Why The Suicide Squad Is PERFECT (feat. James Gunn) | Video Essay

FilmSpeak brings you their The Suicide Squad movie review discussing Why The Suicide Squad Is Perfect and just might be James Gunn's masterpiece in this video essay...feat. James Gunn himself!
After WB and DC completely botched the initial outing of Task Force-X in David Ayer's Suicide Squad 2016, they needed 2 things. One, to Release the Ayer Cut and make good on the film David Ayer originally promised audiences, and two, they needed to revamp and rebuild the property from the ground up. Enter James Gunn. After a targeted Twitter attack that saw the director initially fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 for inappropriate jokes made well over a decade ago, Gunn did a lot of self-reflecting and WB/DC came knocking. They gave Gunn Carte Blanche to do whatever he wanted with whatever DC property he wanted to. The story in his heart? The Suicide Squad 2021. The new Suicide Squad is explosive, nasty, unfiltered, hilarious, and yet, incredibly wholesome. Gunn reinvented Task Force-X deconstructing the very purpose of the team and finding the dignity and humanity in who was otherwise deemed the worst of the worst. In Bloodsport, King Shark, Rick Flag, Polka Dot Man, Ratcatcher 2, and even Harley Quinn, he saw shades of himself, shades of the flawed person he was capable of great things. The Suicide Squad movie is written and directed by James Gunn and stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, and Peter Capaldi. The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission for the alien Starro, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave. Griffin gives you his review of The Suicide Squad or the suicide squad review filled with bits from his James Gunn Interview (from The Playlist's Fourth Wall Podcast) and explains why the suicide squad is perfect and how James Gunn perfected the suicide squad in this video essay!
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[@BanitoYuno]

Just so you know James Gunn wasn’t hired to remake another suicide squad movie, he was hired to make anything he wanted and he chose the suicide squad. Perfect for him to just go all out with what he wanted to do.

[@jasoncrandall5320]

He couldve done anything that wasnt Batman or Superman as I understand it. Suicide Squad was the best choice

[@BanitoYuno]

@@jasoncrandall5320 yea I’m glad he chose suicide squad it’s really the only type of movie that he could do whatever he wanted. And you didn’t know who would live or die he nailed it.

[@xxxvvvxxx4736]

Everyone at Filmspeak is a loser, Because James Gunn's the Garbage Squad was shit

[@johnlloyddy7016]

Would've preferred him to make a Lobo movie though.

[@monke1599]

@@jasoncrandall5320 He was actually offered superman first, and when he denied DC let him do anything he wanted

[@shadymello9146]

"No one likes a show off" "Unless what they're showing off is dope as fuuck"

[@handlesarestupid154]

The line delivery was kinda cringe from Cena imo, but Elba saved it

[@MarquesWarren745]

fuck… that’s true

[@aleph4425]

Literally my favorite line from that movie

[@reece1096]

@@joshzillaboi9971 I love this movie

[@truedarkness4052]

@i hate thots That's Cena's whole appeal, dude

[@brendankyle7309]

I love how Javelin actually plays an important part in the overall film

[@marcgonzalez9690]

Yeah ok 👌 lol

[@fishordie1992]

@@marcgonzalez9690 well, he kind of did when Harley realized what the javelin was "for", but I feel you.

[@kdizzle901]

The javelin did but not the actual character lol

[@smileyboi9386]

@@kdizzle901 the javelin itself is the character more than flula borg

[@rhetiq9989]

And that’s good I always liked Flula lol was worried his character was just going to be a throwaway death like the others but he actually had some influence on Harley AND their victory in the end. Okay I guess he still was a throwaway death but he still served more purpose compared to the rest who fell in Team 1

[@kdizzle901]

Weasel drowning right away and them accidentally killing the wrong crew were so funny

[@wcthesecret]

He didn’t die though.

[@ragekid2423]

@@wcthesecret he said drown not die

[@wcthesecret]

@@ragekid2423 drowning usually means dying.

[@hyperdust7851]

@@wcthesecret u right

[@marcozolo3536]

It was pretty cringe to be honest

[@natathetata1648]

“The most human we’ve ever seen the suicide squad” he says, as the camera pans in on the strange weasel creature

[@magentaplatinum1430]

“DID ANYONE CHECK IF THE WEASEL COULD SWIM?”

[@WackMaDino]

dont diss weasel he’s a hero

[@daisybryar2737]

I'd argue Weasel in TSS got better characterisation than Killer Croc in SS

[@AzA609]

@@daisybryar2737 It's more Killer Croc vs King Shark. Both animal-like and love eating humans. King Shark wins by a longshot. *B I R D*

[@daisybryar2737]

@@AzA609 Yeah, they definitely played the same sort of role in the films, I'm just saying that Weasel still got better characterisation than Killer Croc. Hot take: King Shark is a better comparison to Ivan Vanko from Iron Man because he vants his bord.

[@cavejohnsongaming1972]

For some reason starros death was sad the way he said the thing about being happy in space

[@thebatman4279]

You're the only person I've heard say that. That moment really took me by surprise. You seem him levelling the city but you forget he's just a creature that's been taken against his will and tortured and experimented on for 30 years. Very tragic.

[@warningthisproductcontains3837]

@@thebatman4279 but, if he took control of the astronauts why didn’t he go back to space or drive it elsewhere

[@infallibleblue]

Same. When he said he was happy floating in space staring at the stars….

