Saw Suicide Squad for the second time
Let's be clear: the script definitely had some questionable dialogue choices. But honestly, in terms of plot, I really don't think this movie is any weaker than Thor or The Avengers. In fact, the more familiar you are with Amanda Waller's character, the more the plot makes sense.
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The first part was that Batman seemed to be the only obstacle between Deadshot and his daughter. When Deadshot was talking to Zoe, it seemed like logistics (not having steady income and a permanent residence) were the only factors preventing him from taking full custody of Zoe. He mentioned he now had money and (was getting) a place to live, so it now seemed like all obstacles were eliminated, and he would be able to bring Zoe to live with him and provide a better life for her. But then another obstacle unexpectedly pops up in the form of Batman.
Another part of Deadshot's reason for wanting Batman dead is because Zoe physically put herself in danger to protect Batman and pleading with Deadshot not to kill him, objecting because "Batman's one of the good guys!" And with that sentence, Zoe is also acknowledging that Deadshot is one of the bad guys, and Deadshot knows it.
I think Deadshot's capture by Batman made him question himself as a parent when he'd always considered him the most responsible adult in Zoe's life. He couldn't protect Zoe-- he couldn't prevent her from standing between his gun and Batman. She already knew he was a bad person, but the encounter with Batman cemented to her that he was a villain. But if Deadshot was able to kill Batman, that means that Deadshot was able to protect Zoe, that she never "chose" Batman over him, that he's not a villain to her, and that he'll be able to take custody of her and provide a better life for her.
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