It had much greater depth than anything marvel had put out. It's characters had real depth, suffering, and purpose.

The antagonists were interesting and truly powerful with believable motives. More movies like this please.

Forget the critics, they are about as honest as a politician.… Expand

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GUe1Aug 14, 2016

Watched the movie today expecting the worst movie of the year based on what critics were saying. I mean, there were critics saying that it was worse than Fantastic 4 and that movie's top tier garbage let me say, but those critics went wayWatched the movie today expecting the worst movie of the year based on what critics were saying. I mean, there were critics saying that it was worse than Fantastic 4 and that movie's top tier garbage let me say, but those critics went way overboard with the criticism on Suicide Squad, like waaay overboard.

The movie could of done a little better with the plot and with a little less pop songs with lyrics but it was fun and thus worth a watch. Effects were amazing, especially the Enchantress character, she looked so good. Leto's Joker is not Ledger's, that is for sure, but it was great in its own way and his dynamic with Harley was so interesting I just wanted to see more of those 2 together. Robbie is Harley Quinn, she owns that character and the actress that played Amanda Waller too. Will Smith on the other hand, he wasn't Deadshot, he was Will Smith but it wasn't too distracting. The rest of the cast didn't have much screen time but they all their moment even if was just for an instant.

All I hope now is for the next Batman movie the main villains to be the Joker and Harley, I just want more of those 2. I need it!… Expand

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FranzHcriticAug 6, 2016

I had higher expectations for this film. Maybe too high, but the film became mundane and monotonous about halfway into the film. The script was a mess; the writers seemed to be an overreaching juggler with too many character arcs and storyI had higher expectations for this film. Maybe too high, but the film became mundane and monotonous about halfway into the film. The script was a mess; the writers seemed to be an overreaching juggler with too many character arcs and story lines in the air for them to manage. Cara Delevingne was merely a MacGuffin, and Jared Leto became part of a poorly structured subplot. It was still fun, but I expected better from such a cast. Needless to say, I was disappointed.… Expand

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MarkT2014Aug 9, 2016

One of the better comics adaptations. Last 4 years, every time all these bought critics downrate a movie, I know I will love it. That's why I value user score far more than professional (bought) critics.

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ryecaAug 7, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just a really terrible movie. The previews had me fairly excited, but the movie is laughably bad. There is a character who has the special ability to "climb anything." Impressive. Another is good at throwing boomerangs... Then you have some other people, a self-righteous Will Smith, faceless waves of monsters, margo robbie getting more screen time than the world should allow, some really bad acting and yes, an embarrassing Joker. The tone changes constantly, the villain is rudderless and ineffective, and the mechanism running the entire plot is an app, on a smartphone. Oh, and a character keeps top secret information in a back-to-school binder labeled "TOP SECRET," and it is not a joke.… Expand

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SergePAug 9, 2016

I'm so disappointed. I had so much expectation. Someone is ruining the DC potential on big screen.
Marvel seem to be under better production team. Thumbs down.

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albo666Aug 21, 2016

been to watch suicide squad today with all the family and every body loved it i dont know why it got bad reviews and i am not a fanboy i love marvel films aswell as DC.

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Crazyrabbit08Aug 18, 2016

Margot Robbie and Will Smith were fantastic. Honestly a great movie. Joker was great for the short time he was in it. The rest of the cast just brought it in.. Could it have been better? Yea. And I"m still giving it a 10.. DC keeps flippingMargot Robbie and Will Smith were fantastic. Honestly a great movie. Joker was great for the short time he was in it. The rest of the cast just brought it in.. Could it have been better? Yea. And I"m still giving it a 10.. DC keeps flipping everything. Superman is now dark and Villains are lighter. SO they need to fix that. But even so. This movie was still extremely fun to watch and I can't wait to buy it and Highly recommend going to watch it. Just a normal family looking for a little comic geek of a movie and got it.

Oh. Olivia who plays Amanda Waller. is THE MOST accurate of all. She is down right scary..… Expand

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bones360ukAug 7, 2016

Had so much fun watching this film, Harley Quinn was fantastic and worked well with the other characters, my only disappointment was that there wasn't more, would of loved an extra hour with some more backstory and more bonding with the squad.

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AlexxandrasAug 10, 2016

this movie got a very **** review and i dont think its fear the movie its really god even better that batman vs superman i actually like this joker and i love the crazy and messed up relationship he have with harley

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aBushwookieAug 11, 2016

This movie is very entertaining and kept me laughing throughout the whole movie even at the very end. This was one of my favorite movies of the year. I would definitely recommend this movie to everyone and also, don't listen to the critics.This movie is very entertaining and kept me laughing throughout the whole movie even at the very end. This was one of my favorite movies of the year. I would definitely recommend this movie to everyone and also, don't listen to the critics. If you do, you won't be able to fully enjoy the movie.… Expand

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MepzyAug 13, 2016

Amazing. 1 Question... Critics what you smoke before having looked suicide squad?

Cast: 9/10
Harley,Deadshot and Joker simply amazing.

It is a subjective film.

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ExistentialmanAug 6, 2016

Ironically, this film about redemption is redeemed in it's third act. The first act is great. The second act is so confusing I'm calling it the muddle act. The third act is great as all the subplots pay-off and the characters show how inIronically, this film about redemption is redeemed in it's third act. The first act is great. The second act is so confusing I'm calling it the muddle act. The third act is great as all the subplots pay-off and the characters show how in this film there's no black & white, only shades of grey. This film is also a direct sequel to Batman v Superman. Given the reviews on that one I understand how that wasn't part of the marketing strategy. This film rewards fans of that film with some great moments that will pay off in the Justice League film. I think the reviewers who gave Batman v Superman bad reviews felt obligated to do the same for this film since it's part of the shared universe. I no longer care what the reviewers have to say about the DC films, as a whole they've clearly lost their objectivity and suffer from superhero fatigue. I think they're afraid that if Marvel and DC both have successful movie universes that they'll be spending most of their time reviewing superhero films. Well that ship has sailed. Suicide is going to set box office records and I personally look forward to the Suicide Squad spin-offs and sequels. Enjoy the film and be sure not to miss the post credits scene.… Expand