[@shutii9165]

@@warningthisproductcontains3837 Do you really think he knows how to drive a spaceship or a satellite? It took him 30 years to know how to speak basic english, and if it wasn't for the 30 years of tortures he wouldn't probably be trying to conquer the city and just probably stay on space but since they got him locked up on earth it probably means that humans managed to capture him. We can also sense his hatred towards the scientist because of how he ripped him apart and smash him even tho he can just control him.

[@azrael_morningstar]

@@warningthisproductcontains3837 How was he supposed to know he'd be used by the thinker.

[@jdawgthethingod3212]

I like how the movie has "chapter" titles in them. It really felt like you were progressing through each comic issue as the movie moves from one set piece to the next.

[@aaronlaplace5902]

Yeah if I were to nitpick I’d say it is kind of confusing which are supposed to be “chapters” and which are just for locations or timeskips

[@naiknaik8812]

Well chapters can be timeskips and different scenes

[@jeriemaihreyes5670]

Milton was my favorite. He's good being the leader

[@rowni]

LMAOOO 😂

[@baldomeroplata8368]

“Who’s Milton?”

[@TywinLannister666]

MILTON's DEAD!!!

[@TheNotoriousOne229]

"Who's Milton?"

[@TywinLannister666]

@@TheNotoriousOne229 "Milton, Milton. He's been with us the whole time!"

[@acemagalor2519]

“Harley was easily the best part of the first film” Are we forgetting about slipknot, the man who can climb anything?

[@jocosesonata]

He's no match against Milton.

[@jocosesonata]

He's no match against Milton.

[@nick.19]

@@jocosesonata Who's Milton?

[@shagarumedic]

@@nick.19 joe mama

[@mollye9527]

@@nick.19 fuck! hes been with us the whole time!

[@kaisteven5907]

Went in expecting little but hoping for a lot and was blown away. Had a great time. One of the best comic book movies and it came out of nowhere

[@lucahrvatin6466]

Is the movie out?

[@riyeski122]

@@lucahrvatin6466 it’s out in certain countries that don’t have hbo max

[@gorillathemancomics3282]

It’s up there with The Dark Knight 1.The Dark Knight 2.Joker 3.The Suicide Squad

[@gnarrcan108]

Yeah it’s a good flick. Margot is great as Harley the only pet peeve I had is they whacked boomer bc he’s an integral part of the suicide comics.

[@kaisteven5907]

@@gnarrcan108 it surprised me as I thought maybe he'd appear in the flash but it's shock factor I guess

[@CyGea]

Ratcatcher's moment at the end, made me think of Squirrel Girl. And why she's called The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. James had The Unbeatable Rat Girl.

[@amandusvonborstel7515]

Yesss!!! Came here to say this lmao I was showing my son the justice league cover with starro before this and he was asking how could they beat it if it took the whole justice league and.... there's your answer lmao

[@DANAXfantastico]

saaaaaaaaame

[@hjj9269]

Exactly the same thought, it reminded me of how squirrel girl beat Thanos.

[@ranzudezuLRTC]

This sequel was just PERFECTION. You didn't know who was gonna die and I was all tensed up lol

[@Wlof25]

Are you serious? I knew that Alba's character, Harley and Peacemaker aren't going to die. When started watching I was under the impression that the woman of color isn't going to die, and look, I was right.

[@ranzudezuLRTC]

@@Wlof25 But when they killed most of the team in the 1st part of the movie, it was really shocking lol and I would've never expected other main characters to die as well :( and when Idris' character was falling I thought he was gonna die too and that is what I liked about the film, it really portrayed that their missions are really "suicidal" and that they can be thrown away like trash with a single press of a button or through a life staking mission. In short, expendable bastards :P

[@creed8712]

@@Wlof25 what are you talking about, Mongal got toasted alive and she was orange...unless you mean black person then you should have just said that like normal people do

[@ultrabigfella]

@@creed8712 I think he means Ratcatcher, and since he referred to her by her skin color instead of her very easy to remember name I'm willing to bet he didn't actually watch the movie.

[@weetodd9879]

What do you mean, it follows the same death route of every film, small delay and then pop, the first death, small delay, shot to the face, orange girl, small delay, on fire, captain boomerang, ran up, small delay, impaled, it goes on and on and on and on, it's the same sequence time and time again, if you want a unpredictable death, make it fast and out of focus rather than zooming in to the character out of no where, it's like the saying "dont play with your food" well dont play with your characters deaths, because then ots really predictable, now at what point in the film it may not be, but we all saw the ending fight in the trailer and saw the characters in it and we deducted from it. So I think it's safe to say that the most unexpected part of the film would be john cenas betrayal. But people wanted this and I cant argue that they didnt get what they want, but I can argue that this looks like pure stupidity when compared to the first one, and i would watch that 50 times over watching this a second time.

[@chilliicecream5456]

This is the most indie superhero film I’ve ever seen, and I love it.

[@qabio]

have you seen kick ass or super? if you liked this youll love those ones

[@ajayakumarkareepra6631]

@@qabio I loved 1st kick ass movie

[@JaySewani]

@@qabio I liked it but it was too long and Main character was not that good 😂

[@Largentina.]

Then you've clearly never seen James Gunn's "Super"

[@qabio]

@@JaySewani which movie

[@garysheldon1739]

I think it was hard to root for one character through out the movie because every 10 minutes my favourite characters died

[@osmanyousif7849]

Too bad there was no no Killer Frost, Plastique, Ragdoll, Blockbuster, or Bronze Tiger….

[@spiralyt309]

That was the best part of the movie for me, I never knew who to root for and what to expect. Really exciting

[@oomlete]

@@osmanyousif7849 ya i wish those characters were there

[@ultrabigfella]

@@osmanyousif7849 I mean, yeah I have a whole list of characters I'd like in this movie, but it feels crammed as it is. I wouldn't worry about it, we'll definitely get at least one sequel. I really hope Ivy is in the sequel.

