Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Review - Jason's Movie Blog (2024)

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Back in 2018, following several weeks after the release of Avengers: Infinity War, 20th Century Fox / Marvel released Deadpool 2, the follow-up sequel to the widely acclaim superhero film Deadpool, with the same type of violent energy and hilarious raunchy humor that made the 2016 movie fun and entertaining. Directed by David Leitch, the film, which starred Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, TJ Miller, Julian Dennison, and Zazie Beetz, follows Wade Wilson / Deadpool, who is reeling from a personal loss, while also protecting a young mutant teenager from the time-traveling soldier known as Cable; forming the X-Force team in the process. The film went on to receive positive reviews from both critics and moviegoers alike, with many praising the feature for its humor, story, action sequences, and the cast performances (most Reynolds and Brolin respectfully). Although, some did take criticism with the feature’s script and a few recycled jokes. Still, Deadpool 2 was widely considered to be success, with the movie outgrossing its predecessor and earned roughly $785 million at the box office worldwide, becoming the ninth highest grossing film that year as well as the highest-grossing film in the X-Men series. Given the success from the film, another sequel was in the cards, but, due to the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, Deadpool’s film rights were returned to Marvel Studios (along with the other IP superhero properties), which did delay the planned Deadpool 3 film for quite some time. Now, six years after the release of Deadpool 2, everyone’s favorite “merc with a mouth” is back and in the rare form with the release of thee feature Deadpool & Wolverine. Does this threequel shine with violent and raunchy glee as Wade Wilson heads into the MCU realm or does it crumble underneath the weight of the film’s inherit superhero hype of anticipation?

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THE STORY

Wade Wilson / Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) is trying to cope with having a normal life, becoming a used car salesman after his application to join The Avengers was rejecting, still finding comfort with his friends as he grows more and more depressed. Pulling him out of his funk is Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfayden), who’s a part of the TVA (Time Variance Authority), informing Deadpool that his timeline is reaching a critical point of destruction, requiring a special someone to help restore the balance, but this particular individual, Logan / Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), isn’t easy to find. Coming to the realization that he’ll lose all of his loved ones if he doesn’t lend a hand, Deadpool steals a time travel device and searches for Wolverine, discovering a broken and angry man of regret. Finding themselves in a superhero netherworld known as “The Void”, Wolverine and Deadpool are forced to battle their way out of this desolate prison, which is ruled over by Cassandra (Emma Corrin), Charles Xavier’s sister, and her nefarious mind isn’t going to allow the ragged superhero duos to exit with a fight.

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THE GOOD / THE BAD

Like many out there, I found the first Deadpool movie to be quite hilarious and fun. It was sort like the “anti-MCU” endeavor, with attention being placed on a smaller scale narrative with characters being crasser and cruder as well as the violent acts in its action scenes. The smaller narrative may have been the sort of “weak link” in the movie, but the feature certainly made up for it with its R-rated violence and language that many the whole endeavor like a genuine comic book iteration and not just a watered-down version to help market the superhero for a younger demographic. Plus, Reynolds definitely was the physical embodiment of Deadpool…..and I think many will agree with that. So, did Deadpool 2, the follow-up sequel to the first one, succeed or falter. Well, in my opinion, I think it did. Yes, I do believe that the first Deadpool film was slightly better, but Deadpool 2 still comes together for a solid second chapter in Reynolds’s second appearance as Wade Wilson. The story was a little better handled, with a bit more larger narrative (yet still smaller scale compared to a lot of superhero movies out there), but the humor and violence was still just as palpable and potent as ever. Plus, it was fun to see actor Josh Brolin as the character of Cable, who served as a great character foil (with his gruff, nonsense bravado / demeanor) against Reynolds’s sarcastic personality. In addition, a lot of cameo appearance scattered throughout the movie were also fun to see. In the end, Deadpool 2, while rough around a few edges here and there, still manages to come out on top and display a solid second chapter entry in 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool franchise.

