6 Lessons That Warner Bros. Must Learn For Suicide Squad 2

DC films typically have boring and repetitive action, with the only clear exceptions being the final battle in Man Of Steel (which was validly criticised as Superman helps destroy Metropolis), and the warehouse scene in Batman V Superman. Characters with iconic powers and equipment, such as Deadshot’s signature one-in-a-million ricochet trickshots or Captain Boomerang’s inventive takedowns have been wasted in unimaginative action scenes.

Something more akin to the super moves in the Injustice series would be much more interesting to watch than the generic punching and shooting we’ve seen in previous DCEU films. Marvel films are much better at creatively using each character’s superpowers and weapons and this is what sets a comic book film apart from other action films.

Suicide Squad was never going to be a film with an intriguing plot or Oscar-worthy acting, people are there for the spectacle. Apart from a few noteworthy shots (Deadshot holding hand out as cartridges rain down, the Batmobile sequence and Harley falling into the vat of chemicals), the action is what Suicide Squad really needed to deliver.

If the sequel can fulfil the potential of the characters, and director Gavin O’Connor is known for good action, the film could comfortably be the best DCEU film to date.