I hadn't looked into any of the cut scenes, but I think it works the way it is in the movie. Leave those finer details to flesh out in her solo movie.
-
Hey Guest. Check out your NeoGAF Wrapped 2025 results here!
Suicide Squad Review Thread: As Fresh As Green Lantern!
- Thread starter Future Foundation
- Start date
- Status
I hadn't looked into any of the cut scenes, but I think it works the way it is in the movie. Leave those finer details to flesh out in her solo movie.
BronsonLee
Member
It's a little disingenuous to compare a character trait that's actually in the film vs something that just gets whipped up for the credits sequence, no?
Biggest-Geek-Ever
Member
I'm totally fine with you liking it, that gif just seemed too appropriate.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Yeah, he was definitely a surprise. Everyone was great to solid imo and like I said, it's a good foundation, chemistry-wise, for (most of) them to appear again, whether all together or individually (like Capt. Boomerang in the Flash movie for example).
Deadshot in the Bats solo flick would be dope to me, to be honest, but that's tough cuz Harley and Joker need to be there too.
DecoReturns
Member
At least people are saying Will Smith is good. Say what you want about him but I actually like him as an actor. Even if he's playing Will Smith
BabyFaceKillah
Member
Movie sucked ass
Deadshot and Harley carried the movie and Harley wasn't even that good.
Deadshot and Harley carried the movie and Harley wasn't even that good.
Ashtrax
Member
Agree, I think the reason people ripping into this film pretty hard is that everyone wanted this film to elevate. And it could well have, but the structure of the film is jarringly messy.
Discotheque
Banned
He's been pretty weak in the last few years but he played a damn good Muhammad Ali
Ocarina_117
Banned
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article93975472.html
AND THE PLOT THICKENS!
AND THE PLOT THICKENS!
I don't feel majorly either way, still to watch the film. Posting this for bants. Edit - I'm aware reviewers decide the 'freshness' of a movie and not RT.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Saying "fuck the reviewers' or "reviewers are wrong" is the wrong mindset to have here. You can see it and still really enjoy the film despite whatever issues it has (even if they don't occur to you)
I personally disagree with people saying it's a trainwreck, solely because a lot of the negative impressions I've read sound like "it was mediocre at best" which is not a trainwreck...it's a disappointment.
I agree that the first part of the movie is structured a bit weird and the popular music shit was annoying as fuck, but they cool off with that after the movie gets going.
I don't really see how trailers were misleading either. If there's anything I can really say about the film it's basically "I really liked the style and characters from the trailer, the film gave me roughly two hours of it". If anything they desperately tried to capture the vibe of the trailers with their sweet Spotify playlist of a soundtrack.
I personally disagree with people saying it's a trainwreck, solely because a lot of the negative impressions I've read sound like "it was mediocre at best" which is not a trainwreck...it's a disappointment.
I agree that the first part of the movie is structured a bit weird and the popular music shit was annoying as fuck, but they cool off with that after the movie gets going.
I don't really see how trailers were misleading either. If there's anything I can really say about the film it's basically "I really liked the style and characters from the trailer, the film gave me roughly two hours of it". If anything they desperately tried to capture the vibe of the trailers with their sweet Spotify playlist of a soundtrack.
BronsonLee
Member
It's impossible for film reviewers to be wrong IMO because they're mostly just stating their opinion on something
EscoBlades
Ubisoft Marketing
Just got back from this.
Internet would have you believe this movie is literal dumpster fire. In my opinion, it was a fun movie, not without its flaws.
Viola Davis is the top reason to go see this. She slays!
Internet would have you believe this movie is literal dumpster fire. In my opinion, it was a fun movie, not without its flaws.
Viola Davis is the top reason to go see this. She slays!
Completely agree, that's a very concise and accurate summary
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Can't be said enough. We got The Wall we deserved.
Killer Queen
Banned
You get one or the other man
If you really wanna know
he's just an example to show that the bomb injection was legit
He made Captain Boomerang look brilliant.
Okay, thanks for clearing that up for the rest of us.
Biggest-Geek-Ever
Member
He also
punched a female guard and cracked a one-liner that was definitely in poor taste.
Subpar Spatula
Banned
Captain Boomerang and Deadshot had more charisma and charm than any other blockbuster this year.
