Suicide Squad movie coming 2 2

[thunsicker]

I don't know if it's critic-proof. I know I'm not going opening night, and will definitely pay attention to the critics this time.

[Bosco685]

I agree they did attempt a course correction midstream with the re-shoots to better mesh with the original trailer.

 

-J.

 

I'd like to think the director is being straightforward when he shares the purpose of the reshoots.

 

Exclusive: David Ayer Explains ‘Suicide Squad’ Reshoots, Talks Directing Batman

 

Writer/director David Ayer took to Twitter last week to assert that the reshoots weren’t to make the movie more “fun” but were instead a vote of confidence from the studio, so when Collider’s own Steve Weintraub got the chance to speak with Ayer yesterday during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon, he asked the filmmaker about the reshoots and whether it was simply a case of the studio asking Ayer what else he wanted for the film, with Ayer responding that he’d like another set piece:

 

“That’s kind of it. If they don’t like your movie they tend to not want to invest in it. If they love your movie, they give you what you want. And I don’t think there’s any director that finishes a movie and says, ‘Wow that’s perfect, that’s what I really want it to be.’ Every movie I’ve ever made I wish I could go and grab some additional stuff and that’s exactly the chance I got this time. It’s like getting a new car but you get fancy rims and a new stereo.”

 

Steve asked Ayer if the reshoots are adding bits and pieces here and there or if he’s adding a significant new set piece, but the filmmaker was tight-lipped about specifics, only saying “all of the above.”

 

One of the scenes added was caught accidentally when marketing let out the casting list over the weekend.

 

 

‘Suicide Squad’ Adds Ezra Miller’s The Flash To Mix

 

 

Seems like the intent is more clear than some sites would like building a story around this.

[Batman]

Tickets booked for Saturday!

 

Suicide Squad has a 15 rating in the UK. Seems a little harsh for a PG-13...

 

Oh, it's got a 9.5/10 rating at IMDB... how'd that happen?

[Bosco685]

BOX OFFICE: SUICIDE SQUAD Now Tracking For Record Breaking $140 Million Opening Weekend

 

The first wave of reviews for Suicide Squad are expected to find their way online tomorrow, and assuming they're positive, the sky looks set to be the limit for the movie this weekend. Following early estimates which pointed to an opening around the $115 million mark (which will be the biggest August debut of all-time), analysts now believe that Suicide Squad could go as high as $130 million - 140 million. Warner Bros. meanwhile is being a little more conservative with an estimate of $125 million.

 

Should Suicide Squad creep up towards $140 million, it will beat Pixar's Finding Dory for the third biggest opening of 2016. It will also top Deadpool's $132.4 million bow from back in February.

 

Let's hope Ayer's reading paid off.

 

 

[Junkdrawer]

Harley > Deadpool

$140 easy

[Bosco685]

Movie review: 'Suicide Squad' scores with super-villains

 

There’s no way of avoiding comparisons between the newest Zack Snyder-produced superhero extravaganza “Suicide Squad” and the 1965 E.M. Nathanson WWII novel, and Robert Aldrich’s 1967 film adaptation “The Dirty Dozen.”

 

Well, first, let’s take out the word hero. The protagonists in “The Dirty Dozen” were bad soldiers, through and through, and the folks in the contemporary “Suicide Squad” are super-villains. Both stories have awful people, all in prison for heinous acts, including murder, who are secretly being given a second chance by the government. They will temporarily be released from jail, under strict supervision, and will go on a mission so dangerous they’re likely not to come out of it alive. But if they do the job, and make it through in one piece, they’ll have a big chunk of time taken off their sentences.

 

“Suicide Squad,” in a different iteration, actually predates “The Dirty Dozen,” the original DC comic book being published for a short run in 1959. It returned, with mostly new characters, and a story closer to the new film’s, in 1987, then again in 2011. “The Dirty Dozen” was straight action-drama with a subversive comic edge. “Suicide Squad” still carries its comic book roots but, with Snyder, who often can’t control his big cinematic visions, watching over writer-director David Ayer (writer-director of the excellent “End of Watch” and “Fury”), it tends to get pretty excessive in terms of ramped-up effects and energy.

 

And though some of the story needs tightening to avoid confusion as far as what the heck is going on, and the specific motivations of certain characters, there’s never a moment that isn’t fun to watch.

 

Things turn ultra-violent, but in a superhero/villain-movie kind of way, so it won’t do damage to anyone age 8 or over. Then it all calms down for a quiet barroom scene where the antiheroes get to share drinks, chat, and reveal some of their back stories. But, as inevitably as those earlier movie comparisons, this all returns to mayhem, leading up to a big bad vs. evil showdown.

