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ChimoltrufiaAug 7, 2021

The movie is bad with silly jokes!! Don’t waste your time or money! Looks more like a movie the MCU than DCU.

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chriskallAug 7, 2021

One long borefest of scenes that try to be cool/interesting/anything and fail to succeed.

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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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MikebuffaloAug 7, 2021

Way worst then the first one. It's childish and the action is so fake you can't possibly think they needed millions to made a disastrous movie like this one.

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MFxdAug 7, 2021

really great movie, was more funny than expected and hope dc can in the future c make more movies like this one

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DubeauAug 7, 2021

That Suicide Squad was really more interesting. The story has it's good moments. In particular Harley Quinn was used correctly. More humour and the charisma of Cena/Elba on top of that. The film was a bit long at times. The actions was mostlyThat Suicide Squad was really more interesting. The story has it's good moments. In particular Harley Quinn was used correctly. More humour and the charisma of Cena/Elba on top of that. The film was a bit long at times. The actions was mostly fine. The music was in tone. The acting was amazing and surely, the most redeeming factor in this movie. I give it 75%. Go see that movie for the actors and how James Gunn got the best out of them.… Expand

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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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WesleyMorris65Aug 7, 2021

It’s a alright movie, it’s like GOTG but more gore and vulgar with the f bombs and adult jokes. Animal cruelty in the movie is a little too over the top for me… and not spoiling it but thanks to Walter Hamada two characters that shouldn’tIt’s a alright movie, it’s like GOTG but more gore and vulgar with the f bombs and adult jokes. Animal cruelty in the movie is a little too over the top for me… and not spoiling it but thanks to Walter Hamada two characters that shouldn’t have died imo did, but that’s what happens when you have a nut job running DC films who also hates Zack Snyder and his growing universe… Expand

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avgmoviecriticAug 7, 2021

holy s**t. I did not expect this film to be this AMAZING. John, Margot, Idris, Daniela, David and Joel...the acting was AMAZING. The gore was on point! wow James Gunn has took DC to a whole new level. With all honesty, this movie should haveholy s**t. I did not expect this film to be this AMAZING. John, Margot, Idris, Daniela, David and Joel...the acting was AMAZING. The gore was on point! wow James Gunn has took DC to a whole new level. With all honesty, this movie should have NOT been put on stream. This movie SHOULD ONLY be for the theaters. Whoever hated this movie has a lack of taste and takes films way too seriously. This film was done to perfection. I can not stress this enough this movie is a 10/10 EASILY. That streaming will cause loss of money due to piracy. they should NOT have movies like this streaming. Only theaters!!! DC has figured it out, now they just have to keep the ball rolling!!!… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeAug 7, 2021

On the first weekend of August 2021, we get the much anticipated release of The Suicide Squad in theaters and on HBO Max. I'm not sure whether this is a sequel to the maligned Suicide Squad from a few years ago, or if this is some kind ofOn the first weekend of August 2021, we get the much anticipated release of The Suicide Squad in theaters and on HBO Max. I'm not sure whether this is a sequel to the maligned Suicide Squad from a few years ago, or if this is some kind of reboot. Either way, the folks at DC Comics want this ensemble to take off and be a part of its universe to rival the Marvel-verse. James Gunn, who is responsible for the successful Guardians of the Galaxy movies, directs The Suicide Squad and attempts to bring some his Marvel magic to the DC world. Here's how it goes.

To be candid, I never saw Suicide Squad. I'd heard such terrible things that I did not give it a chance. I really didn't know much about the characters going into this movie and that turned out to be a good thing. The Suicide Squad focuses on a group of supervillains incarcerated at Belle Reve who are tapped by the ruthless, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), to complete a Black Ops mission in exchange for a reduction of their sentences. In this iteration, Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) team up with others to dismantle a secret government project in the island of Corto Maltese. Lots of violence, gore, and quips ensue.

What people really come to a movie like The Suicide Squad for is the spectacle. James Gunn has packed this flick full of spectacle. There are so many explosions and kills that your eyes are bouncing from every corner of the screen. DC Comics, apparently, are not shying away from that R-rating - it is earned in spades. There is so much gore splattered all over the screen that it's surprising that none got on me. While a bit overindulgent at a certain point, the kills do make these determined supervillain seem to earn their stripes.

James Gunn translates his success from the Guardians movies here and infuses the Squad with one-liners, winks and a lot of musical cues. Luckily, Gunn's writing and the assembled cast are up for the challenge. Elba and Cena have a good amount of chemistry as rivals in this gang. They both have a self-serious energy that turns into some very funny moments. Cena has done this kind of goofy energy before, but Elba's dry humor seems to fit just as well. I'll also note that in this third performance as Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie has found her stride. She has a good balance of daffy, dastardly comedy and she kicks butt. Harley Quinn is a fun character that can become grating, but there's just the right amount here.

Ultimately, The Suicide Squad is just a good comic book movie about these supervillains on this fill-in-the-blank mission to stop an evil person from doing a bad thing with an alien invader. It's not a particularly special or novel concept, and James Gunn does a good job of making it entertaining by using his Guardians of the Galaxy tricks. What's surprising is that it works well-enough without being silly, boring or too dark, which has been a problem for other DC Comics movies. I've decided I will not watch Suicide Squad because I do not want to taint my enjoyment of The Suicide Squad.

The Suicide Squad is a definite watch on HBO Max. It's funny and entertaining with a lot of music and gory violence, if that's your thing. You'll want to grab a big box of popcorn and watch it multiple times.

