74 reviews
Better than the Rest
So I just finished Suicide: Hell to Pay. It amazes me that a cartoon did a better job at Suicide Squad than the movie. Warner Bros. animation needs to give their film department some tips.
On the negatives, some of the dialogue was corny. But that's a small nitpick in an otherwise great animated film. The voice acting was pretty spot on. I cant wait for the next DC animated film.
On the negatives, some of the dialogue was corny. But that's a small nitpick in an otherwise great animated film. The voice acting was pretty spot on. I cant wait for the next DC animated film.
Solid
Lately DC animated movies haven't been as good or as fun as they used to be. the last really good DC animated movie I remember watching was Gods and Monsters. that is until this movie.
the strongest aspect of this movie is it's plot. it starts with a bomb action and from there on it's a thrilling experience throughout. I was taken from the very first minutes and this movie never lost my interest. the pacing is brilliant, spending just the right amount of time to establish back story and characters motivation. nothing more nothing less
I see that DC keeps experimenting with it's art style, which is a welcome practice. and I hope that in the future they will refine it even further because stories this good deserve that. another little problem I had with it was it's sense of humor. they could have used better writing in that department. because mostly when it was trying to be funny, it just came off as cringy. and, in my opinion, harley quinn still remain under used. I feel DC never fully utilizes harley's fighting capabilities, instead opting to make her a purely comic relief character. and so it is hard to buy that she would actually be chosen as part of the suicide squad
but all in all this is a great movie and a must watch for any and all DC fans
- nickshenoda
- Mar 28, 2018
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Surprisingly good - and violent...
Normally animated superhero movies is not my first choice of entertainment, but when given the chance and opportunity to watch one, I will do so, of course. And here in 2020 I was given the chance to sit down and watch the 2018 animated DC movie "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay".
Well, I can start by saying that I wasn't really expecting much, given the dubious 2016 live action movie. But hey, I hadn't seen "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay", so I watched it. And it turns out, oddly enough, that this animated movie far outdid the live movie. Who knew...
The storyline in "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay" was straight forward, so you shouldn't expect a Shakespearian masterpiece in terms of storyline, script and writing. However, what does work here is the fact that this animated movie is for a mature audience. There is a heap of graphic violence in the story, which really surprised me. As well as deaths of not only goons and those opposing the Suicide Squad, but also members of the Suicide Squad themselves. That was definitely something that I enjoyed.
And they had put together a good group of voice talents for the various characters in the animated movie. That really helps an animated movie along quite a long way. So that was a good thing.
As for the style of the drawing and the art, then I liked that. It had a hint of that classic 1980s cartoon style to it that I grew up with and loved then and still do. But still, it has just enough updated contents to make it appear not fully retro. That worked well for the animated movie in my opinion.
I enjoyed "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay", and I am rating it a seven out of ten stars. This is definitely one of the better animated superhero movies that I have had the fortune of sitting through. It is well-worth the time, just forget that you ever saw that 2016 movie.
Well, I can start by saying that I wasn't really expecting much, given the dubious 2016 live action movie. But hey, I hadn't seen "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay", so I watched it. And it turns out, oddly enough, that this animated movie far outdid the live movie. Who knew...
The storyline in "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay" was straight forward, so you shouldn't expect a Shakespearian masterpiece in terms of storyline, script and writing. However, what does work here is the fact that this animated movie is for a mature audience. There is a heap of graphic violence in the story, which really surprised me. As well as deaths of not only goons and those opposing the Suicide Squad, but also members of the Suicide Squad themselves. That was definitely something that I enjoyed.
And they had put together a good group of voice talents for the various characters in the animated movie. That really helps an animated movie along quite a long way. So that was a good thing.
As for the style of the drawing and the art, then I liked that. It had a hint of that classic 1980s cartoon style to it that I grew up with and loved then and still do. But still, it has just enough updated contents to make it appear not fully retro. That worked well for the animated movie in my opinion.
I enjoyed "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay", and I am rating it a seven out of ten stars. This is definitely one of the better animated superhero movies that I have had the fortune of sitting through. It is well-worth the time, just forget that you ever saw that 2016 movie.
