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[BassForever]

Suicide Squad is the best dccu film

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The first 45 minutes are boring, poorly edited, poorly written, and somehow forgot to introduce one of the key members of the team

The last 30 minutes only happen because everyone collectively stops thinking

But that middle 45 was solid if sloppy, it was the most competent and enjoyable stretch in this universe so far.

 

[BronsonLee]

The best thing about the Enchantress reveal is the new fact that she has three hands!

 

[Toa TAK]

Enchantress, if anything, needed more belly dancing.

 

[TalonJH]

Just got home. That movie was fun if anything. Sure, it's not great but I enjoyed it and will buy it on Bluray. I was surprised by how much the crowd loved it. They laughed every time Will Smith or Margot said a damn line. I had very low expectations and left satisfied. It could have been better with some more editing(I didn't like all the flashbacks personally but my wife says they helped her understand). I absolutely hate Batman Vs Superman and this redeemed my confidence in where DC films are going.

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Bad villain choice though.

 

[xXCrazyCostaXX]

The best thing about the Enchantress reveal is the new fact that she has three hands!

Spoilers Bronson!!
Next people will find out about her belly button teeth and this thread will get locked

 

[Shaanyboi]

Reminded me how fucking cool that initial Enchantress reveal was.

There's a lot of really nice imagery in this movie. The final battle was atleast sorta nice looking.

 

[Boem]

heard what

Indy 5 is coming in 2019, with Harrison Ford playing the title role. Spielberg, Lucas and Williams are all on board.

Spielberg said he never wants to recast Ford, although recently Lucasfilm has been talking about giving Indiana Jones the Star Wars expanded universe treatment (probably meaning more comics, books, maybe a cartoon or something. Presumably sequels, but I can't see Ford doing another one after 2019 at his age, and Spielberg's 'never recasting' comments throw doubt on that as well.

 

[xXCrazyCostaXX]

Indy 5 is coming in 2019, with Harrison Ford playing the title role. Spielberg, Lucas and Williams are all on board.

Spielberg said he never wants to recast Ford, although recently Lucasfilm has been talking about giving Indiana Jones the Star Wars expanded universe treatment (probably meaning more comics, books, maybe a cartoon or something. Presumably sequels, but I can't see Ford doing another one after 2019 at his age, and Spielberg's 'never recasting' comments throw doubt on that as well.

Is Shia boofy back?

 

[Nudull]

I had more fun with it than BvS, I can give it that. It's still not particularly great, however. Some try-hard dialogue, misogynistic in parts, and it never really does anything fresh or new outside of being a ensemble of supervillain protagonists.

 

[Boem]

Is Shia boofy back?

Given that he shittalked Spielberg and Lucas after Crystal Skull (ignoring whether he was right or not), and that both Spielberg and Ford have commented in public that they were pissed on Shia for that, and given that Shia has had his...curious... public moments over the last couple of years, I doubt it.

But who knows. Right now only Ford, Spielberg, Lucas and Williams are confirmed.

 

[Akibared]

I just got back from seeing it I thought it was super fun!

 

[dancingphlower]

I saw it last night, but honestly I can't remember much from that movie...it was just so bland and forgettable.

 

[bob_arctor]

I just got back from seeing it I thought it was super fun!

I saw it last night, but honestly I can't remember much from that movie...it was just so bland and forgettable.

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[MiguelMexMIstery]

Going to see it in about 10 minutes

I just got back from seeing it I thought it was super fun!

I saw it last night, but honestly I can't remember much from that movie...it was just so bland and forgettable.

lol

 

[Freeza Under The Shower]

that filmfreakcentral review is pretty funny though. Empowering.

 

[SapphiCine]

I had more fun with it than BvS, I can give it that. It's still not particularly great, however. Some try-hard dialogue, misogynistic in parts, and it never really does anything fresh or new outside of being a ensemble of supervillain protagonists.

That's what I expected after Fury.

 

[Einchy]

Kevin Smith: https://youtu.be/b9qlatBqfU0

One of the reasons I stopped listening to his podcast is cus he thinks talking about sucking is the funniest shit possible, he ALWAYS went to that when he wanted to be funny and seconds into that video he starts talking about sucking dicks.

One day he will be smoking weed, crying and talking about sucking dicks and it'll be the most Kevin Smith thing ever.

 

[BronsonLee]

That's what I expected after Fury.

