The Suicide Squad | Balancing the INSANITY (Video Essay)

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  • @weezzy4209
    @weezzy4209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm shocked how you didn't mention how adorable and amazing King Shark is.This version of the character is one of my favourite fictional characters.
    The only 2 criticisms I have with this film are:
    1.)The pacing where Harley Quinn was captured wasn't good and it felt useless and I think it was only included to add more Harley Quinn to the film and to subtly include the Joker.
    2.)Though very adorable and overall fantastic, King Shark didn't contribute much to the actual mission.Amanda Waller mentioned multiple times in film how he was a demi-god and how he's vital to the mission but we never actually saw why.I would've improved this by having starro's heart impenetrable to the rats which add some final tension to the ending and then at the last minute, King Shark jumps in and devours Starro's heart.
    1.)This demonstrates the power of King Shark
    2.)I found crazy how a Shark God had little to do to stop a Starfish God.
    3.)This would've been a really satisfying way to conclude the running joke of King Shark been hungry.
    P.S Did you know the scene where Peacemaker goes to kill Ratcatcher 2 and then cut to 8 minutes earlier you can actually hear Bloosport drop floor to floor and the blood on the dove's neck symbolised his defeat

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ooo I like your little edit with King Shark's arc. It would've been pretty funny and dramatically fulfilling for his "nom nom" stuff to have an impact like that haha. And nooo I did not catch that Bloodsport thing in the movie actually! That's a really interesting little detail of being able to hear that alongside the blood on the dove's neck. I like what you had to say along with that cool little analysis of Bloodsport man :)

    • @weezzy4209
      @weezzy4209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Machuw Thanks,much appreciated.It's disappointing how this film won't probably get a sequel to this film because it's poor box office performance.Even if we do there's a much higher chance that'll be rated 12/PG-13 rather than 15/R.
      The Suicide Squad 2,Spider-Verse 2 and GOTG Vol 3 are the only superhero sequels I genuinely am hyped for while all other films coming just seem to mildly interest me.
      If there was going to be a sequel I personally want these characters to be added to the squad:
      Deathstroke:It's shocking how we haven't seen him in a full live action film yet despite how beloved and cool the character is.He was in fact orginally going to be the squad leader instead of Bloodsport and Deathstroke would also increase the hype and sales for the film a lot.
      Killer Frost:Great character who got done dirty by the CW, deserves justice.
      Killer Croc (comic accurate) be a great companion to King Shark.
      Rainbow Raider: Make him be one of the experimented sibling of Polka-dot man played by the same actor: David Dastmalchian.He would be the total opposite of Polka-dot man been a very loud and abnoxious character.
      Kiteman:No explanation needed

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@weezzy4209 yeah, I don't think sequels and the ratings will be affected too much considering the circumstances we're in, but if that happens I'll be very sad bc I won't want all comic books to feel the same. And we're still getting Peacemaker on HBO next year! :) I also really enjoy your little pitch for the second one and which characters to include! I especially like the Rainbow Raider being played by Dastmalcian, bc I really wanted to see more of Polka-Dot-Man haha. And yeah there are a fair amount of comic book movies that I'm looking forward to, but I really haven't enjoyed the recent ones we've been getting tbh

  • @p0telien277
    @p0telien277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was a great video!! You brought up many good points in a comprehensive and organized manner with humor. The video was heavily enjoyed :) I like this movie too. RIP Milton & Polka Dot Man😔 and #fruitboyTSS2

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hehe thank youuu ! And yes, if Fruit Boy doesn't get a spin off or is in the next movie, we're rioting >:)

  • @enickma910
    @enickma910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are super high quality and I look forward to your channel blowing up.

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it! :D

  • @justinryanthemoviereviewch7392
    @justinryanthemoviereviewch7392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree 100 percent great video I love this movie as will it's to bad it's not doing to well box office but know what even we might not get another one I so happy we got wonderful movie that existed

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it sucks that it's doing horribly at the box office bc creative and wacky stuff like this should get the praise it deserves! I think there'll continue to be sequels tho despite this doing badly fiscally tho

  • @Ateldd
    @Ateldd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This move kind of feels like a more light hearted version of the anime EIGHTY-SIX to me (Watch EIGHTY-SIX it's good)

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm yeah I haven't seen EIGHTY-SIX, but if it's like The Suicide Squad then I'll definitely have to check it out! :D

  • @jinkmen3143
    @jinkmen3143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, what an amazing video man! I love you how tied the themes of empathy into James Gunn real-life situation, that was very cool :) Hope you keep grinding!

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, and I will! :D

  • @ledoughorton4558
    @ledoughorton4558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would disagree that starro didn't have depth. "I was happy, floating, staring at the stars" all of his rage, after being held and tortured all those years... probably one of my most conflicting villain moments ever. "Yay, they beat the freakin kaiju. Why do I feel bad about it?" Haha. Good videos, though. You've got a new sub

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that part was very sad ); I really love that part too haha. Good point and I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for subbing! :))

  • @icemagefullbusta
    @icemagefullbusta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The funny thing about there not being a main villian is that every individual character get their own moral antagonist to fight against, usually at every chapter turn. Harley v. Silvio, Peacemaker v. Flag, Bloodsport v. General Suarez for a hot minute, and I'd even say the finale is Ratcatcher v. Starro with her finally finding her purpose in life (that scene is sooo good 😭)

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ughhh James Gunn is such a good writer 😭😭 I love how he created tensions and internal conflicts within the group. I love your insight on how each of them have their own moral antagonist tho, I didn't catch all of those!

  • @XcmShow
    @XcmShow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    king shark is the best
    also I found starro interesting

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      King Shark is my heart and joy 🥺 but yeah I think starro is interesting, I just think he could've had just a biiit more depth tbh

    • @XcmShow
      @XcmShow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Machuw nom nom

  • @davidmunoz8138
    @davidmunoz8138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome video! I totally agree with you. Best movie I have seen in a long time.

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!! Glad you liked the movie too mann

  • @oliverstein5574
    @oliverstein5574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! The editing on this is just superb! I love your analysis of how the movie is kinda a critique of modern-day America. My favorite character is probably Polka-Dot-Man, because I just like underdogs lmao. But his character was so well written, and I like how he starts out as this suicidal depressed loser and is able to die happy, knowing he helped out as a "superhero" instead of a "supervillain".

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahhhh Polkda-Dot-Man is such a gem, I loved his arc in this movie :)

  • @Mirrorcomics24
    @Mirrorcomics24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    While I like guardians gunn was certainly better with the r rating

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it it felt like he was just completely more comfortable with R rating, basically just going full on James Gunn with no restraints and it was great to see :D

    • @Mirrorcomics24
      @Mirrorcomics24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Machuw say what you will about the state of the dceu now but I’m glad the creators are more free

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mirrorcomics24 oh yeah the dceu is kinda a mess right now, but if they keep delivering movies like this, I don't think I'll care too much about continuity tbh

    • @Mirrorcomics24
      @Mirrorcomics24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Machuw I kinda think it’s improving

  • @Pigwars420
    @Pigwars420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great

    • @Machuw
      @Machuw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty! :D