Now, as for the theater, I didn't think that The Suicide Squad does anything different or new such that you should pay full price at a theater. You can really tell that it is influenced by Guardians of the Galaxy and that it desperately wants to reach Marvel highs. I don't think it does that, but that doesn't mean it's not still good or a worthy viewing experience. If you want to go to a theater, catch it at a matinee with a bowl of popcorn.… Expand

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ScienceAdvisorAug 6, 2021

Most of the jokes do not land, and there is a lot of poor green screening during action sequences, but the major downfall is the same as with Black Widow, where normal people can take instantly lethal damage without injury whenever the scriptMost of the jokes do not land, and there is a lot of poor green screening during action sequences, but the major downfall is the same as with Black Widow, where normal people can take instantly lethal damage without injury whenever the script needs it to. There is no continuity of what people can and cannot take throughout the film, especially considering the opening sequence. The most amazing thing is that the main threat is an analogy for Covid-19 being research in China by the US. For being bold enough to release this movie anyway, I give it an extra +0.5.

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remyzerofanAug 7, 2021

It pulled me in emotionally and made me laugh constantly. Each narrative thread satisfies. It pops off the screen. Siskel & Ebert's dead ghost thumbs are sticking straight up for this one.

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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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FearmoonAug 7, 2021

It was fun. Didn't expect it would be so realistic and close to the audience. Great job, DC!

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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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Ch42Aug 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor filme de James Gunn
Tem coração, humor e muita diversão
Há muitos personagens que morrem e deixa uma tristeza muito grande, como o Rick Flag e o Pensador, mas nada que comprometam o quão esse filme é bom… Expand

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dkdumplingAug 7, 2021

Bland characters (except for Harley Quinn), inconsistent superpowers, stale humour and plot contrivance. All of these things come together to form the pile of **** that is this movie. Genuinely cannot believe that this is made by James Gunn,Bland characters (except for Harley Quinn), inconsistent superpowers, stale humour and plot contrivance. All of these things come together to form the pile of **** that is this movie. Genuinely cannot believe that this is made by James Gunn, I haven't seen him **** up this badly before. DC fans haven't seen a good movie in such a long time that they actually think this **** is what a good movie looks like. I feel bad for them.… Expand

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N99Aug 7, 2021

It's amazing. On the top five best comic book movies of all time, no doubt!

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tenacious_KAug 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gunn shows that in the right hands DC properties can thrive on screen, unfortunately these hands aren't there to stay. It was kinda funny to me that it took a director from Marvel to make the first great DC movie in over a decade, yet DC and its actors still attempt to talk **** on Marvel lol. Though this was the best thing to come out of the "DCEU" so far it is not without its faults, most notably the humor falling flat in certain scenes, and while watching this I noticed that most of those scenes involved Quinn. DC has been trying their asses off to make Quinn into a fan favorite, almost like a reverse Deadpool, and while they have gained some traction it felt like many of her scenes were added in post production due to their lack of relevance to the plot (I would theorize that if so it was at WB's behest). But honestly though all the best scenes aside from watching almost all of the first team dying of the beach did not include her, which begs the question: was she part of the problem with the first suicide squad movie? Anyways Gunn has a gift for working with obscure comic book characters and it really shows here, it's just unfortunate that DC most likely won't learn from this and will likely just keep making the same mediocre to just bad movies.… Expand

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Marko_NikolicAug 7, 2021

I was solid but nothing spectacular. Never laughed once. It has some good action.

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Jp2017Aug 6, 2021

Simply amazing stunning movie loved every second of this one probably one if not the best dc movie out there James Gunn is a masterpiece director! Also the 10 is to piss off the Snyder and David cultists suck it.

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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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bonzo2772Aug 7, 2021

Better than I expected, but nothing more than background noise. The Suicide Squad is the perfect mix when you put The Expendables, Guardians of The Galaxy and Deadpool in a blender. Great action, some funny jokes but mostly 13 years oldBetter than I expected, but nothing more than background noise. The Suicide Squad is the perfect mix when you put The Expendables, Guardians of The Galaxy and Deadpool in a blender. Great action, some funny jokes but mostly 13 years old childish humor, excesive use of time jumping (one is fine, but come on!), perfect casting but Gunn used some character so badly and Waller's resolution was far worse than "Martha moment". Villains had great potential but they were irrelevant for the history, Didn't feel like a real threat in any time.

The most redeemable point of the film is that it feels like a James Gunn movie and the studio let him do whatever sh*t he wanted. Gunn wanted animal cruelty, Warner Bros delivered it. Murder of innocents and children? No problem for Warner. And that's great, because these are bad guys and bad guys do sh*t like that.

I really hope Warner maintains this way of working with the talents in further films.

The Suicide Squad is the best movie of the DCEU? Not even close. Will I watch it again? I doubt it but I wouldn't mind having it as background noise and I can't say the same about WW84, BoP or Josstice League.… 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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HajoxsuAug 6, 2021

This film is definitely not the greatest comic book film like others claim it is. Characters had little to no development or arc (also were pretty dumb too), plot was just meh, the action was not that interesting, and the humor was mediocreThis film is definitely not the greatest comic book film like others claim it is. Characters had little to no development or arc (also were pretty dumb too), plot was just meh, the action was not that interesting, and the humor was mediocre at best. Cgi villain was actually pretty cool though, and there was one good fight scene. But mostly this movie was not that interesting. Not sure why other films get so harshly criticized for these things and this one gets a pass. Definitely not the best comic book movie, and definitely not a great film in general.… Expand

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MDshahin13Aug 6, 2021

A movie from comics which is actually comical

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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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kayscott22Aug 6, 2021

I'm genuinely confused on how this movie received so many positive reviews. The plot is virtually non-existent but somehow 2 hours long????? It's unnecessarily gory. The special effects were too heavy and really evident making the movie thatI'm genuinely confused on how this movie received so many positive reviews. The plot is virtually non-existent but somehow 2 hours long????? It's unnecessarily gory. The special effects were too heavy and really evident making the movie that much worse. And the characters.... I honestly believe a group of 8-year-olds could've imagined characters with more substance.… Expand

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RevOneEightAug 6, 2021

Horrible movie. Gunn shows how to really ruin a film. 12 year olds might like it.

