While Suicide Squad is in no way as bad as the critics say it is, it is still in no way a movie with which the DCEU can pride itself. Yes, it did break the record for the highest August release, but that doesn't say too much. The entire movie is riddled with moments that throw away any kind of logic.
Thus, while it should have been a giant leap forward for the DCEU, it is just a small step - as many have said it. It manages to further build the shared universe, making connections to past and future events, but this fundament is a paper-thin (to say the least).
After the reveals about the production of the movie, it is no wonder that Suicide Squad has failed to impress the critics. So check out the worst 10 mind-numbing moments from the entire flick. Obviously, I am assuming you have already seen it. But, just in case, here is the necessary warning: there are huge spoilers ahead!
Scott Eastwood, Common, and Adam Beach
The marketing campaign is the only one to thank to (or to blame) for the success of the movie. All the actors did their part in this way, sparking rumors and throwing the fans way off track as far as some characters are concerned.
Granted, even if Adam Beach was very-very happy to have been cast in a movie such as Suicide Squad, we already knew he will bite the dust eventually. However, I didn't even see it coming. Literally. He didn't even get a small flashback about who he is and the only character building he received was when he punched a woman. That's all. And then he died in the most stupid manner, fooled by Captain Boomerang.
The same goes for Common's character, Monster T, about whom everybody believed that he will portray the Tattooed Man. He didn't - he was just a gangster, killed as soon as introduced. And I guess that having Common in Suicide Squad was equal to not having him, given the tiny part he played.
Lastly, there is Scott Eastwood - is he Robin? Is he Deathstroke? Is he Green Arrow? Well, he was literally nobody. And he also died in the most stupid way, his death not being acknowledged afterwards. Talk about disposable characters"¦
The first outing of the Suicide Squad
What was the point in having a Suicide Squad if it wasn't going to be used?
After Incubus arrives, Amanda Waller sends a specialized team to neutralize him. However, even if the connection between Incubus and Enchantress should have been a known thing to her, she sends just Enchantress after the villain (Rick Flag was useless anyway). Which leads to the movie having 2 villains in the end.
I see no reason why David Ayer went on this path. Maybe the entire Suicide Squad should have been sent after the supernatural villain. Maybe in this way Enchantress wouldn't have had the chance to escape. But hey! This would have made the movie much-much shorter - which, now, seems like a great idea.
But it seems like a great idea just for me. Apparently, the Warner Bros heads wanted more screen time for the high-paid actors, even if this meant ruining the movie.
The love-sick puppy
Was that the Joker we all saw in Suicide Squad? I actually doubt it. Jared Leto is a great actor and, maybe, he does have some great scenes in the movie, scenes cut from the theatrical version. But just maybe - what we have instead is a character with the Joker's penchant for theatricality and nothing more.
To add insult to injury, this new character is in the movie for one reason only - he is just an appendix to Harley Quinn. His biggest definitely trait isn't his madness, isn't his laughter, isn't anything one might expect. He is defined by his love for Harley.
And even this connection is all over the place. Thus, Leto's character seems to be as confused about his relationship with Harley just as much as the audiences (or I) have been. I don't know - but I had bigger expectations.
Cannon fodder
The zombie army is another mind-numbing addition to the Suicide Squad. They are, basically, the Chitauri from Avengers, the Ultron bots from Age of Ultron, or the Parademons from Justice League (yeah, that movie didn't come out - but I can bet that they will disappoint).
Thus, this army is just there. And that's about all. They aren't a threat, even if they are established as one - described as being undefeatable, with the zombies capable of pushing forward even if shot in the head. And that's right - they can do that.
And they can do that until they face the sqwad. When that happens, a shot in the head is more than enough to bring them down. I guess this is what happens when the heroes aren't exactly superpowered individuals and they have to have supernatural threats.
But I did see this one coming. Still mind-numbing, though.
The bombs
So the Suicide Squad has to face supernatural threats. I don't know why Enchantress wasn't able to get her heart back, just like I don't know how Amanda Waller failed to realize that Enchantress had a brother. But I did expect the threat to be neutralized in another way.