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fredphoeshAug 10, 2016

WOW! WHAT UTTER RUBBISH!!! Seriously, this is one of the worst action
hero movies I have ever seen... nope, it is THE worst. An abysmal
insult to the intelligence of an average person. Every move is totally predictable. It is filled withWOW! WHAT UTTER RUBBISH!!! Seriously, this is one of the worst action
hero movies I have ever seen... nope, it is THE worst. An abysmal
insult to the intelligence of an average person. Every move is totally
predictable. It is filled with clichés and has absolutely nothing one
could say in it's favour. The roles played by the villain heroes were
all cardboard cut-outs and you felt you could write their next line
before they even spoke it, it was THAT BAD. One becomes so conscious of
the contrived, staged nature of this "badass team" that you can almost
hear the director/hairstylist/set dresser running around just off
camera. Suspended belief is usually because a story is so fantastical
that you make allowances for the way laws of physics can be broken, and
you still become enchanted, wrapped up in a movie that has merit. This
movie has none, and the suspended belief I found myself having to
constantly endure and overcome was the belief that this was a story
worth caring about. So shallow and vacuous is this plot that all you
can see is a movie that fails dismally at drawing you in. I did not
care at all about the characters, their loved ones, their children...
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ledaumasAug 9, 2016

I really enjoyed the premise of this movie: Bad people do bad things to bad people and the same bad people do good things for the good people who deserve it. Of course, in order for the bad people to do good, they had to be coerced and/orI really enjoyed the premise of this movie: Bad people do bad things to bad people and the same bad people do good things for the good people who deserve it. Of course, in order for the bad people to do good, they had to be coerced and/or paid, but it's for the greater good, so who cares? People seem to be born a certain way, and we all have to get along. I think this is a movie that shows movie critics are useless. When I go to see movies which are highly rated by critics, I don't get it, but I sure get this movie!… Expand

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mrmonsterAug 21, 2016

I have no freaking idea what the critics didn't like this movie. It was amazing; the action was great, the joke were funny, and the performances were all great. Trust me, if you're a fan of DC< or superhero movies in general, you'll love it.

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AxeTAug 9, 2016

Yet again the incompetent hack writer/director here proves beyond any doubt to be utterly unfit to be directing any kind of feature films. This wretched, miserably boring mess is an inexcusable masquerade for a motion picture. It shows aYet again the incompetent hack writer/director here proves beyond any doubt to be utterly unfit to be directing any kind of feature films. This wretched, miserably boring mess is an inexcusable masquerade for a motion picture. It shows a total lack of story craft that is typical of this idiot's sloppy work. The characters are weak and unmotivated. The story begins about half a dozen repetitive times and launches into pronounced music video style song over and over ad nauseam. Talk about a lack of cadence, dynamics, and most importantly structure!
As for annoying details, somebody tell the moron that when you flash up a lot of text on screen it needs to stay up at least for a few seconds so some of the audience can read just some of it. It's annoying as s--- how fast it's cut and shows a lack of perceptual understanding of cinema. Nor do the jackass producers and no balls monkey studio execs understand this or are asleep at the F------ wheel as is so typical these days! Worthless dopes. And tell numb nuts wearing the director hat that when you have only machine guns firing then show lasers everywhere it's not cool, but dumb. Very dumb. Tracers do not ever look like that. He did the same thing in the lousy, unrealistic "Fury" which was almost as boring as this junk due to a complete lack of storytelling ability.
This thing is so embarrassingly bad, in another era it would have been unreleasable. The monkeys in charge today not only hire proven incompetents but are so focused on the opening box office which they know the brand will deliver that they don't even bother to question obvious flaws. We are in the age of mindless auto-manufacture of motion pictures.

If you care about movies you should rail against the stream of s--- now becoming par for the course in Hollywood. It's sad how far the bar has been lowered for today's audience who seem to just go along with what Hollywood dishes out like a flock of grazing sheep. These zombies ruin the level of quality for the rest of us. The morons on here who like this movie because they like the comic book should actually be the ones crying foul the loudest that it was utterly ruined by hacks, but instead they stick up for it because... well they're mostly morons.

The black light neon bright titles in the movie got me good and are the only element I liked whatsoever. Too bad they're blown on such a pitiful waste.… Expand

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Dante_PoolAug 25, 2016

Really enjoyed this movie especially all the cast like Will Smith and Margot Robbie were best performance in whole movie there were some scenes are messy u didn't mind it all

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Joker92Aug 9, 2016

Honestly, all the "bad" reviews are from liberals that give this movie a poor rating just for the the fact that the one character (Harley Quinn) was sexualized. I say f**k that. This movie was amazing. The plot was decent (which is very rareHonestly, all the "bad" reviews are from liberals that give this movie a poor rating just for the the fact that the one character (Harley Quinn) was sexualized. I say f**k that. This movie was amazing. The plot was decent (which is very rare in modern movies), the CGI was on point, and the acting was flawless. You NEED to go see this masterpiece! Keep in mind that the same people giving this a bad review, are the same ones that think Islam is a religion of peace hahha! Those same people are the ones that turned 1st world countries like Germany and France into WAR ZONES! So the point is, disregard the idiotic reviews that are all based around an agenda to enslave humanity, and look to the positive.… Expand

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NecrophatAug 10, 2016

I cannot recall seeing such a bad film since Cabin in The Woods, this was a shockingly bad film and I just cannot understand any positive reviews. Margo Robbie almost carries the film but even towards the end she can't do nothing with theI cannot recall seeing such a bad film since Cabin in The Woods, this was a shockingly bad film and I just cannot understand any positive reviews. Margo Robbie almost carries the film but even towards the end she can't do nothing with the awful writing, directing and just plot of the film. Terrible terrible.… Expand

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Mohsen_mvpAug 12, 2016

I looooooooooooove that film......................that was like comic books and i have no idea why some critics have negative ponit of view.and i recommend you watching this film.

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TheQuietGamerAug 13, 2016

The DCEU gets a little bit bigger. Suicide Squad is used to show off a different side of WB's cinematic universe. One with a little more style, humor, and crazy flair than what we've previously seen with the likes of MoS and BvS.

This newThe DCEU gets a little bit bigger. Suicide Squad is used to show off a different side of WB's cinematic universe. One with a little more style, humor, and crazy flair than what we've previously seen with the likes of MoS and BvS.

This new vibe doesn't wildly change things though. The focus may be on the villains this time around, but this is your standard, save the world from destruction, superhero affair. The plot is incredibly familiar. A big, overpowered baddie is building a world ending device. Only this time it isn't the heroes going in to save the day, it's other bad guys. Naturally, manipulation by politicians is what gets these characters to cooperate. There's some stuff about how these characters are just tools to the people in power. That the politicians are just as heartless as the villains. It adds a little bit more depth and expands the scale of the universe, but it's never used to any great effect here. Nothing is really said.

