on DEADPOOL
(2016, 108 minutes, R)
After the long wait, the moment of truth came...
and it went.
The hype has been strong for DEADPOOL, and for
good reason. After the first debacle
with his failed introduction to the Marvel Universe (MU) in X-MEN ORIGINS:
WOLVERINE, the character seemed doomed to sit in limbo. I, on the one hand, enjoyed the movie and
understood why they did what they did, but no excuses. I cannot condone their actions and choices,
and I wasn't quick to be the bus driver either.
So, when the test footage was 'leaked', you knew
that they were taking this project VERY serious. Well, as serious as Deadpool can be. But the question still remained as to whether Ryan Reynolds could
pull it off. Again, another failed
introduction of a popular superhero.
This time in the DCU with Green Lantern, with Reynolds at the
forefront. Can DEADPOOL live up to the
hype with all these hurdles?
After seeing it and talking to all the fans in
my circles of friends, there were varied responses, but most giving high
marks. I found the film, the onslaught
of references, and crass humor to be the perfect dosage. I have not laughed in a film as much as that
in a very long time, if ever that much.
I'm afraid I may have missed a few references from the stream of jokes
because I was too busy laughing. If
someone were to not like it, that would be because they did not understand a
majority of the references... and there are a ton.
So, for the main elements of the film. The story was solid and they kept it
simple. Bravo. The filming was around the appropriate
settings, so no grandiose places or scenery.
Not needed. The dialogue and
humor were well above expected levels.
In my opinion, DEADPOOL was better than GUARDIANS in comedic value. The box office records prove that the film,
even while rated R (keeping the tykes at home is a must), can make bank. Only four other Marvel films opened higher -
both AVENGERS movies, IRON MAN 3, and SPIDER-MAN 3.
There will be many debates, some you will be
dragged into whether you like or not, as to where this film ranks as a
superhero film. I say, "Who
cares. He doesn't even qualify as a
superhero. Not even an anti-hero. He is the ULTIMATE anti-villain."
Grade: A+
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