'The Suicide Squad' Is Gory, Gratuitous, but Great
'The Suicide Squad' is at its best when it focuses on its characters and commentary on real-life issues, but stumbles when it relies too heavily on gratuitous gore and insensitive humor.

In 2013, a documentary film crew followed world-famous fire eater Tony "Volcano" Valenci on his quest to set a world record. This is his story.
'The Suicide Squad' is at its best when it focuses on its characters and commentary on real-life issues, but stumbles when it relies too heavily on gratuitous gore and insensitive humor.
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Cassie, a musician, and Luke, a man serving in the Marines, form a false relationship and keep it a secret.
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