The Suicide Squad

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Sparda_84May 18, 2022

With a lot of money, and complete creative control, James Gunn made one of the best comic book movies of all times.

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ZacharyJohnstonAug 27, 2022

Best DC movie in years. Fun, violent, gory, dark, heartfelt, and Daniela Melchior gives an amazing performance as Ratcatcher II.

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ChiIIaoiAug 6, 2023

Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro filme:
filme mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.

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Mon0chromicornAug 9, 2021

I don't watch too many DC or Marvel movies, they are few and far between for me. However, The Suicide Squad looked quite interesting. In short, It was a fun, brutal, and enjoyable ride. I love the C-List villain's/anti-hero's. I thought itI don't watch too many DC or Marvel movies, they are few and far between for me. However, The Suicide Squad looked quite interesting. In short, It was a fun, brutal, and enjoyable ride. I love the C-List villain's/anti-hero's. I thought it was wonderful how James Gunn shinned so much light on rats especially. Being a rat owner I thought it was really special. I found out from an interview that James Gunn was a rat owner himself!… Expand

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Tal_KalonAug 17, 2021

Enjoyed this way more than I expected. Such solid characters, King Shark being my favorite. And being a Suicide Squad movie, you're constantly worried about just who is going to live and who is going to die. Some genuinely funny moments andEnjoyed this way more than I expected. Such solid characters, King Shark being my favorite. And being a Suicide Squad movie, you're constantly worried about just who is going to live and who is going to die. Some genuinely funny moments and some heart. My biggest complaint is how long Harley is separated from the rest of the Squad, John Cena, and the cheesy titles made up on smoke and branches or what have you.… Expand

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mrmonsterAug 6, 2021

Excellent movie, definitely among DC's all time greatest. John Cena is an absolute show stealer.

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Compi24Aug 14, 2021

The most complete distillation of the James Gunn experience, if ever there was such a thing. You've got the extreme gore accounted for, the gut-busting hilarity absolutely in play and a **** soundtrack on board as well -- all very welcomedThe most complete distillation of the James Gunn experience, if ever there was such a thing. You've got the extreme gore accounted for, the gut-busting hilarity absolutely in play and a **** soundtrack on board as well -- all very welcomed highlights in many a James Gunn project. However, the added tenderness and pathos this time around (namely in the second half), as well as the implementation of some of the most indelible imagery you'll get in a comic book movie this side of 2019's "Joker" are what untimely make this movie worth the look and then some. Also, this sticks the landing better than most comic book movies nowadays. Cannot tell you how many films -- Marvel, DC or otherwise -- end up limping to the finish line on a rather lackluster third act. This one's might just be the best part of the whole flick. A truly gratifying spectacle to behold from start to finish.… Expand

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quentntarantadoAug 6, 2021

Fun, over the top, violent, imagine what Gunn could do if only Guardians of the Galaxy could be R rated. I hope Warner/DC will try this formula by picking talented crew and not second-guessing them, then the DCEU will have a better chanceFun, over the top, violent, imagine what Gunn could do if only Guardians of the Galaxy could be R rated. I hope Warner/DC will try this formula by picking talented crew and not second-guessing them, then the DCEU will have a better chance (and an alternative approach) against the MCU.
I am worried that the pandemic will make The Suicide Squad look like a lesser success than 2016's Suicide Squad. That first movie is NOT the way to make a movie. But money talks loudest in Hollywood. We'll have to wait and see. And maybe a simultaneous theatrical and streaming release is not the best approach. F9 seems to be doing great because Universal released theatrically in June 25, then on streaming on July 30, over a month later. By August, worldwide box office is $643 million. Finally, there's a factor Warner Bros. could not have predicted, the Delta variant will likely depress theatrical screenings. F9 and A Quiet Place 2 both didn't have to cope with the variant.… Expand

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jamessAug 6, 2021

Two of my favorite 60's World War Two based films are The Great Escape and The Dirty Dozen. So I was delighted that James Gunn paid homage to the former, in a plot that follows the latter, in HIS The Suicide Squad. And Gunn brings his TromaTwo of my favorite 60's World War Two based films are The Great Escape and The Dirty Dozen. So I was delighted that James Gunn paid homage to the former, in a plot that follows the latter, in HIS The Suicide Squad. And Gunn brings his Troma mentality to the big screen with joyful abandon. The cast is first rate, including Gunn favorites like Michael Rooker and Nathan Fillion. All I can say is...enjoy.… Expand

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naliAug 6, 2021

Absolutely blast of a movie!!! So much fun and this is the best summer movie ever!!!

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SteyrausAug 17, 2021

The movie is worth the watcg for Daniela Melchior alone.. Its a good story of villans coming togeather, with great action. This version of Harley Quin was as cringe as ever, but it dosent distract from how good the rest of the film is.

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HaloFeverJan 23, 2022

DC done the Marvel way, only with blood and guts. All credit due to Warner Bros. for agreeing to a soft reboot of Suicide Squad. There is something nice about watching the wacky villains get slaughtered by other wacky villains. There isDC done the Marvel way, only with blood and guts. All credit due to Warner Bros. for agreeing to a soft reboot of Suicide Squad. There is something nice about watching the wacky villains get slaughtered by other wacky villains. There is childhood to protect like with a comic hero turned grown up. The movie is fun from start to finish, but keep in mind that not everyone wants to see two hours of dismembered body parts. Definitely not a date movie.… Expand

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eeykDec 5, 2021

Best reboot that they could make i was lauging my ass off. I'm a new fan of king shark i hope he will get his stand alone movie. The movie overal was fine but a bit gore, i didn't expect to see beheadings, bodys exploding, and very goreBest reboot that they could make i was lauging my ass off. I'm a new fan of king shark i hope he will get his stand alone movie. The movie overal was fine but a bit gore, i didn't expect to see beheadings, bodys exploding, and very gore kills. So that was a -1 for me. It's not the right movie to display gore beheadings.… Expand

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Joem33Aug 8, 2021

On a strictly entertainment-only scale, this movie would be a 10/10 - it's that good! But then, the plot feels somewhat too fast paced and there's way too much gore than is necessary; "fast paced" is Deadpool 1, where the movie still givesOn a strictly entertainment-only scale, this movie would be a 10/10 - it's that good! But then, the plot feels somewhat too fast paced and there's way too much gore than is necessary; "fast paced" is Deadpool 1, where the movie still gives you enough time to actually care about the characters, "too fast paced" on the other hang? Nehh... Idris Elba's Bloodspot was kickass dope, same goes for John Cena's Peacemaker, but only Polka-dot Man, Rat-Catcher and Harls I'd say grew on me. At the heart of it all tho, this movie's loads of fun! Do give it a watch, just beware the gore.… Expand

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Th3GreenHorne7Aug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well....this movie was insane, I mean really insane, but I thoroughly enjoyed this film. This is more of a comparison than a review, but I will kinda of review it. I'm gonna start with what I think this film did better than David Ayer's Suicide Squad and then say what I think David Ayer's Suicide Squad did better than James Gunn's The Suicide Squad.

