Aug 23, 2024 by HL Bernabe, in Movies

I am so glad I didn't look up anything about Deadpool and Wolverine before I went to go see the movie. Out of curiosity, I just looked at the photos from the IMDb listing, and all the photos there are spoilers for the film! I would have known that ***** was in the movie, and so was ******* , which was such an unexpected surprise, I literally howled in the movie and laughed. And then **** ***** reprising an old role was fantastic, especially since everyone expected him to be someone else, especially Deadpool.

Okay, let me back up and start from the beginning. The kiddo and I both absolutely love Deadpool and Wolverine both. They are our favorite characters in the Marvel universe. So of course, going to see the movie was a no-brainer. Neither one of us cared what it was about. I hadn't even seen a trailer. So I went into the movie with absolutely no preconceived notions whatsoever. 

The film starts out with Deadpool at Wolverine's gravesite. Remember the ending of the last Wolverine movie? I was wondering how they were going to deal with the fact that he died. Yeah, I know, spoiler, but Logan has been out for seven years, so pppbbbthbt. Anyway, it turns out, they didn't. Deadpool was convinced that Logan was still alive, and buried because of his regenerative abilities.

Nope. Upon digging up a very dead Wolverine, Deadpool has a mini-tantrum. He then sits down with Logan's corpse, chatting with him about how he needed him for a problem he was having. The  Time Variance Authority (TVA) goon squad shows up, and the beginning credit sequence starts with a violent dance off to 'N Sync's "Bye Bye Bye" using Logan's adamantium skeleton as a weapon. The scene reaches cartoon levels of violent--Deadpool manages to stab himself, even. But unlike cartoons, this one is very, very bloody. 

Then we cut to a flashback scene of the TVA. Have you seen the TV show Loki? The entire show is based around the TVA, and this Deadpool movie references some things from that show. We learn that Deadpool's universe is dying out now that Logan is dead. Apparently, every universe has some sort of magic anchor person, and then if they die, then that universe dies. Yeah, the logic doesn't make sense to me, either, but whatever. It's a Deadpool movie. I don't care. Anyway, he decides to bring in a Logan from another universe to help save his universe. Perhaps the new Logan can somehow fix it.

You know how Wolverine and Deadpool don't exactly get along? Yeah... the new Wolvie doesn't get along with Deadpool, either. And there are long fight sequences between the two that are inventive, bloody, hilarious, and awesome.

Deadpool is his usual snarky, irreverant, inappropriate self, breaking the fourth wall to talk directly to the audience, and as per usual never seems to know when to shut up. But that's what we love about him and makes him who he is.

My kiddo and I both loved this movie. We laughed so hard, and so often. We were mesmerized by the fight sequences, the special effects were awesome. And did I mention it was FUNNY AS HELL? It was. From beginning to end, a ton of laughs. Jackman is great as the grump to Reynold's sunshine. Their chemistry is absolutely perfect.

There were also heartfelt, bittersweet moments, too. Jackman is a great actor, and he does a good turn acting like a failed hero who blames himself for the... well, you need to see the movie to know what. Reynolds, too, has his turn at getting serious. It's not all chuckles. He has these human moments where his heart is exposed, and we see why he wants to save his universe. These scenes endear him to us and we want him to win and kick ass.

If there were such a thing as a sociopath with a heart of gold, that would be Deadpool. Yeah, I know that isn't a thing. But it feels like an apt description for him. Because he does some seriously terrible shit on one hand while doing wonderful shit on the other. Maybe that makes him chaotic good? Or maybe he's more chaotic neutral. Hmm. I don't know. It's hard to reconcile his complete blasé attitude about killing massive amounts of people on one hand while trying to save his favorite people/the universe on the other. Perhaps rules crunchy people can weigh in on that whole alignment thing for me.

If you want to see this movie, you could probably see it without watching Loki first, but I think it would help a lot if you've at least seen a couple of episodes so you get an idea of what the TVA is and does. The explanation of it in the movie is mostly in passing, and since Deadpool pretty much skates through everything (as in he doesn't give a flying f***), we as the audience skate right along with him.

Logan is my absolute favorite superhero movie of all time. Deadpool and Wolverine is my second. I think I'll write another blog post about superhero/comic book character movies and which ones are my all time favorites at a later date. It might be fun to stroll down memory lane for a minute.

In conclusion, if you like the characters Deadpool or Wolverine or both, go see this movie. If you think Ryan Reynolds is hilarious, then go see this movie. If you like violent action films, go see this movie. If you like seeing cameos of stars you didn't expect to see, go see this movie. If you like multi-verse storylines (I do! I love them!), then go see this movie. I don't think you'll be disappointed. 




 

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