Following its comic book origins, Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as fast-talking, comedic, anti-hero, Wade Wilson (a.k.a. Deadpool). Wilson narrates the whole film as we see Marvel undo…or make sense of…Deadpool from its prequel, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
We follow a
story of a hit man going about his daily routine, falling in love and living a
normal life as a thug in New Your City. Unfortunately, a common diagnosis
forces him down the path of experimental treatments and voila, a mutant is
created.
Only…it’s not
that simple.
If people always
hated Wade for his snide comments and well...his ability to never know when to
shut up, then it stands to reason that so too would anyone treating him. His debatably
loveable trait hits the wrong spot with one of his mad-scientists, which in
turn encourages him to push Wade’s mutation to its full potential – immortality
and really bad skin defects.
Stripped
away from his good looks, Wade is now forced to hunt down Ajax (a.k.a. Francis)
to turn the beast back into a beauty so that he can go back to his normal life,
as well as avoid joining the X-Men at all cost.
The Story
As a whole, the story has you laughing from start to finish. Past and present intertwine in a comedic smashing of the forth-wall as Reynolds willingly invites you into the world of Deadpool, as well as openly comment on what happens beyond the screen.
He, along
with the film’s writers, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, let loose with their
poetic licence making several jabs at studio budgets, previous X-Men writing inconsistencies and openly name-dropping as many X-Men cast members as they can.
It’s a
love-story wrapped in action, blood and inconceivable fight sequences. It’s worth
every minute you’re holding your stomach due to laughter.
The Cast
Ryan Reynolds is just brilliant. He is much too comfortable in this
character than any other I’ve seen him portray. He does not bring Deadpool to
life, he is Deadpool. I am so glad he
got his own film!
As brooding and hateable Ed Skrein is as Ajax / Francis, there are
times I have no idea what he was saying! Although…that may have been on
purpose, I do recall Reynolds making a side comment about it at the start of
the film. Either way, I still think Skrein is a good villain for an
anti-hero…however that works!
Although Stefan Kapicic brilliantly lends his voice to bring Colossus to life,
he still did a great job! My favourite part is when he’s making a profound
speech about what makes a hero and Deadpool completely ignores him, which then
causes him to he throw up.
Brianna Hildebrand is a great young-mutant who also so happens to be a stereotypical
teenager. As typical as her portrayal is in portraying teens for all
generations, it was nice to see that she knew which side she was on and
fulfilled the roles of being a face for the X-Men.
Morena Baccarin does an incredible job at keeping up with Reynolds as
his leading lady. She’s just as funny and pulls your emotional heartstrings
very well.
T.J. Miller is a great comedic side-kick as he deflects Reynold’s
insults with matching sarcasm and useless advice.
Overall…Deadpool is too funny
to miss. It’s a nice break before all the seriousness of X-Men: Apocalypse comes out. Go see it!
sL Star Rating: ★★★★
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