What I think it did better than David Ayer's film:
The Cinematography and the action sequences: By the looks of it the action sequences were done more practically than in Ayer's version, takes were longer and more of the action was visible than Ayer's. The action sequences were beautifully shot, the camera was always following the action so you wouldn't miss much.
The Visual Effects & Costume Design: Surprisingly the visual effects in this film was phenomenal, I wasn't expecting it to look as good as it did, especially the CGI character of King Shark, the detail on his skin was mind-blowingly good, he really look real, yes I know he really isn't a regular shark given that he's walking around like a human but that's how good it was to me, plus the big baddie at the end Starro, once you were able to see what it looked like I was stunned at how well it blended in the live action elements, like King Shark the detail on Starro was insanely good. Now the costumes are exactly as I was expecting, when you have characters like Polka Dot Man, TDK, Javelin, and Peacemaker who are some the lesser known DC villain's who you consider C, D, or even lower grade villains of course their costumes are going to be absolutely ridiculous, and they totally are, but they looked amazing, some of them were vibrant with color as given so much detail that they looked awesome. Bloodsport and Harley Quinn's costumes were the standouts for me, I thought Bloodsports mask was freaking awesome, I got a Xenomorph vibe from it which was cool as hell, and Harley's costume felt like it was ripped from the comic pages itself, especially the two tone color scheme.
Some of the Lead and "Some of the" Supporting Cast: Idris Elba's Bloodsport and John Cena's Peacemaker were real standout among this ridiculously massive and star packed cast, especially how funny the two of them were especially when the two were trying to kill people in a more creative way as a way to prove who's better at killing. Daniela Melchior and David Dastmalchian as Ratcatcher 2 and Polka Dot Man were the emotional core of the film, Gunn really did a great job getting you to really feel for these characters and their backstories. Viola Davis as expected did a fantastic job as Amanda Waller, and Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag made a HUGE improvement from the previous film, he wasn't as wooden as he was before.
Gunn's Signature Style: This film is very reminiscent of Gunn's Style of film from before he did Guardians of the Galaxy, they were screwed up and gory as hell, the fact that Warner Bros let him use that for a comic book movie is actually refreshing in the massive market of comic movies and shows, every now and then you have to change things up to keep it interesting and I'm happy he could let loose with this movie.

Now I really didn't like David Ayer's Suicide Squad but I'll admit there are some things I think it did a little better:
The Soundtrack: I know it's weird to start this off with that, but to be honest the music in Ayer's version is superior by quite a margin, I listen to a lot it's music still 5 years later, I mean come on, Skrillex, Lil Wayne, Twenty One Pilots, War, CCR, Rolling Stones, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Queen, Eminem! So many artists, it was a little disappointing but I'll admit that a good chunk of the budget for Gunn's version went to that ridiculously massive cast, so this a bit of nit pick.
Pacing, The off-putting Animal Cruelty, and Unnecessary Character Deaths: Ok, before I start, the whole Animal Cruelty thing, it's a nitpick also, i just didn't really understand why it needed to in the film, but this is coming from James Gunn's twisted mind, so I guess i should've expected it, but it just a tad too much. Now the pacing was a little slow when it came to the 2nd act of Gunn's version, but there was a lot of character development that needed to happen, but Ayer's version flowed better in my honest opinion given it was shorter. Finally, them character deaths, when they killed Slipknot in Ayer's version it sucked but it needed to happen, but when Boomerang, Flagg, and Polka Dot Man were killed off, it really didn't make much sense to me, especially Boomerang and Polka Dot Man.
Overall, I loved The Suicide Squad, it was an insanely fun and hilarious film packed to the brim with some awesome bloody and gorey action sequences some surprisingly outstanding VFX and a great cast with some awesome on screen chemistry was damn near perfect, but that second act slowed it a tad too much and some of the characters should of have more screen time, but James Gunn delivers it in style.… Expand

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vgmkyleAug 7, 2021

It's been a while since a good comic-book movie and I think that Suicide Squad was the film I needed. Great action-sequences from all characters.

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saintandrewsfalSep 6, 2021

Only one major problem with this film and one small gripe. The major issue was that Peacemaker didn't smash the item (trying to stay spoiler free) and then the plot continue on based on that fact. The smaller issue was the gore. I don't haveOnly one major problem with this film and one small gripe. The major issue was that Peacemaker didn't smash the item (trying to stay spoiler free) and then the plot continue on based on that fact. The smaller issue was the gore. I don't have a problem with gore, but like many things in life, moderation and timing is key. Gunn seemed to use it more freely which watered it down and made it less "cool." Other than that, it was refreshing. Better than the other recent superhero flick, Shang Chi (which is also good but just a little less so).… Expand

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MrDreamZzAug 9, 2021

funny and bloodies movie, i love it! But whi James killed so many cool personages?)

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alejandro970Aug 21, 2021

Nothing better than having someone capable of doing the dirty work. I have not seen the previous version but this one fulfills the promise of offering a pyrotechnic type show with a script that is on its site. Enough to enjoy with a large bagNothing better than having someone capable of doing the dirty work. I have not seen the previous version but this one fulfills the promise of offering a pyrotechnic type show with a script that is on its site. Enough to enjoy with a large bag of popcorn. But why Polka-dot man? Weren't Poison Ivy, Parasite, or Clayface on hand?… Expand

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MirageGunAug 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decent movie 9ne of the better DC has ever made watched it once solo then once with my family.… Expand

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JPKJun 17, 2022

Absolutely Hilarious

With wacky visuals, Terrific performances, Loveable characters, Fun action, Hilarious dialogue, and a well told story, The Suicide Squad is yet another example of James Gunn making a brilliantly fun film.

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EvilkermitAug 9, 2021

Beautiful. Gross. Fun.

Uses its R rating to full effect without becoming gratuitous.

Gunn strikes a good balance between the expectations of modern superhero franchises and the humour of his early Troma days.

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Player2-WaterAug 20, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 9
Acting: 9
Plot: 9

Despite the critical failure of the 2016’s Suicide Squad, the tenth instalment in DC Extended Universe featured the return of Suicide Squad consisting of new team members along with few returning characters from the first movie as a standalone sequel under the helm of well-known director, James Gunn, who have previously directed two Guardians of the Galaxy movies before his firing from Marvel Studios and eventual reinstatement. The Suicide Squad is currently available in cinemas and HBO Max at the same.

After the events of Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey, Amanda Waller (Davis) assemble Task Force X aka Suicide Squad once again and this time, the squad is split into two teams which Team One is led by Colonel Rick Flag while Team Two is led by Robert DuBois/Bloodsport (Elba). Their mission is to destroy a Nazi-era laboratory called Jotunheim which holds a secret experimentation called Project Starfish in Corto Maltese.

During the mission, Team One suffer heavy casualties which all team members are kill in action except Rick Flag and Harley Quinn (Robbie), which the latter get capture by Corto Maltese soldiers. Meanwhile, Team Two manage to sneak into the country undetected and later found Rick Flag, who was rescued by Sol Soria, leader of the freedom fighters to take down Corto Maltese government. Not wanting to leave Harley behind as captive, Team Two devise a plan to rescue her before they can continue their mission.

Comparing this movie to the first one, this movie is a huge improvement although for the benefit of the doubt, the theatrical cut of the first movie is not exactly what director, David Ayer, intended. For one, the editing of this movie is better and not messy like the first movie. Not only the editing is better, the pacing now flows better from the beginning to the end. James Gunn have done a great job in redeeming Suicide Squad with his directing style and his writing. It really fits his style of directing and the humours he utilised are even better and not forced like the first movie. Since the movie is R rated, James Gunn took a great advantage of the rating to make the movie even more gory and violent than 2020’s Birds of Prey.

The cast have done an amazing performance in this movie. Among the casts are Joel Kinnaman who played Rick Flag, have done better job in portraying the character in this movie. He has a good character developement unlike in the first movie where he is more of a generic soldier character. As usual, Margot Robbie is still great at portraying Harley Quinn just like in the first movie and Birds of Prey. Let’s not forget about John Cena. Not only he gave an amazing performance as Peacemaker, his acting skills is so much better now and he definitely improved a lot. David Dastmalchian who played Polka-Dot Man, have done a great job in the movie especially in providing comic relief moments in the movie and turn the character from being a joke to being a badass. King Shark is great as well in providing comic relief moments and his lines are pretty funny especially the lines is done by Slyvester Stallone and credits goes to him on the way he delivered it. Although her screentime is lesser in this movie, Viola Davis still manage to play her character well like how she have done in the first movie.

