Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.

Enlivened by writer-director James Gunn's singularly skewed vision, The Suicide Squad marks a funny, fast-paced rebound that plays to the source material's violent, anarchic strengths.

The story isn't amazing, but the over-the-top action and (sometimes literally) side-splitting gags make this Suicide Squad a major improvement.

'The Suicide Squad' is an improvement with praised humor, action, and gore. Margot Robbie and Idris Elba's performances are lauded. However, some find it tonally inconsistent and meandering. The R-rating allows for creative violence. Despite positive reviews, some find it overly long and lacking character development. Special and practical effects are highlighted. Overall, it's a fun yet flawed DC addition.