David Ayer

When 'Suicide Squad' made its way into the DC Extended Universe back in 2016, the critics didn't seem too impressed, but fans managed to turn it into a box office hit. Bringing together a group of villains from the world of DC, all under lock and key but used by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) to go out on undercover illegal missions that would likely see them killed, audiences were introduced to a whole slew of new additions to the DCEU. That included Margot Robbie's take on Harley Quinn, Will Smith's portrayal of Deadshot, and Jared Leto's introduction as the Clown Prince of Crime, Joker.

David Ayer served as director on the DCEU's 'Suicide Squad'

Ahead of the film's release, speculation was rife as to who would serve as the Big Bad of the picture. All signs pointed towards Joker, but it would turn out being Cara Delevingne's Enchantress that the Squad were forced to take down. In fact, when 'Suicide Squad' did make its big screen debut, Joker's screen time was extremely lacking.

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David Ayer is a director who seems to have been through the mill when it comes to the entertainment industry. Creating pictures is something he was clearly born to do, but as of late, he's made two huge films that have been critically ripped to shreds by the majority of reviewers, in the form of DC Extended Universe entry 'Suicide Squad', and last year's Netflix original film release, 'Bright'. Fortunately for Ayer, the wider viewing public seem to enjoy his work.

David Ayer admits negative 'Suicide Squad' reviews affected his confidence

Though he clearly has a thick skin when it comes to reviews, Ayer recently admitted that he did let the negative response to 'Suicide Squad' get to him. It's something we can all imagine - being told your hard work and dedication wasn't enough over and over again isn't anything any of us would like. Magnifying that on a grand scale must have been a very strange experience indeed.

Continue reading: David Ayer Felt "Gun Shy" Directing 'Bright' Following Negative 'Suicide Squad' Reactions

When it comes to the biggest flops of the year, most of these movies feature actors, actresses and filmmakers really should have known better. None of them are easy to watch, and unfortunately the list does not end here. Some were huge disappointments, while others went predictably downhill.

Mark Wahlberg in 'Transformers'

1. Transformers: The Last Knight - Even by the low standards of this franchise, this film is an incoherent mess, as Michael Bay flings $200 million at the screen but ignores plot and character. It's a two-and-a-half hour assault on the eyes and ears.

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As one of the most divisive movies to come from the DC Extended Universe, it's fair to say 'Suicide Squad' has both its heavy critics and its heavily loyal fans. Bringing in a slew of new faces to take on some of DC's most recognisable villains and anti-heroes, the movie was set to serve as a launchpad for much of the DCEU, but failed to light a fire in the hearts of everybody watching.

Jared Leto as The Joker in 'Suicide Squad'

David Ayer was the director responsible for the flick, and whilst he has said in the past he has his regrets about where he took the movie and its central villain, he's still very much aware about the success it DID see, and how proud he should be because of that.

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The DC Extended Universe is not a movie series without its controversies. Just this month, the most-recent entry into the DCEU, 'Justice League' received a lukewarm response upon its official big screen release, and could end up losing Warner Bros. around $100 million when all is said and done in the worldwide box office. A shame, as this year's 'Wonder Woman' did incredibly well both with the critics and wider audience, taking in over $800 million across the globe. 'Justice League' should really have broken a billion.

Margot Robbie and Jared Leto in 'Suicide Squad'

One of the earlier disappointments for many from the DCEU was 'Suicide Squad'. Released in 2016, the film saw a roster of DC's most recognisable villains come together in the titular team, also known as Task Force X. Ran by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), they were forced to tackle some of the most dangerous missions to help save the world from a grim fate, in a less-than-ethical program that would see a bomb in their brains detonated if they refused to help.

Continue reading: David Ayer Wishes He Made Joker The Primary Villain In 'Suicide Squad'

Suicide Squad director David Ayer has admitted he holds some regrets over the finished movie.

The film had a critical mauling upon its release last August, with many complaining that Jared Leto’s Joker didn't have enough screen time. Now, responding to a fan on Twitter, the director said he wishes he had a time machine so he could treat Leto’s character differently.

David Ayer has shared his regrets over Suicide Squad

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Suicide Squad may have another month of filming left, but that didn't stop the movie’s stars as well as director David Ayer from taking a road trip to Comic Con this weekend, to wet fan’s appetites for the highly anticipated super-villain flick.

The cast of Suicide Squad.

Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Cara Delevingne Jai Courtney, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Common, Adam Beach, Ike Barinholz, Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje and Karen Fukuhara were all in attendance for the film’s panel on Saturday, with Joker Jared Leto the only noticeable absentee.

Continue reading: First 'Suicide Squad' Trailer Debuts At Comic Con And Leaves Fans Wanting More

There’s been quite a number of photos and teasers over the last month or so from the set of Suicide Squad that have been endlessly pored over, but director David Ayer has assured fans that they haven’t given anything away and that there’s still surprises to come.

The Warner Bros.-backed movie wrapped up shooting on the streets of Toronto last week, and the 47 year old director took to Twitter to say that the surprises that the film has in store for fans remain intact, and have not been compromised in any way by the large amount of material already in the public arena.

'Suicide Squad' director David Ayer

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