Well in Ayer's defense, that was very clearly an unacceptable character trait in those characters

 

[Boem]

One of the reasons I stopped listening to his podcast is cus he thinks talking about sucking is the funniest shit possible, he ALWAYS went to that when he wanted to be funny and seconds into that video he starts talking about sucking dicks.

One day he will be smoking weed, crying and talking about sucking dicks and it'll be the most Kevin Smith thing ever.

I'm fairly certain that has already happened fairly frequently.

 

[exmachina64]

Who is Josh Trank?

The Jimmy Hoffa of comic book movies.

 

[andythinkpad]

This KCRW review is pretty short and funny

http://www.kcrw.com/news-culture/shows/film-reviews/suicide-squad

Spoiler

Suicide Squad amount to an all out attack on the whole idea of entertainment.

 

[xXCrazyCostaXX]

One day he will be smoking weed, crying and talking about sucking dicks and it'll be the most Kevin Smith thing ever.

Don't forget he'll plug Yoga Hosers in there somewhere

 

[Irishonion]

Just watched. I felt entertained, but it was a mess at the same time haha.

Thank God for Margot robbie and will Smith though. I liked both of them.

Jared Leto... Just... No...

 

[jett]

How often does this dumb shit happen in the movie?

It's one of the most obvious examples I've seen(without watching the movie itself) that nearly confirms the report of a marketing company editing the movie.

I haven't seen any of the Apes movies either

It legit seems like I live to disappoint Disco at this point

You've incomprehensibly skipped two of the few blockbusters released in recent times worth a shit.

 

[Einchy]

How often does this dumb shit happen in the movie?

The worst part is that each time they did that, they showed you glimpse of shit that got cut, so not only was it poorly done but they were also teasing me with shit that should've been left in.

 

[cr0w]

I liked it quite a bit. The villain was forgettable, but aside from Loki, which one hasn't been?

The cast and performances elevated the material, much like they did with Guardians. I didn't have a problem with any of them, but I absolutely loved Boomerang. I thought he was great. Leto I'll have to see more of to form an opinion, but I felt he was in the movie just enough.

Overall, I'm mystified, again, by critical response to this one. I just don't see any reason it should be getting the reactions it is.

 

[GravityInsanity]

 

[Gordon Shumway]

One of the reasons I stopped listening to his podcast is cus he thinks talking about sucking is the funniest shit possible, he ALWAYS went to that when he wanted to be funny and seconds into that video he starts talking about sucking dicks.

One day he will be smoking weed, crying and talking about sucking dicks and it'll be the most Kevin Smith thing ever.

I know the dude is a die-hard comics guy, but he goes off the deep end a lot. This review was his typical "LOVE IT" reaction..he doesn't like to hurt feelings, it seems. But yeah..the review was wild.

Craziest part was him saying his daughter was nutting out of her imaginary cock..😐

 

[BronsonLee]

You've incomprehensibly skipped two of the few blockbusters released in recent times worth a shit.

I only moved out to the suburbs a couple years ago, before then it was extremely difficult for me to get to a theater if it wasn't an advance screening

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by 'extremely difficult' I mean 'a 15 minute walk to the ghetto theater where tickets on Tuesday are 5 bucks, and people bring buckets of fried chicken into showings of Oblivion'

 

[whatsinaname]

 

[duckroll]

How often does this dumb shit happen in the movie?

It's one of the most obvious examples I've seen(without watching the movie itself) that nearly confirms the report of a marketing company editing the movie.

A lot in the beginning. Basically all introductions and establishing shots are done like that. But they have run out of people to introduce or places to establish, it just becomes a completely boring and mundane trek through a generic ruined city in the middle of the night with no sense of visual excitement or even chronological tension.

 

[Jarmel]

I feel like this experience broke him.

 

[Fury451]

You haven't heard...?

He has altered the deal. Pray he doesn't alter it further

 

[heliosRAzi]

How often does this dumb shit happen in the movie?

I remember when this clip got posted and people said it was edited down. That's exactly how it is in the movie.

 

[BronsonLee]

Also, I gave up on Kevin Smith when he wouldn't shut the hell up about eating his wife's asshole on Twitter

I don't care about people's kinks, but keep that shit to yourself b

 

[3N16MA]

Estimates are placing Saturday BO in the mid 30s. That is a massive tank job if it holds and i has the potential to have worse legs than BvS.

 

[Killer Queen]

A lot in the beginning. Basically all introductions and establishing shots are done like that. But they have run out of people to introduce or places to establish, it just becomes a completely boring and mundane trek through a generic ruined city in the middle of the night with no sense of visual excitement or even chronological tension.