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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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Coxy4454Aug 6, 2021

Absolute trash. I watched this on HBO Max and I'm so glad I didn't spend money to see this in theaters. I have a strong suspicion James Gunn had nothing to do with the movie, he gave a college intern $20 and his face mask to pretend to beAbsolute trash. I watched this on HBO Max and I'm so glad I didn't spend money to see this in theaters. I have a strong suspicion James Gunn had nothing to do with the movie, he gave a college intern $20 and his face mask to pretend to be him. I cannot describe how terrible this movie is - not the actors fault, they were given a garbage plot with garbage dialogue. I was prepared to turn off my mind for senseless violence and crude humor and they even messed that up: with bad guys not even fighting back as they're mowed down or shooting with a precision that makes stormtroopers look like snipers, not to mention 90% of the one liners falling flat. The pacing is the worst in recent memory with flashbacks to character building backstory mid fight and multiple back and forth time skips.... unfortunately it's not original enough to be so bad it's good - no trash cult classic here just a waste of money that apart from a good special effects department and actors who are too good for this movie.… Expand

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ScolianderAug 6, 2021

One long borefest of scenes that try to be cool/interesting/anything and fail to succeed. The gore was randomly inserted, grotesque and completely out of place. And there's no redeeming sexuality AT AL

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moviemitch96Aug 6, 2021

EVERY time I give a DC film a chance or the benefit of the doubt, I ALWAYS come out regretting it, and this film was certainly no exception, as it managed to outdo the awful and underwhelming first 'Suicide Squad' film as well. Directed byEVERY time I give a DC film a chance or the benefit of the doubt, I ALWAYS come out regretting it, and this film was certainly no exception, as it managed to outdo the awful and underwhelming first 'Suicide Squad' film as well. Directed by James Gunn (of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films), what started out in the first half as a somewhat humorous and playful film quickly dived headfirst into absolute mind-numbing CGI/explosion-galore absurdity, shameless gore, and an all-around jumbled and messy story that I couldn't have cared less about. It also REALLY dragged on. With the exception of Margot Robbie and John Cena having their fair share of humorous and scene-stealing moments, EVERYBODY else (yes, even the normally very talented Idris Elba and Viola Davis) were all pitifully wasted. But the worst part? You wanna know what the big main threat is in the second half of this mess of a film? Starfish. A GIANT STARFISH. Yes it's as ridiculous as it sounds. Overall, it's just another shameless, half-assed, and all-around mind-numbing DC film that just continues to remind me why the MCU is consistently better. At least they actually try to come up with decent stories with reasonable premises rather than relying on cheap gore and absolutely absurd premises… Expand

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Icecatz14Aug 6, 2021

How the hell did this get a 74?! Have you played Pokémon go? Have you seen a power rangers episode? Have you read/heard any dad jokes? If you have save your money. You’ve already seen this movie.

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xniceAug 6, 2021

Incoherent mess is the best description for it, script is all over the place, acting and direction are subpar, cringy dialogue written by a 55 year old to appeal to 15 year olds, violence and gore just for the sake of it, but worst of all itIncoherent mess is the best description for it, script is all over the place, acting and direction are subpar, cringy dialogue written by a 55 year old to appeal to 15 year olds, violence and gore just for the sake of it, but worst of all it requires amounts of suspension of disbelief beyond anyone with more than a handful of braincells is capable of, spoiler free example: Harley Quinn, the 5'6 140lbs gymnast has the highest kill count of literally any character in the movie, close quarters and hand to hand. I have no idea why they bothered releasing it with an R rating, at least kids would've been far less critical of it, but yeah the only well known DC character it has is Harley Quinn, so no way they could market it to children.… 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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poser002Aug 6, 2021

Better story for the first one as a collective. If James gun would have created the first movie then this one it would be a better connected story. Over all the total view of this story is distorted and fails to deliver on its casting. IfBetter story for the first one as a collective. If James gun would have created the first movie then this one it would be a better connected story. Over all the total view of this story is distorted and fails to deliver on its casting. If they followed the animated movie would have been over all a better story. Was hopping for something more out of gunn and feel this movie failled to delivery on his great skill and talent. Was hoping for something more in line with GOTG that he and make SS2 be the gem DC could grow from.… 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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emeliog94Aug 6, 2021

It was a fun summer flick but in no way is this the best DCEU film and much less should it be in the same sentence as The Dark Knight

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SirSwanAug 6, 2021

It's really dumb, but sort of fun.

I'm sort of torn, because on one hand I like what they did with some of the characters and the banter between them. I think he did well hitting a good tone for the movie and understanding what works aboutIt's really dumb, but sort of fun.

I'm sort of torn, because on one hand I like what they did with some of the characters and the banter between them. I think he did well hitting a good tone for the movie and understanding what works about it. On the other hand, everything is so dumb. They don't even try to ground it in reality and it just makes me not care.

I can look past some things, like a talking shark, but I don't understand why it's so hard for hollywood to do a movie like this, but actually put SOME effort into the logic of everything. They are always so lazy and it just makes me not care.

I don't really want to support movies like this, even though I like some stuff, because it will just open the door for more mindless crap from hollywood in the future and I'd rather they were forced to put more actual thought into their movies.… Expand

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BillCooper2049Aug 6, 2021

I was not a fan at all! James Gunn is a horrible director who makes cringe jokes and quips for manchildren. I prefer Zack Snyder's more mature take on DC characters.