[@dropkickmolotov]

Hopefully we get a sequel from Gunn. I'm 1000% all about it

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

Just watched it and *MY GOD* it was fun. And finally a movie that wasn’t scared to knock off as many people as possible like a baby version invincible. I’m glad they push the envelope in a movie about villains.

[@pussyshayer69]

i watch the movie 20 mins ago and love it

[@watterson.darwin]

Wdym baby version

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

@@watterson.darwin invincible last episode so violent with no regard for human that it stayed with me for a few days after I’ve seen it. I’ve been begging for a show to let loose and let villains do some villain shit but damn! My eyes was too big for my stomach after that episode. But this movie is the closest I’d seen in a “hero” movie that let violence take hold of a movie. I don’t condone violence but I do want it in my movies!!!!

[@watterson.darwin]

@@LikeAGentlemanPlease nearly a whole city died you do realize that

[@bwill1268]

@@LikeAGentlemanPlease but invincible didn’t really kill off the main/like-able characters. They just killed random civilians you would have 0 attachment to.

[@Q-lays]

I just want to take a second to talk about how a less than 5 second scene of The Squad trying to Help King Shark was done Practically. Things like that show just how much Gunn understands and loves this genre.

[@marcgonzalez9690]

Which scene?

[@Liaam_back]

Was it when those fish things were trying to eat him?

[@phelisejoy7118]

When?

[@yamyam263]

What are you referring to?

[@kaiserkeller6189]

@@phelisejoy7118 he's talking about the scene when the building blew up, and the tiny carnivorous fishes started biting the fuck out of Nanaue. Both Harley and Bloodsport went out of their way to swim to him and tried ripping the lil fish guys off him.

[@christmasgoomba1460]

I'm convinced James Gunn can make any superhero/villain a great, fun, likable character. He made us love a dude named Polka Dot man. The guy is a henius

[@rhetiq9989]

Bloodsport and Ratcatcher 2 are my favorite characters but Rick Flag was a surprise standout, he actually he had a well rounded character arc this time. From Waller’s no nonsense puppet to rebelling against her for the bettermen of others, and he went out fighting his old reflection in the form of Peacemaker and I always loved those kinds of fight it reminds me of Logan vs X-24. Props to Joel Kinnaman too for giving his all for his role in this, much better than he did in the first

[@shukrysii828]

(SPOILERS) Sucks what happened to him. I thought the Post Credit Scene was alluding to Rick survival (I know it's stupid because they even showed his heart being stabbed, I felt squeamish at that scene) and when we found out it was Peacemaker. I felt contempt seeing that.

[@donavenhollow5709]

@@shukrysii828 Its because they are setting up for a Peacemaker show now.

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

Man I never knew that was what they intended and it's actually pretty brilliant, Peacemaker being the caricature of Rick Flag. Now I'm torn between wanting him to stay dead or alive

[@anthonylesley982]

I agree with your sentence most of Idris Elba and newcomer Daniela Melchior fucking nailed there roles perfectly

[@MrMoneyclips]

The javelin that Javelen carries ironically has the best arc in the movie. Javelins are thrown in an arc. That had to be done on purpose.

[@mad_the_monk]

For me, this is everything I wanted and more. As studios relentlessly pump out more and more superhero movies, it seems that more people than ever are saying the genre is tired. I am happy to report that James Gunn delivered a movie that quells such a concern with massive success. This film was frankly batshit insane and I am here for every moment of it. It’s so colourful in both it’s visuals and writing that I am just as excited to rewatch it as I was before my first viewing (maybe even moreso). The characters are really well written and they all standout in their own separate ways. Polka Dot Man is easily the standout for me as I loved his weird characterisation (helps that I love weird characters) and he easily had some of the funniest moments. Bloodsport, Rick Flag and Ratcatcher II were also brilliant in this and Margot Robbie easily gave her best performance as Harley Quinn. And of course, King Shark is adorably vicious! Peacemaker is an unlikable dick, but despite that I’m actually excited for the Peacemaker prequel show that was announced a while back too. Overall, this was a fantastic time that, while not perfect, hit every spot for me in all the right places. The violence is brutal and the action, comedy and storyline were all brilliant for me. I would get why certain people wouldn’t like the movie as it’s definitely a specific taste (and a specific humour that may not jell with everyone) but for me this was my dream superhero movie. The Dark Knight and Logan may be regarded as masterpieces of this genre, but to me this is the most fun of the lot; hence the high rating. Exactly the type of movie I needed to get me back in the theatre and you should definitely get your tickets as soon as you can. More of this please DC!

[@josievanluis5986]

But it wasn’t good though

[@fishordie1992]

@@josievanluis5986 Well, it's a good thing we all aren't robots who think alike, because IMO, you are dead wrong. This movie was great. Never was a comic book reader, but I appreciate the stories told through the movies. More please!

[@Pengroves]

The rewatch-ability is what stands out to me, this might be the first comic book movie in awhile that I will and look forward to watching again

[@santiagohernandez7829]

Perfectly said

[@chynckpercins6739]

@@josievanluis5986 wrong

[@harrisont2004]

Sorta spoilers but not really. Also damn for a film where the characters are meant to be expendable I couldn’t help but fall in love with Ratcatcher 2, King Shark, Bloodsport and Rick Flagg (and Harley tbf). Polkadot man was also a beast. Despite being a cruelly hilarious film at times it also had such great characters and a strong emotional centre. AND every plot moment was so well set up. Honestly one of the best team up movies ever, I got the same chills in the line up scene and the “turn around” scene in this film as when the Avengers stood in a circle for the first time in Avengers Assemble.