This brings me back to talking about Deadpool & Wolverine, a 2024 superhero film and third installment in the Deadpool film series. Given the amount of success that Deadpool 2 made at the box office, it was almost a forgone conclusion that third installment would be greenlit relatively soon after its theatrical release date debut. There were talks of it and almost it being official announced, but, given the fact that all the delays to upcoming / future projects from 20th Century Fox, which was due to Disney’s acquisition of the company, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic delays and a few others, the suppose Deadpool 3 endeavor was left in cinematic limbo. Of course, Reynolds himself continued to push for the feature to be released, which did raise a few eyebrows due to the fact that Marvel Studios (aka Disney) has the film rights to all of 20th Century Fox properties, including X-Men and Deadpool. So, the idea of Marvel Studios doing a Deadpool movie was rumored, but nothing really concrete about it. That was until it was surprisingly announced that Deadpool 3 would be made by Marvel Studios as well as being the R-rated superhero movie as part of the MCU entries and that Ryan Reynolds would be coming back to the play Deadpool himself. Even more surprising (I can’t remember when it was announced) was the fact that actor Hugh Jackman would also be starring the in the film as his X-Men mutant character of Logan / Wolverine; a great shock and delight move indeed. After that there wasn’t much talk of the movie (only mild snippets of news here and there), but then it was made clear that the movie would be coming out in 2024 titled Deadpool & Wolverine and would be the only MCU title released that year, which was due to the writer / actor strike that happened in 2023. Yet, that news was sort of refreshing in my book as the MCU (with so many movie releases and TV series coming out in year) has become too bloated with all of its yearly releases, so to only have one installment coming out in 2024 was great news, especially one with a lot of hype and anticipation. Then, of course, the film’s movie trailers began to appear, and they surely teased a great “buddy” superhero comedy endeavor between both Wade and Logan. So, given the amount of hype that was placed on this, my expectations were certainly quite high as I’m sure they were for everyone. So, I decided to check out the movie out during its opening weekend. I did wait a week or two after its initial release as I tried to collect my thoughts (properly) for this particular movie review. And what did I think of it? Well, it was definitely worth the hype. While the feature does struggle with some narrative pieces in both story, setting, and its main villain, Deadpool & Wolverine is a fan service superhero jaunt that delivers on its setup premise and generates plenty of comic book fun throughout its R-rated violence and humor. I would say that its weakest of the Deadpool movies, but there is still plenty to love and to find cinematic escapism within the latest adventure of Wade Wilson.

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Deadpool & Wolverine is directed by Shawn Levy, whose previous directorial works include such films as Night at the Museum, Real Steel, and Free Guy. Given his past workings with both Reynolds and Jackman, Levy does seem like a suitable choice to helm the third Deadpool movie outing and I think many can agree that he was the right man for the job. To be sure, Levy approaches the movie with same type of energy and integrity as what directors Tim Miller and David Leitch did with the previous features. As such, that same type of Deadpool “vim and vigor” attitude is felt throughout the entire film, with Levy playing up to the strength befitting the infamous superhero character. In addition, the movie, which such inherit hype, doesn’t disappoint, finding many parts of the endeavor feeling genuine hilarious and goofy at the same time, but (surprisingly plenty of heart in a few key parts. Levy never loses sight for what the movie wants to be or rather what fans want to see. There is plenty to like about the movie as it delivers on its promise and gives quite the crowd pleaser in both the Deadpool franchise as well as being the latest addition to the MCU, which (as many know) has been a bit aimless and largely unfocused since after Avengers: Endgame. Thrown the famous “merc with a mouth” into the mix certainly is something to get excited about in this shared cinematic universe as Levy sort test the waters with Wade Wilson being a part of the widely expansive fictional realm of heroes, gods, and monsters and (for his part) does a good job in keeping up those appearances.

Of course, this brings up the film’s action scenes, which are ripe for the picking / taking when it comes to a Deadpool movie. They are several moments that are a bit “customary” for a superhero blockbuster flick, but Levy stages many of these sequences with plenty of grit and goofy violence that is befitting a Deadpool movie. It’s usually fast, furious, and sometimes over-the-top in few bits and pieces, but it’s a lot of fun to watch and helps build upon the satire nature of a Deadpool movie that goes around poking fun at the superhero genre for its constant PG-13 rating.

