★★★★★
LETS FUCKING GOOO!!!
Deadpool & Wolverine is fucking UNREAL! I have never laughed harder in an MCU film before; this was an exhilarating, extremely fun time at the movies! It’s the shot in the arm the MCU so desperately needed. Vulgar, violent, scathing, and at times, even touching, this R-rated romp holds nothing back delivering everything its fans want with maximum effort. It even manages to pay respect to the Fox era’s legacy while ushering in a new one for Marvel Studios!
The hype truly paid off beautifully - I left the theatre with the biggest smile on my face! Did I just see the best film of 2024? Definitely not. With that being said, this might actually be the most entertaining movie I’ve seen all year! Two things can be true simultaneously: a film can be a great theatrical experience full of cheering, whooping, and excitement and still be structurally and narratively deficient. They're not mutually exclusive, and both perceptions deserve acknowledgment. But honestly, I don’t even care about the issues this film has. Yes, it has flaws, it’s messy, and it has a meandering plot filled with indulgent cameos and a paper-thin villain. And yet, I loved it. It brought me so much joy, I enjoyed the hell out of it and don’t want to stop rewatching it (I’ve already seen it twice)! So yeah… fuck it. 5 stars. I had the best time watching this movie.
This feels like a comic book come to life for better and worse. It feels damn great to see Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine and his hilarious banter with the pitch-perfect Ryan Reynolds is the heart of what makes this entertaining film work over its convoluted multiverse plot. Reynolds and Jackman truly are a perfect pairing — and getting to see Deadpool and Wolverine on screen together after so many years is just pure magic! Their dynamic onscreen is reminiscent of films like Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Midnight Run, and 48 Hours — I loved this film for not trying to be anything except a buddy road trip movie with a lot of laughs and heart.
Those who show up for the dynamic between our heroes will get an insane amount of payoff; numerous moments between Deadpool and Wolverine that will leave you smiling long after the movie ends! Not to mention the insane surprises along the way. I’m actually quite shocked at how much they were able to keep secret. A lot of these moments are way too spoilery to talk about in detail — but I loved the way that the cameos (which are moreso strong yet small supporting roles across the story) all served a strong narrative purpose, contributing to the overall themes of the film as well as serving as a poignant farewell and celebration of the Fox era of films! Truly one of my favourite things about Deadpool & Wolverine is its veneration of the Fox universe. I walked in expecting “Deadpool and friends move to the MCU, screw everything else lol” but the whole movie is a love letter to a messier but very important time for these kinds of movies, celebrating the value in the fun, weird, uneven films, and occasionally flawed films and rejected ideas that paved the way before and outside of the MCU. Most importantly, this film respects what has come before and doesn’t just disregard it.
What else did I love? The action is bloody, brutal and so much fun, the opening credits might be my favourite in the entire MCU, it has sky-high energy and is constantly hilarious with some awesome meta-humour that pokes fun at the MCU, Disney, Kevin Feige, filmmaking, as well as the film industry, all complemented by a plethora of epic needle drops, camera work, and some top-notch editing. I thought Shawn Levy did a fantastic job in the director's chair and handled the tone beautifully, crafting and weaving together such memorable comedic moments, fun action scenes, and a true sense of emotional insight and focus on the characters. This movie has a surprising amount of heart and a strong emotional core – balancing the humour and emotion so well.
Does this reinvent the wheel? No. Did it need to? Absolutely not. What it does is reinvigorate the franchise and inject the glorious madness of Deadpool in the best (and most self-aware) way. It is entirely aware of the type of insane story that it is telling, and that is occasionally messy, yet there are still plenty of heartfelt moments with Jackman especially. It has its fair share of narrative flaws, but it delivered everything I needed and left me energized once it ended. Deadpool & Wolverine really is a blast like no other! It delivers a phenomenal theatrical experience - it's so much fun to see with an audience! I laughed so hard I almost cried and can’t wait to see this again right away! To me, it’s perfect, no notes. It gets better and better each time I see it - I adore this movie and just have so much fun with it! Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy delivered truly everything I could have asked for!
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