What movie did the critics see?

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2016)

I first go excited for this movie with the trailers. The buzz was great, but the negative reviews from the critics surprised me. Out of all of the superhero/comic movies out there, this one looked different? Why the sudden negativity. Still, I decided to catch the 6 pm early showing of it.
I'm left wondering what film all the critics saw because the one I just walked out of was awesome!
I go to movies looking looking for one thing: entertainment. Boy did this one deliver.
The actors were amazing. I was already impressed by Jared Leto from the trailers and he did not disappoint. Some say he wasn't in the film enough, however, this isn't about the Joker. I think Waller would agree, Joker would never be able to join the Suicide Squad. However, what scenes he is in are great, he really shines. I felt like he was in there just enough for him to be interesting and totally thrilling, but it also left me dying to see him front in center of his own movie. You can tell they have Joker in here as a teaser for for more to come with him.
Magot Robbie was fantastic as Harley Quinn. Out of all of the Squad, I found myself feeling her emotions. You really got to know Harley in this film. I would love to see her and Joker together in another film.
Will Smith was great as Deadshot. Sure, we've seen Will be the sarcastic, fun sort of hero (or I suppose sort of hero in this film) before, but he plays the role well. It certainly was interesting knowing he is not so much a superhero as he is a reluctant antihero with crack shot skills.
The actor that most surprised me was Viola Davis as Amanda Waller. Now I thought she looked good in the trailers, but her character was one I didn't have much interest in. Boy did that change. You found yourself sitting up straighter when she was on screen. She is scary in her own way, and despite the fact she's one of the "good guys" you certainly don't trust her and you really don't want to get on her bad side.
Now with all movies, this one does have it's flaws. The girl who plays Deadshot's daughter is perhaps the weakest actor of the crew, but she's not in the film much so that's very minor. The villain's motive is rather typical "take over the world" sort of thing, but that's true with most villain in superhero movies and even in comics.
The flashbacks were all great. Some came bit later in the film, but that only was to better enhance the emotions of the characters. For the first time, you were really connecting with crazy psychopaths and killers in a superhero movie.
Bottom line, don't listen to the critics. If you want a movie that wants to entertain you with really great actors, awesome action, and even surprise you with some feels, then you will love this movie.