Although not really a big disappointment, I felt that many characters especially the ones in Team One got killed off way too early in the movie without any character development. Not even a little development at all. Still, I have to give James Gunn some credits for about not to get too attach to the characters. Thanks to Gunn’s direction, this movie really live up to its title and being worthy to the name of Suicide Squad. As I mentioned earlier, this movie is a standalone sequel which means you do not have to watch the first movie to understand this one as there are very little connection to the first one. Last but not least, stay back for post credits scene.… Expand

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RockyRockatansAug 13, 2021

Coming from someone who appreciates the art of filmmaking, this movie is objectively shot well. Scenes have good framing and the inventive title cards give the movie the feeling of chapters similar to how a comic book run would be laid out.Coming from someone who appreciates the art of filmmaking, this movie is objectively shot well. Scenes have good framing and the inventive title cards give the movie the feeling of chapters similar to how a comic book run would be laid out. Some people will not appreciate the gore and violence but damn if it doesn't look glorious. The action can feel very staged at times but didn't pull me out of the movie. People complain about the pacing but even in its slow moments it never feels dull. The main cast are some of the better fleshed out and unique characters to grace the DCEU, reminding me of James Gunn's past work with the Guardians series. King Shark steals the show, as well as a suprisingly great performance from John Cena. Somehow James Gunn made a huge cgi starfish into a simpathetic villain. (that last line holds so much weight) Overall a stylish romp that doesn't always hit with the humour but I'll be damned if it wasn't enjoyable.… Expand

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SoulWarfareAug 6, 2021

The Suicide Squad is a sequel/semi-reboot to the critically panned Suicide Squad (2016). The 2016 movie tried to replicate James Gunn's Guardian of the Galaxy but failed miserably. So for the second Suicide Squad movie, why not just hiredThe Suicide Squad is a sequel/semi-reboot to the critically panned Suicide Squad (2016). The 2016 movie tried to replicate James Gunn's Guardian of the Galaxy but failed miserably. So for the second Suicide Squad movie, why not just hired James Gunn himself? The premise is "The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena), King Shark (Sylvester Stallone), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave". So is this a failed mission or is it one to remember?

Firstly, The Suicide Squad is an absolute blast to watch as it contains all of James Gunn's iconic charm from GoTG. There are the characters with their vibrant and distinct personalities, even for characters of limited screen time. The visuals are stylistic, from war looking jungles to colourful fever dreams that are contrasting but mesh well together. The pounding and awesome soundtrack returns but are utilized more effectively here than the 2016 version. The action scenes range from cool to even downright bonkers which is just so entertaining. Of course, The Suicide Squad is also very hilarious with a lot of laughs.

One thing in The Suicide Squad that is different from GoTG is the hard R Rating which James embraces. The action scenes are ultra-violent in their blood and gore with the destruction feeling very impactful. James Gunn also uses the R rating to allow for some dark humour which just really works. The characters in The Suicide Squad are mostly composed of B-tier villains but James manages to make us take some of them relatively seriously by giving them some depth. The biggest surprises have got to be Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior), Polka dot man (David Dastmalchian) and Peacemaker (John Cena). Ratcatcher 2 is the heart of this film as she is the one with the kindest nature in the team and her powers of controlling rats are made more interesting and cooler thanks to James Gunn. Polka dot man sounds incredibly stupid but is made very sympathetic in a weird way. Peacemaker is a douche but I do love his rivalry with Bloodsport (Idris Elba).

On that note, the actors all do an excellent job. Margot Robbie was already great as Harley but she has embodied the character perfectly to the point I can't see any other actress as Harley. Idris Elba is still charming as the gruff guy and while it is a role he played many times before, he is still great at it. John Cena isn't an actor I am fond of but he puts a lot more acting chops in The Suicide Squad which was surprising to see. The others are also great and it is very clear that they are having a real fun time in the role including returning actors from Suicide Squad (2016). The story of The Suicide Squad is very simple but engaging thanks to the characters and the unexpected twist and turns. It also explores some interesting themes including corrupt governments. The Suicide Squad is advertised as anyone can die and there are some surprising deaths for sure.

However, due to the huge amount of characters and cast, some get killed off without really getting to do anything significant which is a shame. There are also a lot of shots where it is just a lot of grey and dullness to it. We got grey buildings, grey rooms and grey offices which are just not that interesting to look at. There is also one plot thread that was disappointing which is Bloodsport and his relationship with his daughter. His relationship with his daughter is very sour but his daughter being threatened by Waller is the reason for him joining the squad. Yet we don't get a proper resolution to this apart from one line that kind of resolves it but in a very unsatisfying way. Additionally, Bloodsport's character arc just sort of happens. I wish they gave him more scenes or flashbacks to build it up instead of just one conversation with Ratcatcher 2.

Overall, The Suicide Squad is everything Suicide Squad (2016) should've been. It's fun, joyful and off the walls crazy in the most entertaining of ways. James Gunn and WB succeed in delivering a successful DCEU entry and this makes me very hopeful for this cinematic universe.… Expand

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amralchalatiAug 6, 2021

The movie is very good and fun. They managed to have a good use of the cast not like the older one and I really enjoyed it!

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NT23Aug 19, 2021

The most fun I've had in a theater in years. James Gunn knocks it out the park with some amazing characters and a overall fun journey of a movie.

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dawsonvanb1028Aug 6, 2021

Finally! Been so excited for this movie for a while and it did not disappoint. Easily my favourite film in the DCEU. Almost everything about it was great in my opinion, and I just had a total blast the entire time. First off the charactersFinally! Been so excited for this movie for a while and it did not disappoint. Easily my favourite film in the DCEU. Almost everything about it was great in my opinion, and I just had a total blast the entire time. First off the characters were great here, far better than the ones in the first movie. It’s hard to choose a favourite because I felt that they all offered a ton to the movie. I’d probably say Ratcatcher was one of the main highlights for me, she was definitely the heart of the movie and I did feel for her character, she was just so sweet and innocent. Idris Elba as Bloodsport was great as the leader of the group, Rick Flag was far better than last time, King Shark was hilarious, John Cena as Peacemaker was awesome, and so on. Again I enjoyed everyone here. The action was phenomenal as well. The movie uses the R rating so well with tons of gruesome moments) and there’s a lot of badass scenes (one of the highlights for me was with Harley Quinn) who I forgot to mention was really good here, still debating if it’s my favourite interpretation of her in the DCEU though. I also loved the style of the movie. The way it would transition between scenes with text pop ups was really smart, and I loved the way they integrated them into the scenery. Cinematography wise it was great as well. Loved the look of everything, and I found the CGI to have no weak spots, unlike a lot of the other DCEU films. If there was one negative I had, it would be the humour. There’s a lot of funny stuff here, but for James Gunn, I thought there would have been more laugh out loud moments. So comparing this to the GOTG movies, I’d say they’re funnier to me (definitely smarter with their humour.) Overall I loved this film and I can’t wait to see it a second time, which I’ll be sure to do in IMAX again. Definitely my favourite DCEU film and probably one of my favourite CMB movies of all time. (With a second viewing, I could easily see this going up to a 10) I have a small second negative which is kind of a spoiler, so don’t read further, just know that I loved this!… Expand

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ElthorOct 26, 2021

I'll be honest, I had been avoiding this movie; refusing to watch it because of the director's possible personal issues.
I had the opportunity to see it for free recently, so I gave in.
Sigh. It's good. Sure, it's the kind of murder pornI'll be honest, I had been avoiding this movie; refusing to watch it because of the director's possible personal issues.
I had the opportunity to see it for free recently, so I gave in.
Sigh. It's good.
Sure, it's the kind of murder porn you'd expect from an R-rated film by a director who got his start at Troma Entertainment.
The thing is, it's just well made. The characters are well developed and you might actually care what happens to them. The story isn't deep, but a great framework for the film. The action is definitely exciting and the humor had me actually LOL at least once.
I don't like Gunn personally, but I can't deny this is a well made film by a man with serious film making skills.
I can find little to nitpick. It's not Casablanca or Citizen Kane, so it's not a 10, but it is excellent.
I still think everyone should try not to let them get your money, but catch this if you can. A fun ride (if you can handle _REALLY_ icky gore).… Expand

