The Suicide Squad

Villainous misfits on deadly, action-packed mission.

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About The Suicide Squad

Released: 2021

Platform: Max

Rating: R

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Cast
Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, Joaquín Cosío, Joaquin Cosio, Juan Botto, Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Taika Waititi, Steve Agee, Sean Gunn, Flula Borg, Mayling Ng

About The Suicide Squad

Directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad is a 2021 superhero movie based on the DC Comics antihero team 'Suicide Squad'. Released as a standalone sequel to the 2016 Suicide Squad, this movie is packed with thrilling action and dark humor. Task Force X, composed of the world's most dangerous, incarcerated super-villains are sent to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese on a mission to destroy Jotunheim, a Nazi-era prison and laboratory.

Making / Production

This film was directed by James Gunn who also wrote the screenplay. It was produced by Charles Roven and Peter Safran, under the banner of DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, and The Safran Company. The production phase involved careful casting, grand set designs, and comprehensive special effects to bring the unique characters to life.

Actors

  • Idris Elba as Bloodsport: Elba plays the convict and mercenary Robert DuBois. His performance added a human element to the character's hardened exterior.
  • Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn: Robbie reprises her role as Harley, bringing back the character's distinct and unpredictable personality.
  • John Cena as Peacemaker: Cena portrays a man who is obsessed with maintaining peace at any cost. His performance adds a touch of humor to the brutal and violent character.
  • Viola Davis as Amanda Waller: Davis portrays the cold, calculating intelligence officer who heads Task Force X. She played the role with such authority that it's almost impossible to imagine anyone else in the role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • This is the first movie in the DCEU to be rated R for language throughout, violence, and some sexual references.
  • James Gunn was hired to direct this film while he was briefly fired from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.
  • Even though it's a sequel, the title 'The Suicide Squad' was chosen rather than 'Suicide Squad 2' to signify a new take on the concept.

Music, Soundtrack

  • The Score was composed by John Murphy.
  • Music plays a vital role in setting the tone and atmosphere of the movie.
  • In particular, the song "Rain" by grandson & Jessie Reyez, which was created exclusively for the film, captured the movie's chaotic and unpredictable spirit.