The DC Cinematic Universe has seen a lot of ups and downs - some would argue far more downs than ups - so it makes sense that Warner Bros hired what should be a sure thing: James Gunn, the writer and director of Guardians of the Galaxy. Giving him what appears to be free reign of their Suicide Squad property, Gunn is a gamble to get DC films back on track - both critically and financially.

So how does The Suicide Squad fare - does James Gunn manage to steer the franchise in the right direction, or is this a failed attempt to chase the success of similar Marvel films? Listen to our spoiler-laden review to find out what we liked, what we hated, and what we ultimately thought of this anti-hero actionfest!