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MicroCriticAug 17, 2021

I've watched this movie 3 times... And I never rewatch movies in a short period of time. That just shows you how much I liked the movie, and how much there is to experience. The former SS movie was a slog, OK in places, but not great allI've watched this movie 3 times... And I never rewatch movies in a short period of time. That just shows you how much I liked the movie, and how much there is to experience. The former SS movie was a slog, OK in places, but not great all together. This movie is fun from the beginning, throws huge curveballs, and doesn't bore the socks out of you in the last 20 minutes of the movie like so many superhero movies do. And the jokes, the glorious jokes! There are some hilarious passages that I can not get enough off (hence the rewatching). This version of the Suicide Squad just works, and we've got James Gunn to thank for it. Thank the god of sensibility that he wasn't cancelled!… Expand

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DiptanshuAug 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That Damn 2hrs staright Mind-blown Piece is Awesome As hell! Man the intro with characters and there powers was weirdly amazing and then the beach fight it was shockingly Mind-blowing,when boomer was dead I thought it was serious **** but we know James gunn.the Awesome starro plot and quirky little fights between squad was laughing stock the harley romance was wierdly funny and then the Rick flag rescue mission was another level **** the killings were brutally satisfying and the peacemaker's and Bloodsports competition thing was entertaining then the twist of rick flag being friends with rebels was Jaw droppingly sarcastic .the thinkers kidnap and the joutenhiem inflitration was amazing on top of that the twist of American involvement with starro project was little guessable but the main show between the squad the peacemaker's and Rick's fight and then Bloodsports bullet thing was damn awesome.the ending Amanda waller's office **** was crazy and the Staros fight with squad was too brilliantly satisfying.the rat thing just like mcu saver..I mean Avengers end game's hero.now a dc hero too! It was a nice touch by The master James gunn! literally everything from weird characters,plot,comic-Accuracy,the usual James gunn's humor and colorful visuals and eargasmic soundtracks makes it a Awesome Nom-Nom Masterpiece!… Expand

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BeardedYodaAug 14, 2021

To put it bluntly, The Suicide Squad is an extremely entertaining, gory, comedic, well written, genuine, and cool looking film that is definitely worth a watch in theaters or HBO Max. The few problems that this film does have doesn't ruin theTo put it bluntly, The Suicide Squad is an extremely entertaining, gory, comedic, well written, genuine, and cool looking film that is definitely worth a watch in theaters or HBO Max. The few problems that this film does have doesn't ruin the ride at all. Watch The Suicide Squad, it's worth your time and support.… Expand

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Prozombie0117Aug 31, 2021

Way better than the first one. Great special effects and character development. Also loved the gore

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ElObjetivo89Aug 7, 2021

The movie capture perfectly the spirit of the Suicide Squad. Good rhythm and visualy spectacular. Difícilmente se podría haber hecho una película mejor del género y apostando por lo que apuesta.

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christjeamAug 8, 2021

Without a doubt, Gunn has gotten carried away in this film, which is why it ended up being a very cohesive project, totally recommended.

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MA2Aug 6, 2021

James Gunn must really hate birds.
John Cena was excellent as Peacemaker.
Captain Boomerang deserved better. I have even more reasons to call Harley Quinn my favourite DCEU character. Ratcatcher 2 steals the show. The Suicide Squad is nowJames Gunn must really hate birds.
John Cena was excellent as Peacemaker.
Captain Boomerang deserved better.
I have even more reasons to call Harley Quinn my favourite DCEU character.

Ratcatcher 2 steals the show.

The Suicide Squad is now the best DCEU film IMO.

WB execs have FINALLY learned to butt out & just let creatives like James Gunn who love and understand the source material do their thing.

Imagine if David Ayer had been given that freedom back in 2016?… Expand

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FilmanwaltMar 25, 2022

James Gunn and Suicide Squad? It has to fit and it does! Phenomenally good and funny action entertainment with a very charmingly selected team or teams?

The beginning is brilliant and I was literally overwhelmed by the consequences of theJames Gunn and Suicide Squad? It has to fit and it does! Phenomenally good and funny action entertainment with a very charmingly selected team or teams?

The beginning is brilliant and I was literally overwhelmed by the consequences of the film. Sometimes a brutality stands out that I didn't expect at all, and yet the film always remains funny and is told in a well-structured way.
It's not just crazy psychos who are now shooting everything away: the characters have been given soul and depth and the troupe grows on you as the film progresses.

The whole thing is paired with a great comic look feeling, which James Gunn has implemented very strongly. I always found the transitions to scenes in particular to be cool and creative. But exactly the same when instead of blood squirting flowers just sprout.

I wouldn't have expected the way the antagonists were dealt with either, but it makes the film totally unpredictable and well worth seeing. The final showdown is then the icing on the cake. All of the characters have their moments, and John Cena made me think of Homelander all the time.

There are also really crazy looking characters, especially the Weazel.

Absolute recommendation from me.… Expand

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kevscornerAug 7, 2021

I can't believe they made this movie work given the premise of the ridiculous characters. This is genuinely an enjoyable movie. What a surprise.

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ShauvikAug 6, 2021

This movie is James Gunn at its best perfect Hard R and absolutely its blood bath the fourth Wall was not just broken its captured the heart of the viewers look out for all the emotional character they will win over you despite being supervillains.

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AquaArcherAug 7, 2021

James Gunn back at it again with another hit.

Once again Gunn proved himself to be one of the greats when it comes to making superhero/Villain movies. Suicide Squad combines some great light hearted jokes with serious character building andJames Gunn back at it again with another hit.

Once again Gunn proved himself to be one of the greats when it comes to making superhero/Villain movies. Suicide Squad combines some great light hearted jokes with serious character building and story and tops it all off with a gory joyride of carnage that I would easily recommend to anyone, as long as your not afraid of a bit of blood.… Expand

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DamigamermxusAug 13, 2021

The Suicide Squad was Way better than the 2016 one, and the people who hates it are MCU Fanboys

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ObsoleteGhoulAug 13, 2021

What a great year for DC, released some of their best movies this year with this and the Snyder cut. This is James Gunn's magnum opus, way better than those overrated Guardians movies imo. James Gunn is at his best when he's rated R.

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Xenomorph_killsAug 6, 2021

This movie is a lot of fun. It delivers on the title of "the suicide squad" by being very gory and very excessive in its violence. But that does not overshadow the well made characters that James Gunn has brought into this movie. EachThis movie is a lot of fun. It delivers on the title of "the suicide squad" by being very gory and very excessive in its violence. But that does not overshadow the well made characters that James Gunn has brought into this movie. Each character is established very well and is followed through in the movie. Some are more established than others, as expected when characters die. Margot Robbie and Idris Elba are standouts in the group as they carry the most charm. Overall a very fun and enjoyable movie. Be ready for extreme violence and extreme fun.… Expand

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erfandAug 7, 2021

good and funny :))
Just King Shark and Sylvester Stallone is very funny :))

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geewahMay 16, 2022

Crass, noisy, violent but an utterly fun & crazy ride. While the key characters are a bizarre bunch of misfits and degenerates, James Gunn does a fantastic job of making them somehow endearing.

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RobinSneyer2077Aug 20, 2021

a stunning film from James Gunn hasn't laughed so heartily in a long time. Even the most bonal storylines are presented in a very original way, plus characters that are interesting and fun to watch. The only drawbacks are the slightly milkya stunning film from James Gunn hasn't laughed so heartily in a long time. Even the most bonal storylines are presented in a very original way, plus characters that are interesting and fun to watch. The only drawbacks are the slightly milky graphics and the never-falling soltats from the guns.… Expand

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RapidFireAug 6, 2021

The 10th movie in the DCEU and Sequel to 2016 Suicide Squad by WB (Not David Ayer)

Some people will class this as a reboot when in actual fact it isnt, it is very much a sequel, still references the first movie, still carries on the arcs ofThe 10th movie in the DCEU and Sequel to 2016 Suicide Squad by WB (Not David Ayer)

Some people will class this as a reboot when in actual fact it isnt, it is very much a sequel, still references the first movie, still carries on the arcs of the original characters while also bringing in new one into task force x and going on a new mission (Just like in the comics)

As a snyder fan I found this movie fun to watch, R rated the way it should be, the squad still act like a bunch of crazed misfits while trying to save the world.

