Whether it's a sequel, reboot or standalone, The Suicide Squad offers everything that it's predecessor failed to do. Bright and brash, this is a comic book film in its truest form, action and comedy brilliantly rolled into one.
Gunn is able to replicate the energy he created in Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel, giving DC a plot full of heart, darkness and laughs. A simple but intriguing premise; incarcerated supervillains are offered the opportunity to shorten their prison sentence through deadly Black Ops missions led by the government. The eclectic bunch of misfits proceed to carry out their mission with few morals to hold them back.
The Suicide Squad benefits by leaning into the wacky nature akin to many of the characters, unlike the previous iteration which forced a serious atmosphere. Ridiculous characters and creatures justifies a fun approach, and this is the only way to bring a villain as bizarre as Starro to the screen.
That is not to suggest that it is purely jokes and something appropriate for a younger audience. It can be incredibly gruesome at times and there is no concern over the gore being overtly apparent. That itself looks great and supports a visually brilliant film with fantastic props and costuming. Some excellent design choices are made, particularly with King Shark.
Its greatest attribute, however, is the casting. Robbie reprises a perfect Harley Quinn, joined by Cena's fantastically funny Peacemaker and Elba as a charismatic lead. Introducing a great performance from Melchior and an array of wider cast members, the action shares the spotlight with the dialogue in surely one of DC's most fun films to date.
Gunn is able to replicate the energy he created in Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel, giving DC a plot full of heart, darkness and laughs. A simple but intriguing premise; incarcerated supervillains are offered the opportunity to shorten their prison sentence through deadly Black Ops missions led by the government. The eclectic bunch of misfits proceed to carry out their mission with few morals to hold them back.
The Suicide Squad benefits by leaning into the wacky nature akin to many of the characters, unlike the previous iteration which forced a serious atmosphere. Ridiculous characters and creatures justifies a fun approach, and this is the only way to bring a villain as bizarre as Starro to the screen.
That is not to suggest that it is purely jokes and something appropriate for a younger audience. It can be incredibly gruesome at times and there is no concern over the gore being overtly apparent. That itself looks great and supports a visually brilliant film with fantastic props and costuming. Some excellent design choices are made, particularly with King Shark.
Its greatest attribute, however, is the casting. Robbie reprises a perfect Harley Quinn, joined by Cena's fantastically funny Peacemaker and Elba as a charismatic lead. Introducing a great performance from Melchior and an array of wider cast members, the action shares the spotlight with the dialogue in surely one of DC's most fun films to date.