Weekend Release: Deadpool

Hello everyone, Dave here, and welcome to Weekend Release! Today, we're reviewing: Deadpool.



The latest in the Marvel movie franchise, Deadpool takes the known formula of action/superhero movies, and turns it on it's head. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool uses tongue-in-cheek humor, crude language, and action scenes that'll make your head spin, all it the right ways.

This movie is one of those films that makes you feel guilty you watched it. There are heads exploding, bodies being dismembered, and language your mama would cringe at. And yet, the movie is a blast to watch, from beginning to end. The dark humor that Ryan brings to this character is just perfect, from the timing to the jokes themselves, he was made for this role.

Is this a "typical" hero story? Well, yes and no. The story isn't a new one, but the Deadpool character is no hero, in fact he goes out of his way to remind us of this fact. It is an origin story, so take that as you will. If you don't know who Deadpool is or where he came from, then you'll enjoy learning about the character and find similarities to the other superhero movies. I find this movie to be a great example of a comic book adaptation, with the character thinking out loud, speaking to the audience, and getting away with amazing and inappropriate stunts the whole way.

Now here's the big question: do I recommend this movie? My answer is yes, but only to those who are willing to enter the theater with the mindset of, this is a rated "R" movie. So prepare to be shocked, amazed, and grossed out, and when it's all said it done, go to church this coming Sunday.

My rating: 7.5/10