Despite it's plot shortcomings, it's the characters and their action scenes that keep things going. Not all of the villains get the attention they deserve, but the ones that do are brought to life pretty well. Margot Robbie doesn't disappoint as Harley and Will Smith is a good Deadshot even if he doesn't break away from his typical smart aleck role. Joel Kinnaman is equally great as the leader of the group, Rick Flagg. I also have to give special praise to Jai Courtney. I haven't liked that dude since Spartacus. He's just stunk up every movie he's been in. Not here though. He's actually one of the best. Loved his Captain Boomerang. The best character and performance award goes to Jay Hernandez though. He's the heart and soul of the movie.

Everyone else is kind of underused. Especially Viola Davis. Such a fantastic actress shouldn't be limited to a supporting role like that. There's also not enough Killer Croc. The only performance that disappointed me here was Jared Leto. Although that might not be entirely his fault. He may actually be a great Joker. He just isn't given much to do here and what he is given to do isn't great.

Stylistically he looks to gaudy. The cartoony, yet gangsterish look they gave him doesn't work. His laugh is weak and he does the weird snorting, growl thing that just isn't appealing. I should probably wait to reserve judgment until he's actually really utilized in the universe, but this is not a good introduction to this new interpretation of the Joker. This first impression didn't go well and may be just as controversial with fans as Eisenberg's Lex Luther.

The action in the movie is entertaining. A lot of punching, shooting, explosions, and all around villainy action. Each characters abilities are shown off well. Doesn't break any new ground, but is entertaining nonetheless.

The style is a big part of the film. At times it's light, bubbly and oh so sadistic with it's visuals and humor. Totally feels like a movie about the bad guys. The soundtrack is awesome and used perfectly. Admittedly some of this stuff can get cheesy and a lot of it ends up ditched early on in favor of standard superhero flick affair, but what's here is mostly likable.

It's just a movie about watching the bad guys be bad guys while doing good guy stuff. It doesn't save the DCEU and falls short in a lot of areas. However if you just come for the characters and to have fun then you can still enjoy this. The DCEU might still be in trouble, but I appreciate seeing the style and humor of Suicide Squad attempting to bring something different to it. I may have wanted a better movie, but the cast and their dedication to doing the best darn job they can with the characters pulled me in. It's not perfect, but I still had some fun.… Expand

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ReginthornAug 5, 2016

Suicide Squad is (hopefully) the final nail in the DCCU [in its current state]. The movie screamed heavy studio intervention in all scenes. Point in case...Suicide Squad’s editing seems to imply a test audience had more sway over the movieSuicide Squad is (hopefully) the final nail in the DCCU [in its current state]. The movie screamed heavy studio intervention in all scenes. Point in case...Suicide Squad’s editing seems to imply a test audience had more sway over the movie than the director (David Ayer). Depth is sacrificed in order to make way for boring fast-paced blockbuster action (think Transformers). The beginning of the film features an assortment of popular songs each used in three-minute scenes introducing a character most non-comic readers have never heard of. The film then gives up on making us really care about the characters with the exception of a few. Two characters with any semblance of development are Deadshot and Harley Quinn. Fans and critics alike seem to think Will Smith is the redeeming element of the movie. I sorta agree but any noble attempt at humor or development is squandered by a horrible script that comes across as one written by a high school student’s first go at a screenplay. Will Smith essentially acts as himself throughout most scenes in the movie. Margot Robbie is convincingly crazy at times. The problem with Robbie’s Quinn is that our disturbed “heroine” comes across as eccentric at best in a fair amount of scenes. Quinn’s hazy ADD flashbacks are unclear on what made her “crazy”. As a result, the actions of Harley are hard to judge on their authenticity to her character. A good film analogy is Anakin’s turn to the dark side. We all know he has to be Darth Vader at some point. Also, Jared Leto is an abysmal Joker who comes across as a gangbanger attempting a cosplay for the first time. (sans Joker) You really can’t have an ensemble with characters people aren't familiar with or with a lack of developed stakes. Most of the film is a CG romp through a city in order to stop some giant beam in the sky from wiping out civilization (not cliche at all). Surprisingly, I enjoyed the film more than Batman V Superman because it works as a campy nerd movie.… Expand

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IncrediBolkAug 29, 2016

Overall a good movie. The villains were about 50/50 on quality. Harley, Deadshot, and Diable were good characters, while Boomerang, Flagg, Croc, and Katana were a little outclassed. The Joker was entirely unneeded in the movie and the versionOverall a good movie. The villains were about 50/50 on quality. Harley, Deadshot, and Diable were good characters, while Boomerang, Flagg, Croc, and Katana were a little outclassed. The Joker was entirely unneeded in the movie and the version of the character was weak at best. I really like Leto and Jia Courtney, and even Kinnaman so was disappointed. Ike Barinholtz added some great comedy. Plot is a little weak, and it would have been better if they had a bad guy before they made the play to put the team together. Cameo by Batman was fine. Flash's costume looked weak, hopefully they change it before the Justice League movie.… Expand

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cfscorpioAug 10, 2016

I'll keep it simple because the DCEU has worn me out. This movie is awful. The action is generic, the plot is a barebones hodgepodge, a lot of the dialogue is bad, the villain is silly and many of the music / scene pairings are baffling. ItI'll keep it simple because the DCEU has worn me out. This movie is awful. The action is generic, the plot is a barebones hodgepodge, a lot of the dialogue is bad, the villain is silly and many of the music / scene pairings are baffling. It has a few cool characters like Deadshot, although he is more Will Smith then comic Floyd Lawton, Harely, but many of her jokes are flat, and Diablo, who has a strange new power at the end. The Joker is just bad. He has no point in the movie, I hate his look, I hate his laugh, I hate him using his mouth tattoo in front of his own mouth. He's more of a gangbanger with a weird gimmick.