- paul_haakonsen
- Aug 24, 2020
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Suicide Squad Hell to Pay: A step down from other recent efforts
I'm one of those weird people who really enjoyed Suicide Squad (2016) I also thought Assault On Arkham (2014) was great. In fact I like the Suicide Squad concept in general so upon hearing about Hell to Pay I was quite excited.
This time our team includes Deadshot, Harley, Boomerang, Copperhead, Killer Frost & Bronze Tiger in an interesting little three way battle against Zoom, Blockbuster & Banshee and third team of Vandal Savage, Scandal Savage and their goons.
The whole thing is over a mysterious card that saves a person from hell and their motivations are quite interesting. Then we have the usual brand of DC action and the film is a passable effort, but just that......passable.
Hell To Pay doesn't meet its potential and I'm not 100% on why that is. Maybe it needed more time, perhaps the story needed fleshing out more? Regardless it didn't grip me like Assault on Arkham did.
I'd say this is a good watch for big fans, a passable one for casual ones but maybe a hard pass for everyone else.
The Good:
It's the Suicide Squad!
Interesting plot
Ties Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
The Bad:
Christian slater
Behaves like Assault On Arkham never happened
Harley looks like a dude in drag a lot of the time
Underwhelming
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
If a head is encased in ice when it explodes both it and the ice will still remain intact despite blowing everything up around it
Harley always walks that fine line between fascinating and deeply annoying
Amanda Wallers weight fluctuates dramatically between movies
This time our team includes Deadshot, Harley, Boomerang, Copperhead, Killer Frost & Bronze Tiger in an interesting little three way battle against Zoom, Blockbuster & Banshee and third team of Vandal Savage, Scandal Savage and their goons.
The whole thing is over a mysterious card that saves a person from hell and their motivations are quite interesting. Then we have the usual brand of DC action and the film is a passable effort, but just that......passable.
Hell To Pay doesn't meet its potential and I'm not 100% on why that is. Maybe it needed more time, perhaps the story needed fleshing out more? Regardless it didn't grip me like Assault on Arkham did.
I'd say this is a good watch for big fans, a passable one for casual ones but maybe a hard pass for everyone else.
The Good:
It's the Suicide Squad!
Interesting plot
Ties Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
The Bad:
Christian slater
Behaves like Assault On Arkham never happened
Harley looks like a dude in drag a lot of the time
Underwhelming
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
If a head is encased in ice when it explodes both it and the ice will still remain intact despite blowing everything up around it
Harley always walks that fine line between fascinating and deeply annoying
Amanda Wallers weight fluctuates dramatically between movies
- Platypuschow
- Mar 28, 2018
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not fantastic but not aweful
Loved the over arching story and some of the individual motivations, but some of the scenes and dialogue were very generic.
- squarewhiteboy
- Mar 31, 2018
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Definitely not one for the kids!
Not that I mind!
However had I not watched most of Arrowverse prior to watching this I wouldn't have know most of these characters and this movie doesn't give enough back story for these characters to feel relatable. I mean we know most of it, but still. For me, I need that to get attached to the characters and root for them. Out of all of the movies written and directed in this style following these stories with Batman, justice league, teen Titans, etc, this is probably my least favorite. But it isn't that bad! I'm not saying that at all! Still worth the watch. Maybe not for kids under 13 though!
However had I not watched most of Arrowverse prior to watching this I wouldn't have know most of these characters and this movie doesn't give enough back story for these characters to feel relatable. I mean we know most of it, but still. For me, I need that to get attached to the characters and root for them. Out of all of the movies written and directed in this style following these stories with Batman, justice league, teen Titans, etc, this is probably my least favorite. But it isn't that bad! I'm not saying that at all! Still worth the watch. Maybe not for kids under 13 though!
- KieraLynnR
- Oct 5, 2021
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No kids movie
I started watching expecting to fall asleep midway. Instead I stayed awake way past my bedtime because the story was so interesting.
