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30 out of 39 people found the following review useful:

Dirty, funny, sexy, violent and unabashedly romantic: Deadpool has arrived!

Author: gogoschka-1 from wherever good films play
12 February 2016

I really, really liked Deadpool. And you know what? I didn't expect to. Seriously, I was never a fan of the character (in the sense that I hardly knew anything about him) and the humor as well as the violence seemed forced and overdone in the trailers. Still, I remained interested in the film, I just never expected it to actually be good - until the reviews arrived. After most critics unexpectedly showered this newest superhero movie with praise, I went in cautiously optimistic (but still fully prepared to hate the film).

The first thing I noticed was how inventive the storytelling is. The film throws you into the action from the first moment (literally: the very first moment) and then it goes back and forth in brilliant and unexpected ways to slowly unspool the story of this insane - but oddly charming - antihero. Flashbacks and fast-forwards can be annoying as hell, but when done right, they can help render even a somewhat simple story fresh and exciting. And that's exactly how Deadpool felt to me right from the start: like a fresh (if somewhat dirty) jolt of energy.

The action itself is beautifully designed, employing playful visuals and using pretty much every camera technique available; it never feels repetitive and the pacing is close to perfection. But, and that was probably the key to me liking the film so much, there's a beating heart underneath all the action and carnage, and that has a lot to do with how brilliantly Ryan Reynolds portrays the character and the great chemistry he has with co-star Morena Baccarin. What came as a complete surprise to me was how unabashedly romantic Deadpool is. The love story in this film is probably the most sincere I've ever seen in a superhero movie and it gives the film the strong emotional core which so many of these movies lack.

The humor, which I initially feared would just be non-stop juvenile wisecracks and soon become distracting, also works surprisingly well. Not every line or every joke lands - but that's the beauty of this character: they don't really need to. Deadpool can't help himself; as long as he's able to breathe he'll crack wise and make fun of himself and those around him. It's a clinical condition; he's not a stand-up comedian whose jokes need to land: he's a madman (albeit a very entertaining one) and the comedy in his case was born out of tragedy.

Despite all my praise, it's not a perfect film. The villain in this revenge tale is utterly forgettable and the story itself far too derivative to do its highly unconventional protagonist (he insists he's not a hero) - justice: but it's a damn good first entry in a franchise which will hopefully explore the character and his world to a much larger extent in the sequel(s). And it's actually a very important film for another reason. If Deadpool is a financial success - which at this point is already clear it will be - this could play a vital role in how studios henceforth view the financial prospects of R-rated superhero films, and we'll hopefully see more of them in the future.

Many people might feel different - and I respect their opinion - but I've grown tired of the entirely bloodless CGI overkill in all those 200 million productions where even the most terrible villains talk like Mormon schoolgirls. I mean: there's a gigantic audience out there that is over the age of 18, loves to read comic books and can absolutely handle real-world language, real-world sex and real-world violence in superhero movies. This genre is so diverse; it's ridiculous to believe just because comic books have pictures in them all film adaptations - regardless of the material - must automatically be made for kids in order to be successful.

As it is, I think Deadpool - a dirty, funny, sexy and violent film which is decidedly NOT for kids - just proved my point perfectly. 9 stars out of 10.

19 out of 26 people found the following review useful:

as far as comic book movies go.. perfection!

Author: Kieran Battams from United Kingdom
12 February 2016

Back in 2008 (or 2009, who cares?) We got our first glimpse of Deadpool on the big screen. What we got took away everything decent about the character, he is the merc with the mouth, yet his mouth was sewn together! Ryan Reynolds seemed perfect for the role, how did it all go so wrong? Well now, in 2016 Reynolds returns and we get our first official Deadpool movie. In that we get the world's greatest apology for one of the most abysmal films in the superhero genre, and a highly original film that does 100% justice to one of the most lovable douchebags of all time!

