Mediocre at best.

Rating: 6/10 (6 August 2016)

First I'd like to state that I do not read comic books, nor am I in anyway engaged in the DC universe. I just really (really) love movies.
For me this is the type of movie which, in my mind, gets categorized in a certain group. A group which, in my opinion, already has an abundance of likewise movies in it. Easy, simple and entertaining would be a good name to paste on this group. Because that is what this movie is. Simply entertaining. Like all movies in this imaginary category it: Is minimally re- watchable, doesn't have a rock solid plot, it contains many stereotypes and clichés,...etc
I know it may now sound like I am bashing this movie, and you might be left thinking: "Why bother giving it a six, then?". Because the truth is, we all sometimes prefer to mindlessly watch a blockbusting, action-y movie, with many explosions, gun fire, and a few jokes here and there. And this is absolutely okay, but if I was considering too see this movie, I would like someone to tell me what I was committing the following two hours to.
And no, I don't despise this movie in any way. I just expected something different, seeing the marketing/budget and all.
The biggest turnoff for me was that it seemed too typical. Like, if you expect it to be a hilarious film filled with witty jokes(i.e. Deadpool) then, I'm sorry to have to upset you but you will not be getting what you paid for. If you are expecting a bad-ass, ruthless movie (which I don't blame you for wanting, since it's a movie filled with a ton of villains). Then once again I have to let you down. Suicide Squad is somewhere in between these two movies. And no, this is not a good thing, because, simply put, there are already a too many movies like this.
Also, finally I would like to say a last thing. Which is something that can only be said about few movies: Suicide Squad would have benefited from a lower budget. But you will notice this when you see the movie for yourself.
TL;DR If all you want is mindless entertainment (I don't blame you, sometimes we are just in the mood for this.) this movie will definitely satisfy (if you know what to expect). But for anything other than that, I don't recommend this movie. Still it will be worth watching when it premieres on cable.
Lucas Deijkers