It's best if you watched Flashpoint Paradox first (which is another excellent movie by the way), but it's not really required.
a bit gory, but it's refreshing to see a movie where it's not afraid to kill important characters.
Why is DC animated movies so good, yet the live action movies so bad I wonder.
Don't lose your head
- nogodnomasters
- Apr 4, 2018
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Better than the live-action movie
Ultra violent, good voice acting, nice story. If only the sequel to the live-action movie will do as well.
- therealguy13
- Mar 27, 2018
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Has some good elements of spirituality, but lacks in most other places.
Yeah, I'm not going to lie to you, I was excited to watch another Suicide Squad movie after the powerhouse Batman: Assault on Arkham. The story of Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay is surprisingly thoughtful at its core with the matter of deserving to go to heaven when especially when you've spent your entire life doing things to surely make you end up in hell showing up when the squad and their enemies all go after this magical card to get out of hell free.
But I juist felt like the performances done by the actors lacked energy and that this great story element of going to heaven and redeem yourself wasn't explored enough.
The animation was pretty uninspired and generic in every way, but I'll give it that in this story where death is a central theme, you will have to prepare yourself for the departure of any character which is kind of a bold move. And the violence is not hidden and is more graphic and detailed here than in many other of these animated DC movies.
All in all, SQ: Hell to Pay is kind of dull without the upbeat nature found in earlier renditions, but is surprisingly thoughtful and takes risks we don't see every day in this kind of movie.
But I juist felt like the performances done by the actors lacked energy and that this great story element of going to heaven and redeem yourself wasn't explored enough.
The animation was pretty uninspired and generic in every way, but I'll give it that in this story where death is a central theme, you will have to prepare yourself for the departure of any character which is kind of a bold move. And the violence is not hidden and is more graphic and detailed here than in many other of these animated DC movies.
All in all, SQ: Hell to Pay is kind of dull without the upbeat nature found in earlier renditions, but is surprisingly thoughtful and takes risks we don't see every day in this kind of movie.
A Very Edgy Animated Film
I've said it before and I will say it again, DC needs to use their animation department writers for the live action movies.
I was quite surprised as I had not payed attention to the rating and missed the R. The movie was quite violent and graphic for a DC movie, and the comedy is well placed to lighten the mood, but it was refreshing to see anime style violence in an animated "superhero" movie. It was also very interesting that the entire story revolved around a chance of true salvation, and served as a continuation of a previous DC film.
Suicide Squad lives up to the name, and though I am not one of the haters of the live action film, I feel this one was much better and leaves me wondering what could have been with the live action movie.
I was quite surprised as I had not payed attention to the rating and missed the R. The movie was quite violent and graphic for a DC movie, and the comedy is well placed to lighten the mood, but it was refreshing to see anime style violence in an animated "superhero" movie. It was also very interesting that the entire story revolved around a chance of true salvation, and served as a continuation of a previous DC film.
Suicide Squad lives up to the name, and though I am not one of the haters of the live action film, I feel this one was much better and leaves me wondering what could have been with the live action movie.
- Athanatos173
- Apr 2, 2018
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It's not the best suicide squad movie, but still good enough
Well, they are not exactly heroes... And that part of their character seemed lacking in the story. Otherwise a good plot with the usual good guys, bad guys and both wanting to outwin each other. It's a fun watch.
- ajax-kumar
- Apr 7, 2021
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Didn't even finish it
I watched this right after the surprisingly good Assualt On Arkham, hoping this would be a spiritual sequel. But unlike the unique heist movie style and cool animation of AOA, what I got was another one of the new 52 inspired generic DC animated movies.
Basically having the slower pacing and feel reminiscent of the Bruce Timm DCAU shows except missing the brilliant writing, direction, and action sequences those shows were known for (and with a less unique art direction). This screamed extended episode of a mediocre super hero show than movie.
Oh but they do try to compensate with making it "adult" with gratuitous blood and sexual aspects (which I'm no prude, I love when it's done well and fits the vibe but not just shoved in to make it edgy). Because that's how you know this isn't for kids but for us adults!
