Superman is dead, Batman seems busy and America doesn’t seem
to be getting rid of people trying to destroy it. Add to it the fact that Joker
has returned. Whom do you look upto to save the country? Well, for a change let’s
choose villains this time. Some freaky, deadly and not so human villains.
Amanda Waller in her well laid out plan has all pieces in place for bringing
together a task force comprising of super villains to fight the crime. Well, we
know this story already, don’t we! So what’s new out there? Well let’s start
with DC’s attempt at adding humor to their so called dark movies. I must say
the move works well. The witty one liner jokes certainly keep your funny bone
tickling. But for me highlight of the film was a fresh take on Joker. Imagine Joker falling in love (no not with the Bat)! Not many
would have thought it would be possible to imagine a new joker after Heath
Ledger’s immortal act but I must confess that Jared Leto made his presence felt
and owned the role. I wish there was more of him in the film but Margot Robbie
as Harley Quinn certainly compensated for Joker’s short presence. She was
funny, she was freaky and she was awesome! Will Smith’s deadshot was more on
emotional side but the actor does full justice to his role. Rest of the cast
did not get much screen presence but were noteworthy none the less. Action
sequences and back ground music added a lot of flair to the movie. Even the 3D
effects were good and were not hazy (a big improvement over BvsS). Choice of
villain was certainly a disappointing aspect as she lacked clear motive (conquering
humans cannot be a motive all the time). The film becomes slightly more predictable
towards the end but barring that part, it’s a fun ride and certainly leaves you
at a juncture where you would ask for more of it. I think the criticism has
been too harsh and film does well on most of the aspects. Suicide Squad is
certainly a good origin story and we would look forward to the sequel. And
yeah.. well done Jared Leto!
P.s. Don’t leave your seats too early and wait for the clipping
towards the end of end credits.