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judahjsnAug 26, 2016

Wow, just got back from Suicide Squad and I'm really confused by the critical hammering. Time is going to be kind to this movie. There's so much artistry and fun in SS and it was probably one of the most consistent superhero movies I've everWow, just got back from Suicide Squad and I'm really confused by the critical hammering. Time is going to be kind to this movie. There's so much artistry and fun in SS and it was probably one of the most consistent superhero movies I've ever seen. Beyond the great performances, storytelling, art direction and characters it was just gorgeous to look at – easily the most eye-candied popcorn movie I've seen in a long time.… Expand

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dylanland234Aug 15, 2016

First off, this movie was strictly made for fans and to set up The Justice League. That statement itself proves this movie deserves more recognition. Critics are totally dissecting it, overthinking every scene. This movie may not be "The BestFirst off, this movie was strictly made for fans and to set up The Justice League. That statement itself proves this movie deserves more recognition. Critics are totally dissecting it, overthinking every scene. This movie may not be "The Best Superhero Movie", but if you watch it and soak everything in as a whole, maybe pretend Tarantino directed then this movie is a blast, it's witty, and doesn't take itself too seriously. Just like the comics. Jared Leto even attempting to fill the shoes of Heath Ledger is a MAJOR task all in itself, and I think he did a great job. Watch a batman animated series episode, Leto took all of Joker's essence and amplified it in a twisted mental way, while Ledger was more human and serious. I think all the actors just had fun in the film, as did I watching it. If you expected this to be anything like The Dark Knight or have a serious tone in my opinion it did a better job than Batman V Superman did, and is an all around fun time. This will be a cult classic, and while not the smartest move DC could have made, it sure made a FUN move. This was new territory for DC cinematic universe, and I was pleasantly surprised.… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Decently entertaining with some good acting and visuals plus decent humour, but messy story and lame villain.

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KenmeiAug 11, 2016

Even after hearing the negative reviews, I was still going to give this show the benefit of the doubt and go in with an open mind. Now that I've seen it, I can see where they were coming from. Lots of plot holes, very little of the Joker whenEven after hearing the negative reviews, I was still going to give this show the benefit of the doubt and go in with an open mind. Now that I've seen it, I can see where they were coming from. Lots of plot holes, very little of the Joker when he was used in all of the promo stuff, and the extreme focus on Will Smith and Margo Robbie's characters to the point where everyone else was pushed to the side till they were conveniently needed, it made me upset that I had actually paid for this at the end of the day. One thing you can see pretty obviously is where the re-shoots started and ended. That's a very bad thing in my book as it gave the story some disjointed spots that felt extremely out of place. At the end of the day, it's another dud from the DC universe and it's getting very disheartening to see where things are going. This movie franchise doesn't seem to have a direction it wants to go during the movie itself. Just a bad way of trying to tie all the movies together for the Justice League coming next year. While Wonder Woman looks to be the best shot the universe has of finally giving us a decent movie, this one is a bore fest and should be skipped by all but the most dedicated of fans of the title characters.… Expand

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ArcadianMonsterAug 6, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deadshot & Harley are great, and a couple of scenes with captain boomerang are ok. Everything else garbage. What were they thinking with the script???

Wrong villian: A witch with a machine that shoots lightning? She targeting aircraft carriers? why?

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Gamed2longAug 26, 2016

I can see why the professional critics came down so hard on this film. There are plot holes. The pacing is a bit off a times. Some of the ensemble cast doesn't do much. Perhaps the worst sin, a couple of characters get "reigned in" for the PGI can see why the professional critics came down so hard on this film. There are plot holes. The pacing is a bit off a times. Some of the ensemble cast doesn't do much. Perhaps the worst sin, a couple of characters get "reigned in" for the PG 13 rating. On the other hand, this movie has enough awesome in it to be the 3rd best comic book movie of the year (in my opinion). Behind Deadpool and Captain America 2. There is plenty to enjoy about it, and its a memorable movie. Will Smith is back in fine form. Its not some sedate feel good, oscar bate story this time. He brings the swagger that we haven't seen in a long time. Though he hijacks the deadshot character, its probably worth it, and he gives an enjoyable performance. Margot Robbie does a great Harley Quin, though she gets a bit less crazy towards the end. An almost epic performance on her part. Cara Delevingne does a great job playing the Enchantress+ whatever the human part of that was called.The rest of the cast did a suitably good job.
The plot is OK. Hate to say it but the animated suicide squad movies do a better job there. There is a camaraderie and empathy they build at one point is an off-putting stretch. They are bad guys. Not all bad, sure, but worse than that.
Jared Leto gave us a different joker from what we've seen before. It fits the hyper stylized universe. Not my favorite. Not bad really either. Just a change. Less menacing, more over the top street thug.
Overall I felt like I was watching an early attempt at an awesome film. And it had all the ingredients to be awesome. They just need to work a few bugs out first. Its a big step up for this studio following Batman vs Superman.… Expand

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raulachoFeb 19, 2018

I hated it, not because is horrible (is not very good though) but because of how much potential it had, it could have been something great, but it was an average to mediocre movie.

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NoWangaDec 18, 2016

There are just sooooo many **** things I could say about this film, but in the interest of time and energy I will sum up. David Ayer had a vision that we wanted to create, and he didn't care who's intellectual property he had to **** allThere are just sooooo many **** things I could say about this film, but in the interest of time and energy I will sum up. David Ayer had a vision that we wanted to create, and he didn't care who's intellectual property he had to **** all over to make it. This is worse the Wolverine Origins, words I thought i would never hear myself say.… Expand

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SEROJNov 26, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed this movie. It had some plot holes but overall deserves a watch. Now the Joker's character is absolutely pathetic! Jared Leto's version of one of the most iconic villians in history..is just hilarious. Not in a good way. He was way too calm for this role, and his acting was one of the fakest i've ever seen. What i'm asking is - where were all the heroes during all that **** that was going on? Also - what is all this **** with samsung? So Deadshot can hit a fly with his gun, but can't take away a **** phone from a lady? Also whats up with all that rich and immortal Joker? How the hell he survived? Slipknot's death was also hilarious. Okay, enough. I liked it.… Expand

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Enforcer122Aug 11, 2016

I went to see this with my brothers and we left utterly disappointed. The word generic comes in to mind in every way. The plot, characters, forced humor, sound track and overall feel of the film was just poorly executed in every way. TheI went to see this with my brothers and we left utterly disappointed. The word generic comes in to mind in every way. The plot, characters, forced humor, sound track and overall feel of the film was just poorly executed in every way. The characters also made zero sense and didn't follow the comics at all. No spoilers but if you watch it, keep in mind these people are supposed to be the BAD GUYS. They are super villains and psychopaths. Bottom of society sort of people so why do they make so many good choices? Very confusing. The film in my opinion was propped up by very solid performances from Joker and Boomerang.… Expand

