Overall, the first episode of "Suicide Squad" is positioned as an origin movie.
Rick Flag, the Vengeful Demon and the Enchantress at the beginning of the movie, the Crocodile Man, Deadshot and Poison Ivy who appeared in the "Batman" trilogy, plus two people who serve as cannon fodder after a brief background introduction 'Boomerang' and 'Slipknot' formed the initial team of Suicide Squad.
It is easy to control the life and death of a group of criminals. If you want to drive a group of extremely vicious criminals to serve you, the threat of death is not enough.
A hidden line of this movie is about the running-in process of the Suicide Squad, including how Rick Flag learned to control a group of criminals, the conflicts and running-in between the members of the Suicide Squad, and the potential identity between the core members after fighting side by side, etc. .
When Natasha Kinski's Enchantress introduces Rick Flag, played by Val Kilmer, into the team, conflicts quickly arise.
When Rick Flag realized that he was short of manpower during his last battle with the vengeful demon, he basically agreed with Amanda Waller's plan to use super-powered criminals to form a suicide squad, and agreed to serve as the captain. However, when Rick discovered that Amanda Waller was going to introduce the vengeful demon who killed her teammates into the team, there was an immediate backlash.
This plot is interspersed with the backstory of the vengeful demon Rafael Sandoval.
Rafael Sandoval is the second generation of the Revenge Demon in DC comics. He was originally an ordinary gang member. He was betrayed by his associates during a shootout with the police. After being imprisoned, he accidentally obtained the Revenge Demon's power. Because he couldn't stand the bullying, Rafael Sandoval accidentally broke out in prison, burning everyone around him and escaping from prison, triggering the battle at the beginning of the movie.
After some haggling, Rick reluctantly accepted the revenge demon.
Then there are the Enchantress, whose heart is in the hands of Amanda Waller and can only serve as a slave with peace of mind, and Crocodile Man, Deadshot and Poison Ivy, who were thrown into Arkham Asylum by Batman.
Unlike Crocodile and Deadshot, who are completely criminals, Poison Ivy saved the entire world in "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises" but did not receive hero treatment. After burning his own life to purify the poisonous gas released by the Joker, Batman sent Poison Ivy to Arkham Asylum, who was exhausted and unable to resist. This was not a punishment, but he just believed that she was not suitable to appear in human society, and he also promised Will give Poison Ivy some protection.
Before Amanda Waller appeared, Poison Ivy's life in Arkham Asylum was indeed leisurely, and it also showed that Amanda Waller is also an anti-hero at heart.
The subsequent 'Boomerang' and 'Slipknot' were weaker super-powered criminals captured by humans. One was used by Amanda Waller to shoot his head to establish his power, and the other died in the subsequent battle. They were basically two cannon fodder. .
The team was formed amidst conflicts and disputes, and was sent directly to the metropolis to perform tasks.
Recapture the suspected 'Mother Box' target.
The location is the underground warehouse of a private museum in the Metropolitan City.
Because the information on the mother box is too sensitive, the federal government can only use this shady method to steal it quietly without absolute evidence.
As for the provider of this information, it was the witch.
The film is not secretive about the clue that Enchantress is actually the villain of the movie. From the first meeting between Enchantress and Rick, Rick noticed something wrong with this woman, and then until the mission started, Rick realized that there was something wrong with this woman. Ke still expressed doubts about the purpose of the trip.
Privately, the witch also directly gave the answer. The clue she gave Amanda Waller was not the mother box, but the ancient magic box that sealed her master's "demon nightmare". The witch wanted to release her master. When he came out, he didn't have this ability, so he could only pretend to submit to Amanda Waller, and for this he did not hesitate to sacrifice himself and hand over his weak heart to the other party.
In the comic book setting, Demon Nightmare is Succubus's brother.
During the script creation process, Simon felt that this relationship was a little less convincing, so he simply changed it to master.
The plan was finalized and the team set off. Slipknot, who had just gained freedom and did not believe in evil and wanted to escape, was shot in the head by Amanda Waller, and soon one of the eight was killed. The villains who had settled down could only show off their special skills and quickly sneaked into the private The museum's underground warehouse.
The plot here has its first climax.
Catwoman appears.
Batman accidentally intercepted information about Amanda Waller and entrusted Catwoman, who was good at stealing, to come and find out the truth. She happened to run into the Suicide Squad.
Because Catwoman has already appeared in the first "Batman Begins", Catwoman played by Valerie Golino has been very popular in recent years. Simon originally signed a three-year contract with the actress. The film contract has been used for two films before.
