The Suicide Squad first reactions say the film is unlike anything we've seen

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

James Gunn has sought out to make something truly unique with The Suicide Squad and, if these first reactions to the film are to be believed, the director has done that and then some. Many people who have screened the film early have taken to social media to declare that The Suicide Squad is unlike anything we've seen before and that we should prepare for a truly unique comic book movie experience.

James Gunn's The Suicide Squad follows the members of Task Force X after they're sent to the South American island of Corto Maltese to destroy Jotunheim, a Nazi-era prison, and laboratory which held political prisoners and conducted experiments. The large ensemble cast includes Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, John Cena as Peacemaker, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man, Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Peter Capaldi as Thinker, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Alice Braga as Sol Soria, Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Michael Rooker as Savant, Nathan Fillion as T.D.K., Sean Gunn as Weasel, Flula Borg as Javelin, Juan Diego Botto as Silvio Luna, and Mayling Ng as Mongal. Steve Agee is also pulling double duty doing the motion capture for King Shark and starring as John Economos, while Sylvester Stallone provides the vocal talent for King Shark.

You can check out some of the early reactions below, beginning with our very own JimmyO, who starts things off by saying "this is the Suicide Squad we've been waiting for!"

@JimmytotheO just checked out @SuicideSquadUK and calls it “weird and wonderful! There are laughs aplenty and some of most outrageous and original visuals you’re likely to see in the cinema this year! This is #TheSuicideSquad we’ve been waiting for! Bravo @JamesGunn “ pic.twitter.com/dU5kAghInf

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 15, 2021

.@JamesGunn’s #TheSuicideSquad is gloriously insane and so, so fun. (After watching it, you’ll think you might have dreamed it.) Everyone is excellent and deeply committed to the material and its singular mood and wild ass aesthetic. Can’t wait to ride this rollercoaster again.???? pic.twitter.com/rRhvH3A75k

— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) July 15, 2021

#TheSuicideSquad is not only my favorite DC Movie. It’s easily @JamesGunn’s best film. It’s insane fun and filled with laugh and is exactly what Task Force X should be.

— Nathaniel Brail (@NateBrail) July 15, 2021

I really loved #TheSuicideSquad. It's funny and gory and foul-mouthed like you'd expect, but it's also deeply tragic and heartfelt with an underlying kindness I absolutely didn't expect. It's just as much satire as it is shoot-em-up. More thoughts once I'm able, but truly wowed. pic.twitter.com/tFpV7tA1Fh

— Kyle D. Anderson (@KyleDAnderson) July 15, 2021

#TheSuicideSquad is SO much fun. A violent, action-packed ride with a ton of heart. Gunn’s most thrilling project.

Harley Quinn and King Shark were the standouts for me, but every single cast member excels in this movie. This film is definitely one of DC’s best! pic.twitter.com/MfOxzm5GCX

— allie (@AllisonLThiel) July 15, 2021

just watched the suicide squad. a thrilling, colourful. and adventurous experience with some iconic and not-so-iconic DC characters that truly lives up to the title. highly recommended! #TheSuicideSquad pic.twitter.com/wz8avdcvJV

— AP (@cinnamonpepsi) July 15, 2021

I love this crazy movie. Blood-gushing fun, bombastic energy from each scene to the next, & unapologetic as well as unafraid to push the boundaries of humor in the most absurd and equally dark circumstances. #TheSuicideSquad pic.twitter.com/PtFkkRMkXO

— Dorkaholics (@dorkaholics) July 15, 2021

#TheSuicideSquad is absolutely insane. Violent as hell, raunchy, unforgiving.

James Gunn is fully unleashed. It’s sometimes overwhelming. It has moments of heart, humor, action, emotion… all of it. Relentless.

There’s nothing like it. Damn! pic.twitter.com/GTTMR3EOJD

— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) July 15, 2021

#TheSuicideSquad is visually amazing and is a non-stop trip from start to finish, the chemistry between the squad is great and every character gets a moment to shine, pure cinema for 2 hours, bravo to the whole team pic.twitter.com/ZMV3aGe70w

— Javier X (@JavierAIfonso) July 15, 2021

#THESUICIDESQUAD is strong, violent, absurd and funny and I loved every minute!@JamesGunn brought his bag of tricks to DC, now with an R rating and free rein to blow our minds! One of the best movies in the DCEU! You have to see it on the big screen!@SuicideSquadWB @wbpictures pic.twitter.com/p41m9kq7qb

— Cultura Geek PR (@culturageekpr) July 15, 2021

Got to see @JamesGunn #TheSuicideSquad tonight! A hilariously violent and heartfelt story that’s surprising in all the right ways. Enjoyable for everyone — hardcore DC comics fans and newbies alike. Go see this movie.

— Vanessa Armstrong (@vfarmstrong) July 15, 2021

Absolutely loved #thesuicidesquad. The movie is super violent, extremely funny, and a huge home fun for @JamesGunn and #DC. Tons of surprises and things I wasn’t expecting. Just a great movie. pic.twitter.com/sTchKRvU4Y

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 15, 2021

I recently got to see #TheSuicideSquad on @IMAX, which was an ill experience. @JamesGunn took full advantage of that hard R, delivering a big bad of MADNESS that's the most James Gunn film I've ever seen. The best choice for a @SuicideSquadWB film, IMO. pic.twitter.com/LTsApE2lnK

— KHAL ME IF YOU GET LOST (@khal) July 15, 2021

Do these first reactions get YOU hyped to see The Suicide Squad? The film hits screens and HBO Max on August 6, 2021.