Director of 'Suicide Squad' Reveals What He'd Do Differently

'Suicide Squad' director David Ayer shares his biggest regrets with making the movie.

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Though Suicide Squad was a box office success, it’s no secret the DC Comics film was dragged by most critics.

Its director, David Ayer, immediately defended the 2016 movie, insisting he loved it, believed in it, and did it all for the fans. But he’s also well aware that it had its flaws.

Over the weekend, the 49-year-old director responded to a fan's tweet congratulating him on the “masterpiece.” Ayer was gracious and said he attempted “to make something different, with a look and voice of its own.” He then admitted to wishing for a time machine, so he could go back and make some big, and much-needed, changes.

“I’d make Joker the main villain,” he wrote, “and engineer a more grounded story.”

We’re sure most fans would be totally on board with that. Other than its messy plot line, Suicide Squad was primarily criticized for its lack of Joker screen time. Perhaps the most famous comic villain of all time, the character, portrayed by Jared Leto, appeared in the movie for less than 10 minutes. And, needless to say, most fans weren't happy about this. 

It’s reassuring to know Ayer also would’ve liked to see more of The Joker, too. Let’s hope we’ll see more of the character in the upcoming Harley Quinn spinoff, Gotham City Sirens.

You can read Ayer's full note below. 

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