I believe this movie would be 100% if
I believe this movie would be 100% if
Captain Boomerang never returned after leaving with his beer and you legit don't see him again in the movie.
EscoBlades
Ubisoft Marketing
His attempt at an Aussie accent was hot garbage though.
The movie was more or less what I expected. I had moderate expectations and they were all met.
It didn't succeed my expectations but it's still a solid enjoyable film.
But the movie was pretty cheesy but the good kind. Definitely a movie I'd watch again on DVD or reruns on TV if I see it on.
A positive 6.5/10. Thor 2 tier.
Remember 6.5 doesn't mean it's terrible, it's one of those films like Austin Powers where you need to just sit back and enjoy the ride rather then pick on what's realistic.
Overall I feel like half the Suicide Squad members never truly got to shine. It was nice seeing the spotlight on Harley since she's truly the star of the show. But she deserves her own movie then anything, I couldn't get enough of her!
It didn't succeed my expectations but it's still a solid enjoyable film.
But the movie was pretty cheesy but the good kind. Definitely a movie I'd watch again on DVD or reruns on TV if I see it on.
A positive 6.5/10. Thor 2 tier.
Remember 6.5 doesn't mean it's terrible, it's one of those films like Austin Powers where you need to just sit back and enjoy the ride rather then pick on what's realistic.
Overall I feel like half the Suicide Squad members never truly got to shine. It was nice seeing the spotlight on Harley since she's truly the star of the show. But she deserves her own movie then anything, I couldn't get enough of her!
.... He's an aussie...
DecoReturns
Member
I think he is an Aussie tho
EscoBlades
Ubisoft Marketing
Am I the only one that thought it sounded off? If so, i'll go back to my corner.
Obviously it's my take, I assume "imo" is implied.
Not really sure how much more of this Joker one needs to see to understand what direction they're taking the character though. They pushed him a lot in the marketing, it's fairly clear even from limited time onscreen what the performance is and is going to be in future movies.
BronsonLee
Member
Jai Courtney is so bad he can even fuck up his normal accent!
Heh.
Subpar Spatula
Banned
DecoReturns
Member
Even when Jai is being himself, people don't buy it lol.
Naw it's cool I always thought he was American till this movie
Biggest-Geek-Ever
Member
... This isn't wrong.
That's kinda really concerning. RT has too much influence in movies.
Well, ghostbusters is easily the worst of the 3. God, that movie was trash
Razgriz-Specter
Member
If Suicide Squad 2 doesn't happen we really need an Arkham Origins type Batman movie
With Deadshot being in the high-tier of the assassins.
How dare you besmirch Keith David's good name.
Heh...if WB is smart, they should embrace their crazy fans and conspiracy theorists. That will make for more effective marketing campaign.
Killer Queen
Banned
Agreed but I really want ss2
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
This movie has some really dumb and I mean pants on head DUMB plot points but even with those flaws the movie is good. Not mediocre, solidly good.
This movie is carried by personality and some very visceral moments with character interactions. It almost blows away any Marvel movie in making a cast interesting to watch interacting with each other. (The entire Civil War is still King and the Ultron party was on point)
BronsonLee
Member
I want Suicide Squad 2 to happen because they nailed the casting and it's an extremely diverse main crew, with only Boomerang and Flag being the white dudes in the crew
Ethnic Avengers STRIKE AGAIN
Ethnic Avengers STRIKE AGAIN
Brian_FETO
Banned
Personally I think the negative reviews are coming from people who can't handle the diversity
Guardians got away with it by having its non-white cast members be aliens
I mean the evidence is right there
You had me until the last line.
I agree the casting was perfect. It's going to be a painful long wait for a 2nd movie. But I absolutely have a clench for another movie. I just hope they don't add more members and they just focus on the current cast.
BronsonLee
Member
Yeah I seriously doubt the diverse main crew is the reason for the negative reviews at all, the movie's flaws are quite obvious
I could see them triggering it up for a 2nd one real quick considering it's going from BvS to Justice League in like a year and a half
I could see them triggering it up for a 2nd one real quick considering it's going from BvS to Justice League in like a year and a half
GravityInsanity
Member
This movie would've been better if the pacing was good.
Lion Heart
Banned
Enjoyed the movie but its a 6.5 at best. They have Batman and Flash on call, why didn't they just hire them to take out the baddies.
- Status