Worst. Heroes. Ever.
One of the biggest things these days is turning comic books into movies. And in that genre, one of the most highly anticipated films has been Suicide Squad.
For those of you who don't know, the Suicide Squad was a DC comic book strike team made up of villains that got its start back in 1959. Basically, the idea was that they would take on missions for the government in exchange for commuted sentences. If they were to fail or be captured, they were thrown under the bus, hence the suicide part of the name. And it's been turned into a movie.
Let me start of by saying that this is definitely not your average superhero film. For one, it is set from the perspective of the villains. Second, there isn't really any appearance from any heroes (except in a couple instances). But it is those differences that really help to set it apart and make it unique.
The story itself is more or less an origin story. Under most circumstances, those are fairly predictable. While this one is to an extent, it does have sufficient twists in it to make it very interesting.
The characters I feel are well written. Each member of the Squad has their own backstory that is explored, and they each fill a role on the team. That being said, I know that a lot of people weren't happy with Jared Leto's version of the Joker (partly due to Heath Ledger's amazing job at in in The Dark Knight), but I think it fits the film perfectly. It's definitely a unique take on the character, but it pulls from several comic book storylines and adds a bit of its own flair, creating a villain that is just downright creepy.
The attention to detail in the movie is great as well. Whether it be subtle nods to the comics, or to previous films in the new DC continuity, you'll want to pay attention so you don't miss anything. I love it when movies are like that. It makes it all the more interesting to see what little Easter eggs you can spot.
It is due to this detail oriented nature of the film that also gives it a high rewatch value.You could probably watch it several times and see something new each time. And if not, you most likely weren't paying close enough attention.
All things considered, Suicide Squad was definitely not suicidal at the box office. It broke several records, and despite a mostly negative critic response, the fans seem to like it. It's very much a film that you'll want to see if you are a fan of comic book movies in general, but keep in mind that this is a different kind of comic book film.
My recommendation? Go see it. Enough said.
Let me start of by saying that this is definitely not your average superhero film. For one, it is set from the perspective of the villains. Second, there isn't really any appearance from any heroes (except in a couple instances). But it is those differences that really help to set it apart and make it unique.
The story itself is more or less an origin story. Under most circumstances, those are fairly predictable. While this one is to an extent, it does have sufficient twists in it to make it very interesting.
The characters I feel are well written. Each member of the Squad has their own backstory that is explored, and they each fill a role on the team. That being said, I know that a lot of people weren't happy with Jared Leto's version of the Joker (partly due to Heath Ledger's amazing job at in in The Dark Knight), but I think it fits the film perfectly. It's definitely a unique take on the character, but it pulls from several comic book storylines and adds a bit of its own flair, creating a villain that is just downright creepy.
The attention to detail in the movie is great as well. Whether it be subtle nods to the comics, or to previous films in the new DC continuity, you'll want to pay attention so you don't miss anything. I love it when movies are like that. It makes it all the more interesting to see what little Easter eggs you can spot.
It is due to this detail oriented nature of the film that also gives it a high rewatch value.You could probably watch it several times and see something new each time. And if not, you most likely weren't paying close enough attention.
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| Suicide Squad is rated 9/10 stars |
All things considered, Suicide Squad was definitely not suicidal at the box office. It broke several records, and despite a mostly negative critic response, the fans seem to like it. It's very much a film that you'll want to see if you are a fan of comic book movies in general, but keep in mind that this is a different kind of comic book film.
My recommendation? Go see it. Enough said.
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