Atom User Reviews for The Suicide Squad
James Gunn managed to create a movie that simultaneously introduced a dozen new characters whole still making you feel like you've known them for a long time. The Suicide Squad is amazingly action packed, gruesome, endearingly emotional, and dabbled with horrific wtf moments. It was a unique and captivating experience that somehow managed to keep surprising and superceding my expectations. The number of times I thought, "man I did not see that coming" was surprisingly high. I also loved the casting, visual effects, musical choices, and overall emotional feeling that this movie had. Definitely recommend for action and super hero fans
A DC movie done right actually really good
If I could give it zero stars I would. This movie is simply awful. It's nothing like the original. Story line is subpar. Save your money. Nearly everyone in the theater was disappointed.
Terrible story. A real hodge-podge of hot topic tropes....
i walked out 1hour of the movie really disappointed i wanted a refund
Movies great on its own but I was not prepared for how gruesome it is through out the whole movie. Nothing like the first movie.
Action packed yes! But as a whole no good. Wish I didn’t spend $70 to take two kids to see it. Should have watched it at home on HBO. Would have hated it the same but I would still have the $70.
Don’t waste time
A waste of money
The movie was enjoyable but could definitely be enjoyed at home.
Best comic book movie ever! Any comic book fan would love this movie!
Wish I could rate it lower
opening was great, everything I expected and more. by the third act it was by far the worst DC film.
A little too much gore for my taste with a pretty mediocre story.
It was okay to watch once. Idris Elba carried it.
yikes!!!!!!AWFUL !!!!!!!
DC Comics misses the mark AGAIN!! This movie is worse than the first suicide squad. The writers and producers seem to have NEVER plugged their noses into a comic book. It’s not that hard! This is the last time I’ll pay to watch any DC comic movie other than Batman or justice league
The first one was amazing … I left 45 min in and couldn’t get my money back … it was utter trash
One of the best DC movies in a while you got to see this movie it's a must see
End credit scene
The suicide squad is james gunns version/take on the villain/anti-hero task force x storyline and it does pretty much what its supposed to do, at times its very dark, comedic, full of action, slow burns, twists and theres enough blood and gore to satisfy all of the fans who wanted the first film suicide squad 2016 to have it. Without spoiling anything theres a ton of unexpected character deaths but that doesnt takeaway the creativity and variety of character development. Go See it, just dont take the film too seriously. I give it a 4/5, Only problem is the trailers are very misleading vs when you actually go see it.
Boring
The Shark was cool
Definitely better than the first Suicide Squad. James Dunn has hit it out of the park with this one.
Much better than the first Suicide Squad.
Surprisingly funny
If there was ever a film to go back to the cinema for it is The Suicide Squad. As action packed, violent and gory as this film is there's also warmth and characterization that fills you with joy, James Gunn absolutely knocks it out of the park with this film, see it on the biggest screen you can.
Worth seeing but should have made better use of some of the characters
Was waiting for this sequel. Loved the original characters and of course Harley didn’t disappoint! Was hoping joker would be back 😢Don’t want to give anything away but I give the plot a 6 and the funny punch lines a 7 1/2.
Similar to the first Suicide Squad movie, this one throws a bunch of random DC characters on screen without giving any back story for most of them. Which is fine, but there are a few characters that I really would like to know more about. I did like that there were some familiar characters from the first movie. The movie wastes no time getting to gruesome violence and harsh language and it pretty much continues throughout the film. It's almost so outlandish that it just makes you laugh. And that's really how you can summarize the entire movie: Outlandish, funny, but also entertaining.
It’s ok not better then the first one
Great self aware little action romp that keeps on giving
Loved it. Let Gunn do more DC.
not for under the age of 17
Loved the cast, but especially John Cena in this a lot more than I expected to be completely honest! definitely seeing it again!
Cool and crazy
I loved KingShark
not enough weasel
Good cast. Uneven tone. Animal death.
Its was ok. Had its funny moments though. Loved Harley
This was everything I wanted in a Suicide Squad movie.
It is SICK!!!
Not what I expected
One of the most bizarre yet fun movies I’ve seen in a while. I recommend it
It was a very action yet unexpected comical movie!!!
Waaaaay better than the first Suicide Squad. James Gunn did wonders on this movie and totally different feel compared to his GOTG movies. Hopefully we can get a sequel with Gunn in charge again.
A wild ride. Was definitely not expecting an R-rated extravaganza.
This is a decent movie, I enjoyed this as well as the Previous Suicide Squad. I hope Warner Bros. not foucus on beating Marvel, just pump good products .
Don’t go into this movie thinking it will be like that last one. This one was a straight up comedy but thoroughly enjoyable.
10/10
Metacritic
The most fun and least depressing superhero movie in a very long time, Gunn’s deliriously ultra-violent “The Suicide Squad” wears the yoke of its genre with a lightness that allows it to slip loose of the usual restraints, if not quite shake them off altogether.
It's the kind of filmmaking that rewards returning fans while being accessible to new or casual viewers. As a result, The Suicide Squad is a delicious, deviant and delightful watch for everyone.
At times, The Suicide Squad feels less like a movie than a mission statement from a director. Behold, look what I can do with a budget and all the comic book characters I can play with. But, the unexpected heart at the center of the film, a sneaky anti-imperialist bent, and Gunn’s wild visual leaps make The Suicide Squad a bloody, gory delight.