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QuietlionmusicNov 18, 2017

I know this movie had its problems. the pacing was a little weird, storytelling was a bit jarring and the soundtrack seemed to be overcompensating, but the characters really carried this movie for me. I really enjoyed Will Smith as Deadshot.I know this movie had its problems. the pacing was a little weird, storytelling was a bit jarring and the soundtrack seemed to be overcompensating, but the characters really carried this movie for me. I really enjoyed Will Smith as Deadshot. Joker was a little weird, but I did like that he was a fresh take on Joker with the weirdness that was his and Harley's relationship. As flawed as this movie was I found myself thoroughly entertained.… Expand

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Nicolas_aslanAug 15, 2016

This bad boys have TEETH! I would like to begin by saying that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Deadshot, Harley, Killer Croc, and El Diablo were on point. Their performances were a pleasure to watch, and I felt they really connected withThis bad boys have TEETH! I would like to begin by saying that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Deadshot, Harley, Killer Croc, and El Diablo were on point. Their performances were a pleasure to watch, and I felt they really connected with their characters. The flashbacks that introduced each character were short but they surely gave you the pieces you needed to follow the story. As an action movie, I though it was really good. However, there were some minor flaws. The first of these is the Joker's screen time. I really enjoyed Leto's take, but I felt that he wasn't fleshed out as we needed. Still, the little we saw was above average, surpassing Nicholson's but not quite getting to Ledger's. Another flaw, imo, is the small screentime for Katana and the use of Captain Boomerang. If he hadn't been invited, the gang of baddies wouldn't have missed anything. However, these flaws I mentioned do not outweigh, imo, the fact that this is a good action movie. I just hope that they release an extended edition because some scenes felt as if they needed extra screen time. And we all saw the trailers, so I hope they deliver properly when the DVD/BluRay comes out. Overall: 8/10… Expand

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homerbaldmanAug 6, 2016

How did they screw up one of the best DC movies ever made, Assault on Arkham? Haven't they learned anything from their past muddled messes? Keep it simple. The main conflict, Enchantress and her brother building some magical machine toHow did they screw up one of the best DC movies ever made, Assault on Arkham? Haven't they learned anything from their past muddled messes? Keep it simple. The main conflict, Enchantress and her brother building some magical machine to destroy the world, was nonsensical. If they had confined the bulk of the action to Arkham Prison, as in the original, it would have been addition by subtraction, and a much more coherent and enjoyable film. For those who haven't seen it, watch Assault on Arkham to see what could have been.… Expand

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nanibabaAug 19, 2016

It is an entertaining movie that perfectly suits audiences, consisting of 12-20 year-old teenagers, who want to have a fun time with their friends. The plot is...well it is not awful, it is just the classic story where some guys want toIt is an entertaining movie that perfectly suits audiences, consisting of 12-20 year-old teenagers, who want to have a fun time with their friends. The plot is...well it is not awful, it is just the classic story where some guys want to conquer the world by killing people and turning them into their army. That becomes the reason for some other guys to be gathered so that the world could be saved. The movie also has some of those illogical, badly explained moments, or "holes in the plot", that you'll see in many superhero and sci-fi movies. Some characters don't get enough attention and screen time. BUT at least the characters don't defeat their enemies too easily as they did in Star Trek: Beyond, and the actors take their roles seriously and play them quite well. The soundtrack of Suicide Squad is nice. The costumes are pretty cool. Even though the plot is not the best, the whole movie is action-packed and is definitely not boring. So overall, an imperfect, but fun to watch movie, especially if you are a teenager, and you came with friends.… Expand

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marcmyworksAug 9, 2016

Suicide Squad promised the World and pretty much delivered half a block. The film itself is full of boisterous characters and plot lines, however none are well developed. Viola Davis as Amanda Waller steals the show for me, and thoughSuicide Squad promised the World and pretty much delivered half a block. The film itself is full of boisterous characters and plot lines, however none are well developed. Viola Davis as Amanda Waller steals the show for me, and though Deadshot (Will Smith) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) are fleshed out characters, they are not enough to keep me interested in a two hour film that isn't sure what it is.… Expand

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fusion_13Aug 9, 2016

This movie makes me very annoyed at Warner Bros because this is the second time they have stuck their hands in a movie and made it worse. Suicide Squad is a very fun movie and very entertaining but i couldn't help but feel disappointed.This movie makes me very annoyed at Warner Bros because this is the second time they have stuck their hands in a movie and made it worse. Suicide Squad is a very fun movie and very entertaining but i couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Firstly the acting and characters were amazing especially Amanda Waller, Deadshot and Harley Quinn. Captain Boomerang was also great, Killer Croc, El Diablo, Katana were also good. The Joker was pretty good but needed more screen time. Some of the action was great and some of it was OK, the cameos were fantastic and made me wanting more. There were plenty of funny moments along the way so it never felt dull.

The editing was by far the weakest point, everything just felt out of whack, you can tell scenes were cut from the movie (thanks to WB). The story was average and felt generic. The villain was meh and uninteresting.

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bfoore90Aug 22, 2016

Classic case of two many cooks in the kitchen, Suicide Squad was a mess albeit a sometimes fun mess. Will Smith and Viola Davis were great castings, Jay Hernandez was also cool as was to a certain extent Jai Courtney. Will Smith makes theClassic case of two many cooks in the kitchen, Suicide Squad was a mess albeit a sometimes fun mess. Will Smith and Viola Davis were great castings, Jay Hernandez was also cool as was to a certain extent Jai Courtney. Will Smith makes the movie watchable and he is a great version of Deadshot though thats because he was the only character that actually felt fleshed out, which I'm sure is because Will Smith wouldn't have signed onto the film had his character not been in the linelight. You can smell studio meddling almost a mile away with glaring evidence of reshoots, a paper thin and predictable plot with a horrible villain and characters that almost seem to be too likable, theyre supposed to be bad guys right? Margot Robbie was awful as Harley Quinn, Jared Leto's joker I found to be a tad bit underwhelming, mostly due to his lack of screentime. To me, it just feels like Ayer had a certain vision for this movie when the first trailer dropped but then WB execs decided to try and cash in on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy but only failed miserably. On the plus side, Suicide Squad is a fun movie, it has some cool scenes and Ayer tries his best to make the movie watchable. Enchantress was an awful villain, a movie based on the "Assault on Arkham" anime with the Leto's Joker as the main villian would have sufficed better for this movie as a whole.… Expand

