Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Who does the United States use to do a job that nobody else wants to do? The newest addition to the DCEU offers a dark reminder that oftentimes, it’s the scapegoats.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

James Gunn’s new R-rated action film brings its gore and greatness to the superhero film universe, earning well-deserved praise from both fans and critics alike.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

James Gunn’s sequel to the divisive 2016 film of nearly the same name is well-executed and gives hope to the future of the DC Extended Universe.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Not everyone on the team will make it out alive, but that was a risk they accepted with the chance to wreak more havoc.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Robert Pattinson (Battinson?) takes over for Batfleck, leading a new trilogy of movies about everyone’s favorite Caped Crusader.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

A definitive ranking of the DC films, as well as where Jason Momoa’s new flick will fall in the hierarchy.

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

The characters are all evil, but they’re not all interesting.