A really strong & unique follow-up to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Rating: 10/10 (6 August 2016)

Suicide Squad tells the story of a group of really bad people forced to save the world. A covert government agency run by Amanda Waller(Viola Davis), wants to recruit the most despicable people, for their incredible abilities & skill sets. Waller will use these group of people to take down otherworldly threats. She brings together a particular group of people including, Deadshot(Will Smith), Harley Quinn(Margot Robbie), Boomerang(Jai Courtney), Diablo(Jay Hernandez), Killer Croc(Adewale Akkinuoye-Agbaje), June Moone/Enchantress(Cara Delevingne), Katana(Karen Fukuhara) & Slipknot(Adam Beach). These bad guys are monitored in the field by American soldier, Rick Flag(Joel Kinnaman). If these group of people complete their mission successfully, they will get a reduction in their prison sentences. However if they fail, they will be thrown under the bus & the government will blame them for all the chaos.
Suicide Squad is a mind blowing film. I really cannot comprehend why the critics detest this movie so much. Except for one or two teeny tiny flaws, this film is an incredibly fun experience on the big screen. It is hilarious. This is how it successfully separates itself, from the generally dark tone of Man of Steel(2013) & Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(2016). These two, are the previous movies set in the DC Extended Universe. The action sequences are visually, a delight to watch. The visual effects are excellent. All the CGI-rendered sequences look flawless. The 3D has been put to fantastic use, throughout the movie. One minor flaw in this film is that, all the action set pieces involve big explosions, monsters, swords, guns & what not but, there are barely any hand-to-hand fight scenes. Another slightly more significant flaw, is the lack of screen time for Jared Leto's Joker. Apart from my nitpicking, this movie is crazy & weird, in a good way! Director David Ayer has masterfully introduced these relatively unknown team of super villains, to the world at large. The climactic set piece & the brief origin stories of all the characters, are some of the highlights of the film. The performances of this star-studded ensemble, is another highlight of the movie. Will Smith is spectacular as Deadshot. Smith showcases many subtle nuances of his bad-ass character. Jared Leto is awe-inspiring as The Joker. I still prefer the late Heath Ledger's now iconic portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime but, Leto takes his portrayal in a completely different direction & owns it. I really hope The Joker has a significant role in the upcoming solo Batman movie. Margot Robbie is outstanding as Harley Quinn. Robbie doesn't just portray Harley Quinn, she becomes Harley Quinn. I am overjoyed that this fan-favorite character finally made her big screen debut & Margot Robbie does not disappoint. Viola Davis is brilliant as Amanda Waller. Joel Kinnaman is perfect as Rick Flag. Jai Courtney is hysterical as Boomerang. Jay Hernandez is amazing as Diablo. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is hilarious as Killer Croc. Cara Delevingne is awesome as June Moone/Enchantress. Karen Fukuhara is incredible as Katana. The supporting cast is impressive. Watch out for unforgettable cameos. Suicide Squad is a must watch for all movie buffs. Seriously, the critics are out of their minds. Go, have a blast!