 

There’s actually an upbeat conclusion, of sorts, and an end-credits sequence that solidifies “Suicide Squad” as being a tie-in between “Batman v. Superman” and “Justice League,” which will be released — now, write this down — on Nov. 17, 2017.

 

I guess The Monroe News wasn't concerned with the review embargo. Though the review does seem fairly generic.

[Bosco685]

Suicide Squad World Premiere Review: Not Enough Jared Leto’s Joker But Better Than BvS

 

The best part about Jared Leto’s Joker was that he did not top the Heath Ledger’s and Jack Nicholson’s joker, Whereas he was totally focused on doing something different. Even Jared Leto himself admits that he was terrified to play Joker after Heath Ledger but accomplish in showing the psychotic nature of the Joker to the Audience. Jared Leto’s Joker was more likely the Mark Hammil’s Joker from the animated movie back in 90’s.

 

A bit of bad is always good. Th Leto’s performance was mesmerizing but the thing that was disappointing was the screen time of the Joker. Leto’s Joker only got more like 25 minutes.

 

Now if we move on from the Jared Leto’s Joker, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was exceptional. Marley Quinn excellently expressed the psychotic slutty nature of Harley Quinn. The unpredictable performance of Margot Robbie made Harley Quinn’s performance really memorable.

 

If we talk about the conclusion review of the movie then the movie was good but the performances were exceptional. The movie is not about what is going on but what is going on inside the minds of characters. The movie is cool as first but very soon you will realize there is not any villain to go after but some bunch of anti-heroes to rally behind. The movie majorly focused on characters rather than plot and villain.

 

So the questions that must be coming to your mind right now:

• Will this movie will break any grounds? No
  
• Is the movie cool and Badass? Yes
  
• Is it fun to watch? Hell yeah
  
• Should you see it? Without a doubt!
  

[Bosco685]

[Jaydogrules]

Suicide Squad World Premiere Review: Not Enough Jared Leto’s Joker But Better Than BvS

 

The best part about Jared Leto’s Joker was that he did not top the Heath Ledger’s and Jack Nicholson’s joker, Whereas he was totally focused on doing something different. Even Jared Leto himself admits that he was terrified to play Joker after Heath Ledger but accomplish in showing the psychotic nature of the Joker to the Audience. Jared Leto’s Joker was more likely the Mark Hammil’s Joker from the animated movie back in 90’s.

 

A bit of bad is always good. Th Leto’s performance was mesmerizing but the thing that was disappointing was the screen time of the Joker. Leto’s Joker only got more like 25 minutes.

 

Now if we move on from the Jared Leto’s Joker, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was exceptional. Marley Quinn excellently expressed the psychotic slutty nature of Harley Quinn. The unpredictable performance of Margot Robbie made Harley Quinn’s performance really memorable.

 

If we talk about the conclusion review of the movie then the movie was good but the performances were exceptional. The movie is not about what is going on but what is going on inside the minds of characters. The movie is cool as first but very soon you will realize there is not any villain to go after but some bunch of anti-heroes to rally behind. The movie majorly focused on characters rather than plot and villain.

 

So the questions that must be coming to your mind right now:

• Will this movie will break any grounds? No
  
• Is the movie cool and Badass? Yes
  
• Is it fun to watch? Hell yeah
  
• Should you see it? Without a doubt!
  

 

No plot or villain but a must see....

 

-J.

[ChrisInBaltimore]

Those comments about Will Smith worry me. It is what I've been saying about him for the last few years.

[AnthonyTheAbyss]

Harley > Deadpool

$140 easy

 

Harley > Deadpool < Will Smith

 

He's had a string of flops. I'm going to wait a few days and see how the reviews come out.

 

It might break a record for an opening but lets see how the week after pans out. Been disappointed too many times lately with these "blockbusters".

[cousin itt]

Well, this ain't good... first six reviews are up on RT... all negative.

[Bosco685]

Suicide Squad World Premiere Review: Not Enough Jared Leto’s Joker But Better Than BvS

 

The best part about Jared Leto’s Joker was that he did not top the Heath Ledger’s and Jack Nicholson’s joker, Whereas he was totally focused on doing something different. Even Jared Leto himself admits that he was terrified to play Joker after Heath Ledger but accomplish in showing the psychotic nature of the Joker to the Audience. Jared Leto’s Joker was more likely the Mark Hammil’s Joker from the animated movie back in 90’s.

 

A bit of bad is always good. Th Leto’s performance was mesmerizing but the thing that was disappointing was the screen time of the Joker. Leto’s Joker only got more like 25 minutes.

 

Now if we move on from the Jared Leto’s Joker, Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was exceptional. Marley Quinn excellently expressed the psychotic slutty nature of Harley Quinn. The unpredictable performance of Margot Robbie made Harley Quinn’s performance really memorable.