Naturally, looking beyond the violence and action, Deadpool & Wolverine has all the right amount of raunchy R-rated humor that the two previous installments had, which (again) is sort of funny and amusing as this movie is set to be the first R-rated feature film in the MCU. The movie does poke fun and examine the greater superhero cinematic realm from both the MCU brand, but also from several of the past non-Marvel Studios entries, including those from the 20th Century Fox brand. It’s quite hilarious and fun to see such jesting on the superhero realm, especially since its coming from a Deadpool movie, which you will be quite the vulgar ruckus that everyone was expecting it to be. To be sure, the humor in the film was spot on. Of course, a few jokes and gags don’t exactly hit their intended mark, but majority of them do, which makes the feature’s laughable moments even better. Basically, if you liked the humor from the first two films, then Deadpool & Wolverine will be right up your alley. As a cautionary side note, like the previous Deadpool features, some of the jokes are quite raunchy and vulgar, so, despite the film being released under the MCU banner, those who dislike such proactive language and swearing (or not old enough to hear such profanity) might be a bit weary of seeing this movie. I’m sure most fans out there knew this going into the movie (myself included), but just to those younger viewers / parents out there.

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Of course, I mustn’t forget about all the film’s various cameos and references that are littered throughout the entire film. As mentioned above, Levy makes movie as a sort of “final chapter” for not just the 20th Century Fox superhero movie releases, but to several others that were released before the start of Marvel Studios’ shared cinematic universe. Of course, I won’t spoil them as to what references are made or who appears in the film, but rest assured that there numerous, with some being quite clever / hilarious in their appearances. All of these Easter Eggs that are scattered in and out of the film’s narrative were such a delight and were a treat to behold. Yes, there were a few that were a bit unnecessary (more on that below), but such is the “name of the game” when it comes to fan service moments. In essence, Deadpool & Wolverine gives the fans what it wants to see in superhero team up between Wade Wilson and Logan, with Levy dressing the feature with plenty of sassy one-liners, raunchy humor, some absurd (yet wonderfully fun) action scenes, and a plethora of cameos / references to superhero films of yesteryear to make any fans boy glee with excitement.

For the feature’s presentation, Deadpool & Wolverine evokes the same type of background aesthetics from the previous installments, which is both a good and bad thing to me. For the positives, it states a sort of continuity within this trilogy fashioned narrative, finding the film’s setting taking more of a backseat, especially the film’s production limited budget (like the other two Deadpool pictures). Basically, it’s always been character interactions and dialogue lines rather than the backdrop of the story being told. However, it just feels a bit lackluster in a few parts from a visual storytelling perspective and a bit of missed opportunity, but I’ll explain more about that below. For its presentation, the movie still manages to find some nifty usage for its set pieces in overall layouts in some areas, creating a very “Mad Max” feeling within the feature’s representation of “The Void” as well as the characters that populate it (i.e. clothing attire and hair / make-up). Thus, the film’s “behind the scenes” team, including Ray Chan (production design), Naomi Moore (set decorations), Graham Churchyard and Mayes C. Rubeo (costume designs), and even the film editing by Shane Reid and Dean Zimmerman, should be praised for their efforts made on this superhero project.

Additionally, the cinematography work by George Richmond is solid across the entire movie, with plenty of sleek moments of camera angles and slow-motion shots to help build upon both the dramatic and cinematic fanfare for the feature. Lastly, while the film’s score, which was composed by Rob Simonsen, does quite a good job in his musical composition for the feature’s story, the really crowd pleaser is the various musical song selections that are scattered throughout the movie’s presentation. From hearing *N’SYNC’s “Bye, Bye, Bye” during the feature’s opening credits, which is quite hilarious, to an epic sounding iteration of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” and everything else in-between, the movie’s song selections play a big part in the background presentation of the movie….and it’s a great listening throughout.

