Jeri Jacquin
In theatres this weekend from director David Leitch, Marvel
Entertainment and 20th Century Fox comes a man who needs no
introduction other than the words DEADPOOL 2.
So I thought about how to start this review and all I could
think of was – GO EFFIN SEE THIS MOVIE! But the reader deserves a little better
than that so here we go!
Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is back as Deadpool and he’s
happier than ever with gal-pal Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). On their anniversary
Wade has a little something planned except his mercenary work decides to follow
him home and bring mayhem along with them.
Sending his life in a tailspin and ready to do his worst, it
isn’t until Colossus (Stefan Kapicic) brings Wade back to the Xavier Mansion
A few bad fighting choices puts both Deadpool and Firefist
in a place called the ‘Icebox’ that stores mutants. That actually makes it
easier for future arrival Cable (Josh Brolin) to find his target – which isn’t
Deadpool much to his disappointment – but the young Russell.
Deciding that he must help the young boy, Deadpool puts
together a group he calls X-Force and begins accepting applications with buddy
Weasel (T.J. Miller). Their goal is to find the prison truck transport and get
Russell back. What they don’t know is that Russell finds a friend in
Juggernaut, who has his own issues with super heroes.
Cable finally tells Deadpool why he wants the boy and that
he must be stopped before reaching the orphanage or there is no turning back
with a future fate sealed. Now Deadpool, Cable and his new recruit lucky Domino
(Zazie Beetz) face off with Russell and Juggernaut but he is too strong.
Thankfully Colossus and Warhead decide that Deadpool needs their help and the
battle for good and evil begins.
It’s all being done the Deadpool way!
Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool has made damn sure that no
one else, ever, will be able to remake-reimagine-rethink-rediscover or “re”
anything else someone might want to do in ten years. He has made this character
completely iconic and absolute in the minds of everyone who loves this
character. It is no big secret to anyone that I’m not a huge super hero person,
I mean I see the films but then it’s like ‘next!’ to me. Not DEADPOOL – this is
the number one character I looked forward to seeing the first time and it was
like Christmas morning as a kid for DEADPOOL 2. There is nothing, and I mean
NOTHING to complain about in this film and its Reynolds fault completely. I’m
sure he won’t mind taking the blame for this one. He gives this ole lady plenty
to laugh about and that’s everything.
Brolin as Cable has me a little perplexed. Jumping between
two comic book characters just isn’t something I’m thrilled about. I’m still
not over Chris Evans going from his blaze days to Captain America
Dennison as Russell is a kid on a mission and although he
has every reason to be pretty p.o.’d, ending up with Deadpool in an icebox
might be a tad worse. He is going through his terrible teens and just happens
to have fist that can destroy anything in its path.
Beetz as Domino doesn’t take Wade or Deadpool seriously
because she’s all about proving that lucky favors her own brand of coolness.
Hildebrand returns as Negasonic Teenage Warhead with a few surprises for her
favorite DP dude. Miller as Weasel gets a moment or two to shine with his
favorite stool warmer.
Kapicic returns as the understanding and patient Colossus
and I think he is the only one that true gets Wade/Deadpool. Baccarin as
Vanessa is back to bring positive reinforcement and a good lap dance to her
favorite super hero.
A serious shout out to Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, the one
person who knows that Wade is a miserable human being sometimes yet accepts him
the same. She might not be able to see but I’d let her defend me anytime,
provided I can point the gun.
Also, Karan Soni as Dopinder who finally gets the
opportunity to show what he’s made of – taxi and all. Shioli Kutsuna makes an
appearance as Yukio who has the cutest exchanges with Deadpool and Eddie Marsan
as the butt-head-master of Essex Orphanage.
Lets give a round of applause to Terry Crews as Bedlam,
Lewis Tan as Shatterstar, Bill Skarsgard as Zeitgeist, Rob Delaney as Peter and
Brad Pitt as Vanisher. Also, who can forget the amazing Jack Kesy as Black Tom
Cassidy.
I think I’ve made if fairly clear that I am a huge Deadpool
fan and if you thought I’d be giving any spoilers out well then I’m happy to
disappoint you. From the moment the film begins to its very, very, VERY end
(this is my way of saying stay after the credits), Reynolds and his band of
merry misfits provide such a good time that a second viewing is going to be
required.
Laughing so much I can say that I probably missed half the
jokes and I’m fairly certain I’m lucky to be alive as I was eating popcorn
during the film. I do know that I couldn’t catch my breath most of the time
which means not only was I having a good time but if I did drop dead I would be
alright if it was Deadpool’s fault.
So leave the other “superheroes” to fly away in a wind of
feathers (not sure what that was but if you saw that ‘other’ movie you’ll
understand) and gather up everyone who needs to laugh themselves silly and head
to DEADPOOL 2.
Have an extraordinary experience and remember he’s only here
to show you a good time.
In the end – prepare for the ultimate second coming!
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