[@scottchaison1001]

What about Peacemaker?

[@thechroniclesofthesuperhob167]

@@scottchaison1001 have you seen the film? Just checking cause I don’t wanna spoil it for you ahah

[@thechroniclesofthesuperhob167]

@@titaniumman02 yes I have

[@Gabreya]

+Harrison T I couldn't agree more. I was actually teary-eyed at times watching this film and I didn't think I would. Sure, I was laughing a lot. But, other times, I felt like I was about to cry. Especially during certain scenes. James Gunn has this uncanny ability to inject strong and genuinely emotional moments in the midst of all of the hilarious and weird stuff happening that somehow works. Just look at the Guardians of the Galaxy films. It's like a fun, crazy, and emotional rollercoaster.

[@noavink1]

the first trailer having polka dot man's last words in it where he screams "i'm a superhero" is so foul

[@shagger1288]

Not got a bad word to say about this film, it was absolutely fantastic!

[@tameaztxc4925]

There is one They killed Rick flag 😔😭

[@mortifer8655]

@@tameaztxc4925 worst than that (spoiler ) they killed polka dot man , that's the only bad and worst thing in the movie TT

[@shadysantes]

@@tameaztxc4925 and Captain Boomerang too 😪

[@generalgrievous3491]

@@shadysantes and starro

[@1Chasg]

It's exactly what a Suicide Squad movie should be. James did fantastic with this.

[@kdizzle901]

Yea Grace Randolph was complaining about them being villains 😂 she was also saying that the scene where the accidentally kill the wrong army was awful and that Harley got raped…….lol

[@1Chasg]

@@kdizzle901 She's a clown 🤡. Her take on the movie was so awful. The bit she said about Waller was nuts, apparently its misogynistic that the workers got one over on her 🤦‍♂️. The person that hit her over the head was a women ffs 😂.

[@kdizzle901]

@@1Chasg I turned it off before I heard that….once she said Harley Quinn got raped I turned it off and unsubscribed

[@weetodd9879]

I'm gonna be honest, I would rather watch the first suicide squad 50 times over than watch this film a second time, like i feel like I've been beaten and look at my name, I'm losing brain cells i never knew i had, like seriously the stupidity puts dumb and dumber too shame and that's saying something.

[@weetodd9879]

@@scaryrumpus debatable

[@ateliermayo7528]

I like how Dom is the symbol of family everywhere in the internet.

[@praevidens]

I really love Ratcatcher's character and I'm glad they didn't kill her off. She's the kind and compassionate person in the group and it's a nice contrast to the serious Flag, crazy Harley, and cold Bloodsport.

[@joaquinbowen7122]

Zack Snyder’s Justice League and The Suicide Squad!!!! What a year for DC I’m so excited to watch this movie.

[@FilmSpeak]

Is DC fans are FEASTING!

[@joebond545]

I would actually say its as good as zack snyder justice league, both 10/10 for me

[@giovan5219]

@@joebond545 Its amazing how they're both almost on the opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to tone and managed to be loved by many.

[@tricko8000]

Lmao ZSJL was extremely forgettable imo. I'm so glad DC's moving on from Snyder now, I'm so excited for the upcoming movies!

[@joaquinbowen7122]

@@joebond545 i know right?

[@hutchisopinion7603]

Joel Kinnaman was great in this

[@brucesnow7125]

He's been consistently knocking it out of the park these last few years. Altered Carbon and For All Mankind are great showcases of how talented he is.

[@tera_xoxo]

🥲

[@SullyFox]

@@brucesnow7125 Agreed. I've been a fan of his since The Killing.

[@markh9755]

Agree. I hope Joel gets more movies because he is a very talented actor.

[@51stcenturygirl]

@Bruce Snow I watched The Suicide Squad directly after first season of altered carbon and was surprised to see him again lol. He is excellent. I need to watch more of his work

[@shakeriddleandroll939]

Wasn't expecting the Polka Dot Man of all characters to be my favorite but here we are

[@liquidjackson7172]

This is incredible. You’re about to blow up my friend.

[@FilmSpeak]

Cheers my man. Thank you!

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[@moonwhooper]

@@FunkyJabroni or do both

[@Krillinish2]

Without a comma that 2nd sentence means something else.

[@cryptidliker5294]

Not like Savant's head, right?

[@halloweenfriday]

I just got back from seeing The Suicide Squad, and I loved every f*#%ing minute of it! This movie and Zack Snyder’s Justice League are tied as the best in the DCEU, and I hope David Ayer gets his vision of the first Suicide Squad realized with the Ayer Cut.

[@dc5311]

I concur, The Suicide Squad is a MASTERPIECE!!

[@redbearington3345]

your comment actually makes me sad for humanity.

[@halloweenfriday]

@@redbearington3345 your lack of respect for others’ opinions actually makes me sad for humanity.

[@redbearington3345]

​an opinion doesnt deserve respect by default. You shouldn't respect others opinions just because they have them, you should respect them based on what they are and/or why they are had. It was Hitlers opinion jews should die, do you respect that opinion? You also lack respect for other peoples opinions, you just want to pretend you dont because hey in this case its about a movie so boo hoo leave britney alone.

[@halloweenfriday]

@@redbearington3345 I lack respect for opinions? Lol buddy, you’re the one who said my thoughts on The Suicide Squad made you sad for humanity. To get all butthurt about me loving the movie and hoping for a potential director’s cut of the first Suicide Squad, and then defend your comment after I called you out makes you look pretty pathetic, bud. And why are you comparing opinions on movies to what people thought of Hitler’s views on Jews? Please grow up, and move on.

