Half in the Bag: The Suicide Squad

Summary by Krater

Two reviewers discuss The Suicide Squad, comparing it favorably to David Ayer's original Suicide Squad, other superhero movies, and various DC and Marvel properties.

From the video

Answers: Is The Suicide Squad a good movie?

• The Suicide Squad film review
• Comparison with the 2016 Suicide Squad film
• DC Extended Universe movie quality
• James Gunn's directing style
• Comic book adaptations

What it concludes

• The Suicide Squad (2021) is much better than the 2016 Suicide Squad film.
• James Gunn successfully handles an ensemble of obscure comic characters in a way that feels natural and compelling.
• The film strikes a great balance of goofy elements and serious character-driven storytelling.
• The Suicide Squad represents one of the best comic book movie adaptations in recent years.