So, here we follow Wade Wilson, a former mercenary who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. He undergoes an experimental procedure and is transformed into Deadpool, a badass loudmouth with the ability to heal. One problem remains, he is now ugly as sin. We follow Deadpool on a revenge story, as well as a love story of sorts that really raises the bar for future comic book movies. What i absolutely love about this film is that the whole origin is told through flashbacks looking over Wade's life. Deadpool is a character who is well known for breaking the fourth wall and the way that is addressed in this film is both hilarious and amazingly true to it's source. It is also easily one of the funniest films for a very long time. The opening titles had me laughing out loud alone and if they don't peak your interest right away then I'm afraid you're in the wrong film! I love self aware jokes like that and there are a fair few of them scattered around.

The supporting cast do amazingly well as well. Colossus and Negasonic TeenageWarhead from the Xmen are just the greatest additions to this film. This is easily the best incarnation of Colossus we have ever seen and with such a low budget he looked beautiful. Of course, with them on board there are some very funny Xmen jokes to look out for. Morenna Baccarin (did i spell that right?) Is the perfect love interest for Ryan Reynolds. Her character is a lot better than other 2-Dimensional females in comic book films. When she is introduced and the way that happens shows how much of an impact she makes and it is great. As for villains, Ed Skerin was so unlikeable, which is great because with a character like Deadpool it is important to hate our main villain and the inclusion of Angel Dust was also a good decision. And lastly, TJ Miller acts almost as Wade's second in command, Weasel. He stole quite a few scenes, but in the end this is Ryan Reynold's show and nobody tries to take that from him.

So do i recommend? Hell yeah i do! Its the perfect comic book film for the fact it really sticks to it's awesome source material and i could not imagine a better film for Deadpool. Stick around for after the credits because we get a great little surprise. Definitely not for the faint of heart because as well as being very violent in an over the top way, there are also some pretty dark and shocking scenes that can even be a little hard to watch, but they don't last long. Anyway, go and support Deadpool because we need more superhero films like this. Now i have the sudden urge to listen to 80's music and eat chimi changas...

17 out of 25 people found the following review useful:

This movie is second only to tacos...p.s. Don't take your kids...

Author: grneclipse from Fontana, California, United States
12 February 2016

Yes, you read that right... Hi, I'm Review Pool, and want to give the casual Marvel enthusiast or the curious party wanting to see this movie the skinny. Here's the thing, and forgive me for being so blunt, but if you do not know this character, you will not understand this movie. You probably won't like it. It'll confuse you more than how the Kardashians are still famous. More than how the 'Real Housewives' are still a thing, and even more than how the Danish word for 'poop' (bae) became an endearing term for your boo. But I digress... Yes, this movie was created for the fans. The 4th wall breaking, wise-cracking, ultra-violent, and gratuitous dirty mind that makes up this character is completely embodied throughout this film. That being said, do not take your kids! If they are under the age of sixteen and haven't been exposed to the internet, or the characteristics previously mentioned, you will have CPS called on you. Doesn't matter how much they whine, how much they beg, do not EVER, EVER, feed them after midnight...oh wait... This movie takes a lot of elements through Deadpool's comic history, and blends them I together as best as a 1hr and 40 min movie could. Even for a fan of the character since '92, can appreciate the things that were overlooked and condensed for the sake that it graced the big screen at all. I enjoyed the elements from some of the smaller issue Deadpool comics that were thrown in there (Pizza boy scene, thank you RR, I recognized it immediately). Yes, it was raunchy. Yes, it was violent. Yes, it was full of f-bombs! But that's what makes this character so wonderful, is that it doesn't stick to the traditional do-gooder rhetoric. And fans will not be disappointed with the Stan Lee cameo...pay attention to everything in this movie, including the opening credits. And don't forget to stay through the ending credits...

29 out of 51 people found the following review useful:

A marvelous Marvel creation, one certainly to marvel at!