Thus, even if Diablo's final form seems pretty powerful and actually gets close to defeating Incubus, the supernatural villain is defeated by a bomb exploding under him. Which is crazy! Literally! I don't know what force had Diablo, but I can bet that the power of an Aztec god is greater than the force of a simple bomb.
The same goes for Enchantress. And even if she were stabbed in the heart, I cannot explain how a simple bomb would be able to neutralize her. She can teleport, she’s telekinetic, she can possess others, and so on and so forth. It's just like that dumb scene in which Quicksilver is killed by bullets.
And I can bet that David Ayer himself cannot explain this!
Enchantress vs. Suicide Squad
In a long history of pointless things in superhero movies, this takes the cake. After Incubus is killed, the remaining villain loses her mind and engages the sqwad. As we’ve said, she possesses quite a few superpowers in the film. Does she use them? No. She fights the Suicide Squad hand to hand, as if trying to showcase their skills.
I guess this is it.
Otherwise, there is no reason for this kind of action. And to show that there’s no reason at all, she becomes bored and immediately takes all the weapons away. Just like that.
Can you find a reason why she has to fight them in a more conventional way at first? And don't tell me that she’s too angry to realize how stupid and out of character she’s behaving"¦
Poor special effects
Reportedly, Suicide Squad cost around $175 million to make, with a big chunk of the budget spent on creating the Enchantress and Incubus special effects. If this is true, why are the special effects so poorly executed?
The fight between Diablo and Incubus could have been the highlight of the movie. Maybe it was for many - it wasn't for me. Leaving aside the fact that Diablo can actually fight Incubus (which is weird, since it isn't established anywhere in the movie that they are on the same power-level), the special effects are the worst I've seen in a long time.
How long? Since last August. But hey! At least Suicide Squad is not a flop like Fant4stic"¦
How to waste Jai Courtney
Apparently, the trailers did reveal something which was actually true: Jai Courtney is likable in the movie. And this is an understatement. Even if his character is not well developed, the actor reveals that he can actually, well, act.
Which is great! Until now, for most people on the web, he was poison at the box office. Not now, though! He is great and his comedic timing is even greater!
Yeah - he had no reason to be in Suicide Squad in the first place, since Captain Boomerang's special ability is useless (as seen in his Flash scene). But, despite that, he is one of the better performers in the movie.
I guess David Ayer did manage something - to make Jai Courtney look good and make me want to see more of him.
The helicopter
Which helicopter? There are three of them, right? And even if there are three crashes, nobody dies. Well, I'm talking about the helicopter transporting the Suicide Squad. After Amanda Waller's first plan proves to be idiotic, she finally sends the entire team to Midway. And then, suddenly, someone starts shooting. The helicopter is brought down.
Leaving aside the fact that, well, it’s useless, there is one question: who shoots at the helicopter? Is it the Joker, trying to rescue Harley, without taking into account that he might kill her? Are those the zombies?
Who is it? David Ayer knows the answer. But I won't buy the Ultimate Cut of another DCEU movie again!
The Martha Scene
Actually, there is another stupid moment in the movie, way dumber than Enchantress fighting the Suicide Squad on the team's terms. And that moment is when Diablo decides to fight Incubus and sacrifice himself for the other heroes to survive.
Why is it dumb? Because it’s out of character. Pretty much like the whole Martha scene from Batman v Superman. In the entire movie, Diablo doesn't want to use his powers. Regardless, he does so, but only when pushed - literally, he is bullied into doing what he doesn't want to do.
So how come the Suicide Squad is his new family? What actually convinced him that these bad guys (and we are reminded they are bad continuously, throughout the movie) actually have a connection with him?
Yeah - he died heroically. However, in aligning himself with the bad guys he stupidly considers family, he actually forgets why he has sworn never to use his powers. Basically, this is the second Martha scene in the DCEU.
Did you know that Aquaman's father is named Tom, while Bruce Wayne's is called Thomas? That's how Aquaman will be convinced to join the Justice League.
I've lost all hope.
