Better Than Expected

Rating: 7/10 (6 August 2016)

I would like to start by saying I hate Batman Vs Superman. I really do, it is by far one of the worst superheros movies I have ever seen, but that is just me. But this isn't about that movie, but it does make a point of, I am NOT a fanboy. I think DC has had a bad start so far. Onto the review...
Suicide Squad was FANTASTIC, by no means perfect, and certainly not a work of art, but a great summer movie and it did its job excellently. This move had plot hole, a weak villain, and some exceptionally cheesy moments, but Jared Leto did well as Joker, not perfect, but well enough where I am intrigued by his take on the Joker and look forward to seeing him be the villain of a DC movie. Will Smith, he was awesome. Made me laugh, not to mention, he had some really cool scenes, and Margot Robbie is exactly what everyone expected to see. As far as characters go, it didn't leave much to be desired (aside from more screen time with Joker, but this movie wasn't about him). Now, his movie is getting bashed by critics, and I can't see why, it isn't perfect, but it is better than Batman Vs. Superman (which it is currently ranked lower than). The reviews from the critics are so illogical at times that one can't help to wonder why (made me think of Birdman). I would also like to address a common critique from the critics, this movie was NOT choppy, but it was VERY rush at moments, an example (no spoilers) is a shot of a helicopter going down. No buildup to it, just falling. It was things like that. Some shots were too fast, and would have benefit from just a 4 or 5 second extension. But this does not make the movie bad. This movie is to me, just a little under Guardian of The Galaxy, because this one lazily jabbed all the characters backstory's in, almost felt like watching a PowerPoint presentation with their introductions. All in all, watch it. It is FUN, it is not Shawshank Redemption, or Heat, but it is a good action movie, not to mention it was very stylish with it's credits. If you don't enjoy comic movies much, this isn't going to change your mind. But it is a fun popcorn flick. Watch it, have fun, and leave it at that. Don't expect anything that puts you in awe, just look for a good time, and you'll have one.