“I’m known for being quite vexing, I’m just forewarning you.”
I know it’s been a while, but what can I say. I’ve been busy, but I’ve missed you, and all good things come to those who wait!
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Suicide Squad is directed by David Ayer (Fury). I’m a fan. However, I do feel that his style is more suited to real-life gritty action like the aforementioned Fury. He does what is required of him here, though I just feel it could have been better.
Starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, from her first moment on screen, I was bewitched -- she’s burst onto the screen since Wolf of Wall Street. I was a fan then and I’m not letting this crush go away anytime soon. Margot shows off her multi-faceted acting abilities, playing a whole lotta crazy. Yet also managing to portray Harley's inner angst, as anyone who knows Harley knows she secretly wishes to be normal... Well, semi-normal anyway.
Will Smith plays Deadshot and he surprised me (you still get that squinty confused look on his face for half the screen performance -- yes you know what I mean). However he brings to the role a certain old school “been there done that, got the red suit”. Yes, Deadshot is a poor man’s Deadpool, but he works as well as can be expected.
Joel Kinnaman is a surprise to a House of Cards fan. I’ve not seen that much of him; he was good in Child 44, but not that memorable. He plays Rick Flagg who is supposed to be leading this bad-to-the-bone group. I believed his performance as a man who simply wants to save the women he loves while staying alive.
Moving nicely onto Cara Delevingne who is Enchantress, a witch, who at one time was worshipped. I found her performance while in character great, but whenever she switches back, her acting was tame.
Jay Hernandez who plays Diablo is the finished article. In my opinion, he was the perfect actor for this role, who throughout doesn't want to be "that guy". AdewaleAkinnuoye-Agbaje is Killer Croc. I did manage to work out it was him though it wasn't easy. A great actor who plays a difficult role well. Viola Davis plays her role as Amanda Waller very well. Fierce and at times evil, she packs a real punch. Karen Fukuhara and Jai Courtney also star but their characters kind of fade away.
I know what you’re thinking... no I haven’t forgotten anyone. I am struggling here to be honest. I’m a huge Jared Leto fan. To say he is anything but a great character actor would be stupid. He takes on a role here, which is in a way a no-win situation. No one will ever surpass Heath Ledger, he managed to debunk a god. I am of course talking about the Joker. Jared brings a certain ghetto -- and in some ways "yardie" -- feel to his version of the greatest villain. This I felt worked quite well. He certainly managed crazy well too. I can see that some will not like his portrayal, and he’s possibly one of the reasons for the negative reviews I’ve seen.
However, I like this film. In fact, I really like it.
The plot works. Yes, some will use the word thin; but you have to start somewhere, and we all know we are in for a sequel and spin-off or two. Bearing this in mind, I think we got a solid opening; the "head and the tail" of the distilling process, and all we need now is the heart.
In closing, this is more like it from DC, and with several on the way, hopefully they can build on this. If they want to compete with Marvel, more is required.
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Before i go, if you’re going to the pics to watch this, or any other comic-related venture, remember one thing: Do not under any circumstances leave the cinema without watching the whole of the credits. You have been warned.
I give Suicide Squad 6.5 out of 10
Follow me on Twitter
@Breezeatmovies
* * *
Suicide Squad is directed by David Ayer (Fury). I’m a fan. However, I do feel that his style is more suited to real-life gritty action like the aforementioned Fury. He does what is required of him here, though I just feel it could have been better.
Starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, from her first moment on screen, I was bewitched -- she’s burst onto the screen since Wolf of Wall Street. I was a fan then and I’m not letting this crush go away anytime soon. Margot shows off her multi-faceted acting abilities, playing a whole lotta crazy. Yet also managing to portray Harley's inner angst, as anyone who knows Harley knows she secretly wishes to be normal... Well, semi-normal anyway.
Will Smith plays Deadshot and he surprised me (you still get that squinty confused look on his face for half the screen performance -- yes you know what I mean). However he brings to the role a certain old school “been there done that, got the red suit”. Yes, Deadshot is a poor man’s Deadpool, but he works as well as can be expected.
Joel Kinnaman is a surprise to a House of Cards fan. I’ve not seen that much of him; he was good in Child 44, but not that memorable. He plays Rick Flagg who is supposed to be leading this bad-to-the-bone group. I believed his performance as a man who simply wants to save the women he loves while staying alive.
Moving nicely onto Cara Delevingne who is Enchantress, a witch, who at one time was worshipped. I found her performance while in character great, but whenever she switches back, her acting was tame.
Jay Hernandez who plays Diablo is the finished article. In my opinion, he was the perfect actor for this role, who throughout doesn't want to be "that guy". AdewaleAkinnuoye-Agbaje is Killer Croc. I did manage to work out it was him though it wasn't easy. A great actor who plays a difficult role well. Viola Davis plays her role as Amanda Waller very well. Fierce and at times evil, she packs a real punch. Karen Fukuhara and Jai Courtney also star but their characters kind of fade away.
I know what you’re thinking... no I haven’t forgotten anyone. I am struggling here to be honest. I’m a huge Jared Leto fan. To say he is anything but a great character actor would be stupid. He takes on a role here, which is in a way a no-win situation. No one will ever surpass Heath Ledger, he managed to debunk a god. I am of course talking about the Joker. Jared brings a certain ghetto -- and in some ways "yardie" -- feel to his version of the greatest villain. This I felt worked quite well. He certainly managed crazy well too. I can see that some will not like his portrayal, and he’s possibly one of the reasons for the negative reviews I’ve seen.
However, I like this film. In fact, I really like it.
The plot works. Yes, some will use the word thin; but you have to start somewhere, and we all know we are in for a sequel and spin-off or two. Bearing this in mind, I think we got a solid opening; the "head and the tail" of the distilling process, and all we need now is the heart.
In closing, this is more like it from DC, and with several on the way, hopefully they can build on this. If they want to compete with Marvel, more is required.
* * *
Before i go, if you’re going to the pics to watch this, or any other comic-related venture, remember one thing: Do not under any circumstances leave the cinema without watching the whole of the credits. You have been warned.
I give Suicide Squad 6.5 out of 10
Follow me on Twitter
@Breezeatmovies
