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I just watched this movie on Prime. I did not go into it with much in the way of expectations but I judged it worth a look going on its rating here. I am so glad that I did.

The movie is something of a slow burn. The pacing of the first act seems slow, but then builds up in the second act. The third act is awesome and represents a huge payoff for those who stick with it.

It is an incredibly clever movie which by the end of it will amaze you with its attention to detail.

Anna de Armas puts in a delightful performance of Marta. What a gem!

I am somewhat torn by Daniel Craig's performance of Benoit Blanc. I think the accent that he affects is too distracting. I am not sure exactly why. Maybe it is just not Daniel Craig-esque or maybe it is not maintained at a consistent level.

Chris Evans plays what appears to be a bit part. He is hardly sighted in the first two acts and I was a bit disappointed as I want to see how he does in a role post Captain America. However, that is just a ploy and he comes into his own in the third act. It was a wonderful performance that almost stole the show from Anna.

So why not 10 stars? I have asked myself that question a number of times. I struggle to give an answer. It just did not feel like a 10 star movie. Maybe 9.5 but we only have whole numbers to work with. I think the reason is the pacing of the movie in the first two acts, although I am wondering if in fact I am being unfair as I think the slower pacing at the start leads to a bigger payoff in the end. You be the judge...

I really thought that the DCEU had turned a corner with Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Shazam! Each movie was progressively better and removed that horrible bitter taste left by such garbage as Batman v. Superman, Suicide Squad and Justice League. But this movie goes to show that is not the case at all.

It is pure garbage. The script is abysmal. The pacing is woeful. It has no heart. In short it is boring. Fortunately I watched it on a streaming service and so it was easy to "walk out" of it. I could only manage to suffer through the first half.

I have only just been prompted to review this movie after having suffered through the entirety of WW84. I would have walked out on that too but I paid real money to see it and I was the ride for others.

I really want DC movies to be good. Why can't they be good as Nolan's Batman trilogy? Or if you are going for a more campy feel at least be as good as Aquaman and Shazam!

Here is hoping that James Gunn's Suicide Squad delivers...