Do You Need To Watch The First Suicide Squad
So, you're thinking about watching The Suicide Squad. The James Gunn one, right? Good choice. But a little voice in your head is whispering, "What about the first one?"
The Million Dollar Question
Do you really need to subject yourself to the 2016 Suicide Squad? Let's be honest with ourselves. It's a question that haunts late night thoughts.
My (Unpopular) Opinion
Here's my take: Absolutely, unequivocally, probably not. Gasp! I know, I know, controversial.
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Think of it like this. Did you need to eat that slightly stale donut your coworker offered? No. Did you? Probably. And were you mildly disappointed? Also probably.
The first Suicide Squad is kind of like that stale donut. It exists. Some people claim to enjoy it. But maybe they are wrong.
But...What About the Story?
Worried you'll be lost? Don't be. The Suicide Squad (2021) is basically a soft reboot.
Gunn's film assumes you know the basic premise. Bad guys. Government. Missions. That's really all you need.
Characters reappear, sure. But their backstories are either unimportant or conveniently re-explained.
Character Catch-Up
Harley Quinn is back! Of course. She's like glitter. Impossible to get rid of. And also sparkly!
Margot Robbie shines. You definitely don’t need the first movie to appreciate her performance. Trust me on this.
Rick Flag is there too. He’s… a soldier. He yells things. You'll catch up quickly.
The Real Reason to Skip It
Let's face it. The first movie's tone is...questionable. It tried so hard to be edgy. It tripped and fell into a pile of clichés.
The Suicide Squad (2021) gets the humor right. It's funny on purpose. Big difference.
Why waste precious viewing hours on something that might leave you feeling slightly annoyed? Life's too short.
Still Not Convinced?
Okay, okay. You're a completionist. I get it. Some people need to see everything in chronological order.
If you absolutely must watch it, go in with low expectations. Really, really low.
Think of it as a historical document. A cautionary tale. A reminder that not every comic book movie can be a winner. A win can be a win, if your expectations are low.
Final Verdict
Save yourself. Watch The Suicide Squad (2021). Enjoy the explosions, the ridiculousness, and the surprisingly heartfelt moments.
Skip the first one. You won't miss a thing. Seriously.
Go forth and enjoy some quality supervillain mayhem! You earned it!