That being said after seeing James Gunn untouched vision I really want to see David Ayer's true movie of HIS Suicide Squad before WB butchered it with 10 week reshoot, much like the infamous WB/Whedon Josstice League we finally got the REAL, TRUE, ACTUAL movie by Snyder.....Zack Snyder's Justice League, and I want the same for Suicide Squad 2016......#ReleaseTheAyerCut #RestoreTheSnyderverse… Expand

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ThenoobaboveallAug 6, 2021

James Gunns Suicide Squad is a zany gore fest that tells a enjoyable story with some of DC most obscure villains as well as some more popular ones such as Harley Quin and Shark king.

For me at least the humour landed, the action was mostlyJames Gunns Suicide Squad is a zany gore fest that tells a enjoyable story with some of DC most obscure villains as well as some more popular ones such as Harley Quin and Shark king.

For me at least the humour landed, the action was mostly good with one scene being the exception and the archs and character development for Polkadot Man, Bloodsport and rat catcher 2 all being satisfying and Silvester Stallones King Shark served as a comedic relief that never felt out of place and the dynamic between characters was particularly good.

The film has far more stakes then most movies in the genre with characters dying left and right which makes it all the more enjoyable. It's a good film all around as long as you're okay with a film being a little quirky and crazy.… Expand

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Karen001Aug 6, 2021

Wowww...its a great movie...although initially i thought it won't be connected to Suicide Squad....but its a relief it did...i really love this movie ..its funny, charming, emotional, gorey and awesome....2021 has really been a great year forWowww...its a great movie...although initially i thought it won't be connected to Suicide Squad....but its a relief it did...i really love this movie ..its funny, charming, emotional, gorey and awesome....2021 has really been a great year for DC although only 2 movies were released... but both those movies are gems...Zack Snyder's Justice League and now The Suicide Squad .....but i would still be championing for the Release of Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad......#ReleaseTheAyerCut… Expand

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officialtk53Aug 7, 2021

The movie is amazing.

Pros: 1: Great Direction 2: Great Visuals (I watched it at IMAX, so maybe that’s why) 3: WAY better than the 2016 film (I liked it, but I was more bored with that one) 4: Funny Cons: 1: Story isn’t anything to writeThe movie is amazing.

Pros:
1: Great Direction
2: Great Visuals (I watched it at IMAX, so maybe that’s why)
3: WAY better than the 2016 film (I liked it, but I was more bored with that one)
4: Funny

Cons:
1: Story isn’t anything to write home about
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MykzReviewAug 6, 2021

The critics were not kidding around when they said The Suicide Squad is brutal, because damn it is. Fantastic movie. Great writing, fantastic cinematography paired with a beautiful use of color and practical effects, amazing action with greatThe critics were not kidding around when they said The Suicide Squad is brutal, because damn it is. Fantastic movie. Great writing, fantastic cinematography paired with a beautiful use of color and practical effects, amazing action with great stunts and choreography, great performances by all the actors and just downright crazy comic book elements brought to life.

Thank you, James Gunn, you just made the best DCEU movie.

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GhouliaYelpsSep 30, 2021

James Gunn brings the true Suicide Squad to life, with an excellent cast and one of the best movies in the DC universe

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MakwLoQAug 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. James gunn.

He did it, turned this unlikely movie into a complete success, good on him. Kinda lost it in the third act doe.… Expand

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MoviecritiqueAug 14, 2021

Very well written. 2 thumbs up for this movie. I like it more than the first one.

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FLInfiniteAug 9, 2021

I found this movie to be significantly better than the first. The story makes sense, the characters have character, and the movie makes you feel emotion whether it's from the comedic deaths or the dramatic twists. Also, this movie reallyI found this movie to be significantly better than the first. The story makes sense, the characters have character, and the movie makes you feel emotion whether it's from the comedic deaths or the dramatic twists. Also, this movie really takes advantage of its R rating, although the amount of gore can seem like a bit much at times. Overall, my expectations have been well exceeded, and I'd love to watch this film again.… Expand

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LumdogAug 7, 2021

James Gunn does it again! He has a great ability to bring together a misfit team of D-List characters and breathe life into them in a way that has you caring about them immensely. It's bloody violence is juicy and it never getsJames Gunn does it again! He has a great ability to bring together a misfit team of D-List characters and breathe life into them in a way that has you caring about them immensely. It's bloody violence is juicy and it never gets over-indulgent. Gunn strikes an incredible balance between the action, comedy, and heart-felt emotional moments; every character has their own time to shine. In a world of formulaic play-it-safe MCU movies; its refreshing to see DC breaking the mold and satisfying the desire for some unapologetic R-rated comic book movie thrills.… Expand

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Not-ImportantAug 12, 2021

By Far one of the best Superhero Movies in recent memory. Through it's solid writing, well shot and choreographed action, and genuine sense of tension throughout, The Suicide Squad not only outshines it's predecessor, but also most HollywoodBy Far one of the best Superhero Movies in recent memory. Through it's solid writing, well shot and choreographed action, and genuine sense of tension throughout, The Suicide Squad not only outshines it's predecessor, but also most Hollywood movies in quite a while.… Expand

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Hellblazer12Aug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely brilliant. James Gunn's best film to date. This feels like the suicide squad movie we should have gotten in 2016. It's incredibly violent, and it uses that to it's advantage. A few jokes don't land, but the ones that do, are great. Starro is terrifying, and one of the best parts of the movie. Definitely the best film of the year, thus far.… Expand

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MDshahin13Aug 6, 2021

A movie from comics which is actually comical

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StephenJPriceAug 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. James Gunn is a genius. Finally the Suicide Squad looked exactly what I was expecting it be, countless characters at Gunn's disposal. The plot and story were great, excellent performances from all main characters, and it was nice to see someone bring Waller crumbling down.… Expand

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Pissbaby666Aug 8, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest I walked into this movie ready to ridicule it and have a fun time just laughing at how bad it is. Instead I got major whip lash from the unexpected and extremely pleasant surprise of an equally hilarious, visually fun and experimental, heartfelt, and politically dark and audacious movie. The comedy is fresh and realistic, there is no good guys or bad guys, just a mess of morally ambiguous characters and the realistic twist of what is truly evil in this world....I enjoyed the shade thrown at governments. Especially the hypocrisy of American imperialism. The movie didn't shy away from making that a huge important turn in plot. Besides that the characters are treated as individuals and the sappy moments that I would normally find cheesy and irritating were treated with such caricaturic fun that.....it was effective. It didn't take itself too seriously and that let the movie drive home its message about the complexity of humans. Not your average hero nor villain movie. Very **** fun and definitely worth the watch and rarely does a sequel beat the original but as the original was so horrid....this sequel demolished it and can stand on its own as an independent movie lol I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 only bc i reserve my 10s and bc that legend weasel deserved way more screen time.… Expand

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mr_sunnyjhaAug 8, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Starfish villian is mind Blowing.. Credit post is also quite good.. John Cena rocksss.… Expand

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MarlonMMAug 8, 2021

Uma das melhores adaptações em quadrinhos lançada em 2021, ótimo trabalho James Gunn.

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Krakatau78Aug 8, 2021

Is a massive inprovment from the last movie, the intraction betwen peacemaker and bloodsport is enjoyable, dont know about the future movie franchise how dc will ties it with the universe, is a good movie than the other dc movie i hope jamesIs a massive inprovment from the last movie, the intraction betwen peacemaker and bloodsport is enjoyable, dont know about the future movie franchise how dc will ties it with the universe, is a good movie than the other dc movie i hope james gun involve with futher project in dc like lobo is interesting… Expand

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Parisryan1Aug 9, 2021

Absolutely great and a totally fun ride in Imax!!!
Harley is fantastic and make sure to pick a team at the beginning and see who survives at the end is a great game to play.

