Very good, but not excellent

Rating: 8/10 (6 August 2016)

The trailers were 12 out of 10, absolutely amazing. I'm not a big superhero fan, but while the plot was typically weak, it was better than most superhero movies. In my opinion the movie ranges between good and excellent... ultimately, its lacks some polish but is certainly worthwhile. Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Viola Davis are excellent, while Jared Leto's performance as The Joker is mixed with some very convincing scenes and also some underwhelming efforts. Importantly, the characters are much more interesting and likable than Marvel's current stable, and I expect the sequel will have a better director, editor and soundtrack, and possibly a better plot which makes this movie a worthwhile and enjoyable prelude to something very special down the line, especially with a likely improved performance from Jared Leto as The Joker.