Friday, November 17, 2017

Self-Own Squad

I really wanted to like Suicide Squad from David Ayer, but it was not meant to be. This movie is chaotic, rushed, and a big hot mess. The DC Universe is supposed to be darker, gritty, and seemingly more well-suited to film. Pity.

For those that are unfamiliar, Suicide Squad is about villains in the DC Universe being used as a squad to do good for the US Government. The coordinator of this squad is Amanda Waller played by the wonderful Viola Davis. Her performance is one of two bright spots. The other being Jay Hernandez's fantastic Diablo. Some of the other character's introduction is effectively non-existent. As far as plot, the squad is put together, some bad stuff happens, and they get called in to duly to save the day. That's basically it.

By the way, um, Will Smith and Margot Robbie are in this. They play Deadshot and Harley Quinn respectively. They do a serviceable job, I guess. Oh, and Ben Affleck as Batman shows up.

This movie is a necessary component of the DC Extended Universe. So, you know, watch it for that.

This movie is a 4/10. Do not waste your time unless watching as part of the DC Extended Universe.