Actor/producer
Ryan Reynolds was vindicated by his filmic reinvention of the Marvel comic
rogue hero of a different cloth in Deadpool
and has pushed the boundaries of bad taste, graphic violence, and profanity in Deadpool 2, a wild journey of redemption.
When
tragedy strikes close to home, Wade Wilson aka Deadpool is at a crossroads. He befriends a reclusive boy and meets a
mysterious figure named Cable (Josh Brolin) who is on a quest. Meanwhile, Wilson embarks on a desperate mission
with a little help from his friends.
The film has a good storyline and a touching love story to boot, while its theme about family bond resonates. Sometimes the dialogue is sloppy and vulgar, but the laughs and puns come fast and furious (sometimes at the expense of DC and Marvel Comics). Wilson may be nasty at times and hopelessly foul mouthed, but he has a heart.
Plenty
of humor is mixed with serious action scenes, not an easy trick, and there are
some amusing moments like recruiting some mutant heroes that leads to outrageous
results. We also meet a cool mutant
female named Domino and some fun cameos. Then there sight gags such as Wilson’s
self-healing prowess and ability to regenerate his body that leads to some
hilarious visuals.
From
its James Bond homage, opening credits, pop culture references, and a cool soundtrack,
the film exudes confidence and hipness. Consistently
entertaining, and regularly breaking the fourth wall by directly addressing its
audience, those who are game for an offbeat take on Marvel heroes, will be
rewarded. Reynolds has done it
again. The mid credit sequence is one of
the best for any Marvel film and a gift for true Deadpool fans.
***1/2 of
**** stars (for Deadpool fans)
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