Harley Quinn.

Rating: 5/10 (9 September 2016)

Suicide Squad (2016): Dir: David Ayer / Cast: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Jay Hernandez, Cara Delevingne: High anticipated disappointment that centres around a group of super villains whose lifestyle summon various powers without thought of consequence. They are assembled together to prevent what is perceived as a terrorist attack until common sense sets in. Jared Leto is given the near impossible task of playing the Joker whose boots were filled twice successfully, but not so here. Leto's manic laugh is off and he seems only placed for back story involving Harley Quinn, his former psychiatrist turned criminal. She is played by Margot Robbie who steals the entire film with her wicked comedic demeanor that laughs in the face of consequence. Will Smith plays Deadshot whose aim is perfect but lifestyle conflicts with the love of his daughter. Jay Hernandez plays the remorseful El Diablo, former gang member who can summon fire. His face is tattooed but his soul is pained with memories of family tragedy. Carla Delevingne plays Dr. June Moone who becomes Enchantress. She is under romantic watch of Colonel Rick Flag who is conflicted between his love for June and the distain for the monster she becomes. Should be special but instead the screenplay is a jumbled mess throwing in one fight scene after another. Director David Ayer previously made End of Watch and Fury. Here the special effects rule his screen and the visual payoff is impressive. It follows Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice bringing these villains together for the greater good and a not so great screenplay. Score: 5 ½ / 10