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Trev568Aug 6, 2021

Not interested in The Suicide Squad because only interested in the Aquaman 2 & Wonder Woman 3

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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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Geek_In_RedAug 6, 2021

I really loved The Suicide Squad. The Suicide Squad was able to win me over as the best DCEU movie in the first 10 minutes of its run time. The Suicide Squad is unique, not feeling like most superhero flicks before it. Warner Brothers is noI really loved The Suicide Squad. The Suicide Squad was able to win me over as the best DCEU movie in the first 10 minutes of its run time. The Suicide Squad is unique, not feeling like most superhero flicks before it. Warner Brothers is no longer trying to copy the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it’s working out really well. The film was able to manage being really dark, without falling into the same traps that the Snyderverse set for itself. The Snyderverse sometimes tries to be extra gritty in an attempt to stand out, but it can sometimes lead to really boring scenes. That’s a comment I make as a Snyderverse fan. Some other things I liked about the movie were the editing, the cast, and the special effects. I went into the movie without doubts about the quality of the acting and special effects, but I did doubt the editing would be anything to write home about. Thankfully, the movie exceeded all of my expectations in those areas. I also think that this movie works as a great James Gunn movie. The soundtrack really works well, something you can always look forward to in a Gunn flick. I was worried about the movie possibly using all its jokes in the trailer, but I was dead wrong. The movie is hilarious. If I had to recommend the movie to anyone, I’d recommend it to comic book fans, people who aren’t turned off by gore, and people who don’t take themselves too seriously.… Expand

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snufkinAug 6, 2021

no doubt, one of the worst movies i saw in last couple of months. that movie was a nightmare to watch. bad acting with worse script. thank god the movie ended and i wont have to see it again. trash is a kind word to describe it. if youno doubt, one of the worst movies i saw in last couple of months. that movie was a nightmare to watch. bad acting with worse script. thank god the movie ended and i wont have to see it again. trash is a kind word to describe it. if you thought the 2016 movie was bad, so no. it deserve an Oscar compare to this garbage.… 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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BuboTHEMIGHTYAug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is... A MASTERPIECE, a 10/10 in every way! All the jokes just landed right on the dot for me, and there were loads of surprisingly emotional scenes!

The scene where Cleo talks about her late father was a highlight, so was Rick Flag's death, I didn't expect to get teary eyed during this movie but here we are, James Gunn is a genius, a few of the standouts were: Ratcatcher 2 (Cleo) played by Daniela Melchior, Bloodsport (Robert) played by Idris Elba, Rick Flag played by Joel Kinnaman, King Shark (Nanaue) played by Sylvester Stallone, Weasel played by Sean Gunn & last but not least Harley Quinn played by Margot Robbie.… Expand

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MovieRiffingAug 6, 2021

The Suicide Squad (2021) succeeds where the 2016 adaptation fails. Director James Gunn uses his talents to inject the film with his trademark comedic style. Over-the-top violence and physical comedy carry The Suicide Squad (2021) far, butThe Suicide Squad (2021) succeeds where the 2016 adaptation fails. Director James Gunn uses his talents to inject the film with his trademark comedic style. Over-the-top violence and physical comedy carry The Suicide Squad (2021) far, but sometimes too far. Poor writing creeps in with lazy crude humor, and due to the dedication to non-stop action the film often feels hallow. Regardless, it is a solid experience and is worth watching for Polka-Dot Man alone.… Expand

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Kira_29Aug 6, 2021

Awesome movie! Just about the right amount of action, drama and comedy!!!!!

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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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Dpiddy16Aug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was waaayyy better than the first one definitely didn't expect the deaths that happened! Went in with an open mind and was not disappointed!… 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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MarkM17Aug 6, 2021

Bat **** crazy Gunn really doesn't play it safe with this one and it works. It's very slapstick and you need to suspend disbelief with this one the violence is ott. But for the most part for most of the characters there are genuine stakes andBat **** crazy Gunn really doesn't play it safe with this one and it works. It's very slapstick and you need to suspend disbelief with this one the violence is ott. But for the most part for most of the characters there are genuine stakes and you weren't sure which one of them would survive to the end with the exception of Harley Quinn and Bloodsport who as the protagonists have plot armor inevitably. Ratcatcher 2 was endearing too as was King Shark. The Thinker could have been expanded upon definitely better than Black Widow in terms of recent comic books movies.… Expand

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DavidGMTAug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So... Gunn went Rian Johnson's way of subverting expectations and killed almost everyone in first 10 minutes. This movie is more cartoonish than Tom & Jerry. It's bright, gory, trying too hard to be fun and most of the humor comes from voice acting done by Sly. Waller is not herself. It's hard to believe she let her staff live after what they did to her in the final act. Remember, this is the woman who killed everyone expendable during rescue in Ayer's movie. Also, her office now looks like a shelter for homeless. There are no real shockers but the movie is really well cut and the simplicity of the story is it's biggest advantage. Not sure if it's worth watching in theater. Rather a meh than a bang.… 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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MihirThakurAug 6, 2021

Movie is Nom Nom!!

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SaulsamsonAug 6, 2021

This movie is painful to sit through I wouldn't recommend it to anybody. The action is terrible, the comedy is awkward, If you want a good superhero comedy watch Deadpool. This movie is also adult and not appropriate for children.

