Newest Review is LIVE!!! Round #3 for the DCU, can they make a comeback?
Hello All,
Boy this film gained a lot of controversy in a short amount of time huh? For the record, any petitions to shut down this blog based on any will only be achieved after I’m long dead. I mean on one hand, I suppose I can’t blame DC fans for being upset that attempt number three at the DCU has supposedly gone so awry, but at the same time, they do know Rotten Tomatoes itself is not a review site right? Their Tomatometer only collects and analyzes all the other reviews and displays the average score and consensus. If I was big enough for them to count me in that, my opinion would be smushed in there right along with it. To blame them for any negative influence is like blaming the guy who delivers the papers when something bad makes the front page. That being said, I suppose you all want my opinion on it, and I’ve stalled long enough. Let’s see how round three of the DCU fairs shall we?
Plot Summary - After the death of Superman, government agent Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) gathers a group of the most elite criminals, to form a team to go after extraordinary threats. When such a threat to Midway City arises, she calls in the team known as Task Force X, or as the forced members put it, The Suicide Squad.
Pros - I can’t figure out between the characters and the soundtrack which I like more. The cast is amazing, and the chemistry between the characters is spot on. The soundtrack throughout the movie is phenomenal as well. Hell I’m listening to it as I type this. The look of the film is cool as hell too, as it really does make a great use of visuals, colours, atmosphere to make possibly the best looking DCU so far. When the film gets going, it gets really good and builds up to a pretty damn good climax.
Cons - The plot feels like it’s had something removed, as it kind of feels strangely thin. The structure of the first act feels like exposition, albeit done in an entertaining fashion. The Joker is relegated to the subplot, which is a damn shame. The film also has a tendency to jump around a bit too much with flashbacks, which makes the structure of the whole thing feel kind of all over the place.
Final Score - 6/10 With a Lower Score Seal of Approval.
I cannot deny that the film is on a technical level deeply flawed, but as someone who has been greatly disappointed with the DCU so far, this is easily it’s best film, and it’s still also entertaining as hell.
Next: Nine Lives - From what I hear, we might have a new contender for worst movie of the year. I can’t tell if that makes me happy or terrified.
We’re five reviews away from the 200th review special. Oh boy am I excited, and I also realize I need to get back to work on that one.
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