I miss when DC would try to make each movie unique instead of trying to mimic the MCU shared universe homogenous style in animated form.
Basically having the slower pacing and feel reminiscent of the Bruce Timm DCAU shows except missing the brilliant writing, direction, and action sequences those shows were known for (and with a less unique art direction). This screamed extended episode of a mediocre super hero show than movie.
Oh but they do try to compensate with making it "adult" with gratuitous blood and sexual aspects (which I'm no prude, I love when it's done well and fits the vibe but not just shoved in to make it edgy). Because that's how you know this isn't for kids but for us adults!
I miss when DC would try to make each movie unique instead of trying to mimic the MCU shared universe homogenous style in animated form.
Worth a watch
- Paradox-Warrior
- Apr 28, 2018
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Enjoyable DC film, but so predictable
- Ingrouille181
- Apr 2, 2018
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Fan boy fun but not for kids
I'm not sure why they feel the need to punch these up to R-ratings. This would have been OK for kids but the first few sentences were a GD and a "s-word" and then lots of blood and gore. That's fine I guess, but seems like a silly trend, all the fan boys of today started out as 10 year old kids with comics. So, I enjoyed this one. Good plot, moved along, not afraid to kill off characters. The overall motivation was a bit silly but it is a comic book. For a grown-up, this is a fun ride, lots of action and some comedy. I liked it.
What The 2016 Film Should Have Been
Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay is an R-Rated animated movie that basically does better than the live-action film from 2016, which despite making a big return at the box office, was heavily panned by critics. The story is good, the characters are accurate to the comic, and there is blood. Lots of blood. If you are looking for something to wash the bad taste of the 2016 film out, this is it.
- jeremycrimsonfox
- Jul 16, 2019
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violent and bloody
Amanda Waller directs Task Force X to retrieve stolen intelligence from Tobias Whale. Count Vertigo and Jewelee tries to steal it for themselves. Deadshot and Waller kill them instead. Some time later, Waller needs a powerful magical card. She recruits imprisoned criminals, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Frost, Copperhead, and Bronze Tiger with Deadshot to retrieve it.
The live-action Suicide Squad movies are silly and comedic and rather wacky. This animated movie is darker and maybe even more violent. It's definitely less silly. It doesn't shy away from the violence and the blood. It's good and different from the big theatrical movies.
The live-action Suicide Squad movies are silly and comedic and rather wacky. This animated movie is darker and maybe even more violent. It's definitely less silly. It doesn't shy away from the violence and the blood. It's good and different from the big theatrical movies.
- SnoopyStyle
- Aug 24, 2024
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AWESOME movie
Lately DC has not been doing well in live actions movies and it has even seeped through their animated movies. But this movie puts them back on the map! It encompasses everything a Suicide Squad movie should be. The story, animation, voice actors were all great. One bad point would be that some dialogues can be slightly cringey but it's just a small flaw.
I highly recommend this movie. It's not just a good DC film but a good animated film for both comic and non-comic book reading fans.
I highly recommend this movie. It's not just a good DC film but a good animated film for both comic and non-comic book reading fans.
- kishanj-15041
- Mar 29, 2018
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A Bloody Good Time With Bite
The film isn't shy about violence, making the action sequences exciting and impactful. The story's focus on a "Get Out of Hell Free" card adds a fresh layer to the characters' motivations and the overall plot. The film delves into the psyches of these villains, making them more than just one-dimensional bad guys. We see them grapple with their past sins and the possibility of redemption.
While some characters get fleshed out, others feel a little underdeveloped. The script isn't afraid to crack a joke, and some of the humor lands well. However, there are occasional moments where the dialogue feels a bit forced or cliched. These moments are infrequent enough that they don't spoil the overall experience, but they can take you out of the movie for a brief moment.
While some characters get fleshed out, others feel a little underdeveloped. The script isn't afraid to crack a joke, and some of the humor lands well. However, there are occasional moments where the dialogue feels a bit forced or cliched. These moments are infrequent enough that they don't spoil the overall experience, but they can take you out of the movie for a brief moment.