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KipperoAug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall the movie was messy.
I counted about over 9 villains and still I couldn't follow who was supposed to be the main issue for the overall story because really they all posed the same amount of threat. Aka they were all easily taken down.along with that nothing made sense with whole spear gig
to cut it short it was too much happening at once.i didn't even know the guys name was blood sport until I googled it.
I would give it one star because I enjoyed the shark but that would just be pity.im sorry I didn't enjoy.… Expand

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VinningmoviegodAug 6, 2021

The reviews absolutely did this movie no favours. It was getting an almost perfect score and I went in with expectations sky high. It is a good movie, but it's nowhere near the best superhero movies. These heroes can fight a space starfishThe reviews absolutely did this movie no favours. It was getting an almost perfect score and I went in with expectations sky high. It is a good movie, but it's nowhere near the best superhero movies. These heroes can fight a space starfish (no spoilers if you watch the trailers) but are easily subdued by some human police. It was bland for a big portion of the time. It's a Troma film with budget. James Gunn is very lucky to come full circle 20 years later, but this is a lot of DC fanboys trying to claim some territory. Definitely not even Top 10 superhero film in my book.… 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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WestonddAug 6, 2021

The greatest DC movie ever besides the dark knight!!
James gunn is a genius!!

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kgomeslAug 6, 2021

I loved how James Gunn worked the characters' personalities and was shrewd in his decisions. I think it's an 8 or 80 movie, you may like it or not, because it has a very defined and shrewd tone, and that may not appeal to everyone. But if youI loved how James Gunn worked the characters' personalities and was shrewd in his decisions. I think it's an 8 or 80 movie, you may like it or not, because it has a very defined and shrewd tone, and that may not appeal to everyone. But if you like it, you will LOVE it.… Expand

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leroy_jAug 6, 2021

Honestly, it's fine. Not great. Not horrible. Fine. Some decent performances turned in. Some visually fun fight scenes. But not enough there to overcome a weak story and poor editing.

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Onurahi_saiAug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, after seeing the trailer - I really had some hype about watching this movie. I did expect it to be on the level of the first Suicide Squad or even better! But my expectations were not meant to be...

The movie starts with an utmost and unnecessary massacre of quite a lot of well-known characters (such as Captain Boomerang, who was one of my favorite. Blasted after just one throw of his boomerang), and quite in a "brutal" way. It looked like DC tried to fish people into cinemas with these well-known names and then just blow them up while saying "hey, you're watching it already, so no matter"...

And then starts a stupid adventure of the dumbest team ever on a mission "nobody knows what or why" while blasting everyone around like it's just another day. It looks cheap and childish, but with an R

The dumb plot that Flag just suddenly decides to betray his government and his country, even though he has been working for the Suicide Squad Project, is just too damn stupid. Especially with how Peacemaker suddenly goes to stop him... Come on, creating a conflict out of nowhere is....disappointing...

Harley kills out a whole military outpost (that was guarding her) like it's nothing. And I mean it! She didn't get a scratch. But killed almost 30 people in there... DC, Harley is cool yeah...but she is NOT A SUP

And finally, the overall protagonist - the ALLMIGHTY SPACE PATRICK THE STARFISH!

OH. COME. ON Like, the whole crew didn't have a better idea about the final danger/boss?? A giant space starfish, who wants to destroy the whole city? I mean, really...?? How old are your designers/scriptwriters? 10, 12 years old?

An utter disappointment... If I weren't visiting the cinema with my friends and drinking some beer - I would've been really depressed after watching this...

DC, You should start putting some effort in your movies...unless You want to do trash-films....… Expand

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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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xdestronAug 6, 2021

Overhyped. Disjointed. Boring in a lot of parts. There are some funny parts, which saves the movie. A couple of the jokes are complete cringe and should have been cut.

Overall, the story is just not that great, and a lot of it feels forced,Overhyped. Disjointed. Boring in a lot of parts. There are some funny parts, which saves the movie. A couple of the jokes are complete cringe and should have been cut.

Overall, the story is just not that great, and a lot of it feels forced, especially the camaraderie. Tries way too hard to be GotG.… Expand

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kdevittAug 6, 2021

Saw this at a sold out showing (half capacity) in Dublin. I'll start with the reactions I heard - which are obviously not scientific - but seemed that every group watching it were split between liking it and hating it. My wife thought it wasSaw this at a sold out showing (half capacity) in Dublin. I'll start with the reactions I heard - which are obviously not scientific - but seemed that every group watching it were split between liking it and hating it. My wife thought it was the worst CBM she's ever seen.

For me it was pretty enjoyable, but completely over the top on some of the gore and other bits just seemed completely unnecessary. The comedy fell flat for me - Peacemaker in particular was as irritating as a dose of scabies.

All that said - some of the cinematography was amazing, and the effects were superb. Not a dodgy mustache in sight. The ultimate feeling I left with was that while it shared characters from the original SS, it in no way felt connected to the DCEU for me. Maybe the next few movies being released can go some way toward remedying that for me.

Idris Elba and Daniela Melchior were the definite highlights - but I find it baffling that they saw anything in this movie which made them think Peacemaker was deserving of his own series.

