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Deadpool & Wolverine - Just DUMB FUN
Published: 04th August 2024, by Andrew Radbourne.
My spoiler free musings on the latest MCU (?) entry Deadpool & Wolverine
Greetings everyone,
This week, I took the plunge and finally watched Deadpool and Wolverine. Although a little late to the party, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my thoughts. The film was, in essence, a thinly veiled storyline delivered via a clumsily scripted exposition. It was peppered with abrupt editing and relied heavily on nostalgia and gratuitous violence, topped off with a heavy serving of crass humour. So, in short, I found it thoroughly enjoyable.
Let's be honest, one doesn't turn to a Deadpool film expecting a Shakespearean script. The story is simply a convoluted and contrived means to bring Deadpool and Wolverine together on screen. And what a delight it was to behold! The contrast between the characters made for great interactions. Hats off to Jackman, who, setting aside Logan, embodies the role of Wolverine better than ever. The fights are a brutal and bloody spectacle, but the humour sprinkled throughout kept me chuckling.
Ryan Reynolds, as always, fully embodies the role of Deadpool. It's as if he was born to play this role, though at times his self-awareness is a tad overbearing. Emma Kurin did a commendable job as Cassandra Nova, infusing the role with a quirky insanity that drips with malice. Although her character is somewhat one-dimensional, it's a reminder that not all villains need to be complex or empathetic - sometimes evil is just evil.
Despite the contrived nature of the story and some plot points that didn't quite hit the mark for me, the fast-paced humour ensured that even if one joke missed, the next twenty would hit home. The film also contains several clever jabs at the current state of the MCU, much to my delight. The nostalgia works well, with familiar faces and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout, although I'm sure I missed more than a few.
On the downside, the movie is laden with an excessive amount of swearing, which at times felt like the writers were simply pushing boundaries just for the sake of it. However, the engaging characters, fun action, and belly-laugh-inducing humour made it easy to overlook these issues and simply enjoy the ride. While it doesn't rank with the best of the MCU's Phase 1 to 3, it certainly stands out among the recent entries.
Interestingly, it seems that the success of Deadpool and Wolverine lies in the fact that it harks back to the old Fox Marvel movies, a fact that I find ironically amusing. Much like Spider-Man: No Way Home, it's a Saturday morning kind of film – it has its flaws, but overall, it provides a fun, escapist experience that stands out amidst the usual fare.
What are your thoughts? Did you enjoy it or do you think I'm being too lenient? If you enjoyed this review, please like and subscribe. Thanks for reading and until next time, peace out.
This week, I took the plunge and finally watched Deadpool and Wolverine. Although a little late to the party, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my thoughts. The film was, in essence, a thinly veiled storyline delivered via a clumsily scripted exposition. It was peppered with abrupt editing and relied heavily on nostalgia and gratuitous violence, topped off with a heavy serving of crass humour. So, in short, I found it thoroughly enjoyable.
Let's be honest, one doesn't turn to a Deadpool film expecting a Shakespearean script. The story is simply a convoluted and contrived means to bring Deadpool and Wolverine together on screen. And what a delight it was to behold! The contrast between the characters made for great interactions. Hats off to Jackman, who, setting aside Logan, embodies the role of Wolverine better than ever. The fights are a brutal and bloody spectacle, but the humour sprinkled throughout kept me chuckling.
Ryan Reynolds, as always, fully embodies the role of Deadpool. It's as if he was born to play this role, though at times his self-awareness is a tad overbearing. Emma Kurin did a commendable job as Cassandra Nova, infusing the role with a quirky insanity that drips with malice. Although her character is somewhat one-dimensional, it's a reminder that not all villains need to be complex or empathetic - sometimes evil is just evil.
Despite the contrived nature of the story and some plot points that didn't quite hit the mark for me, the fast-paced humour ensured that even if one joke missed, the next twenty would hit home. The film also contains several clever jabs at the current state of the MCU, much to my delight. The nostalgia works well, with familiar faces and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout, although I'm sure I missed more than a few.
On the downside, the movie is laden with an excessive amount of swearing, which at times felt like the writers were simply pushing boundaries just for the sake of it. However, the engaging characters, fun action, and belly-laugh-inducing humour made it easy to overlook these issues and simply enjoy the ride. While it doesn't rank with the best of the MCU's Phase 1 to 3, it certainly stands out among the recent entries.
Interestingly, it seems that the success of Deadpool and Wolverine lies in the fact that it harks back to the old Fox Marvel movies, a fact that I find ironically amusing. Much like Spider-Man: No Way Home, it's a Saturday morning kind of film – it has its flaws, but overall, it provides a fun, escapist experience that stands out amidst the usual fare.
What are your thoughts? Did you enjoy it or do you think I'm being too lenient? If you enjoyed this review, please like and subscribe. Thanks for reading and until next time, peace out.
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