I’m going to premise the following by saying I had never seen so many crotch shots in my life than in Tim Miller’s Deadpool – though maybe that says something more about my viewing habits than it does about the latest flick in the Marvel franchise. For a movie that was so hyped, it both did and didn’t live up to the swell of interest around this atypical, gore and risqué-humour filled addition to the superhero genre. Though the kids may beg to see it, I'm not even sure I was old enough to see it.
Having never read the Deadpool graphic novels, I was going in blind, but it wasn't hard to follow as it is essentially Deadpool's origin story, background behind his odd name choice and all. There are some in-jokes for the die-hard fans (read semi-pornographic animated characters) but it didn't detract from the film for newbies, just enhanced it for the fans.
First off, Ryan Reynolds seems perfectly cast. Though crasser than his normal roles (yes, I'm even talking Van Wilder and Blade: Trinity), the character perfectly fits the persona and schtick Reynolds has cultivated throughout his career.
Having never read the Deadpool graphic novels, I was going in blind, but it wasn't hard to follow as it is essentially Deadpool's origin story, background behind his odd name choice and all. There are some in-jokes for the die-hard fans (read semi-pornographic animated characters) but it didn't detract from the film for newbies, just enhanced it for the fans.
First off, Ryan Reynolds seems perfectly cast. Though crasser than his normal roles (yes, I'm even talking Van Wilder and Blade: Trinity), the character perfectly fits the persona and schtick Reynolds has cultivated throughout his career.
The film hits all the marks you expect from a Marvel action blockbuster: huge action sequences, wry humour, the occasional cheesy but heartfelt line and a story that is pretty much the classic hero's journey, even though this superhero is hero-ing (totally a verb) not for the betterment of mankind, but with a much simpler motivation in mind: cold-blooded revenge.
The protagonist, Wade Wilson (aka Deadpool) wouldn't agree with the hero part in antihero. He does terrible things, overcomes terrible odds (okay not really, small bonus called immortality means he can't lose) in order to regain his looks and win back a girl who already loves him anyway. He may essentially be a mutant now, but he, Wolverine and I all know he doesn't belong with the X-Men. He'd have a slight problem of keeping his gun in his holster (if he's remembered to bring it).
The plot crumbles a little under scrutiny in places (I’m pretty sure the X-Men are only there for comedy fodder), but I would still recommend you go see it because…
The protagonist, Wade Wilson (aka Deadpool) wouldn't agree with the hero part in antihero. He does terrible things, overcomes terrible odds (okay not really, small bonus called immortality means he can't lose) in order to regain his looks and win back a girl who already loves him anyway. He may essentially be a mutant now, but he, Wolverine and I all know he doesn't belong with the X-Men. He'd have a slight problem of keeping his gun in his holster (if he's remembered to bring it).
The plot crumbles a little under scrutiny in places (I’m pretty sure the X-Men are only there for comedy fodder), but I would still recommend you go see it because…
It is FunnY.
Unlike the rest of the big-screen Marvel Universe so far, Deadpool may be dirty, but it's legitimately funny. This movie has balls, "big and brassy ones", if you believe Deadpool himself; there’s a reason it’s been censored in many countries. The constant wisecracks and asides are needed to balance Deadpool's cavalier attitude to carnage and blood-splatter-filled murder. Deadpool is so endearing and stupid in seeking out his blind revenge that the comedy lessens the impact and horror of seeing henchmen (literally) go splat. Most importantly, the scriptwriters have done a formidable job of making a cold-blooded murderer likable by (wait for it) showing viewers other characters that like him. Not to mention Ryan Reynolds has the ability to tear up just enough at just the right moment.
Who doesn’t love a bad-ass with depth.
Visually, the film is stunning. Its use of effects and stop-motion is world class. The opening scene used all techniques available, audio and visual to effectively, and without even a word yet said, set the tone for the film to come.
Deadpool is a thoroughly entertaining addition to the superhero genre.
Who doesn’t love a bad-ass with depth.
Visually, the film is stunning. Its use of effects and stop-motion is world class. The opening scene used all techniques available, audio and visual to effectively, and without even a word yet said, set the tone for the film to come.
Deadpool is a thoroughly entertaining addition to the superhero genre.
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