[@amankallyat4828]

The Suicide Squad was literally one of the best comic book genre movie I've seen and wow I genuinely did not expect it to be so damn good. I went in with little to no hype thinking it'll be okay ish at best. I was DEAD wrong. My mind was blown and I am equally as excited to re watch it. Well done James Gunn! DC needed this movie.

[@jacksongreen4107]

I completely forgot about it until I saw an ad and looked up how it was doing out of curiosity. My brain then stopped working for a couple seconds as I processed the 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.

[@CALM-R]

Went in with low expectations (James Gunn made me go see it), and left with a mind blown as hard as some of the people in the film. I do think that Birds of Prey improved Harley, they portrayed her as a nutty character and just crazy. James Gunn shows her intelligence as well as her crazy side. Harley Quinn is a psychiatrist after all and smart. He truly did her justice.

[@clark82]

I actually feel Gunn made the right choice of making Harley a side character in the movie and that less is better…. She got a nice side plot/mini story within the main plot that was over and done with, then I struggle to remember her doing anything else…. This allowed the other characters a chance to shine (especially Ratcatcher 2, who was the heart and soul of the movie).

[@marcozolo3536]

BoP to me was utter hot garbage. Not even worthy of the DCEU label. Ironically I rate the original Suicide Squad quite highly on my list

[@Anthonycheesman33]

@@marcozolo3536 most movies in the dceu are bad lol

[@marcozolo3536]

@@Anthonycheesman33 lol you are out of your mind mate!

[@Anthonycheesman33]

@@marcozolo3536 not really you are act like the dceu is marvel outside of wonder woman man of steel and shazam its alot of shit lol.

[@LostHope84]

King Shark was by far one of my favorites. Ratcatcher 2 was amazing too, as was Harley and Bloodsport... but Shark was sooooo good. Every time he was on screen I loved it.

[@alextoth9853]

Sebastian the rat is one of the most endearing characters in the DCEU. James Gunn is a wizard.

[@shukrysii828]

Hells yeah. Sebastian the Rat needs to be protected and for me way more admirable than King Shark. The little dude offered a leaf, chocolate, handshake and wave that's just too wholesome for the world. I may consider handle a rat, gotta work the nerve to not feel disgusted by it first. Strangely, the part where Ratcatcher II reminisce of her time with her father asking why choose to rats to control. It tug me in the feels man and such a uplifting note to think on curiously.

[@rory_pond1701]

It first occurred to me while watching GotG2, but The Suicide Squad confirmed it: James Gunn's superpower is in how he uses context to tell a story. You think you understand Yondu's relationship to Peter Quill in GotG, but Gunn upends it in GotG2. In The Suicide Squad, Gunn takes that ability to reshape your perceptions and dials it up to 12. He is a genius.

[@Benny21]

Amazing what a difference that James Gunn made to Suicide Squad film from the first one. Full of a great action scenes, funny shots and Margot Robbie fit as always. The Old Suicide Squad film's absolutely not fit to lick the New Suicide Squad shoes

[@marcozolo3536]

You are delusional bruh

[@shan9886]

@@marcozolo3536 i think you're the one who's delusional if you don't think it's a good movie, especially if you think the first film is better

[@marcozolo3536]

@@shan9886 give it a break bruh, u ain't fooling anyone here lol

[@shan9886]

@@marcozolo3536 what even is your opinion on both films

[@marcozolo3536]

@@shan9886 I watched the original Suicide Squad in cinemas. It's the only reason I then went onto watching the ultimate cut of BvS. I refused to watch it before

[@crumpledpaper8897]

I really like how they allows the bright colors that are correlated with comic books that modern super hero movies ditched was used a bit more in this movie. It detaches it from reality a bit more which makes all the wacky shit believable. And also it makes it a more fun movie in general and makes it easier on the eyes when the night scenes are lit well and most of the movie is during the day.

[@itsmestan]

Watched this film just 2 days ago in the cinema and I couldn't agree more.

[@FilmSpeak]

It truly is an instant classic

[@fishordie1992]

@@FilmSpeak Can't wait to purchase the blue ray. This movie was freaking great.

[@KittenoftheBroccoli]

I actually almost cried when Starro uttered its last line. Like you said, it was an animal backed into a cage and it just so happens that this animal can possess and control humans.

[@mrjagrown]

King shark legit looked terrifying in some scenes, even just the way the light shines of his scales (scales?, sharks have scales right) looked amazing

[@watterson.darwin]

Sharks don't have scales

[@mrjagrown]

@@watterson.darwin I looked it up after I typed it, they do have scales called dermal denticles.

[@watterson.darwin]

@@mrjagrown what da what that has shocked me

[@zachsutton2113]

@@watterson.darwin lol what da what I love Darwin

[@watterson.darwin]

@@zachsutton2113 uh thanks i got that a lot

[@gregt3499]

It’s sad that this amazing movie isn’t doing so hot in the box office. Definitely deserved to be seen on the big screen!

[@anonymousstill9276]

It's really good. If we were allowed to go outside, it would already past the budget in the box office.

