In the DC movie universe, besides model superheroes like Superman and Batman, who are loved for their noble spirit and always tending to the right, there are villains and anti-heroes who have opposite ideas. with the majority or even evil people willing to kill to protect their ideals and still have an equally large fan base. In particular, the appeal of this group of characters comes from their complicated pasts, unpredictable actions, and not always for the right reasons.
Joker
Dubbed the “DC crime prince”, Joker is always among the most popular villains on screen, that’s why for more than 50 years there have been many versions of Joker brought to the screen. In particular, the versions of actors Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, and Joaquin Phoenix have made a deep impression on the audience with their unique touches.
Joker versions
As in Joker (2019) , unlike previous versions, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker did not go crazy due to the effects of the acid tank, but was simply a comedian but was corrupted by the degenerates in Gotham City. ride to the bottom of society. From here, his pain gradually transformed into madness, insanity and the desire to “revenge life”.
In other versions, the Joker is portrayed as Batman’s mortal enemy, an opposing ego and the embodiment of everything Batman stands against. What makes Joker most dangerous is the unpredictability in every action. He doesn’t care about money or fame so he can’t be bribed. In addition, he also doesn’t have a specific goal so he can’t predict his actions. his move. Joker does not possess super powers, but the madness in Joker’s genius mind makes him the most feared villain in Gotham City.
The infamous female villain Harley Quinn
First appearing in the DCEU through The Suicide Squad in 2016, actress Margot Robbie’s transformation into the role of Harley Quinn with her intelligence, attractive appearance and crazy personality immediately won the hearts of people. fan. Realizing the potential of this character, Warner Bros. Together with DC Films, they gave the green light to an independent film project dedicated to Harley Quinn and after three years of gestation, the film called Birds Of Prey was released in 2020.
Although Joker is the character most awaited by audiences when the movie The Suicide Squad is about to release, Harley Quinn, portrayed by Margot Robbie, is the villain who takes up all the glory. From the shadow of “Joker’s lover”, she escaped her toxic love to lead the DC sisterhood to confront the villains in Birds of Prey .
And now, the infamous female villain returns with a crazier, more daring image and worthy of the title “trump card” of the suicide squad in upcoming film projects. Just like her ex-lover Joker, Harley Quinn does not have super powers, but her close combat ability and madness make her a really difficult person to play with anyone.
King Shark
After the blockbuster The Suicide Squad 2 was released, the fish-man King Shark, also known as Nanaue, became one of the favorite villains alongside Harley Quinn. With a fat belly and cute, funny appearance, this character has helped attract more attention compared to the scary muscular appearance in the original.
The personality of the “evil” Nanaue in the film is also innocent, innocent and non-violent like the original story. Even though King Shark “eats” those who fall into his hands, he does not make the audience feel afraid. King Shark’s soul is like that of a child, he even likes reading books because thinking about books helps him look smarter. In The Suicide Squad 2 , King Shark endures some major battles, but he survives due to being almost invulnerable but in the original comics King Shark is even stronger than that.
King Shark has superhuman physical strength and resistance with skin that is very difficult to penetrate. The limit of the power that King Shark possesses is currently unknown. With a violent and crazy movie like The Suicide Squad 2 , the appearance of the evil Harley Quinn or King Shark is really an impressive and interesting highlight that makes moviegoers not feel heavy and still entertained. .
Black Adam
As one of two blockbusters from DC this year, Black Adam excited the audience when it brought the famous anti-hero of the same name to the big screen for the first time in October this year. Black Adam is an evil man with ultimate power from the gods, possessing super powers that even the most famous superheroes must avoid. Black Adam’s tragic life and journey of “born as a slave, reborn as a god” will be told from a mythological perspective in the first solo movie about him.
The “evil” character Black Adam is portrayed by Dwayne Johnson, an actor who is familiar to audiences in action and comedy films. In his official encounter with the DC universe when playing the role of a real superhero, actor “The Rock” will bring a tall, sturdy image of Black Adam, worthy of “the strongest anti-hero in the DC universe.” ” with breathtaking action scenes.
Not just “a new superhero”, Black Adam will be an emotional story about a villain with a tragic life, filled with resentment, ready to brutally kill anyone for his ideals. own justice. With a majestic, diverse setting, heavily invested, and extremely eye-catching special effects and visual effects, Black Adam will be a new and attractive superhero work that movie lovers will find hard to miss. Miss.