Review of Suicide Squad (2016) by Kapten V — 12 Sep 2017

I find most superhero movies too generic and soulless to enjoy them but Suicide Squad" gives this description a whole new meaning.

Not a single fuck was given during watching this meaningless action adventure which gives us a bunch of DC Comics's superheroes incarcerated for their crimes who save the world to get some years off.

By the way, for once, the general response to the superhero movie has been similar to mine, suggesting to not waste your time.

They battle some superhuman force which looks as mysterious and grand as something straight outta some children's movie.

Even most of the superheroes themselves are neither cool nor interesting in any way. Except, maybe, Deadshot (Will Smith) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), who also have the most lines, including all the best ones.

Also appearing, Viola Davis diving straight for the paycheck this time, Jared Leto as Joker (original but toothless rendition of this great character), Joel Kinnaman, Jay Hernandez, Karen Fukuhara et al.

Almost everything feels devoid of creativity or fun in this movie. Where did they spend the huge 175 million dollar budget? The result doesn't even look pretty or have gripping action scenes. Avoid!

And maybe avoid the inevitable sequel(s) too, because they surely are coming. For all the hate Squad" has gathered from critics and superhero afficionados and the regular moviegoers, it still managed to bring 745 million U.S. dollars from cinemas. How is it even possible?

I can't believe this was written and directed by David Ayer, the man who gave us Harsh Times", End of Watch", and Fury" (also wrote Training Day" and Dark Blue"). None of the good qualities he usually seems to possess are evident here. Let's hope his upcoming Netflix fantasy action Bright" also starring Will Smith is much much better!

Watched an extended cut which adds 11 minutes for total of 134. Now want the two hours of my life back.