[@jasonanthony8352]

I was sold when weasel drowned in the first 5 min. From that moment I knew this would be one of my favorite movies!! James Gunn must be protected at all cost😂

[@AidBuda4]

@@winterspidey4133 shut up

[@AidBuda4]

@@winterspidey4133 mans is watching a review for the movie and gets mad it gets spoiled and it happens in the first 5 seconds lmao

[@AidBuda4]

@@winterspidey4133 flag dies

[@AidBuda4]

@@winterspidey4133 polka dot man dies

[@AidBuda4]

@@winterspidey4133 weasel died and comes back during the credits, peacemaker is killed and is brought back for the end credits

[@1neOfN0ne]

One of the most entertaining movies I've ever seen in the theater. First half is awesome and it just gets better in the second half. 9.4/10

[@mudiametokunboh2370]

Facts so good 10 for me just felt so fresh and exciting and just ramps up the whole film

[@KalleVilenius]

Let's forget about the rest of the DCEU and just have Gunn make a new one of these every year for a while, see how it goes.

[@titaniumman02]

Especially since in the 70s, a lot of gritty action movies would get a ton of sequels. I'd be okay with different titles, like The Suicide Squad Rides Again or Ride of the Suicide Squad

[@ultrabigfella]

Bro I don't think you know how long it takes to make a movie.

[@Poeskino]

I feel like James Gunn should be some sort of advisor for the future DC movies being planned.

[@KalleVilenius]

@@ultrabigfella Orson Welles filmed Macbeth in 23 days.

[@ultrabigfella]

@@KalleVilenius that's an outlier though, and the fact that you cherry picked that specifically proves that. There's still conceptualizing, writing, casting, editing, and promotion.

[@gabriyelmastrianna8864]

James Gunn is my favorite director. I was abused as a kid and I've been in shitty situations and painted as a bad guy for things like that. He understands the nuance of humanity, the feeling of being an outcast more than anyone

[@trekgreenwood6743]

Now THIS was a Comic Book Movie. This legit felt like I was reading a comic book and this movie was the panels coming to life in my mind.

[@elin111]

Even the kaiju starfish gets a moment of humanization, that says a lot.

[@dreameater8548]

#Starrodidnothingwrong

[@galvinpro]

This film feels unique. In fact, each and every one of DC's movie feels unique. The Batman will be one of the best comic book movies of all time.

[@howisthatgay4275]

“Might be Gunn’s masterpiece” No way this is better than Guardians 1. That movie is cinema perfection

[@tenkenroo]

Rick Flagg dying actually made me flip out cause this film did such a good job to invest me in him. To the point I kept being into denial until the movie finally ended

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

SS 2016: Harley butt shots SS 2021: No butt shots. Harley gawks at a fit dude. Audience: Didn't notice. Was not offended. Midnight's Edge: @#$!%

[@rustyheart5759]

When I watched this movie- I loved it- I would love to see James Gunn come back for another mission!! And also the Ayer cut would be great to see as well

[@cheezyfilmsproductions1842]

We know he’s coming back for the Peacemaker show, but it’s reported he’s also coming back for more DC movies! Not sure if they’ll be Suicide Squad sequels, but I’ll watch anything he does!

[@rustyheart5759]

@@cheezyfilmsproductions1842 I saw abt peacemaker, but I didn’t know about the other movies- that’s rlly good to hear, thanks

[@dropkickmolotov]

After this movie I'm good on any cuts, snippets or extensions of the dumpster fire, 2 hour music video of a film. I just couldn't.

[@gbrogo7139]

@@dropkickmolotov the Ayer cut wouldn’t have featured pop songs, genius

[@rockkiller124]

Can't wait to watch this, hype for this movie is so unreal right now its insane

[@philipmullins2028]

It's simply awesome. No joke. I'm a MCU fan and this film is easily top 5 comic book movies ever!!!!!! Having Gunn direct it was genius. The small characters were infectious. Just a brilliant all round movie. Character development, story, action, gore, humour, pure craziness. Get in and see it before you get caught by spoilers

[@rockkiller124]

@@philipmullins2028 I'm seeing this weekend, gonna lower my expectation slightly a bit so I won't get disappointed lol

[@artofvale_1122]

@@rockkiller124 i did the same by lowering my expectations but it wasn't needed! This movie is gold! I'm so satisfied lol

[@rockkiller124]

@@artofvale_1122 Alright, now I really can't wait :D

[@artofvale_1122]

@@rockkiller124 let me know if you like it! If you remember of course. I'm going to see it for the 3rd time today lol. Have a good day!

[@litcomicsproductions5359]

All throughout the story, bloodsport learned the value of human life, first showing subtle hints of remorse once he learned of waller’s ‘distraction’, AKA team A getting wiped from existence, then, soon after, feeling guilty for obliterating the rebels (whom they were supposed to be helping), once again with Ratcatcher II, seeing his daughter in her, and a chance to be better, like maybe the small sliver of good in him isn’t gone for good. Very much reminiscent of Deadshot in the first movie, he took his second chance at not being 100% a bad guy.

[@tanisraistlin4934]

The bad guy is America in this movie . The wise old mage is a heroin addict . everyone else is chaotic neutral.

[@markburns7854]

i cant wait to see what shazam: fury of the gods and, black adam and aquaman 2 bring to the DCEU

[@thesocialinception]

it's all about who's writing and directing them.

[@KarloBlaze]

This is exactly what DCEU should've been from the start.

[@TasteTh3Rambo]

"I was happy floating, staring at the stars"

[@jackieboymc1754]

Boomerangs fate still really bums me out. Hopefully flash's timeline mischief can bring back our beloved bogan you know like a boomerang 🪃. #bringbackboomer

[@elwasted9216]

Spoilers man :(

[@joshorton9061]

@@elwasted9216 why on earth are you watching this video if you don't want spoilers?

[@elwasted9216]

@@joshorton9061 good question probably because the video itself had 0 spoilers

[@theyef3479]

Thanks for spoiling

[@davidjames579]

@@elwasted9216 Everyone's seen it by now.