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Unfortunately, Deadpool & Wolverine does hit a few snags along the way that, while diminishing the palpable fun that the feature has to offer, still draws some criticism towards its overall undertaking and collective execution. How so? Well, for starters, the film’s plot isn’t the strongest and ends up being riddled with fragmented pieces. By no means does this make for some deplorable efforts on the superhero genre (nowhere nearly as bad or terrible as Madame Web), but plot, while trying to be lighthearted and deep at the same time, comes off as bit wonky and inconsistent, struggling a meaningful story for the feature to undertake in the correct way. It’s not for a lack of trying for the feature’s script, which was penned by Shawn Levy as well as Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells, as the movie (as stated above) gives the viewers the team up that many have crave for years and (to that end) it works terrifically. However, the story / plot that surrounds Wade and Logan team up seems a bit undercooked and a tad underwhelming. This is possible of the classic “too many cooks in the kitchen”, with the feature losing sight of its ultimate goals and aims (storytelling-wise) and it comes off as a bit limp in a few areas. Heck, I think a bit more substance along Wade and Logan’s journey would’ve been beneficial to the overall narrative, adding one or two more encounters of obstacles / characters along the way that would help strength their journey together. On the other hand, the movie does indulge in a bit too much of fan service in a few areas that ultimately distract or are simply pointless. One scene in particular happens near the third act climax that certainly looks cool, but doesn’t really amount too much and runs far too long. Basically, you can easily “skip” this scene and you’ll won’t miss much. I do understand that the Deadpool movies are sort like the “anti-MCU” films, with a more streamlined plot than a larger cinematic universe bloated with convoluted stories and interconnecting character arcs, but I feel that the story / script for this movie could’ve been better handled. That’s perhaps my biggest complaint.

Also, as an additional sidenote to this criticism, the movie itself doesn’t “feel” like a Deadpool movie. It’s kind of hard to say….and yes it does have all the right ingredients (raunchy humor, crass jokes, foul language, lots of R-rated violence, self-aware in the various situations), but has that Thor: Ragnarok feeling I get while watching this movie where two narratives are sort mixed together to create one full length feature film. This makes a lot of the side characters from the first two Deadpool movies feel underwhelming and pushed aside, while the main story that takes place in The Void takes more screen presence (i.e. sort of like Ragnarok when Hela taking over Asgard was overshadowed by Thor / Hulk / Loki storyline in Sakaar). It just a little bit odd in that movie and the same feeling with this one as well, with the story being more like a sidestep Deadpool adventure…. a sort of Deadpool 2.5 rather than a proper Deadpool 3 installment. But that could just be me.

Another big point of criticism for me was the actual setting of The Void and how it sort of missed a lot of opportunities therein. Like how it was in Loki, The void is wasteland that, much like denizens that are outcasted here, is left barren and discard, creating a Mad Max feeling of where the strong and ruthless thrive. I do praise the feature for coming up with those visual cues and nods to George Miller’s post-apocalyptic film series, but the overall art direction and the actual setting of this wasteland seems empty and lifeless with very little creative ingenuity. Again, this is quite restricted to the feature’s limited production budget, so I do understand why this had to be, but there is no denying the fact that the movie’s background setting is empty and lifeless and sort of missed some opportunities to come up with some crazy and / or interesting set piece ideas for inside The Void. Heck, it would be neat to see some of the old sets and areas from the 20th Century Fox / other superhero films in a pre-MCU era make a return within The Void as if they were discarded here too and could’ve been some terrific Easter Egg scenes for the backdrop. Again, I just think it’s a missed opportunities to do such a thing and the end result just creates a rather bland background setting that’s feel quite limited, despite Deadpool himself pointing out flaws and budgetary restraints on his feature films.

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The cast in Deadpool & Wolverine is quite diverse with plenty of familiar faces and characters popping in and out of the feature’s narrative, making for a plethora of callbacks / references to pre-MCU days of superhero films. Of course, I won’t spoil them, but be sure to look out for them. As for the main cast, I will mention a few of them that are the main players of the story as well as several side characters that appear in the feature. Again, nothing spoiler-esque. Of course, leading the charge is the titular “merc with a mouth” of Wade Wilson / Deadpool, who is once again by actor Ryan Reynolds. Known for his roles in Free Guy, The Proposal, and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, Reynolds has always been a champion to the Deadpool character to make his journey from comic book pages to the big screen and he continues to be the full realized / living embodiment of the superhero character. To be sure, Reynolds further showcases that he’s having a lot of fun playing Wade Wilson once again, never missing a beat, remark, or snarky commentary. While Reynolds’ performance still continues to be an absolute blast for the actor to play, the character arc for Wade is pretty straightforward and easy to follow; something that’s quite akin to superhero tales, especially ones found within the MCU. Whether it was intentional of that due to Deadpool joining the MCU or not is left unclear, but the classic hero arc redemption of self-worth and being something more than what he / she is present in the feature and gets the job done. So, one can see it as either a streamlined narrative character arc or lazy attempt of the genre’s storytelling. For me, it works and that’s all I have to say to that. Regardless, Reynolds still continues to be quite the raucous riot as Wade Wilson, with Deadpool & Wolverine showcasing that the actor hasn’t lost his touch in the role and continues to shine immensely with his raunchy and crass humor. As mentioned, it will be interesting to see what the character does in the future of the MCU, which I’m sure will bring some hilarious moments to this large cinematic universe.

