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Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad

David Ayer (2016)

117min
15 Certificate
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Review

Our Score
Never mind the good, only the bad and the ugly can be members of the superteam at the heart of this underpowered launch of another comic-book franchise. Following the catastrophic events of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the US government sanctions hard-as-nails Amanda Waller (a menacing Viola Davis) to press-gang incarcerated villains into doing its dirty work - rogues such as hitman supreme Deadshot (Will Smith), cannibal Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) and the Joker's madcap moll, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie). So far, so Dirty Dozen. Unfortunately, the end-of-the-world antics of the Squad's mystical adversaries and their laughably bulbous-headed minions are barely thrilling. It's all in stark contrast to the breezy banter of Marvel's Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, though the cast is undoubtedly game, with Smith and Robbie's coquettish but manic blonde bombshell taking centre stage. However, character chemistry is limited and there's little suspense. Even cameos from Ben Affleck's Batman and Jared Leto's Joker (here played as a feral popinjay with gold teeth and tattoos) cannot provide a sufficient charge to this missed opportunity to make bad guys look good.

Summary

Following the death of Superman, intelligence officer Amanda Waller convinces Washington DC officials to let her assemble Task Force X, a team of lethal criminals. Deadshot, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc are among those strong-armed into a deadly mission involving an archaeologist possessed by a demonic witch. Fantasy adventure based on the DC Comics, starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto.

Cast & Crew

Floyd Lawton / Deadshot Will Smith
Dr Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn Margot Robbie
The Joker Jared Leto
Rick Flag Joel Kinnaman
Amanda Waller Viola Davis
Boomerang Jai Courtney
Diablo Jay Hernandez
Killer Croc Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Griggs Ike Barinholtz
Lieutenant GQ Edwards Scott Eastwood
June Moone / Enchantress Cara Delevingne
Slipknot Adam Beach
Katana Karen Fukuhara
Monster T Common
Frost Jim Parrack
Dexter Tolliver David Harbour
The Flash Ezra Miller
Bruce Wayne / Batman Ben Affleck
Director David Ayer
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Other Information

Language: EnglishColourTheatrical distributor: Warner BrosGuidance: Violence, swearing.Available on: DVD and Blu-rayReleased on: 5 Aug 2016
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