[@mattcollins3591]

This is my movie of the year. Hands down

[@OirichEntertainment]

This is the video of the year. Hands down.

[@damianstarks3338]

Agree with you here bro.

[@JFGaming.]

This is the reply of the year. Hands down.

[@damianstarks3338]

@@JFGaming. facts.

[@jayleclerc1759]

That and dune

[@goldenlightpictures6223]

Featuring James Gunn?! 😳🤯 This really is going to be a treat!;)

[@jyetaylor6898]

Why? He’s a bad person.....

[@adityan3208]

@@jyetaylor6898 how?

[@jyetaylor6898]

@@adityan3208 he was one of the frequent flyers to Epstein island.

[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

Oh you're one of those kinds lmao

[@jyetaylor6898]

@@Ra3_ar1adnE by one of those kinds you mean the kind that was horrified at how many celebs and politicians were on Epsteins flight logs....yeah I am. Seems any reasonable person would be.

[@skyofroses6802]

That scene where Harley escapes the prison in the remake made me so happy, such a fantastic scene. The suicide squad 2021 was beautiful.

[@jmac9327]

After Guardians vol 3 I can see Gunn leading the future of DC and swaying the box office in DCs favour.

[@thanatos1387]

Oh, that would be a Godsend!

[@therandomjones1518]

Why not have both succeeding at the same time? Marvel and DC are both great (granted I like Marvel a bit more, but DC has a lot of potential and they made the Dark Knight, Joker, Batman 1989, WW, and Shazam) and I’d like to have them both doing great so that we have TWO great superhero franchises instead of just one

[@nope5657]

No. Not everyone who makes a good movie needs to, or WANTS TO become the steward of an entire shared universe franchise. Let Gunn do Gunn.

[@mynameismattfirered9276]

@@nope5657 Gunn wasnt asked to do the Suicide Squad, WB let him do what he wanted and he picked the suicide squad. Gunn does Gunn, thats why he amazing

[@saint1798]

Starro is the perfect villain we need in super hero movies, something menacing while also theatrical.

[@imperialgaurd7378]

Milton mastered the ability to move so incredibly slow....

[@deadeyedmillennialmedia]

It's been amazing to watch this man ascend.

[@51stcenturygirl]

As not a big fan of superhero films, this is my favourite in that film genre now, and Harley film is second. Excellent video essay and it made me interested in Gunn's filmography, he seems like great artist and decent person. Also kudos for using clips from the Brave New World, The Boys and Doctor Who. You have good taste in the series too:-)

[@jackierosas9593]

This was movie was like drinking a fresh Coca Cola from 1969 with a squeeze of lime with a bag of potato chips, and a hamburger. Something very classic, something clean, and something sharp but very wholesome. But you’re also enjoying this delightful meal while inside a Jackson Pollack painting, covered in all DA COLORS!

[@SashaAmess]

Completely Amazing!!! The most unexpectedly, over the top, emotionally fulfilling, action packed, unnecessarily blood-soaked, family drama...I've EVER SEEN!!! And this is why you leave an Auteur Director, to do what they do!!!

[@jees9179]

The best part about this movie is the deep moral it incorporates and the parallels it draws. It's basically symbolizes that it doesn't matter if you are not good at things or even good for nothing, if you really want it from the bottom of your heart and keep fighting for it, you can surely make it, no matter what the odds are Basically the director handpicked a group of D grade DC characters who were literally a bunch of unknowns, nobody knew who they were, not even most comic fans. Most of them were written as side-side characters or simply as one of jokes. and then got used to deliver this masterpiece. Now these D grade characters have more fans than legit A grade Dceu characters like Batman and Superman. The ratcatcher scene where he explains "why rats papa" is a direct metaphor for "why these D grade characters, gunn?" It's not a movie, it's art

[@maxamillion2140]

Can't believe you did Milton like that, everyone forgets poor Milton.

[@TruthIsRuthless]

Love the legion clips in the video. Truly a criminally forgotten show that every comic book media fan should watch.

[@Crevy1467]

Out of everything I loved about this movie, the memory ratcatcher has of her father during the climax WRECKS ME in the best way. Such a beautiful scene.

[@SpannerReviews]

I loved this movie! I actually just did a review of this myself - James Gunn is just such a genius at bouncing off all these different personalities, and giving everyone a chance to shine either in humour or action. So glad he got the chance to make this movie!

[@JurassicLion2049]

I have to say that like Infinity War and Endgame, The Suicide Squad feels like I watched a 12-14 issue limited series as a movie.

[@K_J_Coleman_Composer]

My gf cried at Rick Flag's scene, just goes to show how powerful the mortality of these characters is. Makes you so much more invested.

[@SaleemFrazer]

Fantastic video. Also, Loving the Legion scenes being edited into this. As a huge fan of that series, it's nice to see it being utilized in some fashion to this day.

[@daikaijukris9440]

James: *says something thoughtful, and thorough* Filmspeak: mmmmm

[@KashewKiddo3826]

*microwave noises*

[@thedeathwatcher6571]

Finally, DC made me hyped for them again (in the movies I mean) and ZSJL and this movie just gave the DC vibes I had in 2016. Aquaman interested me a little and Joker was a masterpiece but not part of any shared universe.

[@mortifer8655]

the next one's batman 2022 thb i don't wanna expect anything , all fans will compare the new one with the dark knight , which means its definitely garbage , nolan made the dark knight too good

[@thedeathwatcher6571]

@@mortifer8655 yeah Dark Knight is good but not all Batman fans like it. Plus, The Batman is going to focus on Detective side of Batman and also, it's gonna show how different Bruce Wayne and Batman are. It's exactly the opposite of what Nolan did in his movies.