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panicmanicDec 1, 2021

Worst movie ever. Coming back to write this review years after I saw it because it still bothers me how bad it was. I'm assuming now the whole introduction of characters thing is maybe a stylistic thing from the original cartoon SuicideWorst movie ever. Coming back to write this review years after I saw it because it still bothers me how bad it was. I'm assuming now the whole introduction of characters thing is maybe a stylistic thing from the original cartoon Suicide Squad? I still think it was dumb and felt like a filler episode of a TV show. The new Suicide Squad also did something similar but they did it in a much more effective and entertaining way and the story is at least way better. Don't feel like movie had any sort of story with any depth and we as an audience didn't care what happened to any of the characters. Glad they made a much better reboot recently.… Expand

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supermann234Nov 23, 2017

This is an average movie. While the visuals are stunning and the action is good, the plot is too thin. However this movie is still bettter than Batman vs Superman Dawn of Justice though.

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tvnewsguidoAug 6, 2016

Suicide Squad is as good as any of the DC movies of this most recent cycle. It's way better than Batman V Superman. I mean, hell, I didn't want to slit my wrists even once watching the movie which is a huge improvement. It feels rushed in theSuicide Squad is as good as any of the DC movies of this most recent cycle. It's way better than Batman V Superman. I mean, hell, I didn't want to slit my wrists even once watching the movie which is a huge improvement. It feels rushed in the backstory and then boring during the fight scenes but that's an editing problem and didn't really hurt my enjoyment. You won't hate yourself if you pay to see it.… Expand

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wnick2000Aug 5, 2016

Well, Batman vs Superman came and went as a huge event that turned out to be a huge disappointment in my opinion. However, when I began to see all the promotional stuff and ads for Suicide Squad, my hope and optimism had resurfaced, as IWell, Batman vs Superman came and went as a huge event that turned out to be a huge disappointment in my opinion. However, when I began to see all the promotional stuff and ads for Suicide Squad, my hope and optimism had resurfaced, as I thought maybe this was DC's answer to Marvel's GotG, as well as their answer to fixing the DCCU. It had a great cast and a proven director with talent. Going in, I thought, what could possibly go wrong? Well, the answer was many things. Suicide Squad is a mess of a movie, at least story-wise. The story is weak, the characters have no motivations for how they act, and the whole thing is poorly edited, something I'd contribute to the studio, not the director.

The team itself is great, they all clearly have good chemistry and work well together. They are what keep the film from becoming a total disaster. Will Smith as Deadshot is entertaining, he clearly had fun with the character and the story seems to give him the most motivation for fighting. Margot Robbie is very good as Harley Quinn, and reminds me a lot of the Harley of Batman: TAS. And finally, Jared Leto as the Joker shows plenty of potential, he just needs more time in the spotlight, which the film doesn't allow. His dynamic with Harley was easily the best aspect of the movie. I won't mention the rest of the squad, because they're not worth mentioning. They have tiny parts, get very little backstory and basically take a backseat while the big 3 (Leto, Smith and Robbie) steal the spotlight. Although I will give props to Jay Hernandez as Diablo, who had some very good moments with what time to shine he was given, and to Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, who managed to pull off a good and humorous performance, something Courtney seems to struggle when in a bigger role. And lastly, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller is truly great, she's pulls off that extremely intimidating appearance as if she were straight from the comics themselves.

The soundtrack is also great, blending new and old, and does help the movie establish it's slightly light-hearted tone quickly.

After the squad introductions and the story is set up, basically the first 30 minutes, he film falls apart quite fast. It turns into a very generic action flick where the squad fights generic drones of enemies. The setting also doesn't contribute to the fun, colorful tone of the film. It's a bunch of colorful characters in a colorless world. Everything eventually concludes with a final action scene that I'd compare to Fantastic Four. The villain is very generic and this final battle only solidifies how generic she and her plan (or lack thereof) are.

I did have a fair amount of fun with Suicide Squad, which is more than BvS was able to offer. The cast has some really great chemistry, with some really good performances and the soundtrack is a really nice blend of both new and old. However the story, script, villain and character motivations bog the movie down, holding it back from what it could become. The team itself is great, they just need a better story. Overall, Suicide Squad is the DCCU's best film, but that's not saying much.… Expand

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Kai82Sep 13, 2020

An enjoyable movie that has good action, humor and a great cast. However it has some problems that lead to the mixed reception. In short it is the kind of hit or miss movies. Short introduction: The Suicide Squad in DC comics is a bunch ofAn enjoyable movie that has good action, humor and a great cast. However it has some problems that lead to the mixed reception. In short it is the kind of hit or miss movies. Short introduction: The Suicide Squad in DC comics is a bunch of criminals that is hired via brain bombs for a black ops government agency lead by Amanda Waller. They can reduce their sentences that way (Ever wondered why they are so often out of prison again in addition to good lawyers). Amanda Waller is a force to be recognized and made even Batman stand down a few times. She is smart, capable and ruthless. When you want things to get done she is the top choice. Here they transferred the concept into a movie. Amanda Waller wanted to create a team that can handle superpowered beings. She argued what when the next Superman was evil they need someone who stops him. While a complaint was they picked a team that could not stand a chance against Supes it could be a small scale test (Before they use stronger people). While it mostly worked it has its weaknesses and strengths. Lets start with the positives: The cast. I think Margot Robbie nailed Harley Quinn, Will Smith is a great Deathshot and Viola Davis is a good Amanda Waller. The other actors deliver and I will point out Jay Hernandez as El Diablo for his great performance. For the rest they had lesser screentime but did the best with it. The action scenes are done well and I enjoyed the final showdown. The story is O.K. but a bit underwhealming. Could done more with this IP. Visuals and effects are also good. The soundtrack is great but depends on preferences. Ben Affleck as Batman is O.K but was done for marketing. Finally the humor is great. The negatives are: Amanda Waller is less competent and capable as in the comics. The villain is a bit weak and too much cliche. They did more with her character in the comics. The Joker scenes and style are not that great (According to some actors there was far better material that was cut out of the movie). Some parts of the story are unbelievable. They could have done more with the characters in general. Overall an enjoyable movie that I would still recommend. DC did a lot worse and this is rewatchable if not more. Bonus reommendation: The animated Suicide Squad Assault on Arkham is better and should / could be used as blueprint.… Expand

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EliOli123Aug 28, 2016

I loved this movie myself. There were a lot of great performances by some great actors and it was fun to see the "bad guys" come together for the sake of saving humanity. Stand out performances were the Harley Quinn, Joker and Dead ShotI loved this movie myself. There were a lot of great performances by some great actors and it was fun to see the "bad guys" come together for the sake of saving humanity. Stand out performances were the Harley Quinn, Joker and Dead Shot characters. No, this ain't your mother's superhero movie.