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DonavinAug 10, 2021

James gunn the suicide squad is the newest film in the dceu franchise and was one of my most hype movies for me. And it's lives up to the hype. I love every character in this movie especially peacemaker he was the highlight of the film for meJames gunn the suicide squad is the newest film in the dceu franchise and was one of my most hype movies for me. And it's lives up to the hype. I love every character in this movie especially peacemaker he was the highlight of the film for me and can't wait to see what James gunn is gonna do in the peacemaker series. I love the direction and the way James gunn shoot it, I love the humor of the film, I love the action in the movie it kept me entertain. The only problem I have with the film was there one part that drag imo but other then that day this movie is exactly what I needed in a suicide squad movie it earned it's title… Expand

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CrisforniaAug 10, 2021

This movie truly embodies what the DC universe should feel like. It has action, charm, and is consistently funny.

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bshu89Aug 13, 2021

Whimsical. **** Bloody. Hysterical. Did I mention the gore? The Suicide Squad is exactly what happens when a studio lets a creative do their thing with little to no interference. James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is not going to be for everyoneWhimsical. **** Bloody. Hysterical. Did I mention the gore? The Suicide Squad is exactly what happens when a studio lets a creative do their thing with little to no interference. James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is not going to be for everyone - and you should know that up front. It’s very niche and 100% Gunn, so if you’re a fan of his previous work and projects I think you’ll like it. If you’re not, good luck, cause it’s a lot.

The story is fun. It makes sense and what’s great is every single character (mostly) gets their chance to shine. Personally, I fell in love with Polka Dot Man, but every single character was absolutely brilliant.

It’s fun. And it’s also actually a good movie, unlike the disastrous, studio meddled 2016 film. If you’re a fan of DC, Gunn, and/or superheroes, this is most definitely up your alley, but if you’re not a “nerd” than I would approach this film with caution. 2nd best film of 2021 IMO so far.… Expand

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JojoJSRSep 9, 2021

The movie was overall fun. The story was good or even great, but nothing to really remember by. The best quality this movie have to offer within the characters who at first seemed typical comic book characters, but watching their interactionsThe movie was overall fun. The story was good or even great, but nothing to really remember by. The best quality this movie have to offer within the characters who at first seemed typical comic book characters, but watching their interactions with one another made the movie a lot more fun and emphasizes that it really is about the characters suicide squad and not the whole development for a continuous story or anything else. Would've liked more screen time from other suicide squad members but it was a surprisingly emotional comedic film.… Expand

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jacekczaplaSep 4, 2021

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This is probably the most "gunnish" James Gunn film. Inspirations from 70s war adventure flicks and body horror Troma movies. The thing is - Gunn not only uses all of it to create great entertaining film, because you see Gunn is kind of85

This is probably the most "gunnish" James Gunn film.
Inspirations from 70s war adventure flicks and body horror Troma movies.
The thing is - Gunn not only uses all of it to create great entertaining film, because you see Gunn is kind of artist.
He puts a lot of love, depth and sensitivity into his characters,
script here is like perfect.
Action and actor directing is on very high level too, problem begins with the pacing.
Structurally this movie is not referring into acts and it's coming with idea of something like chapters, which work perfect in final result, but creates problems with pacing.
Instead of this film is really, really close to perfection.
Greatest blockbuster of 2021?
For now, surely yeah.… Expand

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benjanzenDec 17, 2021

The Suicide Squad is pure, unfiltered, glorious James Gunn. Filled with so much personality and creativity, it is wonderfully insane and immensely entertaining. With a plethora of characters and set pieces, it is large in scope, yet groundedThe Suicide Squad is pure, unfiltered, glorious James Gunn. Filled with so much personality and creativity, it is wonderfully insane and immensely entertaining. With a plethora of characters and set pieces, it is large in scope, yet grounded by its underlying heart and moments of humanity. Every gruesome kill and bombastic action sequence is perfectly placed and tastefully done, creating a well rounded and balanced film overall. It builds to a fantastic final act that, somehow, works. My favourite DCEU movie by a mile.… Expand

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MaulcunNov 29, 2021

Love every single moment of this movie. Hilarious, gory, action packed, and lighthearted.

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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021

Every single aspect of this movie is excellent, the only problem is that Suicide Squad (2016) exists, the same problem with Zack Snyder's Justice League, the existence of Justice League (2017).

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OtanerfOsdamerJul 2, 2023

Thanks to this film, Warner Bros realized that James Gunn was the right person to direct the new DC cinematic universe.

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KohlslawApr 27, 2022

James Gunn did it again. This is one of the freshest of most fun superhero movies in a long time. All of the characters work, and each of them stand out to make this movie a blast to watch.

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DeepNarayanMMay 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a fun movie, got the best King Shark of all time.
I only didn't like the fact that Colonel Flag died, I really liked that character.… Expand

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geri09087Jun 14, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a really amazing, funny movie. The opening was great, the whole **** team dies (except for Harley) to tell the viewer: "We're done with the old Suicide Squad ****." It was nice to see how Captain Boomerang kicked the bucket. However, it was clear to see that they copied Deadpool 2 with that. The film is just a hilarious, gory mess. Like Deadpool, but only the good parts. The jokes and the action are top notch, and the story is ridiculously stupid, yet never takes itself seriously. It often feels retro, like a Cold War movie, but the retro style is stunning. The Latin American sets are beautiful. And Starro, the giant starfish, is exactly the right villain for such a goofy story. My only complaints are that the movie is a little too long, and they never let King Shark go completly savage. Maybe in the sequel.… Expand

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CarltonCrazeJun 26, 2022

James Gunn does it again, made a grand slapping movie. My only problem with the movie is some jokes being unfunny, but other than that it's just amazing, probably one of my favorite DC movies next to Joker.

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tynnerSep 8, 2023

Easely one of the best hero movies out there, a master piece by james gunn, a fresh experience to those who were let down by the disaster of the 2016 movie.

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ArkonBladeJan 1, 2022

This is where we need to be taking these Super Hero Movies. Either Darker, Dark comedy, or more serious toned films. Nothing wrong with the family friendly ones but damn i want something different we have been doing these Comic book moviesThis is where we need to be taking these Super Hero Movies. Either Darker, Dark comedy, or more serious toned films. Nothing wrong with the family friendly ones but damn i want something different we have been doing these Comic book movies for a very long time now and im craving something different and The Suicide Squad gave me that. Its more along the lines of a Dark comedy. With a great twist at the start which gave me a good laugh. James Gunn is a huge douchebag but hes a talented director for sure. The Story is pretty straight forward of go on a mission that has a low chance of survival. The Movie made me chuckle quit a bit, I enjoyed the action and darker tone of the movie as its very bloody and violent.

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TVJerryAug 13, 2021

Not to be confused with the earlier movie of an almost exact name, this one assembles yet another group of misfit superheroes (quite a few of whom are dispatched pretty early). The team that survives heads to a fictional island to put an endNot to be confused with the earlier movie of an almost exact name, this one assembles yet another group of misfit superheroes (quite a few of whom are dispatched pretty early). The team that survives heads to a fictional island to put an end to a secret alien experiment. Director James Gunn has brought the self-aware humorous touches and wacky characterizations that he did so well in the Guardians of the Gallaxy series. This lineup includes Margot Robbie (returning as a delightfully wicked Harley Quinn), Idris Elba, John Cena and Sylvester Stallone (as the mumbling voice of King Shark). There are genuinely amusing moments and lots of great action sequences, with the cartoon violence presented in original and cool ways. This is actually more fun the earlier movie…maybe it just needed “The” to make it work. NOTE: As usual, sit thru the credits for one final gag with a previously “dead” character.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMay 19, 2022

I've become a bit disenchanted with our modern superhero age of cinema, where true variety and originality are only getting harder to find. Marvel/Disney or one of their countless imitators still put out enough to tickle my fancy from time toI've become a bit disenchanted with our modern superhero age of cinema, where true variety and originality are only getting harder to find. Marvel/Disney or one of their countless imitators still put out enough to tickle my fancy from time to time, but I'm finding it more and more difficult to get truly excited about whatever big event is on its way to theaters (or streaming) next, when the majority of it is either another by the numbers cape-and-costume flick or a remake/revival of some long-dormant nostalgia property that probably would have been better off left in the past. Heck, even the stuff not connected to a grand cinematic universe is often guilty of following the exact same formula with the hopes of achieving a little taste of the box office domination regularly experienced by the comic book characters in their tights and spandex, and that distinctive MCU style of shoehorning comedy into everything has been slowly creeping its way into so much as the bloody horror genre as of late.