[@weirdofromhalo]

Shazam is great.

[@jasoncrandall5320]

The violence and the characters dying all the time does give a feeling of danger i didnt realize until a critic pointed it out

[@4oz410]

Interesting how you added a scene between Legion and his dad when talking about fatherhood. As somebody who was raised without a father I always find these scenes close to the heart, and that Legion scene is one of my favorites

[@damianstarks3338]

Your analysis of this movie and what came before it plus your comparisons to guardians of the galaxy are beyond spot on this movie is balls to the wall insane and I am here for it.

[@nightrider8519]

great job with this. love the channel

[@FilmSpeak]

Thank you man 🤙🏻

[@MrGMovieReviews]

your essays keep getting better and better

[@jackriot100]

Thank you for making this video. I hope everybody sees it because this movie is way better than I've seen people give it credit for.

[@danield.8233]

Appreciate your support of Releasing The Ayer Cut

[@FilmSpeak]

Just like Snyder, the man deserves to have his vision realized.

[@nicktiznado8492]

Absolutely #ReleaseTheAyerCut

[@etherspin]

its not the same story as the Snyder cut though, I think even Ayer has said that. order and length of scenes is changed in SS but I don't think things are straight up refilmed to alter the tone ? hell, even The Snyder Cut, wasn't "The Snyder Cut" - it was stuff Zack had chatted with fans about and had suggestions and feedback about for about 3 years so he knew what would fly, what would suck and what to add that wasn't planned earlier at all.

[@nope5657]

@@etherspin It's not as drastic a fucking over as Snyder, but Ayer was indeed fucked over. He oversaw the reshoots himself. So all of the footage IS his. But he's made it clear numerous times the theatrical cut is NOT his film. The info is all out there. Ayer was locked out of the edit by the studio and WB hired the trailer editing company to edit the film. The entire tone of the film was altered to be a more kinetic and music-video like aesthetic. The Ayer Cut is told linearly. We meet the characters as the story progresses. That alone would make the film better...a simple re-edit of what we do have. It features a full score without all of the random and shoddy needledrops. There was to be more character work with MOST of the cast - Flagg, Enchantress, Katana, Joker, especially. Hell, even Slipknot was supposed to have a bit more to him. Diablo was supposed to survive and Joker was supposed to factor into the finale. So while the butchering of SS is not AS severe as Snyder's JL...it was indeed butchered.

[@ForJustice-bl6rs]

Screw the Ayer Cut, James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is far superior.

[@cortepapel5706]

Spoilers, seriously, this movie is a must watch. Never thought a movie could make you root and care for the "villains" Unless your name's Peacemaker, seriously for someone like Cena who often times plays the big hero, he sure does play a good villain

[@clp2702]

Great video man, I always find myself loosing interest in videos like this and I tend to switch them off and do something else but for some reason with this video I didn’t want to switch it off, you kept the whole thing interesting and we need more of this

[@FilmSpeak]

Thank you! That really means a lot

[@clp2702]

@@FilmSpeak no problem, I’m glad

[@vincentsolis5149]

I really hope this is a new beginning to DC films.

[@Anthonycheesman33]

I loved the first trailer of suicide squad more than anything I've seen from the suicide squad. But I still think even Ayers movie was a mess unless they let him snyder it and give him 70 million dollars I still think it would have been an okay movie at best the joker and villain just don't work .

[@matthewfinnigan3862]

It was a great fun film. James did a great job with these characters. I actually liked Rick Flag in this one. We never really knew who was safe.

[@jacquelinewithac8668]

I really really enjoyed how James let the movie have genuine moments of emotion, like the bus scene. No punchline, just Bloodsport and Ratcatcger genuinely connecting to each other without some hamfisted joke. I loved that!

[@chrisv3338]

Your James Gunn comment at the end couldn’t have been more appropriate given recent news. Nice video man.

[@millyonz2585]

Although he nailed this, I wish he had picked Superman when Cavill was still there!!!

[@gbrogo7139]

Nah, Cavill’s Superman belongs to Snyder

[@ericdxfan511]

@@gbrogo7139 and look where that got Cavill SMH.

[@mercury2157]

and now fucking Jar Jar Abrams gets to do Superman

[@YogSothothEdits]

@@mercury2157 Ewwww

[@OwenLikesComics]

Loved this video, man. I couldn't agree more!

[@FilmSpeak]

Thank you buddy ❤️ that means a lot. Glad you dig the video and glad you also loved the film 🙌🏻

[@o0Avalon0o]

Just subscribed; I watched the movie & was looking forward to everyone's take on this & you nailed it.

[@ndowroccus4168]

Gunn turned a Bag of Poop he was given (the first suicide squad) and turned it into a wedding cake! 2021 Suicide Squad is an awesome ride! The trailer made me assume it was going to be very mediocre, but nope! It kept impressing me.

[@guillaumeparola]

My favorite DCU movie by far

[@TYLER-uh4tj]

Best quote from the movie? I got Bloodsport saying “Why the fook would I want a leaf?!”

[@jakeselig7410]

James Gunn’s suicide squad was everything the original movie should’ve and could’ve been if Warner Brothers hadn’t tinkered with it so much, in this instance they let James Gunn do whatever he wanted and it was absolutely wonderful.

[@anointilisque7768]

suicide squad was one of the only movies that when it ended I wanted to see again, it was so spectacular it was these 2h and 40min, the only one that made me feel like that was the lego movie