My take: So far, it's about as good as my cautious optimism is allowing.
Amanda Waller: Arguably one of my favorite characters in DC, I'm disappointed that they opted for a slimmer actor for the character, but she isn't stick-thin and certainly appears to have some gravitas when she speaks.
The Prison/Cage: This area, which appears in many portions of the trailer and is outdoors, seems to be the place where they are forced to gather. It's interesting that Quinn is placed in the center as opposed to the others, as she is the least physically dangerous of the characters so far. Speaking of which:
Harley Quinn: This is an interesting take on the character, and the first real deviation from the character that was started in the Batman Animated Series (there are some one-shot versions of her, my personal favorite being a dreaded version in a Arkham side story) but none really made a serious change in the character. She's clearly the star of the trailer and, while not the leader, may end up being the team's moral compass. Points in the trailer seem to plot the emotional instability she has and possibly a focus on her origin.
El Diablo: Given there's multiple versions of this character [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Diablo_(comics)], I'm curious as to how he will be portrayed. The skull tattoos suggest ex-cartel, possibly as the carrier of the demon.
Will Smith Deadshot: Will Smith's recent roles have had the problem of feeling like they were "Will Smith acting like X" rather than characters unto themselves. Deadshot might be a good fit for him as both cool-headed and arrogant, but it really will come up to the director, writer, and Smith himself to see if this becomes a character or another body suit. It does worry me that he appears to be taking a leadership role in the trailer, as well as the appearance of a daughter that might make him a bit too grounded, but we'll see soon enough.
Killer-Croc: Now, clearly they're not going with the 2.5 meter tall, 1.2 tonne version of the character in this version. The version they chose does appear to be very similar to the early grey and more humanoid killer-Croc from the early seasons of TAS, a version that had him much more human psychologically as well. Still, I'm disappointed in the relative lack of restraints visible when he is being moved, as strength is one of his key features.
Enchantress: The fact that this character is in this movie give me hope for where this is going, as magic and divinity are major parts of the DC universe that haven't been integrated into the cinematic universe successfully. It will be interesting to see what her powers will be, particularly if she has insight into a possessed El Diablo.
Katana: She's in the trailer, briefly, at 2:13 and about 2:20, as well as the walking scene. Nothing else to really say at this point.
Slipknot and Captain Boomerang: They appear to be more mercenary or eastern-European criminals than supervillains in this one.
The Joker: As tempting as it would be to have the Joker as a villain, I don't think he's the big bad we're going to be seeing (or, at least, he won't be the target of the Suicide Squad). Joker's escapades rarely get to Waller-level interest, but he's definitely the kind of person Waller would toss into a room because she was looking for a high body count. I can get a sense of a good chunk of the movie being just attempting to recruit him (likely as a strategist or having key information on the target). Leto's characterization appears to be interesting, trying to mix elements of Hamil's and Leger's version with a more sadistic psychopath bent sometimes seen in the darker Batman stories.
Plot: Not much on plot at this point, but lots of scenes that appear to be from the third act taking place in an empty downtown and lots of destruction of military equipment. Gotham, perhaps? Something big enough to trigger a serious military response without attracting Superman and the Justice League members.
Amanda Waller: Arguably one of my favorite characters in DC, I'm disappointed that they opted for a slimmer actor for the character, but she isn't stick-thin and certainly appears to have some gravitas when she speaks.
The Prison/Cage: This area, which appears in many portions of the trailer and is outdoors, seems to be the place where they are forced to gather. It's interesting that Quinn is placed in the center as opposed to the others, as she is the least physically dangerous of the characters so far. Speaking of which:
Harley Quinn: This is an interesting take on the character, and the first real deviation from the character that was started in the Batman Animated Series (there are some one-shot versions of her, my personal favorite being a dreaded version in a Arkham side story) but none really made a serious change in the character. She's clearly the star of the trailer and, while not the leader, may end up being the team's moral compass. Points in the trailer seem to plot the emotional instability she has and possibly a focus on her origin.
El Diablo: Given there's multiple versions of this character [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Diablo_(comics)], I'm curious as to how he will be portrayed. The skull tattoos suggest ex-cartel, possibly as the carrier of the demon.
Killer-Croc: Now, clearly they're not going with the 2.5 meter tall, 1.2 tonne version of the character in this version. The version they chose does appear to be very similar to the early grey and more humanoid killer-Croc from the early seasons of TAS, a version that had him much more human psychologically as well. Still, I'm disappointed in the relative lack of restraints visible when he is being moved, as strength is one of his key features.
Enchantress: The fact that this character is in this movie give me hope for where this is going, as magic and divinity are major parts of the DC universe that haven't been integrated into the cinematic universe successfully. It will be interesting to see what her powers will be, particularly if she has insight into a possessed El Diablo.
Katana: She's in the trailer, briefly, at 2:13 and about 2:20, as well as the walking scene. Nothing else to really say at this point.
Slipknot and Captain Boomerang: They appear to be more mercenary or eastern-European criminals than supervillains in this one.
The Joker: As tempting as it would be to have the Joker as a villain, I don't think he's the big bad we're going to be seeing (or, at least, he won't be the target of the Suicide Squad). Joker's escapades rarely get to Waller-level interest, but he's definitely the kind of person Waller would toss into a room because she was looking for a high body count. I can get a sense of a good chunk of the movie being just attempting to recruit him (likely as a strategist or having key information on the target). Leto's characterization appears to be interesting, trying to mix elements of Hamil's and Leger's version with a more sadistic psychopath bent sometimes seen in the darker Batman stories.
Plot: Not much on plot at this point, but lots of scenes that appear to be from the third act taking place in an empty downtown and lots of destruction of military equipment. Gotham, perhaps? Something big enough to trigger a serious military response without attracting Superman and the Justice League members.
