It's a complete revamp of the 2016 film. This new "The Suicide Squad" is what the other film should've been. It's one of the most wildly bonkers DC film so far. What it does differently than the other film is that it is more edgy, violent and humorous. It is also perhaps the most violent of DC films. Fans have been waiting for this new film for awhile now and I'd say this film was definitely worth the wait.
The cast of the movie is one of the most insane. Lead of course again by Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. The film also stars Viola Davis. Joel Kinnaman, John Cena and Sylvester Stallone. This cast is stacked with great comedic and action packed performances that are some of the best in any DCEU film so far. They are a much better ensemble than the 2016 edition of the Suicide Squad film.
Going from one superhero film to another is director James Gunn. He's most well known for directing Marvels 2014 and 2017s "Guardians of the Galaxy" films. This film is way more violent and extreme than the other two films because this film doesn't hold back on the violence. It is humorous and some of the best action in a comic-book film not seen since 2016's Deadpool. It's a warped and totally insane. That's why I think people will enjoy this weirdly entertaining film.
Scoring the craziness of this film is John Murphy. His score is as action-packed and fast paced as the film. It goes hand in hand with all the craziness and the obscure weirdness that this film has. It is just as enjoyable as the film.
With all that being said about how weirdly bizarre and entertaining as this film is, it starts off very slow but gets better as the film goes on. It's one of the most odd films in the genre. But it somehow manages to be an odd delight.
Poster courtesy of Warner Bros.
Rate: B
Director: James Gunn
Starring: Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone and David Dastmalchian
MPAA Rating: R (for Drug Use|Brief Graphic Nudity|Language Throughout|Some Sexual References|Strong Violence and Gore)
Runtime: 2 Hours and 13 Minutes
