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Batman: Assault on Arkham MPAA Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 75 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Animation Country of Origin: United States Franchise: DC Universe Animated Original Movies Franchise Position: 21 Get ready to root for the bad guys. Ratings: My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 7.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 78% (Critics), 88% (Audience) Metacritic: 63/100 TMDb: 7.1/10 Plot Summary: Batman: Assault on Arkham focuses on the Suicide Squad, a team of incarcerated supervillains assembled by Amanda Waller for a covert mission. Tasked with breaking into Arkham Asylum to retrieve stolen information from the Riddler, the squad faces numerous challenges, including the Joker's interference. Meanwhile, Batman works to prevent a bomb planted by the Joker from detonating in Gotham City. The film intertwines the squad's heist with Batman's efforts, leading to a high-stakes confrontation. Critics Review: Critics have praised the film for its mature themes, engaging storyline...

The Suicide Squad Year: 2021 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU)* MPAA Rating: R Total Runtime: 132 minutes Tagline: “Meet the most deadly bunch of cons ever assembled.” Main Cast Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn Idris Elba as Bloodsport / Robert DuBois John Cena as Peacemaker / Christopher Smith Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag Sylvester Stallone as the voice of King Shark Viola Davis as Amanda Waller Taika Waititi as voice of Ratcatcher 2 (Sebastian’s rat) David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2 Reviews Synopsis: This isn’t just a sequel — it’s a soft reboot directed by James Gunn, who took the wild, chaotic squad of villains and threw them into a deadly mission on the island of Corto Maltese. The team faces deadly enemies, monstrous creatures, and deadly traps, all while navigating shifting loyalties. It’s violent, funny, and wildly unpredictable. Overview: The Suicide Squad is a darker, zanier, and more comedic take on the franchise compared to the 2016 origi...

Suicide Squad Year: 2016 Franchise: DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Franchise #: 3 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Total Runtime: 123 minutes Tagline: “Worst. Heroes. Ever.” Main Cast Will Smith as Floyd Lawton / Deadshot Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn Jared Leto as The Joker Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag Viola Davis as Amanda Waller Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang Cara Delevingne as Enchantress Jay Hernandez as El Diablo Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc Karen Fukuhara as Katana Reviews Synopsis: The government forms a black-ops team of imprisoned supervillains to handle impossible missions. When a mystical threat (the Enchantress) goes out of control, the Suicide Squad is sent to stop her—whether they like it or not. Along the way, they struggle with betrayal, chaos, and surprisingly, some moments of heart. Overview: Suicide Squad had a great trailer, big hype, and a killer cast—but the movie itself ended up messy. It’s full of style, quick edits, and music-video energy. Some characters like Harl...