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Suicide Squad: The Movie Review
Critics havenât been kind to Suicide Squad, but Iâve been looking forward to this film for so long that I wasnât about to let them dampen my spirits. As a lifelong fan of comics Iâve always had a soft spot for a well crafted super villain and this is a film thatâs bursting with them!
At the centre of the story is Amanda Waller, a ruthless government official who has spent years tracking down and imprisoning the worst criminal offenders the DC universe has to offer, with the goal to create a âsuicide squadâ, a crack team of super-powered soldiers that can be dispatched to combat any new terror attacks, after the events of Man of Steel and Batman Vs Superman.
The squad comprises of lesser known villains from DC's roster, especially characters that have rumbled with the likes of Batman and The Flash over the years, and although you may not be familiar with all the characters, it doesnât make them any less compelling. The standout performance belongs to actress Margot Robbie as the scene-stealing Harley Quinn, and despite having no real super powers of her own she kicks ass like the best of them, with her unhinged sense of humour providing a much needed dose of fun. The same sadly can't be said for Jared Leto, who plays Harley's love interest (and easily DC's most recognisable supervillain), The Joker. Neither sinister nor funny, it's a relief that Leto's gurning version of the Clown Prince has only a minor role in the film as a whole, and it's timely a reminder of what a hard act Heath Ledger must be to follow...
The other squad members were a mix of fun and fails: Will Smith as the gunslinging hitman Deadshot was perfect blockbuster stuff, dropping one-liners like a pro but also serving as the emotional core of the film, as the squad occasionally struggle with what it means to be a bad guy. Jai Courtney's beer-swilling thug Captain Boomerang will probably make a few Aussie eyes roll, but Courtney was a hoot all the same. The other team members are a mixed bag and the film struggles to portion out screen time well, with characters like Katana barely registering amid the whirlwind of action and punchlines. Cara Delevingne as the mysterious Enchantress is probably the biggest misfire on show; the character seems awkwardly one dimensional, and throughout the whole film I just couldnât shake off the image of a supermodel thatâs a bit of a party animal, and whoâs probably a load of fun to have a few drinks with!
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 207
Sweet jumping jacks and pick-up-sticks! It's another retro movie weekend! All over again!
With another landscape of retro movie awesomeness stretching before us, we find ourselves at a loss of where to start! Will it be thriller? Will it be comedy? Only the overlord of the remote control can decide with their entrusted powers. Whatever the mighty one decides, with the huge array of choice and wonder available, we will be left wide-eyes and wanting more.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 6th August
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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 206
Sweet pumpkin pie! Can it be? But how the....? So soon? Yep.... another retro movie rundown is HERE!
Like a herd of stampeding buffalo, we find ourselves once again steaming head-first at full speed into another weekend of movie greatness. In a blind panic, we'll steam through everything in our paths as we battle and fight our way to the front of the group. Leaving nothing but duct and destruction behind us, we'll stop for only the very best retro movies that are before us as we pause to enjoy their celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 30th July
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Captain Ron (1992) Film4 11:00am-1:00pm (2 hours)
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 205
Deal of the day! Another retro movie weekend is officially here and boy oh boy are we excited!
Travelling through the streets and local fields like a lost squirrel searching for the buried nuts left many months before, we find ourselves glued to our trusty screen as we roam the lands in search of mystical creatures and the all important XP. We'll climb hills, brave the shores and perhaps even make a few friends along the way.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 23rd July
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