Author: mlaimlai2 from Australia
11 February 2016

Irreverent, twisted comic book hero (or antihero): check. Self- deprecating humor with references to actors and other movies: check. Action-packed scenes filled with blood-splattered violence: check. Ryan Reynolds at his wisecracking best: check. Gratuitous nudity with Marvel comic book writer Stan Lee as the strip club MC: check. Booming sound effects and amazing visual effects that make this a movie to be seen on the big screen: check. Customary comic book movie after credits scene: check. Unconventional comic book movie that is bound to annoy and frustrate tame, unadventurous viewers: check. 

Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary who protects women from would-be stalkers. One night he meets female escort Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) in a strip club and they become romantically involved for about one year. His life is shattered when he discovers that he has multiple organ cancer. He undergoes an experimental procedure to cure his cancer but the serum injected by Francis aka Ajax (Ed Skrein) proves to be torturous and life changing, leaving him with special healing powers and a disfigured face. Not wanting to upset Vanessa, Wade leaves her and lives with a blind woman named Al (Leslie Uggams). With the help of X- Men Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand) and Colossus (voice of Stefan Kapicic), the masked vigilante Deadpool as he is now known, seeks revenge and will stop at nothing to acquire a cure for his disfigurement.

The opening credits such as 'Directed by an overpaid tool" played over the song "Angel of the Morning" by Juice Newton are a precursor for the unconventional comic book antics to come. There's flashbacks, flashbacks within flashbacks, the protagonist talking to the camera, raunchy sex scenes, nudity, excessive profanity and extreme violence including severed body parts, all features that you don't expect from a comic book superhero. People expecting the 'normal' movie based on a comic book will be disappointed. Let yourself go and you're going to have some fun.

Ryan Reynolds makes up for the atrocities of his previous portrayal of a comic book character in The Green Lantern. He's in excellent form here, showcasing his comedic talents which even include poking fun at himself. He lives and breathes the part of Deadpool and is sure to please fans of this 'superhero'. The in-jokes involving the X-Men characters are just one of the many highlights of the unorthodox comedy strategy employed by the writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wenick. Credit must also go to the director. This is Tim Miller's first feature length film. He is better known as a visual effects artist and it's evident in his direction how much he knows about this field. Even the CGI creation in Colossus is a character you have to admire. 

Ryan Reynolds gets most of the best lines. The other human characters are adequate more than exceptional. They are merely pawns to Ryan Reynold's King. There are a few flat moments when the over- the-top humor doesn't always work and the violence becomes gratuitous. And of course if you're a prude, you won't be feeling comfortable during some of the scenes.

This is unlike any superhero movie seen before. It's definitely not for the faint-hearted and those who are easily offended. It's a fresh take on the comic book movie genre, breathing life and vigor, and most importantly, making up for the disappointment of the previous Marvel movie in "Fantastic Four". http://mlaimlai2.wix.com/magical-movie-review

Funniest Movie I've Ever Seen In My Life

Author: Lauren idk
13 February 2016

Deadpool is not only the funniest movie I've ever seen; it's also the best. The jokes are hilarious. The theater was full of laughter, even from the very first scene. The laughing continued until the after credits bit, and proceeded out the doors and into the streets. Everyone loved it. And on top of that, the action was fantastic. The cinematic shots were nothing short of a masterpiece, and the dramatic stills and narration only served to maximize the experience. The character of Deadpool was also very well written. He was funny; whilst also remaining complex and emotional. Overall, if crude jokes, gore, and overall silliness is something you look for in a film, go see Deadpool. Oh, and make sure to bring your brown pants.

