Suicide Squad - Movie Review

Suicide Squad Review

Jeremy Jahns opens by admitting he was crossing his fingers that Suicide Squad would be good. In the film, government official Amanda Waller assembles a team of DC villains—Task Force X, better known as the Suicide Squad—to handle a threat the government can’t manage on its own.

Jahns says the movie gives the DC universe the humor and humanity it needed without turning it into a comedy. Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn is a standout: wild, tough, and exactly the kind of performance he hoped for. Will Smith’s Deadshot brings warmth and sharp comic timing, while Jai Courtney surprises him by being genuinely funny and likeable.

Jared Leto’s Joker gets less screen time than some viewers might expect. Jahns describes him as an eccentric, well-dressed crime boss—“Scarface” on far too many drugs. He enjoys the Joker’s dynamic with Harley, even as he looks forward to a fuller Joker-versus-Batman story.

The reviewer especially enjoys the characters’ quieter moments, including the bar scene, which builds camaraderie rather than delivering action. He notes that some flashbacks disrupt the pacing and that one character’s reaction to a particular event feels out of character. Still, those flaws don’t outweigh the film’s strong cast, entertaining dialogue, and excellent soundtrack.

Jahns calls it the best DC Cinematic Universe movie he’s seen so far and recommends watching—and buying—it.

Personalities Discussed

• Jeremy Jahns
• Amanda Waller (Viola Davis)
• Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie)
• Deadshot (Will Smith)
• The Joker (Jared Leto)
• Jai Courtney’s character