Not dark or twisted enough but fun nevertheless

Rating: 8/10 (17 August 2016)

In its 3rd outing of the DC Extended Universe, Warner Brothers too, has realized that its true- to-comicbook superheroes are overwhelmingly appreciated only by their ardent fans while the rest of the world continues to bat an eye to the studio's massive efforts. DC's villains have always been the more twisted, psychotic and vile lot that took years for Batman and other masked vigilantes to overcome. Now, in an effort to fight fire with fire, an U.S. Intelligence Officer assembles an unusual team of incarcerated meta-humans who will serve to protect mankind. David Ayer ('Street Kings', 'End of Watch', 'Fury') attempts to make heroes out of villains with an unusual cast of very capable actors with some intriguing overlapping themes that will tie-in with future DC ventures. The Suicide Squad has nothing to lose and that might just be their strength against a paranormal threat to the world.
Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) insists that the Government must have a team of meta-humans to fight against forces that have greater powers. Col. Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), with his experience in leading black ops teams, heads the squad with a convincing threat to keep them from escaping. Boomerang (Jai Courtney), the snappy Australian has sharp, electric boomerangs and his ruthlessness as his weapons. Killer Croc is best in his element; the dark, damp sewers and holes that others won't venture into. He is also mighty strong. Diablo (Jay Hernandez) remains aloof and concerned about his powers for good reason. He carries the burden of a disturbing past and with enough motivation, can be quite destructive with his fire. Katana (Karen Fukuhara) bears the samurai sword that traps the souls of its victims. While keeping the squad in check, she can wield it to deadly effect. Deadshot (Will Smith) was a solitary hit-man, renowned and feared worldwide for his marksmanship. That was until the Bat caught him. Harley Quinn (Margott Robbie) is the life of the squad with a carefree attitude even in the face of adversity. But the attitude, being jestful, can also be quite unpredictable. She draws her craziness from Mr. J himself whose influence on her has her smitten.
One of the other intended recruits, June Moone (Cara Delevingne), is overpowered by the ancient spirit that shared her physical being. The Enchantress suddenly turns against mankind, deeming them responsible for her imprisonment. Waller calls for the Squad who are yet non trusting of each other but must comply with Flag's command. A combat with a large army of monsters, depicts the incredible talent of Deadshot and following his example, the Suicide Squad sets out on the mission to save the world from the giant beacon pointing at the night sky.
Suicide Squad has an admittedly banal plot. What keeps it interesting is the chemistry between these villains as they grow to appreciate each other's strengths and their unpredictable natures. Then there is Jared Leto's Joker that commands attention for his distinct but wicked take on the most challenging villain. He is no Heath Ledger but his laugh and cold bloodedness make him quite a sinister Joker. There is a lot of action that gives each of the squad members their moment of glory. Yet the predictable nature of the plot somehow prevents the narrative from being dark or evil. David Ayer had a lot of potential to make a really twisted movie with villains at its core but in the end, they end up being a team of meta-humans who need to save the world. The background score is a lot of fun with several re-tuned classics. The special effects suit the capabilities of the characters in action sequences while the make-up team deserves a special mention for the exemplary work with the Joker, Killer Croc, Enchantress, Diablo and Harley Quinn. The very objective of this Squad is suicidal. By putting themselves on the line, they can get their terms in prison reduced. They have the capability to overcome great odds even when the world views them negatively. Such is the case with DC's films and its enthusiasts will enjoy Suicide Squad more so for its integration with the Extended Universe.
7.837 on a scale of 1-10.