Deadpool has certainly been the most anticipated film of
2016 so far and has smashed box office records, but did it deserve all of the
hype? Or did we all just look forward to the novelty of a swearing superhero?
Directed by Tim Miller and starring Ryan Reynolds, rated a
15 in the UK and R in the US, Deadpool is no kid’s superhero movie. Bloody
violence and X-rated jokes make this an entirely new superhero movie viewing
experience. So Family Guy does Marvel maybe what you’re thinking, but you’d be
wrong. The execution is perfect and still manages to captivate you and capture
you in the serious story of cancer survivor, come mutant mercenary, Wade Wilson
AKA Deadpool. The comedy aspect although prevalent throughout, doesn’t over
shadow the main plot. Witty comebacks, creative insults and many, many
instances of breaking the fourth wall makes for guaranteed belly laughs and an
interesting viewing experience. Not forgetting the fast faced action and fight
scenes ensuring you’re never short on adrenaline with gory violence that’s more
suited to an instalment of Friday the 13th than a Marvel movie. Finally
the expertly weaved love story brings another, softer emotional aspect to this
movie, making sure you don’t overload on testosterone.
Ryan Reynolds portrays the witty, charismatic and impulsive
rouge that is Deadpool perfectly, a great casting decision. This movie really
does deliver in giving a fresh spin on the superhero movie template that Marvel
has had so much success with. Not taking itself too seriously yet still
bringing the quality you expect from Marvel makes Deadpool a unique viewing
experience. However this may not be a viewing experience enjoyed by all
superhero fans, braking the fourth wall takes away the ability to immerse
yourself within the story; much like if a pro wrestler reminded you halfway
through the match that the outcome was already predetermined, the illusion is
gone.
“Deadpool brings a fresh set of ideas to the superhero movie
table along with a massive shot of adrenaline! Loved it!” – 4.8/5
By Johnathan Ramsay (Saturday Nights in)
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