3 out of 6 people found the following review useful:

Deadpool

Author: Argemaluco from Argentina
12 February 2016

Well, I'm glad to say they didn't ruin Deadpool at all. The delicate balance of "meta" humor, ultra-violence and romantic drama ran the risk of becoming an amorphous combination of blood and vulgarity without any character or texture. Fortunately, the film captures the spirit of the character pretty well, accommodating his contradictory aspects in an ingenious structure of flashbacks, monologues and flash- forwards which rarely stumbles in its relentless advance to what probably will end up being a successful franchise. Or sub-franchise, because Deadpool is set in the same universe as the X-Men movies, like the participation of a pair of mutants proves. In order not to ruin the constant and abundant surprises of Deadpool, I will refrain myself from mentioning all the things I liked. Therefore, I think it will be more efficient to mention some small complaints I have against it. The screenplay is very well built and developed in a way that the spectator receives constant doses of action, humor and drama. Director Tim Miller and co-screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick play with time in order to keep things on a constant movement, not only visually but also narratively, and as a consequence, every fight, explosion and chase contributes to the development of the characters and the general story. However, that "general story" feels a bit light when we realize its thematic austerity. Don't misunderstand me... the screenplay is very funny, with an adequate consistency and internal logic... but I would have preferred it to be more ambitious, genuinely satirical instead of self-referential. And the villain feels too generic and insipid. Speaking of which, I finally fulfilled my fantasy of watching Gina Carano in a super- hero film; pity that it wasn't as Wonder Woman, but as a simple sidekick of the villain with some good scenes, but few prospects for the future. Another complaint: the special effects. Sure, the super-hero films experiments a frequent digital fatigue, but in the case of Deadpool, the problem is the quality instead of the quantity. One of the digitally created characters doesn't work as an actor, even though it has some solid battles during the third act. And a chase with many vehicles has so many cyber-crashes that it seems a mediocre cars video game from the '90s. The render is perfect, but when things lack of mass or inertia, they automatically feel fake, and they occasionally damaged the exciting and very entertaining experience I had with Deadpool a bit. Finally, the actors make a competent work in their roles, highlighting Ryan Reynolds and Morena Baccarin; their romantic interaction feels sincere and spontaneous, giving the film the emotional axis which avoids it from being a cynical and monotonous self-parody (like it happened to Kick-Ass 2). In conclusion, Deadpool redeems 20th Century Fox for the Fantastic Four fiasco, and it definitely represents a step in the right direction, respecting the character without trying to change or "improve" him during his transition to the big screen.

3 out of 6 people found the following review useful:

Someone remembered how to make movies!

Author: MovieBuffer42 from United States
12 February 2016

I made a profile on IMDb just to review this movie- this is what superhero movies should be like! Remember the first time you watched Iron Man 1 and you had....fun? Someone remembered that Marvel movies were supposed to be FUN, not whatever political drama Captain America's going on about these days.

The humor starts from the opening credits (do not miss the opening credits) and then Deadpool makes fun of Xmen, superheroes in general, movies, himself, Marvel, and all the other silly things that usually happen in action movies. I was worried it would get to be too self-referential, but the pace was perfect and most every thing worked perfectly.

If you want more, interesting, fun movies made, go see it. I still can't believe they made a movie like this.

4 out of 8 people found the following review useful:

A barrage of hilarity, profanity and gore kept in check by a strong script

Author: Movie_Muse_Reviews from IL, USA
12 February 2016

A superhero movie has never been funnier than "Deadpool." Or more outlandish – or obscene. That should come as quite a relief to fans of Marvel Comics' foul-mouthed anti-hero and especially Ryan Reynolds, who labored a long time to get Deadpool's his own solo adventure on the big screen, a process that entailed – according to Deadpool, at least – fondling 20th Century Fox's prized asset whose name "rhymes with Pullverine."

Reynolds and Deadpool are truly the perfect actor-character marriage they've long purported to be. The showy, insult-driven and vulgar humor of the part recalls the "Van Wilder" days that launched Reynolds to stardom, and even though audiences are familiar with his shtick, there's a whole other degree of wit applied to make "Deadpool" funny in an original way.

But "Deadpool" would be nothing but a crass cult film if it weren't for strong bones from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick's script holding it together and giving the humor (and the entire movie, frankly) purpose. The "Zombieland" duo builds a clever and engaging story structure that serves as both effective origin story and a big showcase for Reynolds and the film's panache-heavy approach.