Overall - a definite improved on the studio release of Suicide Squad - but nowhere near a DC highpoint in my opinion, and I'm really in no rush to rewatch it.… Expand

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bertobellamyAug 6, 2021

You got a telenovela, comedy, satire, action, war, and kaiju film in here. James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' is what everyone was expecting five years ago. Sure, there are some dull moments and over-the-top sequences, but the way Gunn makesYou got a telenovela, comedy, satire, action, war, and kaiju film in here. James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' is what everyone was expecting five years ago. Sure, there are some dull moments and over-the-top sequences, but the way Gunn makes fun of the superhero genre makes up for it. The best DCEU film since Wonder Woman, in my opinion.… Expand

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abowmanAug 6, 2021

This was an extremely average movie. The best adjective that I could use to describe this movie is "spergy." The entire movie was filled with over the top jokes that almost always fell flat. Idris Elba and Margot Robbie really saved thisThis was an extremely average movie. The best adjective that I could use to describe this movie is "spergy." The entire movie was filled with over the top jokes that almost always fell flat. Idris Elba and Margot Robbie really saved this movie from being a complete disaster. John Cena is painful to watch, and the rest of the characters were OK. There were quite a few scenes where it seems they were told to just improve, and it never worked. There's also no build up or tension in these movies anymore, instead it seems James Gunn is intent on trying to jam in as much content as possible within the 2 hour time block. On the plus side, there was some interesting visual scenes and artistic direction. Unfortunately it was often overshadowed by how intentionally over the top the entire movie was.… Expand

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NightwingsAug 6, 2021

The best Suicide Squad movie, everything is perfect every Character in the film was amazing

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PlatinumReviewsAug 6, 2021

I tried looking at other peoples reviews for a flaw in this movie. I hate to give out 10's unless they are well deserved. After sleeping and clearing the initial awe of the movie, I was still unable to locate a flaw. Looking at other peoplesI tried looking at other peoples reviews for a flaw in this movie. I hate to give out 10's unless they are well deserved. After sleeping and clearing the initial awe of the movie, I was still unable to locate a flaw. Looking at other peoples reviews, their flaws are so goofy. I couldn't agree with anything anyone else was saying on the movie. I highly enjoyed the movie, I do not think one point dragged on for too long, or was too short. The movie was paced perfectly while blending together some great action scenes. There was more humor than normal for a DC movie and it was a welcomed addition. The characters were all likeable. I mean I really can't think of anything I hated or wasn't blown away about. So here I am handing out a 10.... hate to do it but bravo James Gunn.… Expand

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LexMnt42Aug 6, 2021

Whilst looking at a team from a different perspective was an interesting one, never in my life I thought I'd see a movie fail so hard on every single aspect, from acting, to writing. From action, to CGI.
The film feels sluggish from the firstWhilst looking at a team from a different perspective was an interesting one, never in my life I thought I'd see a movie fail so hard on every single aspect, from acting, to writing. From action, to CGI.
The film feels sluggish from the first 5 minutes despite being incredibly packed with action. The chemistry and camaraderie from the characters is forced and unnatural and its ending comes out of nowhere and leaves, almost as if the movie was rushed to be finished off.
This is a zero.… Expand

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ChanceyAug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing I really enjoyed of the movie was Harley Quinn. Didn't care much about the majority of the cast. The rat girl was pretty cool though.… Expand

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nilsyAug 6, 2021

Its a shotgun movie, some of the shots hits and some miss. Has something for everyone but doubt anyone enjoys everything

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ThisGuy1Aug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 6.5 out of 10. Although it was definitely an entertaining film, it let me down a bit. I feel like a lot was given away by the trailers. The best jokes, the best shots (King Shark ripping the man in half and Harley going full berserker with flower pedals exploding behind her), and some key details of the film (that there were going to be two suicide squad teams with the Harley, Boomerang, Weasel, TDK, Savant, Javalin, and Mongal being a team that would likely be wiped out early in the film resulting in Harley needing [not really] to be rescued AND that Polka Dot Man was almost certainly going to die after declaring himself a hero) were all given away in the trailers.

Other than that, the film was very enjoyable just a bit predictable due to poor marketing. The best surprises were how cool Bloodsport's gimmick ending up looking and how well done Ratcatcher 2's story was - on an emotional level.… Expand

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usernameismaxAug 6, 2021

What did I just watch?? Terrible is not even a descriptive enough word. Needless animal violence, mom-killing jokes, HQ sex scene, dick jokes. Plot is non-existent, character development SUCKS, and 90% of jokes do not land. DO NOT SEE THISWhat did I just watch?? Terrible is not even a descriptive enough word. Needless animal violence, mom-killing jokes, HQ sex scene, dick jokes. Plot is non-existent, character development SUCKS, and 90% of jokes do not land. DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE. You really killed it, Gunn, and not in a good way. Now that you’ve blown it again, WB execs, #ReleaseTheAyerCut and give us the Suicide Squad movie that should have been!!… 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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Lambo442Aug 6, 2021

This film is awesome on every level. It captivated me from start to finish with its humour, engaging story and incredible special effects. Idris holds the show together like the pro he is and all of the characters shine as individuals. TheyThis film is awesome on every level. It captivated me from start to finish with its humour, engaging story and incredible special effects. Idris holds the show together like the pro he is and all of the characters shine as individuals. They are all given some nice backstory, just enough to get you invested without distracting you from the thrilling action. The grand finale delivers in terms of scale and makes the film feel easily on a par with anything marvel has to offer. There is a beautiful message at the end too that leaves you feeling almost choked up.… Expand

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YukiRuuAug 6, 2021

Worse than the first part. Interesting until the middle. There is only one interesting character, Harley Quinn.

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UncleWillardAug 6, 2021

Of course I'm gonna like a movie where the rats win, duh. LMAO! Seriously though, I did really enjoy this, though I'd say it had second act problems and the plot was fairly thin. Building off of a **** foundation, the first half of the movieOf course I'm gonna like a movie where the rats win, duh. LMAO! Seriously though, I did really enjoy this, though I'd say it had second act problems and the plot was fairly thin. Building off of a **** foundation, the first half of the movie was rebuilding the squad into something the audience could get behind. And Gunn did a great job of doing that. Idris Alba stole the show, though, as did Rat Catcher2 for me. The villains really let us down though, not counting Uber Patrick. I just wish they'd have fleshed them out more as their whole plot was wonky and thin. I also think this movie really capitalized on the R-rating. In fact, this would not have worked as a PG-13. Good fun, though, and a vast improvement on the original.… Expand

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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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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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Kalashnikov-47Aug 6, 2021

Would not be out of line to call it one of the best superhero movies in existence

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NShep53Aug 6, 2021

The first Suicide Squad had some fun moments, but it was just a mess. The Suicide Squad is a fun watch and just a great film overall.

