A Surprise after so many Tongue-Lashings

Rating: 7/10 (1 October 2016)

Perhaps going in with lowered expectations after the many tongue- lashings given about Suicide Squad, led me to have a great cinematic experience. Funny, action-packed and FINALLY, well-edited, the Suicide Squad had plenty going for it. From the sexy and sassy Margot Robbie playing Harlequin to the nutcase antics of the Joker played by Jared Letto (I could stop there), or perhaps Will Smiths' smart-mouthed 'antagonist' Deadshot, the characters win the bun in this over the top pop-culture feast of a film. And when characters are put first, it's hard to go TOO wrong. I felt the love relationships with everyone but the Joker and Harlequin were a little forced, and the story of the witch was underdeveloped, but overall, I'd watch it again. Maybe twice.Even just for Margot Robbie's behind. 7/10