The Characters And The Comedy Make For A Great Ride!

Rating: 7/10 (9 August 2016)

To get right to it, I was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining Suicide Squad was. The look of the film, the costumes and overall aesthetic won me over. The humor was great. I laughed a lot. And most of the action works pretty well.
The characters are a high point for me.
Will Smith, Margo Robbie, Viola Davis and Jay Hernandez are STANDOUTS. I loved their performances as Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Amanda Waller and El Diablo, respectively. And Jared Leto's Joker is sinister. A different take compared to previous Joker incarnations. Playing a somewhat unhinged crime boss as opposed to a "I want to see the world burn." type of villain.
The plot is not perfect. It has some weaknesses. and the villain is a bit uninspired. Which is unfortunate because his/her setup was thrilling. But I had the same issue with the villain in Guardians Of The Galaxy. So it is what it is.
Overall, there are absolutely more pros then cons for me. I will definitely recommend Suicide Squad. Lots of fun.