Opposite of Reynolds is actor Hugh Jackman, who returns to play his X-Men character of Logan / Wolverine in the movie. It’s been sometime since Jackman, who is known for his roles in Les Miserable, Australia, and The Greatest Showman, has played Logan in the X-Men, with 2017’s Logan acting as the graceful finale to the titular mutant character he played for years. It all seemed that he had retired the character altogether…. until this movie, with the actor coming back with the same type of energy and charisma to the cinematic proceedings as if he never left. Jackman is exactly how you remember him the role of Wolverine, a grizzled and vicious man who is broken yet still carries that no-nonsense bravado within the entire time. Jackman’s Logan is truly a fun addition to the Deadpool movies and definitely makes it all the better for it. His backstory in the film does hit some emotional chords (something that felt genuine to the character as well as Jackman himself), but the narrative beats aren’t quite as flesh out as they could be, which is disappointing as what’s presented is strong enough. Still, looking past that, Jackman’s return to Logan / Wolverine in the movie is such a delight to watch and he (along with Reynolds) makes the movie….as what it was intended to be.

Moreover, the combination / interaction of Reynolds and Jackman is quite fantastic to watch on-screen and their chemistry doesn’t miss a beat. From start to finish, the pair of actors, who have been showcasing their back-and-forth banter on social media for years now since the release of the first Deadpool, are such a riot to watch, with their constant bickering and conversations are hilarious to watch, especially from Reynolds’s sarcastic humor to Jackson’s steely demeanor. It’s definitely the “bread and butter” of the feature and of which fans will so be interested in seeing in this latest superhero installment. Thankfully, this combination works tremendously well, and the dialogue exchanges were fun.

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While Reynolds and Jackman play as the two main protagonist of the feature, actress Emma Corrin (The Crown and A Murder at the End of the World) and actor Matthew McFadyen (Succession and Pride and Prejudice) certainly play the roles of the duo antagonist figures in the story, with the former playing the role of Cassandra Nova, twin sister to benevolent mutant X-Men leader Charles Xavier, and the latter playing as Mr. Paradox, an agent of the TVA who seeks to destroy Wade’s universe timeline. From the get-go, the movie clearly establishes Cassandra as a threat, but, while she is evil (and clearly has fun projecting it), the role is rather one-dimensional and otherwise forgettable. Lack of compelling substance as to fully understanding such villainy as well as the movie not really given much to the character creates a rather bland superhero bad guy. As for Corrin, who I loved as Princess Diana in The Crown, she was just okay in the movie. Yes, her acting talent was perfectly fine, and she relished to play such a character like Cassandra Nova (chewing threw dialogue lines with glee), but there isn’t much to her character and is given little material to work with. As for McFayden, I did like him as Mr. Paradox. He definitely brought with him that British “smarmy” bravado into the mix and did make for some good punchline laughs here and there. Although, I can see why some viewers and critics out there might not like McFayden’s performance and maybe considered to be miscast for Mr. Paradox. Still, I did enjoy his participation in the movie and was a great goofy villain role for both Deadpool and Wolverine characters to interact with. However, like Cassandra, the movie’s script presents the character the correct way and makes him a rather flat secondary bad guy lead. Overall, Corrin and McFayden are great acting talents to be brought into this third Deadpool outing, but their respective characters of Cassandra and Mr. Paradox are merely serviceable and one-note baddies.

With the feature sidestepping a lot of Deadpool characters, who actually suffers the most from this particular narrative movement comes in the form of character Vanessa Carlysle, Wade’s former fiancée and who is played once again by actress Morena Baccarin (Homeland and Gotham). Why so? Well, there isn’t much written for Vanessa to do in the movie and gets dropped more into the background. There’s a poignant meaning to her relationship with Wade in this latest outing, which is semi-compelling, but it’s never expanded upon much and seems like wasted potential. Of course, Baccarin, for her part, does still provide a good acting talent performance in the role as Vanessa. Yet, at the same time, there isn’t much for the actress to play around with like in the previous Deadpool films. Thus, she comes off as a bit underdeveloped and undercooked within her sum parts, which is a bit of a disappointing, especially since she had stronger impact on the last two movies.

