The Suicide Squad: how social media has reacted to the new DC Comics blockbuster

The new DC Comics blockbuster The Suicide Squad arrived at Cineworld cinemas last week in all its lip-curling, gun-toting glory. And those who've been to see James Gunn's dystopian thriller unfurl on the big screen have wasted no time in sharing their opinions on social media.

In case you don't know, the movie stars Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker and Peter Capaldi as The Thinker, while Sylvester Stallone lends his voice to King Shark. That's an impressive cast alright! Add in the fact that the film cost $175million to make, and you'd expect it to be a real humdinger.

But what have movie fans had to say about The Suicide Squad? Here are a selection of tweets...

First up, we have this film fan, who's been to see the movie twice and absolutely loves it...

After 2 viewings I can undoubtedly say that The Suicide Squad is a complete masterpiece and is easily one of the best comic book movies I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/9RE9ssp4wA
— Mr. Undead (@_undeadboi_) August 2, 2021

This viewer paid their first visit to the cinema in a long time, especially to see this DC release, and didn't regret their decision...

Hadn’t been to the cinema for about 18 months. What a way to go back, with The Suicide Squad. Awesome movie.
— Daniel Cause (@DannyCause23) August 3, 2021

As for this viewer, they thought that James Gunn's movie was much better than the David Ayer version that was released five years ago...

The Suicide Squad (2021) is hella awesome. Redemption for the abomination we had in 2016. Visually stunning, funny, VERY gory, great acting and oneliners and simply a masterpiece. Must see! 👏🏽
— . (@NLGFutbol) August 3, 2021

This customer made a family occasion of it, and came out of the cinema feeling very satisfied...

@JamesGunn went to see #The Suicide Squad tonight with my son. Absolutely insane! Loved every moment, truly awesome job you the cast and crew have done! https://t.co/BppeIfbiut
— Michael Paramore (@MichaelParamor5) August 3, 2021

And this film fan was another who gave the new film a massive thumbs-up...

OK so - Suicide Squad is really amazing. Worth the hype easily. It's relentless. Ridiculous. And hits your emotional core somehow leaving you cheering for these psychos. They don't lean heavy on Harley and let the others shine through. It's FUNNY.
— Chandler Poling like polling place, please vote. (@ChandlerPoling) August 4, 2021

As to be expected, though, not everyone came away with a smile on their face...