With only weeks left before the premiere ofThe Suicide Squadboth in theaters and on HBO Max, critical reactions have dropped regarding the upcoming DC antihero movie.The Suicide Squadwill be released both in theaters and on HBO Max on August 6, with select theaters hosting early screenings a day prior.
Directed and written byJames Gunn(Guardians of the Galaxy),The Suicide Squadpicks up with our favorite band of misfit villains and miscreants as Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) tries to wrangle them for a new mission on the island of Corto Maltese only known as “Project Starfish.” Of course, putting Task Force X in any situation is going to lead to plenty of chaos, mayhem, and significant nom-nomming on the part of King Shark.
In addition to Davis,The Suicide SquadstarsMargot Robbieas Harley Quinn,Idris Elbaas Bloodsport,Jai Courtneyas Captain Boomerang,Sylvester Stalloneas the voice of King Shark,John Cenaas Peacemaker,Joel Kinnamanas Rick Flag,Peter Capaldias the Thinker,David Dastmalchianas Polka-Dot Man,Daniela Melchioras Ratcatcher 2,Michael Rookeras Savant,Alice Bragaas Sol Soria,Pete Davidsonas Richard “Dick” Hertz/Blackguard,Nathan Fillionas T.D.K.,Sean Gunnas Weasel,Flula Borgas Javelin, andMayling Ngas Mongal.
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Now, with the movie primed for release in a matter of weeks, it’s time to find out what the critics thought. IsThe Suicide Squadeven more bonkers than its predecessor with Gunn at the helm, or did it not quite live up to all of the hype after all? Check out some of the early reactions below — we’ll keep updating as more continue to come in.
First off, here’s what Collider’s own Steve Weintraub had to say about the film:
Based on these reactions, it sounds like Gunn is taking full advantage of that R rating on this DC movie — but also drops in a lot of heartfelt sincerity alongside the gloriously violent action.
A big consensus among early reactions is that the film delivered an equal amount of violence and humor, with plenty of larger-than-life moments that will look absolutely stunning on a big screen:
In fact, most people seemed to agree that this is going to be a wildly fun viewing experience, and one that audiences are going to want to return to over and over again:
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