Suicide Squad

It has been many weeks since I have reviewed anything in theaters; because, there was nothing worth spending money to see, and I work hard for the cash.... that's why I review these films to save your money as well. So many block buster flops this past July, which I knew by the trailers those movies would be trash, but finally after waiting since last November this film as come out. Was it worth the wait, or did I want to commit suicide after watching it? Lets dive in:

Suicide Squad- Originally titled, Task Force X in DC comics printed in 1987 with a different cast of villains. When the new 52 came along in 2011, the comic was renamed Suicide Squad with most of the popular DC villains known today. It was an original concept to force meta-human villains to do impossible missions for the side of good. The comics really gave a better back ground to each character, making them far more than just the two-bit crooks they were in other titles.




Plot- Government official Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), wants to put together a team of meta-humans, she feels she can control to due her very bidding to service her country. The purpose of this is in case there is an evil Superman, Miss Waller will have her counter super team. One of the members of the team goes rogue, and begins their attempt to destroy the world. The squad is sent to stop this villain, even if they want to or not.


Here is the question, how do you have character development for each of the members of the team, and still have a well paced movie? "Suicide Squad" does this beautifully! Many films should take notes. Each character had a story to tell, and yes, the flash backs were small, but they got to the point and were heart felt. You can see each one of these villains paid in more ways for their crimes. The emotions were there, when some of the characters wanted to atone for their mistakes. They appeared as humans, with dreams of their own.... not that asshole you want Batman to stomp out. You could relate to them, hell, before the movie is over you're rooting for them! That's THE biggest reason why this film works so well. Not to mention the casting was so so so well done.


Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Deadshot (Will Smith), and Joker (Jared Leto) steal the show every scene they were in, and the big question loomed over the film's head from start to finish. Was Jared Leto a better joker than Heath Ledger? Honestly, it doesn't matter because the Joker was reinvented every time he went against Batman. He is that deranged of a character! Yes, Jared Leto played an excellent Joker.




Final Verdict- 9/10, finally, a fantastic film for the summer. Good see this movie! The acting and action scenes are so well done.


A few more movie I might have to see before the summer block buster season comes to a close. Until then this is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!