Deadpool Review

Deadpool recently opened with $150 million dollars at the domestic box office over Presidents Day weekend. That is mind boggling considering that its source material. The movie is based upon Marvel Comics most unconventional anti-hero Deadpool. Basically, Deadpool tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), who is suffering from cancer. In order to cure his disease he undergoes a rogue experiment run by the sinister mutant scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein). The experiment leaves him with accelerated healing powers, but at the cost of disfigured skin and his sanity. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Rated R comic book movies have always been risky in a market where the majority of comic book movies are rated PG-13. Most Rated R movies based off of comic books tank at the box office. The Blade trilogy was mildly successful, but that series ran out of steam by the third entry. Before Deadpool, 300 is really the only true breakout hit. So why is Deadpool so successful? Well, because it's just so entertaining. It's just that simple. Deadpool is by far the riskiest comic book movie I have ever seen, and I loved every minute of it. Ryan Reynolds owns the role of Deadpool. He is truly meant to play this role, and I could not see any other actor portray this violent and foul-mouthed character.

The first 20 minutes of the movie has one of the best opening action scenes I have ever seen. It combines just the right amount of graphic violence and insane comedy to make this movie stand out from other comic book movies. Deadpool is never afraid to go the extra mile, as it pulls no punches in regard to its violence, language, and nudity.

The only flaw is that the rest of the movie pales in comparison to the first 20 minutes. The rest of the movie is still good as it is constantly entertaining, but the rest of the movie does not reach the heights of the first 20 minutes. My guess is that most of the money went into that action sequence. In addition, Deadpool does fall into some of the stereotypes of the typical origin story. It is ironic since the film lampoons the clichés of the superhero origin story at certain points in the film. However, it does get me hyped for the sequel, which is alluded to at the end credits.

Deadpool is an entertaining comic book movie and a great addition to the X-Men cinematic universe. If you are looking for a different type of comic book movie, and do not mind raunchy humor and excessive nudity, then Deadpool is worth the ticket price.

Deadpool - 4/5