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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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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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viroodiemAug 6, 2021

Its OK.

It is incredibly flawed, but its OK. As someone who bleeds DC it really hurt to rate this as low as I did. Its above average but not a revelation. The comedy is the key strength and it starts off strong in this department butIts OK.

It is incredibly flawed, but its OK.

As someone who bleeds DC it really hurt to rate this as low as I did. Its above average but not a revelation.

The comedy is the key strength and it starts off strong in this department but starts to lull and lose steam starting in the last 45 minutes.

The cast is largely OK. This was a major redemption for Robbie as Harley after the solo movie was so rancid.

The majority of the main cast put in decent performances. As expected Elba was good, as was Kinnaman. What they did with Stalone was pleasantly unexpected, albeit it INCREDIBLY derivative of Groot. While she did OK there was entirely too much screen time dedicated for Daniela Melchior as she was only there to humanize these characters which misses the point.

Cena was a poor mans Rock and it really shows. Hes not as bad as the goofy 80s wrestlers when they tried to act but hes for the most part just there. He is intended to be comic relief but being stupid isnt really funny.

That leads into the real problems. The writing is by far the weakest element. Some of the comedy is great, but you really get the feeling that this was Gunn's catharsis of being underneath the thumb of the plague rats standard operating procedures. So of course its pointlessly profane, with excessive nudity both female and male. Adding basically nothing to the end product. Visually its almost uneventful for the source material. All of this amounts to a production that is like a 14 year olds dream flick knowing a 14 year old is not supposed to be the target demographic. Just like Disney super hero movies this incarnation of suicide squad was wrung out of depth and stuffed with tropes instead of exposition. Granted no one comes to a super hero movie expecting Shakespeare, but this should have been better than a contrived and derivative mindless popcorn muncher bomb that lulls you to sleep with how "awesome" it thinks it is.

Honestly I would give this a high D, but its barely passing cause once the comedy runs out halfway through its just a slog to get through the last quarter of the film.

So Ill give it an appropriate 6.9 and yeah honestly rounding down to a 6 because I expected better from DC. This wasnt supposed to be dirty Disney but that is basically what we got and that is not acceptable.… Expand

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BatSasha52Aug 6, 2021

Very great movie. Perfect visuals, action scenes and choreography are cool. Graphics are amazing, characters are well written.

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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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ChandanBAug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome movie... Best direction ...... Super action......fully suspense...... Flag gonna dead which is very sad as well as bloomer....... And johncena also died at last ..... And he is the one killed flag… Expand

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akshatmahajanAug 6, 2021

The Suicide Squad which is standalone sequel of Suicide Squad (2016), was way way better than the latter. This is what happens when studio gives all power to the director and doesn't interfere.

The movie blended drama, action and comedyThe Suicide Squad which is standalone sequel of Suicide Squad (2016), was way way better than the latter. This is what happens when studio gives all power to the director and doesn't interfere.

The movie blended drama, action and comedy perfectly. The previous one was not properly balanced, but this one was. There are a lot of shocks and surprises. The background music was also good and suiting every scene. Every actor gave a performance that you will remember.

Overall, this movie is surely a treat for comic book fans. You will enjoy it.… Expand

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JortigoAug 6, 2021

James Gunn makes his mark in this movie, it is spectacular from start to finish, the action scenes are excellent, the humor is good, and above all, each of the characters stand out, especially Peacemaker, Rat Catcher 2, Harley Quinn,James Gunn makes his mark in this movie, it is spectacular from start to finish, the action scenes are excellent, the humor is good, and above all, each of the characters stand out, especially Peacemaker, Rat Catcher 2, Harley Quinn, Bloodsport and King Shark.
This is a Suicide Squad movie not like that 2016 garbage.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurAug 6, 2021

excellent
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possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.

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GameAnalyzerAug 6, 2021

Well, this does pack a punch when it comes to similar characters joining in for the squad mission. James does a thing or two that helps in the glitter aspect with humor and action. That's it, it doesn't translate into any epic that transcendsWell, this does pack a punch when it comes to similar characters joining in for the squad mission. James does a thing or two that helps in the glitter aspect with humor and action. That's it, it doesn't translate into any epic that transcends this reboot experience into something so memorable. It's plain fun. If this was a product that stayed away from production management interference as few movies before were victims to, the merit seems to have finally translated well. One time watch. 6.5/10… Expand