First-time director Tim Miller succeeds with the flair, which is saying something given how clear it is that the visual effects budget for this one isn't as high as it is for your typical superhero film, but the film is a little bumpy and chaotic at times, visually at least. Action, however, is not the film's primary export, so much as cartoonish gore and comedy-driven sequences.

Yet the wit is where "Deadpool" really exceeds expectation. Fourth wall-breaking humor (and jokes about breaking the fourth wall) is a hallmark of the Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza comic and the script really uses this technique appropriately, along with a litany of self-aware meta-humor that will elicit chuckles from superhero movies fans, from references to Hugh Jackman to jabs at Reynolds' previous superhero failures. These jokes help keep the barrage of foul- mouthed humor from feeling too grating, though with any comedy that goes for the quantity approach, it has noticeable misfires.

You should know if you're into movies like "Deadpool" before you even set foot in a theater, and if you are, your expectations will likely be met. If you're not as into the genre, you still might be surprised. Either way you're likely to laugh harder than you ever have watching heroes in spandex, and that includes "Kick-Ass."

"Deadpool" doesn't succeed in all phases, but you'll be surprised at the level of investment you feel in the story and the outcome thanks to the Reese and Wernick. That's not an easy feat for a film that also knows it can't take itself too seriously either. "Deadpool" finds that balance just long enough to hold the viewer through its more than reasonable runtime and deliver an enjoyable rump (sic) at the movies.

~Steven C

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0 out of 1 people found the following review useful:

not just flogging a Deadpool!

Author: g-leno
13 February 2016

Like many other people who read Deadpool's (mis)adventures on a monthly basis, this film had a lot to live up to to make me happy. Getting the right blend of over the top violence and gore, crude jokes and 4th wall breaking references was never going to be easy, but it has been achieved with great success! The film is consistently funny from start to finish as long as you have the right level of maturity or aren't prudish.

Ryan Renyolds is perfect as the regeneratin' degenerate, delivering gags as fast the the bullets are coming from the various guns, and DP's wingman Weasel is not short of wit either. One of the best things here was Colossus and Negasonic teenage warhead appearance, which gives not only more options for characters for Deadpool to mock, but also gives the movie the feeling of being a part of a bigger universe in the same way as the Marvel studios movies do.

If there is one thing that I must criticise about this film, its that sometimes, the switch between the action to the origin flashbacks don't feel fluid, leaving the audience wanting more of the action, but instead just jumping back in time in what feels like the worst time. This could be to highlight how disjointed Wade's mind is though so I'll let it slide.

Bring on the sequel! 9/10 for pure entertainment, I mean, why else would you watch a film if not to be entertained?

0 out of 1 people found the following review useful:

Catain Deadpool..No, it's just Funny, DeadFunny.

Author: Necromancer Sak from India
12 February 2016

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Why can't Deadpool get plastic surgery? It will solve his problem- normal face with super human abilities. In addition, he doesn't have to fight the bad guy; He can remain dead, get his girl, and live happily thereafter. But then there will be no Deadpool movie.

Ryan Reynolds killed the movie. I don't think anyone can do a better job than him. The role comes naturally to him.

The script is well written, and delivered even better. Soundtrack and songs are awesome. The idea of going back in past from time to time to tell the story doesn't make the movie monotonous. Well timed dialogs and some amazing action scenes make the movie enjoyable to watch.

There is not much to the plot. The trailer pretty much sums it up.

The car chase and bullet countdown scene are amazing. Add funny Ryan Reynolds to that. There is no shortage of jokes. The opening credits is different; And RR doesn't even spare the studio. Deadpool's friends, Negasonic Teenage Warhead; Dopinder; The Old Lady; and The BarGuy, compliment him well.

My favourite scene is the trio walking to rescue the damsel in distress with DMX playing in the background score.

Definitely a must watch.

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