From the opening credits to the final post credit teaser, Deadpool
is snarky, spiky, and hilarious. This is the anti-Marvel super
hero who protests, “I’m no hero”. Instead self-mockery has him busting the
fourth wall. He turns and talks to his audience, lets us in on the joke. Ryan
Reynolds has finally received the perfect role. He can show off those abs as
he’s tossing a Sexiest Man Alive magazine. He voices a smirk with every line
and we eat it up. This is a perfect date movie – action, crazy violence, and
Reynold’s butt. Deadpool is very, very R – do not bring your
children.
Director Tim Miller keeps things hopping. We meet Deadpool
as he’s shooting up some bad guys. Flashback to Wade Wilson, a slick mercenary
diagnosed with cancer. He’s got the perfect girlfriend, Vanessa (lovely and
smart Morena Baccarin) – a montage of their “fun” together is a highlight reel
of HOT holidays. Trust me. Wade turns to evil Ajax (Francis played by Ed
Skrein) to cure his cancer, but alas he is turned into a mangled face
cancer-free mutant. Wade dons his red spandex, becomes Deadpool and seeks
revenge for losing his face and (perhaps?) his girl (his choice).
The whole time he’s shooting or sword slashing, he’s
mouthing commentary – lots of culture references along with a Hugh
Jackman/Wolverine salute. It’s all in good fun. I keep using that word because
this movie does not take itself seriously. It’s truly crazy amusing, fast
paced, nutso entertainment.
February (or any month you see it) just got FUN.
I really want to see this, but I object to the graphic nudity and violence that is in...yeah, I can't continue writing that.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic.
and the language is no doubt very appropriate
DeleteI really want to see this, but I object to the graphic nudity and violence that is in...yeah, I can't continue writing that.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic.
Hi Joanne - this one is not for me ... but there are others on that appeal - I must get myself out for the evening showing .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteyou'll have to give a review on what you see and like
DeleteI love that he turns to talk to the audience. That's s fun gimmick, and you make this sound worth seeing, Joanne. Thanks for the recommendation. Hope you're having a great week.
ReplyDeleteit's rather crazy and bizarre. Violence is ridiculous but it's "comic book" type
DeleteThis sounds like it would be a hoot. :)
ReplyDeleterather nutso but it works
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