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 ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL (aka DEADPOOL 2).
Deadpool has decided that he wants to tell a merry story and
only one person deserves his attention. Fred Savage wakes to find himself duct
taped to a bed in a room that seems all too familiar. Wanting to read Fred the
story of Deadpool, it might take an awkward turn a time or two.
So the story begins as 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.
High five to Savage for taking on Deadpool in any way shape
or form and giving him something to think about. They actually are very sweet
together in a brother from another mother sort of way.
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 this a second viewing still had me
laughing.
What had me floored the most was the exchanges between
Deadpool and Savage and as much as I loved it, I was also disappointed that
there wasn’t more. Seriously, these two together are absolutely hilarious.
Savage clearly has a total understanding of the comic universe and explained
the nuances of plot points and character placement.
Yes, Reynolds has snappy and seriously stellar comebacks and
although I enjoyed watching the film on the big screen again, I felt a little
emotionally used. Oh well, no one said being a fan doesn’t have its
crotch-punches now and again. Have an extraordinary experience and remember
he’s only here to show you a good time, again, for a limited run.
In the end – prepare for the ultimate second coming or third!
No comments:
Post a Comment