- Mysterygeneration
- Mar 18, 2024
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So GOOD it made me ANGRY!
This is the second suicide squad animated movie in a row (and the umpteenth dc animated movie) that is VASTLY SUPERIOR to the live action debacles this same company has put out. I was so mad watching this, DC has this great writing staff on payroll, why don't they do better with the live action? The plot, pacing, and action scenes were GREAT, i.e , the exact opposite of what they put in cinemas. The animation could have been a bit better, but was good enough that it didn't deter from the overall enjoyment. This thing just zipped along and was such a joy to watch. Looking forward to the next animated feature, which I already know will be better than whatever sad, live action still-birth they currently have in production.
- fits-47019
- Mar 27, 2018
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Lots and Lots of Villains
Definitely one of the bloodiest and most violent DC animated movies. We get an interesting story but the big personalities aren't so big this time around. They fixed what was missing from the first Suicide Squad movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham, but didn't quite keep what that first movie had going for it. It was fun watching three different teams of villains face off.
- koltonbrett
- Jan 3, 2022
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Terrible
It's got the plot from a bad Ninja Turtles episode with Captain Planet quality dialog and Samurai Pizza Cats animation. Top all that with a plain Jane version of Harley quin and Nicolas Cage in National Treasure level acting. The worst of all worlds. A five year old with brain damage might like it.
Boycott DC and force a hard reboot
What the heck is going on with DC? They just made another animated film that doesn't s@ck! Seriously, I almost didn't even watch this because DC's track record is more or less in the toilet right now. We all already know all of their up coming live action films are nothing but a waste of money. You are a freaking idiot if you are paying money to watch anything to come out of the DC camp because REAL fans of DC know that the only way to get DC's live action universe to be worth a dime is to force a hard reboot and pretty much boycott any and everything to come from DC. I am not saying you need to stop watching DC films (even though frankly that would be an easier option); just stop financially supporting them. Just borrow the film from a friend or check it out from the library. We all need to do our part to save DC from being a total laughing stock.
- TheOneThatYouWanted
- Jul 13, 2018
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An overall prety decent animation
The movie is fun, I guess the best way to describe it, is by saying that it's a fun "episodic" movie. Of course I have some issues, like the animation, but this is a problem every new of these "DC Animated Universe" films have, the animation style really bothers me, I keep asking myself if I'm de only one who thinks that, but anyways, this isn't something especific from this movie.
Besides that, the movie has some basic storyline structures, you wont be surprise by almost anything there, you kind of now where the movie is going, but it's ok, cause is entertaining.
Probably the only thing that really surprised me was the connection they've made with the Flashpoint movie. I thought it was cool. Anyway, Harley is funny, Deadshot is a badass, Captain Boomerang is funny too, Iiked what they did with the Tiger, mostly because the only past experience I had with the character was the Arrow adaption, and... you know, it was kind of awful. But he was great here, even though we didn't have that much of his background.
I thought the whole plot of the movie was intriging too, this "free pass" from hell card, it's funny to see how almost every character want it at every cost (even if the process kills them).
At the end, Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay is a good animation, isn't incredible or revolucionary, but if it shows up on the TV, and you see, you may have fun.
6,5/10
Besides that, the movie has some basic storyline structures, you wont be surprise by almost anything there, you kind of now where the movie is going, but it's ok, cause is entertaining.
Probably the only thing that really surprised me was the connection they've made with the Flashpoint movie. I thought it was cool. Anyway, Harley is funny, Deadshot is a badass, Captain Boomerang is funny too, Iiked what they did with the Tiger, mostly because the only past experience I had with the character was the Arrow adaption, and... you know, it was kind of awful. But he was great here, even though we didn't have that much of his background.
I thought the whole plot of the movie was intriging too, this "free pass" from hell card, it's funny to see how almost every character want it at every cost (even if the process kills them).
At the end, Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay is a good animation, isn't incredible or revolucionary, but if it shows up on the TV, and you see, you may have fun.
6,5/10
- carlos37andre
- Jul 13, 2018
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