The chaotic style of this movie appeared to have been a turn off for a lot of people, and the ratings suffered because of this. II think this stylistic approach was an intentional attempt to give the viewer a glimpse into the minds of the characters themselves. Some of them were seriously deranged after all. I actually liked it myself and it drove that point home for me.

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Jim222001Oct 15, 2016

The Joker (Jared Leto) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) scenes are perfect and some are straight from the comics. It's just unfortunate that some actors even at their best have such a weak plot to work with.
The villain is like somethingThe Joker (Jared Leto) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) scenes are perfect and some are straight from the comics. It's just unfortunate that some actors even at their best have such a weak plot to work with.
The villain is like something from a Mummy movie. While the heroes/villains feel out of place fighting her zombie like minions. Even Jai Courtney showing he can do more than play a stiff hero in Die Hard 5 or Terminator Genisys is wasted in this movie.
I mean the actors make a lot of effort to be entertaining and are in good form. They deserved better than shooting at supernatural creatures or in Harley's case hitting them with bats. Then drinking at a bar just because the script called for a scene where they all bond and learn about each other more.
When you finally get to hear Harley Quinn saying Mr. J. or Pudding on the big screen for the first time. The movie really deserved a better story than Suicide Squad: Zombie Hunters. They can skip the sequel and just give us hopefully Harley Quinn and Joker in a good Batman film together.
Speaking of Batman, Suicide Squad could have used more Batman with Joker as the villain. Which is what actually makes the animated film Batman: Assault on Gotham much superior to this film. You had Suicide Squad assembled to stop the Joker from detonating a bomb. With much more Batman as well. Now that's a live action Suicide Squad film I wish this was.… Expand

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NerdConsultantAug 12, 2016

Suicide Squad is a film that I think is ok. Not good, not bad, just ok. I think it had a lot of good points and a lot of bad points though I am not sure which one outweighs the other. I have very similar thoughts to this as I do to BatmanSuicide Squad is a film that I think is ok. Not good, not bad, just ok. I think it had a lot of good points and a lot of bad points though I am not sure which one outweighs the other. I have very similar thoughts to this as I do to Batman v Superman. The real strengths, however, are Harley Quinn and Amander Waller who I think were both perfectly captured in this film. It doesn’t spend too much time building up The Justice League movie and told its own plot in a decent way, it just missed the mark on a few occasions, most notably in the fact that there was not nearly enough of the Joker in this film, despite how he had been built up in trailers. If you are a fan of the comics, I would say give it a go although I would sooner recommend seeing Batman Assault on Arkham which is a film that did a much better job with the Suicide Squad. General movie goers and fans of Batman v Superman should probably check it out although I would urge a word of caution, this film is rated 15 for a reason, this is not a film for little kids. It’s other big weakness is the fact that the film is incredibly slow initially and doesn’t pick up the pace until the last minute mark and it still doesn’t feel like there is much back story to this DC Universe, but I think that will be fixed in time.… Expand

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BorgeDec 31, 2017

If you loved Deadpool you will really like this. Not more to say.

Cons -Characters are made too likeable, Will Smith particularly -The girl with the bat is the only fleshed out character -OK use of music -Acting is believable -OK, butIf you loved Deadpool you will really like this. Not more to say.

Cons -Characters are made too likeable, Will Smith particularly
-The girl with the bat is the only fleshed out character -OK use of music -Acting is believable -OK, but brother which is too little explained, as well as the so-called machine
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coloradosnowmanAug 9, 2016

Definitely going to watch this again! This movie perfectly balanced so many different characters while making a blast of a movie. Forget the critics, they're crazier than Harley. This is what I've wanted out of a DC movie for years! There areDefinitely going to watch this again! This movie perfectly balanced so many different characters while making a blast of a movie. Forget the critics, they're crazier than Harley. This is what I've wanted out of a DC movie for years! There are some minor things I think could have been improved upon, but overall, a very solid effort from David Ayers.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadSep 3, 2016

Suicide Squad was great, but nowhere near perfect. There was no boring parts in the film and as a whole, the experience was above satisfying. Margot Robbie fitted the role perfectly and she was hotter than ever. Jared Leto was good as theSuicide Squad was great, but nowhere near perfect. There was no boring parts in the film and as a whole, the experience was above satisfying. Margot Robbie fitted the role perfectly and she was hotter than ever. Jared Leto was good as the joker and it was interesting seeing a new joker. Will Smith was surprisingly good as Deadshot and Joel Kinnaman really shined in this movie. Some other great performances were Cara Delevigne and Jai Courtney. The humor really worked in this DC film and some scenes were probably the best I have ever seen in a superhero film. Also, the music was very fitting in this film. However, the film did have some cons that I did notice. First of all, the trailers gave away much of the film's greatness and some of the good scenes. The film overall was a bit too long, although I liked all of the scenes. However my major problem, which I think is everyone's problem, is the anticipation of the Joker. Story-wise, this film was a mess. The Joker felt like an unnecessary character and just a cash grab. He wasn't essential to this film and the film had way too many characters. Now that's not a problem for me, but when they focus on some characters other than others, that's a problem. The ending wasn't surprising and it was insanely guessable. But, it's a fun movie that teens and adult superhero fans would love to see again. Suicide Squad was definitely worth the IMAX 3D price and it was fun, so I'm looking forward to a sequel. For reference, this was on par with Batman Vs. Superman. (94/100)… Expand

