SUICIDE SQUAD - NO SPOILERS
No doubt a film with this much hype will attract audiences from all over the world (comic book fans or not). It is difficult to produce a comic book film that will please die hard fans as well as the general cinema goer, but I believe the Squad bring something unique the screen that provides entertainment for a world that can use some fun right now.
Sometimes, I do think building a film up so much is a mistake, as it will never live up to a whole year worth of waiting. I absolutely loved the film, despite what critics have said, I really enjoyed the madness and fast paced editing the film had to offer. However, the trailers and general build up to the film, advertise something different to the film itself. It was as mad as I expected it to be, but the story line had never once been revealed and there was an ongoing question as to who is the villain of a film that focuses on the bad guys? This all becomes clear but the narrative takes some unexpected twists and turns along the way.
The performances were all spot on and the montages had me on the edge of my seat with excitement every time. To see such iconic imagery from the comics themselves portrayed on the screen (primarily, through Harley and Joker scenes) was amazing. It was all brought to life in such a unique and fun way that fans would appreciate highly. Margot Robbie nailed Harley Quinn; playing her as a funny, sexy, tragic, deadly and lovable ball of fun, To play a character never brought to life on the screen before must have been a huge challenge but she succeeded and pretty much owned the movie.
Will Smith as always impresses as he plays the ultimate anti-hero and deadly assassin; Deadshot. The sad but justified backstory gives the audience an underlying sympathy for the character and a certain loyalty to him. Characters like Killer Croc and El Diablo had lesser spotlight but still provided the audience with a security and general togetherness of the squad itself.
The much anticipated portrayal of the Joker by Jared Leto, certainly does not disappoint. However, many fans are slightly disheartened by the lack of screen time given to the most iconic of Batman villains. I think the lack of screen time was appropriate, as Leto deserves to be in the spotlight for DC film that focuses centrally on the Joker himself. He stole every scene he was in and was a genuinely scary gangster version of the Joker that has never been done before.
The faults I found in the film lies within the editing. At times, it appeared strangly put together and almost rushed. We all know the studio re-shot some scenes after the panic of bad reviews for Batman Vs Superman, but that panic can be evident during some scenes of the film. However, the narrative still made sense and the flashbacks worked well within the narrative. The soundtrack did seem like it crammed way too much in, but the songs really bring the scenes to life and will have you getting excited for what happens next.
Overall, the narrative of Suicide Squad was very comic book focused, whilst also containing so much unpredictability and its own niche. The characters were all portrayed brilliantly by a superb cast. All I can say now, is go see if for yourself to make your own mind up. I think its important to realise everyone has different opinions and love or hate it, just make sure you see it yourself.
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