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AlexK2000Aug 6, 2021

Что же я могу сказать про этот фильм? По-моему мнению это самый кровавый, жестокий и сумасшедший кинокомикс. Джеймс Ганн возвращает к жизни франшизу, которую было похоронили после неудачной первой части.
В отличие от первой части в новомЧто же я могу сказать про этот фильм? По-моему мнению это самый кровавый, жестокий и сумасшедший кинокомикс. Джеймс Ганн возвращает к жизни франшизу, которую было похоронили после неудачной первой части.
В отличие от первой части в новом «Отряде Самоубийц» головы и конечности рубят налево и направо, и кровь буквально заливает экран. Даже «Дэдпул», «Логан» или «Джокер» являющиеся главными кинокомиксами с рейтингом R меркнут на фоне нового «Отряда Самоубийц» ведь здесь умирают не только злодеи, но и центральные герои (то есть своё название их отряд полностью оправдывает).
Ещё хочу затронуть персонажей, потому что они здесь показаны просто великолепно:
- Бладспорт - получился очень живым и интересным персонажем, а его ирония и безысходность, а также земмифобия просто бесценны;
- Харли Квинн - боже мой именно в этом фильме показан её самый лучший и каноничный образ. Именно здесь она наконец-то превращается в ту драйвовую антигероиню, которую мы так сильно полюбили: одинаково обаятельную и сумасшедшую. Она без умолку болтает и совершенно непредсказуемо реагирует на любую ситуацию. Она просто невероятна;
- Рик Флэг - после 1-го фильма очень сильно изменился, стал куда более комедийным героем, смотрится это гораздо лучше;
- Миротворец - безжалостный, опасный, но тупой. Получился нормальным. А соперничество с Бладспортом - это вообще настоящая ржака;
- Крысолов 2 – персонаж, которую можно назвать чуть ли не единственным по-настоящему добросердечным персонажем в фильме, и этим она на многое в истории влияет. Лично для меня это лучший персонаж фильма. А Себастиан - милашка;
- Человек-в-Горошек - неплох, в целом вышел достаточно простым и по-своему интересным персонажем, больше добавить нечего;
- Нэнуэ/Король Акул - милашка, который хочет иметь друзей и без ума от человечины. Мило, очень мило.
Отряд Самоубийц: Миссия Навылет – это отличный фильм для тех, кто любит чёрный юмор и расчленёнку. Причём фильм можно смотреть, даже не зная предыдущих событий киновселенной DC, ведь он призван развлекать экшеном и безумными штуками.… Expand

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FinchhhAug 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best DC movie! All characters are consepted very well. But why was "Deadshot" swapped to "Bloodsport" ?… Expand

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vijay11Aug 6, 2021

not many fun moments..good performance by Margot Robbie..suicide squad by David Ayer was more fun

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FarEastPlayerAug 6, 2021

Warner's dc superhero movies are always not as good as Marvel's. I think it's because they want to rush too much. And they started to make Superman vs Batman movie without enough single hero movies before. It should be like a comic movie thatWarner's dc superhero movies are always not as good as Marvel's. I think it's because they want to rush too much. And they started to make Superman vs Batman movie without enough single hero movies before. It should be like a comic movie that has a few main characters first and then make the team movie. But this one is a very good commercial and entertainment film. Most people will love it even if they don't know anyone except the joker girl. This movie is much better than the first one and the Harley Quinn movie. I think it's also better than the Wonder Woman movie, the Wonder Woman movie looks more for the lower age audiences. After all, this is a R rated movie. The director of this movie is also the director of Guardians of the Galaxy. There are various people in this movie, but even if you don't recognize any of them, the movie is still pretty good. If you look at it this way, the movie shows the director's personal style in full. I don't know if the high-level Warner people intervene this movie or not. I enjoyed watching it very well, I suggest you to watch it! As soon as possible!… Expand

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MrPajamasAug 6, 2021

After the above average Suicide Squad comes a new one, this time from James Gunn, and I can tell you it's good. In the first few minutes, we're introduced to the characters. They are, in my opinion, better and much more memorable. The bestAfter the above average Suicide Squad comes a new one, this time from James Gunn, and I can tell you it's good. In the first few minutes, we're introduced to the characters. They are, in my opinion, better and much more memorable. The best for me is still Harley Quinn, who could not be played by anyone other than the wonderful Margot Robbie. As for the new characters, I quite liked King Shark there. Next up are some excellent action scenes, which are unusually frequent for DC. Aside from being frequent, they are really good and Gunn's hand has made his mark on the CGI here, as Weasel like this reminded me slightly of Rocket from Guardians of the Galaxy. Where else the change in the director's chair was felt is without a doubt the music, which was really great and I devoured some scenes because they were epic, although I would add that there's not much play on any epicness here. In fact, the film throws in one joke after another. If you found 2016's Suicide Squad too "serious", then I have good news for you because the darker atmosphere has been replaced with a funnier one. To sum it all up. For me, a good film that has rectified the reputation of Suicide Squad and I wouldn't complain at all if there was a sequel that built on this 2021 Suicide Squad and forgot about the 2016 one. I'm not a hater of the older one. In my opinion, it had a darker atmosphere and smaller doses of jokes that I liked about it. But otherwise, the new Suicide Squad offered us much more and I can recommend it.… Expand

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umaumaiAug 6, 2021

While there was a lot in the meandering and excessive plot that was weighing it down, this was a pretty entertaining movie. In the end and after reflecting on it I’d say it does all come together, but I can imagine some viewers feeling likeWhile there was a lot in the meandering and excessive plot that was weighing it down, this was a pretty entertaining movie. In the end and after reflecting on it I’d say it does all come together, but I can imagine some viewers feeling like they were put through the paces as even I’m not sure what this movie wanted to be. With it’s very large and excellent cast it felt mostly hindered in the small interactions as there’s something about a James Gunn movie that makes the dialogue feel like dialogue and not coming off as genuine. That’s not always bad with a movie that’s pulled from the pages of a comic and it doesn’t really impede the narrative. You just feel that with the numerous characters so many are under utilized and only on screen as an unnecessary device. That may be because there are so many twists to keep the audience guessing and unaware as to where the story is going, but not everything felt fleshed out. There’s a reoccurring sight gag for a character who describes themself as having mental illness that I just didn’t find funny in the end and I’m still not sure if I’m supposed to. All in all if you have HBO Max and want a dark DC comic movie for a night in, this is pretty good. Just don’t bring the kids. It earned the R rating with constant and gory kills.… Expand

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