That's one area where the DCEU has kind of impressed me. Yeah, the results have been mixed at best to put it lightly, but at the very least Warner Bros. and DC Films have shown a willingness to attempt unique things with most of the various properties they've added to it so far. The Suicide Squad standing as a fine example of that.

In an effort to make up for the absolute disaster that was 2016's Suicide Squad movie, James Gunn was reportedly given almost complete freedom to come up with his own vision for the project and put it onscreen as he saw fit. The end result isn't something that radically breaks the mold, but rather works well enough within the confines of it to put some one of a kind spins on the established set of familiar elements and walk away with an identity all its own.

Gunn is obviously extremely educated in the various obscure nooks and crannies of DC Comics long history, and liberally pulls from lesser known corners of it to deliver a bevy of names and plot devices only the most hardcore of nerds will recognize and that nobody would have ever guessed would make their way to the screen at some point. Ditching the ghetto Hot Topic costume designs of its predecessor and its kind of, sort of spin-off Birds of Prey, the appearances of the villains here are often very faithful to, or a creative new take on, their comic book counterparts. Which naturally leads to a cast of faces, as well as powers, that honestly look blatantly odd next to each other, gleefully reveling in the absurd diversity of uniting such awide array of source material, and I'm 100% here for it.

The expected blend of action and humor gets a little extra flavor due to the R-rating. All the naughty words and gore manage to differentiate themselves from what you'd find in Deadpool thanks to the singular personality and attention to detail of the director. So every gag and bloodbath compliments the surprisingly great story well, while giving each member of the team a real, significant sense of contribution Guardians of the Galaxy-style. I can't praise the narrative enough for really tackling the supremely messed up nature of Task Force X and getting me invested in the political side of a superhuman conflict in a way I haven't since The Winter Soldier. For all the laughs and goofs, this is a legitimately dark tale with a lot of bodies left behind against their will and a conclusion that's just a touch tragic since nobody will ever find out the true reason behind why these prisoners were sent basically to die.

While this does nothing to grant us any insight into what's next for the DCEU or if its owners actually have any idea what they're doing with it at all, it does however finally give fans the Suicide Squad adaptation they deserve, while managing to standout from the pack by the virtue of its individualistic flourishes. Despite my overall fatigue and somewhat indifference with the whole superhero craze lately, I'd be legitimately interested in and hyped for a third outing. Particularly if James Gunn's name is attached to it again. Which is saying quite a bit when you consider how much of the MCU and its far more proven track record I still have to play catch-up on because of how willing I've been to let it pass me by at present.… Expand

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dharmaAug 6, 2021

What do you do when you let your talented film makers do their own thing? You get The Suicide Squad, the film that the original was meant to be. In my opinion, it is irreverent, unpredictable and a fun all around movie, a through and throughWhat do you do when you let your talented film makers do their own thing? You get The Suicide Squad, the film that the original was meant to be. In my opinion, it is irreverent, unpredictable and a fun all around movie, a through and through R rated film that gave Marvel a run for its money. Nevertheless, its divisive reaction shows that WB's schizophrenic handling of its DCEU flicks need to be improved. A 200 million cult classic.… Expand

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KenmeiAug 27, 2021

Definitely the best DC movie to come along since the first Wonder Woman movie, James Gunn really nails the Deadpool style humor and brings alot of brevity to the DC universe. Cena and Elba's dynamic was amazing for alot of the movie and theyDefinitely the best DC movie to come along since the first Wonder Woman movie, James Gunn really nails the Deadpool style humor and brings alot of brevity to the DC universe. Cena and Elba's dynamic was amazing for alot of the movie and they really did a great job playing off each others character dynamics. Harley Quinn had her own stand-alone role here, with nary a mention of the Joker whatsoever. It really did a great job bringing her character into a more self-sufficient role, as opposed to her relying on the ever looming threat of the Joker to give her a role in the story. There's some meta humor here and there and everyone's role really did a great job, all the way until the end. The main bad guy is a massive in-joke to one of the earliest villains for the Justice League, but it really didnt mesh well with the overall story. Stuff kinda went off the rails in a bad way, towards the end. There wasn't as much cohesion with the script and the characters actions went against their already built up motivations built up through the movie. On its own, the ending could have worked pretty well but just didnt work for me. I'd still highly recommend anyone who is interested go watch this on HBO Max at the very least. Really makes me hopeful for another movie in the series and I definitely couldn't say that after the first one.… Expand

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RisaxSep 2, 2021

This Suicide Squad movie actually felt like a movie and not something Frankensteined together by a studio.

The movie is darkly humorous, but still serious enough for you to care about the plot and the characters. Even villains unknown toThis Suicide Squad movie actually felt like a movie and not something Frankensteined together by a studio.

The movie is darkly humorous, but still serious enough for you to care about the plot and the characters. Even villains unknown to those that might not be familiar who don't read comics, such as myself, were brought alive in an interesting way. Especially Polka Dot Man and Ratcatcher 2 stood out, but all the characters and actors did a great job.

Would definitely like another Suicide Squad movie in this vein if James Gunn is behind it, doesn't even have to be this squad. Can just be another squad of anti-heroes and villain protagonist as long as it's half this interesting.… Expand

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MATMJul 23, 2022

With “The Suicide Squad “, James Gunn took what the previous movies in the franchise were trying to do and he finally succeeded at it. Sort of a hard R "Guardians of the Galaxy".

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nessie404Aug 9, 2021

Way better than the 2016 version of this beloved comic franchise. It doesn't take itself too seriously and seems to be self-aware on its tone and ridiculousness. Weirdly enough, this is what I'd always have hoped to see from a 15 rated MarvelWay better than the 2016 version of this beloved comic franchise. It doesn't take itself too seriously and seems to be self-aware on its tone and ridiculousness. Weirdly enough, this is what I'd always have hoped to see from a 15 rated Marvel movie. Let's hope Gunn is kept on with DC to create mature content, it's what comic lovers need right now.… Expand

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marcmyworksAug 7, 2021

The 2nd Suicide Squad film really should have been the first, as it perfectly merges humour and action. Although there are far too many ideas, it mostly works as the team does its best to shoot its way out of every scenario.

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panicmanicDec 1, 2021

This movie is immensely better than the previous Suicide Squad movie. I loved the action, the story was entertaining and we actually cared about the characters. Glad they made whatever directorial/production changes to this sequel/(re-do?)This movie is immensely better than the previous Suicide Squad movie. I loved the action, the story was entertaining and we actually cared about the characters. Glad they made whatever directorial/production changes to this sequel/(re-do?) movie as this way immensely better.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Aug 6, 2021

After DCEU and WB had a rocky road on what to take with their DCEU lore, James Gunn's take of The Suicide Squad is probably the best thing that ever happened in a long time. First of all, this movie is HILARIOUS and I have no freaking ideaAfter DCEU and WB had a rocky road on what to take with their DCEU lore, James Gunn's take of The Suicide Squad is probably the best thing that ever happened in a long time. First of all, this movie is HILARIOUS and I have no freaking idea where to start. Not to mention that this is the goriest DC film that matches the quality how the suicide squad is portrayed in the comics and Gunn has done justice. Secondly, the narrative structure with its characters are heartfelt in which us as the audience can easily care for. (Expect a lot of memes on Polkadot Man and you'll see how relevant he is to us and King Shark lol) Almost everyone from the original hot topic Ayer directed PG13 Suicide Squad are back and this sequel-boot has brought in justice done right. Let's not forget to mention that James Gunn's Harley Quinn is the most definitive Harley Quinn we've got and Margot Robbie killed it again since her recent appearance in her Birds of Prey spinoff. The cast is great, the production design is convincingly sharp, and the overall presentation in terms of narrative is just icing on the cake. If I were you, I may see this in theaters before the Delta Variant gets even worse because this is the best DC film we've got.… Expand

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PlackistanAug 8, 2021

This was an incredibly fun over the top movie that honors its B-movie heritage.