 

If we talk about the conclusion review of the movie then the movie was good but the performances were exceptional. The movie is not about what is going on but what is going on inside the minds of characters. The movie is cool as first but very soon you will realize there is not any villain to go after but some bunch of anti-heroes to rally behind. The movie majorly focused on characters rather than plot and villain.

 

So the questions that must be coming to your mind right now:

• Will this movie will break any grounds? No
  
• Is the movie cool and Badass? Yes
  
• Is it fun to watch? Hell yeah
  
• Should you see it? Without a doubt!
  

 

No plot or villain but a must see....

 

-J.

 

The article does go into greater detail about the characters but not the story most probably so they didn't ruin for people wanting to enjoy the film.

 

Though no matter what he posted - too much story details - too little story details - there are those that will complain. Glad he at least went with the summary approach so as not to spoil the movie completely.

[jsilverjanet]

Those who focus on the negative will only see the negative

 

Those who want to see something positive will find it

 

Those who want to see this fail will find a way to make sure they continually post hoping it comes true

[Bosco685]

EMPIRE ONLINE Movie Review: Suicide Squad

 

If Marvel has the best superheroes, so the prevailing geek-logic goes, then DC has the coolest villains. So it’s only sensible they’re finally placed front, centre and in the firing line. Filling its entire super-team with previously unseen antagonists, Suicide Squad represents a Flash-speed sprint of a catch-up for the rapidly forming DC Cinematic Universe. And, on that front at least, it’s a real hoot.

 

More used to spelunking in the man-caves of the testosteronic psyche with the likes of End Of Watch and 2014’s underrated war movie Fury, Ayer might seem an unlikely candidate to rescue a comic-book blockbuster series, but, like his unpredictable, mismatched characters, he pulls it off with gritty-flashy aplomb.

 

Still, at least elsewhere there’s a proper bad guy to chew on. Though only a wild card, occasionally capering in and out of the main plot, Jared Leto’s incarnation of the Joker is essential to its success. Where Heath Ledger’s version was scarred, shabby and countercultural, Leto’s has a smooth, blingy gangsta swagger; a modern take on the way the original comic-book creation riffed on ’30s mobsters. But it’s not his swish, purring style and elegant, slo-mo cackle that really hooks you, it’s something we’ve never seen before: the Joker in love. Here’s a fascinatingly jagged new angle (cinematically at least). It’s unsettling and compelling — almost enough to make you wish it were more than a subplot.

 

Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

[Captain_Pike]

I'm so excited for the Rottentomatoes' reviews!

[50 Cent #II (1st)]

Rotten Tomatoes score went from 20% to 33%. Uh oh, at least it's going up.

[paperheart]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-suicide-squad-mov-rev-0802-20160802-column.html

 

Suicide Squad' review: Will Smith, Margot Robbie stand out in mega-stuffed superhero mess

Edited August 2, 2016 by paperheart

[Bosco685]

Rotten Tomatoes score went from 20% to 33%. Uh oh, at least it's going up.

 

Unfortunately, there are just as many negative reviews.

 

INDIE WIRE: ‘Suicide Squad’ Review - These Heroes May Be Bad, But Their Movie Is Even Worse

 

Just when you think the summer movie season can’t get any worse, along come the “Worst. Heroes. Ever.” And while the film’s official tagline is selling its stars a little bit short (surely last year’s incarnation of The Fantastic Four still holds that dubious distinction), the mundane, milquetoast, and often mind-bogglingly stupid “Suicide Squad” almost makes good on the threat of its marketing campaign.

 

Of course, the advertising copy isn’t referring to the quality of the film’s super-powered task force so much as it is to their moral fiber, but this motley crew of demented rejects — a real who’s who of who gives a mess — are bad in every sense of the word except for the one that might threaten to make them interesting.

 

And then — bringing up the rear in more ways than one — there’s Dr. Harleen Quinzel (Margot Robbie), aka Harley Quinn. Volatile, rambunctious, and sexualized to such an extreme that she feels like she wandered out of the film’s XXX parody (there are more shots of her than there are of several of the film’s supporting characters), Robbie’s take on the iconic sidekick is a spellbinding bit of bubblegum savagery, a caricature of male fetishism. Given how the Joker treats her, she’s potentially also a poor representation of psychological abuse, but “Suicide Squad” is far too coy to cop to that idea.

 

“Suicide Squad” never has the courage of its convictions — it doesn’t own anything. At best, Ayer rents some pre-existing pop iconography and charges us $15 to watch him take it around the block for a spin. Forget the “Worst. Heroes. Ever.” These guys don’t even know how to be bad.

 

Grade: D+

[mysterio]

The Vanity Fair review looks awful.