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Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad

Common Sense Media Age 14

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Amid plenty of iffy stuff, there's a sense of "honor among thieves" and the idea that even the most hardened criminals can feel remorse, do the right thing, and help others, despite their reputation for being self-serving violent criminals. Deadshot's storyline is about the unconditional love between parent and child, and Diablo's story demonstrates the power of remorse and redemption. On the downside, sexist jokes/insults about men needing to control their women.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
Lots of violence: people are assassinated/executed, shot, and killed instantly by both human and supernatural characters. Fights include a wide range of weapons, from boomerangs and baseball bats to military-grade explosives and automatic guns. Diablo sets fire to people and recalls losing control in a devastating tragedy. Characters die or are presumed killed.
Sex
Several passionate kisses between both Harley and the Joker and June and Flag. Harley dances on a pole and in a club, acts and dresses seductively, and is all about sex appeal. Flag mentions he was sleeping with a witch; Boomerang comments that "you know what they say about the crazy ones." The Joker asks an associate if he "wants" Harley.
Language
Several uses of "s--t," "ass," "a--hole," "p---y," "d--k," "balls," "hell," "damn," "bitch," "crap," and more. Possible use of "f--k."
Consumerism
Chevy, Adidas.
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
The Suicide Squad drinks together at a bar. Adults drink at the Joker's club.
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