In order to ensure that Catwoman would still have a chance to appear in the follow-up hero assembly process, before the filming of "Suicide Squad" started, the DC team started negotiations with Valerie Golino, and the two parties signed two other films with a total salary of US$15 million. Film appointment.
This can be regarded as Simon's original negligence.
I remember why Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was able to get a salary of US$20 million, second only to Downey. The problem was that Black Widow was too popular, but Marvel did not sign a contract with her in the first place. Make a long appointment. Subsequent Marvel Cinematic Universe actors have not had such luck.
Similarly, Simon originally thought that signing a three-movie contract with Valerie Golino would be enough, but he miscalculated.
Fortunately, the two parties have been cooperating happily, and the two films cost approximately US$15 million, which is within DC's acceptance range. Valerie Golino also knew her situation well and did not ask for an exorbitant price. Catwoman is indeed very popular, but it is not essential. At least the Poison Ivy played by Nicole Kidman is not much less popular than her.
If she is unwilling to renew her contract or ask for an exorbitant price, she will only have one chance to appear in the huge DC movie universe series, and it will have to wait until a few years later. Not only that, with the strength of Daenerys Entertainment in Hollywood, once the relationship breaks down, she will not be able to obtain other resources in Hollywood in the future, and she can basically retire early.
The days when Hollywood big shots were coaxed to do whatever they wanted by studios are gone forever with the rise of Daenerys Entertainment Group.
Valerie Golino renewed her contract for two more films, leading to Catwoman's appearance in "Suicide Squad."
Of course, for a total of more than ten minutes of scenes, Valerie Golino easily took away the maximum salary of US$5 million, which was limited in the original contract. Such an easy income, even many first-line actresses can only envy.
In fact, it is common for actors from the DC Cinematic Universe to sign only three to five film contracts, which is also Simon's intention. Of course, he can sign more contracts with actors like Marvel did in his memory, and the salary can also be reduced a lot. This was not done at the beginning. The purpose was that Simon hoped that one day the DC movie universe would be unsustainable because of the high pay for actors.
At that time, it will be the time for Marvel to exert its power.
Traditional Hollywood blockbusters usually feature good guys fighting bad guys, and the audience will only put themselves on the side of the good guys.
This time "Suicide Squad" is turned upside down.
Catwoman is both good and evil in the comics, but after working with Batman several times, Selina Kyle is already considered a superhero.
As a result, the conflict for the ancient magic box became a rare plot on the big screen where bad guys fight good guys.
With the overall strength of the Suicide Squad, if they work together, it will be easy to deal with Catwoman alone. However, when the two sides met, except for Rick Flag, who did not hesitate, the other villains who were still dissatisfied with Amanda Waller all showed more or less paddling gestures.
After all, super-powered criminals are not like cabbage. As long as there is no obvious betrayal, even if Poison Ivy blatantly flirted with Catwoman, Amanda Waller did not act harshly. .
However, after all, it was difficult for two fists to defeat four hands, let alone one against seven. Catwoman failed to take away the ancient magic box.
The fight triggered the alarm system of the private museum. After a chaotic fight, Catwoman and the Suicide Squad each evacuated. During this period, Poison Ivy secretly helped Catwoman, obviously against Amanda Waller's will, sending the other party away, and at the same time asked Catwoman to bring a message to Batman. She needs an explanation.
The task is finally completed.
The members of the Suicide Squad were temporarily sent back to Arkham Asylum, and the ancient magic box that had been enchanted by the witch to appear like the Mother Box was brought to the Suicide Squad headquarters.
Then, the witch rebelled.
The demonic Nightmare is released and escapes into Metropolis.
The demon Nightmare, who had just escaped from the seal, was weak, giving Amanda Waller a chance to make amends and reassemble the Suicide Squad to hunt.
During this operation, the members of the Suicide Squad gradually began to form a certain tacit understanding.
A second cannon fodder, 'Boomerang', was also killed in this action.
In the end, the witch sacrificed herself as a sacrifice, which restored the demonic nightmare to full health and put the metropolis under threat.
The final battle begins.
Faced with a demonic nightmare that could destroy an entire city, even the vengeful demon who was good at manipulating flames could not compete with it, and the main output fell on Poison Ivy.
Last time, she saved the world at the cost of burning her own life, but not only was she imprisoned, but now she was forced to become someone else's thug. Naturally, Poison Ivy would not give in easily. She bargained with Amanda Waller and finally decided Attacking with all their strength, the remaining crocodile men, dead shooters and revenge demons also showed their badass nature and took the opportunity to put forward various conditions.