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MattBrady99Aug 6, 2021

James Gunn recently said in an interview that he finds superhero movies “mostly boring” right now. Anything ranging from safe and boring or technically well-made but disposable, at best. Because sometimes following the same formula willJames Gunn recently said in an interview that he finds superhero movies “mostly boring” right now. Anything ranging from safe and boring or technically well-made but disposable, at best. Because sometimes following the same formula will eventually wear fin and more risk taking needs to happen. And here we have ‘The Suicide Squad’, the soft reboot to the 2016 film, but this time directed by Gunn himself, where he delivers a highly entertaining movie that is bursting with creativity and ultra-violence. James Gunn once again shakes up the superhero formula with a slick style.

I just can't believe we got something like this. It's 2 hours and 12 minutes long, but it's always on the move. It’s bonkers from start till finish, and I enjoyed every minute of it. This is probably one of the best shot movies in the DCU. The soundtrack is great as well and used effectively. The action scenes were insane and made the overall experience one of the most fun I had at the cinema in a long time. A massive improvement over the 2016 film, AKA ‘the studio cut’, is that the movie doesn’t look ugly and isn’t chopped together by trailer editors. The movie is vibrant in colours that made it look pleasing to the eye. The structure at times is messy, and yet strangely well-paced, as there’s a lot going on.

Did I mention the movie is very gory? It’s cartoonish violence, or what people call "adult superhero movie", so it's not for kiddies or for the faint of heart. You would probably guess that not everybody on the team is going to make it to the end credits, so deaths are to be expected, but how certain characters “bite the dust” are so unexpectedly gruesome and brutal, it took me by surprise each time. The marketing for the movie was right, don’t get too attached. As I said before, James Gunn had complete creative control over the movie, and he doesn’t hold back on what he wrote and show on screen. But then again, it's a movie, it's not real, the actors who die on screen are fine in real life...I think.

All the cast members have equal amount of time to shine, and you like these super villains this time around, as each character had wonderful chemistry with each other. John Cena plays Peacemaker, who can be best described as a “douchebag version of Captain America”. An extreme patriot who will do the most horrific things for liberty. John Cena excels in the deadpan line delivery for comedic effect, but surprisingly enough, worked well in the serious moments. Looking forward to the spin-off show ‘Peacemaker’. Margot Robbie once again nails the role of the chaotic but gleeful Harley Quinn. While the character isn’t front and centre this time around, more of a side character, but whenever the character is on screen, it’s instantly memorable. Idris Elba plays Bloodsport, a contract killer who’s doing time in prison after failing to kill Superman with a kryptonite bullet, while also dealing with family issues, especially with his daughter. While the character may sound like Will Smith’s Deadshot from the 2016 film, but trust me, the execution here is much stronger. This is by far Elba’s best work in a while. Charismatic and a strong leading presence.

Polka Dot Man, played by character actor David Dastmalchian, a socially awkward, weird, and lame sounding character that has some serious mummy issues, which has a funny running visual gag throughout. However, because of Gunn’s writing and Dastmalchian's performance, the character is more than a joke, but a unique character to watch.

Ratcatcher 2, played wonderfully by Daniela Melchior, who brought so much warmth and heart to the film. I loved how they tied in her tragic backstory into the finale, as it honestly made me cry. And let’s not forget the king himself, King Shark, voiced by Sylvester Stallone. He stole every scene he’s in, because he’s so adorable and has such kind eyes, but when he’s hungry, he can be a killing machine. The rest of the supporting cast, even in the smaller roles, still manage to stand out amidst all the chaos. I liked Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag a lot more this time around, because the actor was given more to work with in terms of good material. Viola Davis is brilliant as the cold and ruthless Amanda Waller. And Peter Capaldi is always a pleasure to see. Also, I like the character of Weasel, who I can describe as a unholy offspring of Shin Godzilla and Rocket Racoon. He may not be beautiful to look at, but he's beautiful to me. Like ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, the movie has a lot of heart and I like how they took certain characters, who on page sound stupid and ridiculous but are handled with such love and depth, while also being self-aware of its own characterization.

You can literally watch this as a standalone movie and you won’t be lost or confused, as you don’t need to watch 22 other movies to understand it. This is by far the strongest entry in this jumbled mess of a cinematic universe.… Expand

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DigiomniFeb 22, 2022

Fun, completely wacky and yet very well constructed. Action scenes and violence disproportionately to the silly standard that has been placed lately and totally consistent with what the film proposes. A few lackluster moments but totally passable.

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ComandanteCobraSep 17, 2021

I'm old and grumpy, I was a comic Fan (ages ago..i'm not up to date so to speak), I'm easily bored, and I dind't like Suicide Squad One (nor Birds of Prey)....But I like this new Suicide Squad 2021.
Much better that the first one.
BetterI'm old and grumpy, I was a comic Fan (ages ago..i'm not up to date so to speak), I'm easily bored, and I dind't like Suicide Squad One (nor Birds of Prey)....But I like this new Suicide Squad 2021.
Much better that the first one.
Better action, good humor, lots of blood, easter eggs, good fx.
Watchable by audience of different ages (but not suitable for children...this isn't a classic superheroes movie...there is violence,gore and mature thematic) Enjoyable if you didn't see the first one or even if you didn't read one super-heroes comics (or videogame, or cartoon) in your life.
Good Job.
Batman fans will be a little upset by some character revamp (like King Shark dumbness) but it's not a big deal.
It isn't an oscar movie of course...it feels like a b movie of the 80's...Just relax and end enjoy a good unpretentious entertainment… Expand

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miccaelAug 13, 2021

This has to be the "dumbest and most fun at the same time" movie I have seen in a long time. I like the absurdity of it. You are not going to learn any life lessons, it's just fun time with great visuals. James Gunn delivers the comedy. And RThis has to be the "dumbest and most fun at the same time" movie I have seen in a long time. I like the absurdity of it. You are not going to learn any life lessons, it's just fun time with great visuals. James Gunn delivers the comedy. And R rating brings the gore. It's a comicbook movie that some people would love, others would simply not be able to watch at all (like my parents). So it's very specific movie for specific audience.… Expand

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goodreverend2k1Aug 7, 2021

Solid, Fun movie. Perfect run time, loved the direction and pace. But, it did slow down a bit in the middle.

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OuterThoughtAug 12, 2021

Really cool and entertaining movie really enjoyed the humor in the beginning and the actions scenes were fun. Surprisingly I did not expect much from Ratcatcher 2 but i found her character really well done. For me the star of the movie wasReally cool and entertaining movie really enjoyed the humor in the beginning and the actions scenes were fun. Surprisingly I did not expect much from Ratcatcher 2 but i found her character really well done. For me the star of the movie was obviously Bloodsport and Peacemaker but the way Idris fit in so well between action and comedy showed how good of an actor he is especially with the scene involving him and Viola Davis.

Not too sure how some people are complaining about it not having a plot when their mission was explained maybe 3 or 4 times throughout the movie with chapter titles.

Id give this movie a 7.5 had some solid action some fun jokes may not work for everybody but it definitely did for me.… Expand

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MoxeristvAug 8, 2021

The Suicide Squad Movie we should've gotten back in 2016, all the main characters are great & acted very well.Its not like any other comic book film I've ever seen to be honest, great 3rd act & full of laughs & heart

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GLADIADORAug 8, 2021

divertido, sanguinario com uma ação muito bem feita e que qualquer um pode morrer, esse é o esquadrão suicida de james gun, que concerteza é melhor que o primeiro

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SakataMar 20, 2022

"The Suicide Squad" is far superior to "Suicide Squad" (without the "The"). With a fun story but at the same time violent, the film pleases those looking for a more mature entertainment.

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