Deadpool and Wolverine Review
100% SPOILER-FREE REVIEW...
MARVEL JESUS IS HERE BABY!!!!!!!!! Okay, in all seriousness, while I truly hope this is the beginning of the MCU renaissance we all have been hoping for, I also understand that one great film does not mean a fledgling franchise has permanently returned to its glory days. However, it does mean that it is a promising sign in the right direction when you can acknowledge your flaws and work to create something that feels like a love letter to what comes before, to which Deadpool and Wolverine excels at. We all know we came to see the dynamic between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, and believe me, it does not disappoint. Despite their personalities making them almost two entirely different people, the way they interact with one another, from their banter to the ensuing fights between the two, captivates your attention and accenuates the close friendship between the two real-life actors.
For those wondering, yes there are A TON of cameos, easter eggs, and nods to what comes before. This might just be the largest cameo-fest in a comic book film to date, and even better, each gets their own moment to shine and contributes something crucial to the overall story. I have heard many people say this felt like what Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness should have been, and I could not agree more. I will go ahead and state now that if you have not seen the movie yet, then see it as soon as possible before every corner of the internet runs rampant with spoilers.
As is the case with any Deadpool flick, there are some genuinely funny moments. From actors' personal lives to numerous jokes about the current state of the MCU, nothing is left off the table (except "Bolivian Marching Powder", if you know you know). The soundtrack is once again spot-on, my favorite being a rendition of NSYNC's Bye Bye Bye that plays in what might be one of the greatest opening scenes in film history (no joke, it's THAT good). This is all without mentioning the incredible, hyper-violent and bloody action that might give this the crown for best action in the MCU (not to mention the most violent of the trilogy). Lastly, as the story transitions to the second half and definitely the final third, it gets absurdly ridiculous and over-the-top in the best of ways, like it was ripped right from the pages of a comic. Because of just how wacky it gets, this feels the most like an actual Deadpool comic plastered on the big screen, with all the irreverence and borderline schizophrenic elements dialed up to an eleven.
The only small complaints I have is that, similar to Deadpool 2, sometimes not all the humor lands. Sure, a lot of the jokes about 20th Century Fox and Disney are rather clever and delightfully on-the-nose, but can get exhausting midway through. The only other nitpick I have is while there are some great emotional moments woven into the story that help keep the characters relatable, there is not much to the overall plot. Essentially, what you see in the trailers is the main plot of the story, with little else added to enrich it. This definitely is a minor grievance as really none of the Deadpool movies are known for strong plots, but of the three, this feels more like a series of different settings and events (despite them being awesome events), rather than a linear story.
Finally, while these next two pointers are more mixed aspects, it is worth noting that the main antagonist, Cassandra Nova, is not given too much motivation or relatability in her actions, despite Emma Corrin bringing an eerie and unnerving performance to the villain. The other thing I will note is that the film trusts that you are familiar with many various aspects of Marvel, from much of the aforementioned humor to references and even a few cameos. This is definitely a movie that most will enjoy regardless, but the likeability mileage might slightly vary if you do not keep up to date with the fandom or pop culture in general.
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