In the end, justice...oh no, evil triumphed over evil.
Amanda Waller, who had already shown her anti-heroic nature at the beginning, directly reneged on Poison Ivy's promise after everyone defeated the demon nightmare and asked Rick Flag to bring them all back.
Catwoman appeared again and helped Poison Ivy remove the bomb implanted in her neck, and the two left together. Batman also made a surprise appearance in the final plot, but it was just a voice, giving a warning to Amanda Waller.
The story ends here.
When the subtitles went up, everyone in the Chinese Theater in Hollywood felt like they still had something to say.
Filmmakers pondered how to draw inspiration from yet another special effects blockbuster.
Media people are wondering how to write tomorrow's report.
The moods of many movie fans and comic book fans are even more diverse. Some people lament the beauty of the witch, some are shocked by the power of the demon nightmare, some recall the various details and foreshadowing of the entire movie, and some are interested in the certain relationship between Catwoman and Poison Ivy. Emotional and understanding.
At the same time, it is inevitable to regret that the bomb from Poison Ivy's neck was removed, which means that Nicole Kidman will not appear in the next "Suicide Squad". The enchantress, who also plays a good-looking role, is also in this movie. Death, two women are missing. Will those female villains appear in the next movie
With this in mind, the subtitles came to an end and the screen lit up.
Routine easter eggs.
Everyone cheered up.
The remaining Deadshot, Crocodile, and Revenge Demon were re-incarcerated in Arkham Asylum, but Amanda Waller fulfilled the promises made by the three that were not excessive.
In the adjacent mountain cell, Deadshot's account has been unlocked, and the money he earned as a killer has been set up as a trust fund for his daughter. At this time, he is looking through the letters sent by his daughter with a satisfied look on his face. The revenge demon had a deck of tarot cards in his hand. He sat cross-legged in the cell and seemed to be addicted to it. The crocodile man's cell was between the two of them. There was a wall-mounted TV installed inside, and a sitcom was playing.
The camera zooms in.
On the TV screen was "Friends" produced by Daenerys Entertainment.
In the scene of Rachel and Chandler's daily quarrel, there was a sudden commotion in the mental hospital, with gunshots, footsteps, and explosions mixed together, making it extremely lively.
But the three of them were all present, as if everything had nothing to do with them.
The crocodile man looked at the TV screen and suddenly raised his hand and hammered the wall hard several times, attracting the attention of the other two people. He said in a rough voice: "Hey, Deadshot, have you noticed? According to the routine of soap operas, our team There is actually a pistachio missing."
As soon as he finished speaking, a series of crazy and morbid women's laughter suddenly floated throughout Arkham Asylum amid the commotion that still continued.
"Haha... hahaha... hahahahaha..."
In the next cell, Death Shooter moved for a moment, then raised his chin in the direction of the sound: "You mean, like this?"
The screen darkens.
The movie is completely over.
In the screening hall of the Chinese Theater, even the audience who knew nothing about DC comics felt creepy because of the series of female laughter at the end, and thus created an inexplicable expectation.
Fans of the movies and comics are even more excited.
As soon as the laughter came out, a name flashed in many fans' minds: Harley Quinn.
After the summer release of "The Dark Knight Rises," the Joker played by River Phoenix left a very deep impression on the audience. In this "Suicide Squad," careful fans also discovered that Amanda Waller and When Rick Flag was recruiting members of the Suicide Squad at Arkham Asylum, a still dignified figure had just given psychological counseling to a criminal.
Now, when connecting the easter eggs and comic plots, many viewers will react that it is Harley Quinn.
Not long ago, it was a pity that Poison Ivy played by Nicole Kidman could not continue to appear in the sequel. With the appearance of Harley Quinn, many fans' expectations for the sequel immediately rose to a new level.
The lights come on.
Accompanied by endless applause, the main creators of the film came on stage one after another and began the interactive session.
The first reporter who was called directly asked the questions that everyone was most concerned about: whether the last laugh in the movie's Easter egg came from Harley Quinn, whether the DC super villain will serve as the heroine of the next "Suicide Squad", and , which actress plays the role
Aside from the well-known Harley Quinn being confirmed, there are apparently no answers.
This is customary.
Everyone was not disappointed and asked other questions one after another. The scheduled fifteen-minute interactive session lasted for more than twenty minutes because the media and audience were too enthusiastic.
When the interactive session ended, the premiere ended successfully.
Important guests with invitations could attend the after-party at a nearby hotel, while most of the audience returned individually. Then, on the Internet platform, a series of news about the premiere of "Suicide Squad" quickly became a hot news topic.