Deadpool and Wolverine

 

Standard non comic book reader disclaimer applies for the following. 

After what seems like an eternity, Deadpool and Wolverine has FINALLY hit theaters. 

To say that I’ve been looking forward to this one is a bit of an understatement.  For maximum viewing enjoyment I purposely avoided watching or reading anything about the film to avoid spoilers, to the point of even limiting my trailer watching to the original teaser and last trailer.  Even with that I did see headlines from real critics and review sites decrying the film as trash. Not gonna lie, that made me quite anxious, and I thought about bailing on the movie. Nervously, I went anyway and all I can say is...damn!

For me there were a couple of scenes were the pacing dragged and I’m certainly feeling some kind of way about the Cassandra Nova character (I do thank my niece for filling in some key point(s) with that character), but I do declare my overall feeling is YES! It has been too long since a highly anticipated movie delivered the goods like Deadpool and Wolverine.

Apologies for any incoherence as I continue, but I really don’t want to spoil any of the joy to be had seeing this film.

Despite Deadpool and Wolverine writer’s/actor’s strike, superhero fatigue, and whatever else people are complaining about has accomplished what has been lacking in so many films, especially the ‘big” ones of late.  A well-balanced, strong script chock-full of wit, humor, heart, action, three dimensional characters, character development and drama. An absolutely killer soundtrack.  Well placed, surprising cameos that actually elevate the film.  Off the charts meta quotient. Purely chef’s kiss jabs and commentary.  Irreverent sass. Original actors from over a 24 year plus period once again bringing their characters back to the screen as well as new characters we'd like to see. Killer costumes. Action and fight sequences that are worth the wait. Hugh Jackman donning the claws once again and not missing a beat. OMG. Squee! I can go on and on. Believe me I want to, but you’d be better off just seeing the film for yourself.

Does Deadpool and Wolverine pander? Yes. Yes, it does, and I couldn't be happier. It's done in the best, most enjoyable way possible.  D&W is the now rare event movie where the excitement and anticipation are there before, during, and is sustained throughout the film. I was in a packed theater and the “shared experience” vibe was perfect. The entire audience was engaged. We all laughed, ooh and ahh-ed, exclaimed, pointed, cheered, clapped and marveled.  

Deadpool and Wolverine definitely needs to be seen on the big screen. I do, however, warn those of you with kids. This being an R-rated film the theater I went to was stringently enforcing the must be accompanied by parent or guardian rule so keep that in mind. Also, yes, you do need to stay through the entire end credits.  

I really want to see this one again and will be adding it to my person film library when possible.

Deadpool and Wolverine slaps hard, like a Honda Odyssey. It’s a 10 from me.

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