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Th3GreenHorne7Aug 19, 2016

Is it the best movie of all time? No, was it awesome? Yes, but it certainly had some great problems. Suicide Squad is directed David Ayer who directed Fury, Sabotage, and End of Watch, and stars Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, JaiIs it the best movie of all time? No, was it awesome? Yes, but it certainly had some great problems. Suicide Squad is directed David Ayer who directed Fury, Sabotage, and End of Watch, and stars Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Jai Courtney, Viola Davis, Scott Eastwood, Joel Kinnaman, Common, Jay Hernandez, Adam Beach, and Ben Affleck. That cast may look convincing but don't be fooled, half of the cast were great while the other half crashed and burned. My expectations that I had going to see this film was that Will Smith had to be spot on, just like the trailers, there had to be awesome music in it, and Jared Leto had to at least be better than Jack Nicholson. Most of them were met, but one didn't that really became a big problem for me, Jared Leto was so bad, at first I didn't know what to think of him and immediately that meant I had to go see it again to get a better opinion, it only made it worse and I instantly hated him, Joker may be weird, but Jared Leto really destroyed the role and it felt like he was the wrong choice for the character. The villain of the film Enchantress played by Cara Delevigne was horribly obnoxious, her role as the main villain of the film watered down with a annoying love story with Joel Kinnaman's character which was always trying to get in the way of everything that was happening. On the other side of all this is Will Smith who had the best backstory of the film, which exceeded my expectations, his character is funny, he's right in the middle of the action while at the same time being one of the anchor's of the film that's keeping it afloat. The other anchor of the film who really hit it out of the park was Margot Robbie who played Harley Quinn, her portrayal was obviously spot on as she captured part of Harley's backstory and her recognizable personality was carefully executed and became another one of the things keeping the film afloat. I was really surprised by the performance of Viola Davis for her portrayal of Amanda Waller because at first at any hopes of getting any knowledge of her character in the beginning of the film was worthless. Her character was at first very mysterious, she felt a little unpredictable until she turned out to be just as cold-blooded as the rest of the squad. I loved the makeup on Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje who played Killer Croc, but I was hoping to see more of him, unlike everyone else in the squad who had even the least amount of backstory to their characters, I never saw anything for Killer Croc. Jai Courtney who portrayed Captain Boomerang was nothing really worth talking about, he was sort of funny, but really barely stood out of the crowd. I was disappointed with the fact that Adam Beach's portrayal of Slipknot was so minuscule and so worthless that I was always hoping that he would have better meaning for being in the film. Karen Fukuhara who portrays Katana was really cool looking buts kind of doesn't fit in with everyone else as she plays a very silent role compared to everyone else. But, the one thing I never saw coming was Jay Hernandaz who portrayed El Diablo, his character was so awesome, his backstory was emotionally deep, that in the end really was worth all the trouble. And finally the soundtrack, I was rocking in my seat in the theater to every song I knew, even to the songs I didn't know, I wouldn't compare it to Guardians of the Galaxy, but it was really great. Suicide Squad may of had a really crappy villain, and a too weird for my standards portrayal of the Joker, Suicide Squad kept me at the edge of my seat.… Expand

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shahar766Sep 12, 2016

even though it's a bit trashy and has pacing and blancing issues it still has a lot of great style, excellent performances (by viola davis, jared leto,margot Robbie, will smith and jay hernnandez ), fun plot and well directed actioneven though it's a bit trashy and has pacing and blancing issues it still has a lot of great style, excellent performances (by viola davis, jared leto,margot Robbie, will smith and jay hernnandez ), fun plot and well directed action sequences. the film got trashed way harder than it deserve.… Expand

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L4BatmanAug 24, 2016

I don't understand where all these bad review source from. I saw this movie and absolutely loved it, did I feel like there could have been a little more character backstory into these villains? Yes. The movie does focus more upon Deadshot andI don't understand where all these bad review source from. I saw this movie and absolutely loved it, did I feel like there could have been a little more character backstory into these villains? Yes. The movie does focus more upon Deadshot and Harley while some characters are hardly seen more then a couple times. Did I want more from the movie? Yes. But in the good way. I wanted to see more and I'd love to see a sequel. Each villain for the most part gets some screen time to be bad ass, even in situations that seem unlikely. Lots of action, humor and overall left me more than satisfied. At first I heard reviews were poor but after seeing the people's review alongside seeing it myself I begin to question whether critics banded together to weigh down this DC gem.… Expand

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DanBurritoOct 8, 2016

Suicide Squad is far from perfect, but in spite of all its flaws, it's a wildly entertaining movie with a great cast and a healthy dose of humour that was missing from previous DCEU films. Margot Robbie is easily the standout of the cast withSuicide Squad is far from perfect, but in spite of all its flaws, it's a wildly entertaining movie with a great cast and a healthy dose of humour that was missing from previous DCEU films. Margot Robbie is easily the standout of the cast with her energetic, scene-stealing portrayal of Harley Quinn, though Will Smith and Viola Davis deserve credit too. I may be in the minority here, but I also thought that Jared Leto was much better than people give him credit for. The Joker-Harley dynamic was easily my favourite part of the film. Of course, I still had problems. Not all of the squad were terribly memorable (they could have done the whole movie without Katana and Captain Boomarang) and the main antagonist was underwhelming. But Suicide Squad is still a fun movie with enough humour and action to overcome its flaws. A HUGE step-up from Batman v Superman.… Expand

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uguraAug 31, 2016

best movie i ever see it, thx warner brothers, what your give this movie, im helping your all.

1.funny
2.good will smithcasting
3.nice action
4.small 3d

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mazemannAug 17, 2016

- nothing for kids, but for people over 16 is it pretty nice.
- some unrealistic scenes but HEY its a comic movie
- great actors
- 7.5 points tendency is rising

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BorgorosAug 14, 2016

Wow, what a letdown... I see that they at least hit the PG-13 mark, since only kids in that age could think this mess is good. Here in Norway kids all the way down to 8 years can watch this movie at the cinema. So it will be fun for them.Wow, what a letdown... I see that they at least hit the PG-13 mark, since only kids in that age could think this mess is good. Here in Norway kids all the way down to 8 years can watch this movie at the cinema. So it will be fun for them. What enormous waste of a cool concept, characters, talent, etc etc...… Expand

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TrigueiroAug 12, 2016

Little can be saved in the film. Unfortunately.

Will behaving like most of his previous characters and with the worst speeches of the film A soundtrack very good but completely disconnected with the scenes presented. Glad we hadLittle can be saved in the film. Unfortunately.

Will behaving like most of his previous characters and with the worst speeches of the film

A soundtrack very good but completely disconnected with the scenes presented.

Glad we had Joker (some of it) and Margot Robbie.

Warner and DC still has a long way to go.… Expand

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