Deadpool & Wolverine – Movie Review
Director: Shawn Levy
Writer: Shawn Levy, Rhett Reese, Ryan Reynolds, Zeb Wells, Paul Wernick (Screenplay)
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds (Van Wilder)
- Hugh Jackman (The Greatest Showman)
- Emma Corrin (The Crown)
- Matthew Macfadyen (The Assistant)
- Morena Baccarin (Serenity)
- Rob Delaney (Catastrophe)
Plot: Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.
Runtime: 2 Hours 7 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Deadpool & Wolverine starts when Wade (Reynolds) finds himself questioning why he continues as Deadpool. However, a visit from some time travels takes him to Mr Paradox (Macfadyen) who offers him a chance to mean something. Although, it comes at a price. Wade searches for a Logan (Jackman) who could help him save his world.
The pair reluctantly join forces searching for answers, where Cassandra Nova (Corrin) runs a ruthless kingdom. However, so unusual friends help them fight back to save the universe.
Verdict on Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine is the third installment of The Merc with a Mouth and this time he teams up with Logan. They must put their differences aside to save the universe and overcome their personal problems along the way.
It has been years since we first saw a version of Wade Wilson and Logan team up, in the heavily panned X-Men Wolverine Origins. Now, both are considered two of the best versions of the characters and we are left wondering if they can team up. The answer is yes, the buddy partnership shows the pairs excellent chemistry. This is the best and most fun part of the movie.
We go get a host of guest appearances that were kept secret, which get a few laughs. However, one action sequence is shot really badly and becomes hard to keep up with what is going on. The villain felt largely forgettable because they needed a lot more work to bring out what makes them a threat. We don’t get nearly enough time with the original characters, Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus, who have been key to the success of the first two. In the end, it can get away with the weaknesses because of Ryan Reynolds’s charisma and Hugh Jackman adds to that too.
Final Thoughts – Deadpool & Wolverine is a lot of fun and great entertainment.