Unfortunately, a lot of side characters from the Deadpool movies, including actor Karan Soni (Office Christmas Party and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) as taxi driver Dopinder, actress Brianna Hildebrand (Trinkets and Lucifer) as teenage X-Men mutant with atomic powers Negasonic Teenage Warhead, actress Shioli Kutsuna (The Outsider and Murder Mystery) as Negasonic Teenage Warhead’s girlfriend / fellow X-Men member Yukio, actor Stefan Kapicic (Better Call Saul and Larin izbor) as X-Men member Colossus, actor Randall Reeder (Sons of Thunder and Hitting the Breaks) as Buck, actress Leslie Uggams (American Fiction and New Amsterdam) as Wade’s blind roommate Blind Al, actor Rob Delaney (Catastrophe and Love at First Sight) as former X-Force member / Wade’s friend Peter Wisdom, are pushed aside for majority of the feature. Of course, the acting talent for these players are perfectly fine and returning to their characters personas were fun, but it was all too brief (in my opinion) and sort of wasted in this third Deadpool movie, which is strange because their potential is there for some great and hilarious moments (like the previous installments). Sadly, these characters are merely there for window dressing / continuity purposes.

Lastly, the movie does have a secret Easter Egg ending at the very end of the film’s end credits sequence. I won’t spoil it what the scene contains, but I will say that I did find it quite amusing little scene that certainly does fit the classic Deadpool moniker. Also, also, while you are waiting for this particular scene to appear, the video footage shown during the end credits portion is also a delight treat to watch, which (again) honors many non-Marvel Studios releases, with a fitting song that plays throughout in this sequence. Again, a good reference / send off.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

To save his timeline from being annihilated, Wade Wilson recruits a reluctant version of Logan as the pair must put aside their differences and battle their way through a wasteland of Cassandra Nova’s foes and challengers in the movie Deadpool & Wolverine. Director Shawn Levy’s latest film intended to be quite the crowd pleaser for fans out there, setting its aims and goals to embellish the raucous tale between two famous comic book superhero characters and their sojourn into a world of discarded heroes and villains, while also fighting amongst themselves and their regrets from within. While the feature does struggle with a weak story plot and a one-note / forgettable villain as well as a few missed opportunities, the movie still manages to find to come out on top, with special thanks from Levy’s direction, great fan service moments, fun cameos / references, a great score / musical soundtrack selection, and a solid cast across the board, especially from Reynolds and Jackman in their respective roles. Personally, I liked this movie. Yes, I do believe that this entry is perhaps the weakest entry of the Deadpool movies because of how the movie sidesteps various side characters as well as indulging a bit too much within its references and thinly sketched plot, but that’s not to say that I greatly enjoyed the superhero film for what it was. It was a lot of fun, entertaining, and just the right amount of movie escapism. Plus, as mentioned, Reynolds and Jackman were fantastic in the film and just had the right amount of back-and-forth banter that worked beautifully. In addition, I do love how it sort of closes out the 20th Century Fox Marvel franchise in a way that’s both honoring it as well as poking fun at it at the same time. Is the movie itself “Marvel Jesus” and is it destined to save the MCU? No, but it’s a solid distraction that makes it unique and enjoyable and (probably) more entertaining than some of the recent installment of this shared cinematic universe. Thus, my recommendation for this movie is firm “recommended” as I’m sure Marvel / Deadpool fans out there will love this movie as well as casual moviegoers, who are looking for something a bit different from the more traditional superhero film lineup. It will be interesting to see where the character of Deadpool goes from here, especially since he is now brought onboard to the MCU, for it will be quite amusing to see him interact with popular superheroes from this universe such as Thor, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man. For now, Deadpool & Wolverine is a hilarious and gratifying superhero romp that delivers on its highly anticipated premise with its R-rated raunchy humor and violence that presents another wacky viewing experience for everyone’s favorite “merc with a mouth” and a fun return in seeing everyone’s favorite X-Men character once again.

4.1 Out of 5 (Recommended)

Released On: July 26th, 2024
Reviewed On: August 10th, 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is 128 minutes long and is rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore, and sexual references

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