You mean the 16 shots of the literal cgi trash storm wasn't enough for you?

 

[Strangelove77]

You just know he's crying inside.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Estimates are placing Saturday BO in the mid 30s. That is a massive tank job if it holds and i has the potential to have worse legs than BvS.

It already has worse reviews. Its just being consistent at this point.

 

[broncobuster]

Ayer's next film is with Netflix. He's going to love that process after this.

I remember when this clip got posted and people said it was edited down. That's exactly how it is in the movie.

Knowing that's how is in the film, still find it hard to believe they were okay with it. BTS footage of that scene is more exciting.

 

[TheFinalCut]

While I found the movie to be a bit of a mess, often incoherent and inconsistent, it's still as far from bad as it is from great. There are some great scenes that make up for a cramped film with too many characters and not enough plot or development, but there was a better film to be made here. Unless you already have a deep love for the characters, I can't recommend the film wholeheartedly.

5/10

 

[duckroll]

Ayer's next film is with Netflix. He's going to love that process after this.

The sweet process of taking the agreed upon sum of money with no questions asked, and then delivering the final product in whatever form you want? It's a pretty good deal! But if it sucks, then -everyone- knows who is to blame after that!

 

[GravityInsanity]

While I found the movie to be a bit of a mess, often incoherent and inconsistent, it's still as far from bad as it is from great. There are some great scenes that make up for a cramped film with too many characters and not enough plot or development, but there was a better film to be made here. Unless you already have a deep love for the characters, I can't recommend the film wholeheartedly.

5/10

Was it better than Air Bud?

 

[jett]

I only moved out to the suburbs a couple years ago, before then it was extremely difficult for me to get to a theater if it wasn't an advance screening

Spoiler

by 'extremely difficult' I mean 'a 15 minute walk to the ghetto theater where tickets on Tuesday are 5 bucks, and people bring buckets of fried chicken into showings of Oblivion'

lol sounds like a good time.

A lot in the beginning. Basically all introductions and establishing shots are done like that. But they have run out of people to introduce or places to establish, it just becomes a completely boring and mundane trek through a generic ruined city in the middle of the night with no sense of visual excitement or even chronological tension.

That sure sounds awful.

I remember when this clip got posted and people said it was edited down. That's exactly how it is in the movie.

That sure looks awful. Honestly, even the fanboys know when they're looking at crap, just like this clip from Civil War. "It was edited down for the clip!"

 

[Nudull]

The microwaved heart of a superior Marvel movie about misfits?

 

[BronsonLee]

Was it better than Air Bud?

I've made a huge mistake.

lol sounds like a good time.

I saw Gravity there once and when Clooney showed up again it caused like 10 people to burst out in laughter uncontrollably, to the point that they all had to leave

The pre-show ads were all this one local comedian shilling his hot new one time only live event coming 3 months ago

The theater only shows Marvel movies twice a day so that it can show Tyler Perry movies eight times instead

 

[shintoki]

I've made a huge mistake.



I saw Gravity there once and when Clooney showed up again it caused like 10 people to burst out in laughter uncontrollably, to the point that they all had to leave

The pre-show ads were all this one local comedian shilling his hot new one time only live event coming 3 months ago

The theater only shows Marvel movies twice a day so that it can show Tyler Perry movies eight times instead

Sounds like the theater I worked at, but that was because they served food and drinks during. Most of the Tyler Perry films outlasted the majority of other movies.

 

[J_Viper]

After just re-watching Fury, this makes me so bummed out.

Fury was an excellent film. I refuse to believe that the SS I watched in theaters is truly his cut.

 

[TheFinalCut]

Was it better than Air Bud?

I know it was brought up earlier in the thread but I'm not sure if you're being serious.

I mean it is kind of amazing it's aggregating lower but for a serious answer, no I don't think so. Two different film, attempting to do two different things.

It's like watching that funny moment when people don't like a score a reviewer gives to a film/book/game/tv show and look through their previous reviews to try and make an argument "They reviewed X better than Y? They don't know what they're doing!" Every piece of art can only be judged on how successful it is at accomplishing its own goals within its respective form.

 

[broncobuster]

The sweet process of taking the agreed upon sum of money with no questions asked, and then delivering the final product in whatever form you want? It's a pretty good deal! But if it sucks, then -everyone- knows who is to blame after that!

Will they? It'll be a who dun it between Ayer, Will Smith, and Max Landis.