On the plus side, Director David Ayer brings a lot more excitement and energy to the movie than Snyder did with “Batman v Superman” (“BvS”). From the start, “Suicide Squad” feels fun. It is colorful, filled with well-known tunes and has a fair share of comedy. The lifeless, robotic nature of “BvS” is one of my biggest complaints with the movie, so it is nice to see that has been resolved. It makes a huge difference. The characters are likable…

70mm looked marvelous! While great, "The Hateful Eight" is not excellent. That type of praise is reserved for "Pulp Fiction," "Inglorious Basterds" and "Django Unchained." The slow burn opening may turn off some viewers, as the chatty first half hearkens the same type of setup that turned so many fans off in "Death Proof." Once the intermission finishes, "The Hateful Eight" turns into a gory version of "Clue" and really finds a nice stride. Perhaps a repeat viewing will help…