I've been waiting at least a good six years (maybe more) for this film. For a while there, I never thought that I'd ever get to see Deadpool on the big screen (Because, who would ever be crazy enough to make a Deadpool movie? Well, apparently the same studio that was crazy enough to sew his fucking mouth shut the first time around. It's ok Fox, all is forgiven). Well, happy birthday to me! Not only do we FINALLY have a Deadpool movie, it also doesn't suck (In fact, it's exactly the opposite of suck)!
Ex-special ops mercenary for hire Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) has a pretty good life with the perfect girl (named Vanessa, played by Morena Baccarin), until he learns he has a lethal form of cancer. When a shady man dressed all in black offers him a deal that would cure him of his cancer as well as gifting him with incredible powers, Wade agrees. Unfortunately, he learns the hard way that the people he has now signed his life away to plan on turning him into a mindless weapon. Long story short: Wade is tortured and his body and mind are scarred (although during the process he is gifted with incredible healing powers that easily outmatch Wolverine's). He manages to escapes, but finds he cannot face Vanessa looking the way he does, and so sets out to find the man who did this to him (a real douchebag named Francis who prefers to be called Ajax, played by Ed Skrein), pummel him to a pulp, and then force him to fix his face. Colossus (voiced by Stefan Kapicic) and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand) tag along in an attempt to keep a collar on Wade and maybe convince him to join the X-Men. Fun ensues.
All the actors do great jobs with the roles they have been given. Morena Baccarin takes what could be a thankless role and makes it truly memorable. She IS every nerd's dream girl, and manages to make her part feel like a real person (Man, I loved her). Ed Skrein plays the typical evil mad scientist villain, but he is also quite memorable. He has such a punch-able face, and I really did grow to hate this guy's guts by the end (in a good way *thumbs up*). Stefan Kapicic really surprised me as Colossus. I wasn't expecting much from the character but (here we go again), he really is quite memorable and has some really funny scenes (Colossus is a completely CGI creation, but it really did feel like Kapicic did more than just voice him). Brianna Hildebrand wasn't given a whole lot to do as Negasonic Teenage Warhead (she did have some cool powers though, and I did quite like her), and Gina Carano is essentially a non-prescence as Angel Dust (Francis' muscle). T.J. Miller also shows up as Wade's best friend Weasel, and is quite funny (Though, like Hildebrand and Carano, he isn't given much to do. I did really like him though).
Naturally, the real discovery here (Funny I say discovery, since Reynold's has had many years of acting on the big screen under his belt. That said, I really do feel like I saw a completely different side of him here) is Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson. Let's get one thing straight, Reynolds isn't playing Deadpool....He IS Deadpool. It's clear he is a gigantic fan of this character, and did a lot of research because he is able to perfectly embody Deadpool. This isn't a big screen interpretation of the character, this is the Deadpool we all know and love from the comics. He's been ripped out of the page and bitch-slapped onto the big screen (along with his trademark humor and fourth wall breaking, both of which are constant here).
Deadpool is exactly like reading a really good Deadpool comic. The film manages to perfectly capture the essence of the comics, and isn't afraid to poke fun at itself (There are numerous riffs on X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Green Lantern, Wolverine/Hugh Jackman, 20th Century Fox, Ryan Reynolds, and various other pop culture stuff). The CGI is actually pretty good, I wouldn't necessarily say impressive but it definitely holds up better than I thought it would. There was a decent amount of action scenes (Not as many as we normally get in a Marvel film, but I'd say there was enough) and for a low-budget film they were very impressive and definitely stayed true to the heart of Deadpool (There's a PERFECT fight between Deadpool and Colossus that had me and the entire rest of my theater, which was sold out, laughing).
Possibly, the most surprising thing about Deadpool is that it's got a fantastic, gooey heart at it's core. That's right, this film is actually a romance (for men). I loved that there is so much more to this film than just juvenile humor (which I did highly enjoy. Some may see it as a one-note joke....and it kind of is, but for me it never got old. This is what Deadpool has always been about anyways soooo...). In reality, this is a tale of a man looking for redemption, revenge, and acceptance. It's not just gut-wrenchingly hilarious (I laughed so hard and so frequently that not only did it hurt, I found it hard to catch my breath), it's also kind of beautiful.
Deadpool is everything Deadpool fans have been waiting for (AND SO MUCH MORE). I'd equate it to two hours of non-stop, incredible sex. If you are not a fan of Deadpool, you will likely not like (or maybe even hate) this film. If you aren't already acquainted with the character, I'd say this is a coin toss (50% chance you'll love it, 50% chance you won't). Obviously, I fall on the side of HOLY SHIT GUYS, THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER! Deadpool emerges as one of the most different, and unique Marvel films you can see (Ok, technically it's not really Marvel since Fox made it....I still say it counts though). I've got to say it guys: Deadpool is THE BEST Marvel film I have seen so far (It's certainly the most fun I've had with a Marvel film in a theater). There are some parts that are a bit slower (or not as interesting) as others, but that doesn't change the fact that this is EXACTLY what a Deadpool movie should be. SEE IT!
5 STARS
All the credit goes to writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, director Tim Miller, and Deadpool himself Ryan Reynolds.
This film has a KICK-ASS soundtrack!
Also: Make sure you stay till after the credits for one helluva awesome stinger!
Oh yeah, and don't bring your kids to Deadpool. This is a HARD R!
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