Ayer’s Suicide Squad Cut: A Totally Different Film
All right, buckle up cinema enthusiasts. Remember the flick called Suicide Squad back in 2016? A medley of bad guys going good, clad in snazzy outfits with less-than-snazzy objectives. It raked in $749.2 million at the global box office but also garnered plenty of negative reviews from critics and fans alike.
Winning an Oscar does count, right? Indeed, the ensemble bagged the grand honor for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 89th Academy Awards, a cherry on a critically flattened cake.
Demystifying Director’s Cut
As films transition from storyboard to screen, plenty gets left out. David Ayer, the director of this chaotic crew, doesn’t hide his displeasure about how his original version was transformed. Cue the #ReleaseTheAyerCut movement, urging Warner Bros to unveil Ayer’s original vision. However, Warner Bros is keeping their plans tightly under wraps.
On the film’s eighth anniversary, Ayer took to social media, advocating for his own cut of the DC extravaganza. He explained the fundamental difference: his cut is a linear story where character development shines. The Ayer cut brings Harley Quinn and Deadshot into the spotlight, weaving their stories with greater depth. Ayer promises a rollercoaster ride, a stirring mix of mood, drama, and heart. It’s an entirely different cinematic experience.
Ayer’s Unwavering Connection
Imagine returning to a project you’ve moved on from. Ayer compares this feat to the memorable struggle of quitting smoking. He strongly believes there is a “magic” that keeps pulling him back. It’s not just him; everyone who worked on the film—the artists, actors, and tradespeople—feel the same way.
The squad, from Deadshot to Harley Quinn, Joker to Captain Boomerang, have all left their unique stamps on the film. The desire to see and appreciate the original spirit and conception of the project constantly stirs up Ayer and all those involved.
In the meantime, embrace the theatrical version now streaming on Max. But definitely keep an ear out for that director’s cut. Anything could happen in the movie headquarters, after all.
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