Marvel Studios decided that by 2024 the best thing would be to have a movie in theaters and the only option at hand was Deadpool and WolverineKevin Feige confirmed that this film, unlike all the previous ones, would be the first with a lot of profanity, blood and dismemberment everywhere. In other words, it’s not one for the little ones to go see at home.
However, Deadpool and Wolverine If it works as a sequel to Deadpool 2 and the motivation for the events that happen in the film are also certainly solid, the problem is that the result feels relegated and almost forced in. But that’s how the MCU has been since the multiverse opened, so we shouldn’t be too scared.
But, beyond all the foundation that is very well established, the reality is that the touch of Ryan Reynolds and the whole team he works with is perfectly executed, so much so that it is noticeable in all the jokes, in the action scenes, in the dances. Everything is a mockery of the past, but also a recognition of what once was and helped build what it is today.
With all that, it must be admitted that this MCU movie is a love letter to the fans of yesteryear, to those who did not believe in Ryan Reynolds and to try to lift up an MCU that is falling apart because they no longer know what the hell to do with it.
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Deadpool and Wolverine: Point by point
A valid and very Disney-like argument
Here’s how we see it: Marvel Studios approached Ryan Reynolds to bring Deadpool into the MCU. They then gave him free rein to do whatever he wanted, but there was one condition: the film needed a valid plot in its execution and even one that was in line with Disney’s values… At least the most basic ones.
What’s that argument? Well, let’s say that Deadpool isn’t having a great time, he’s in a rut in his career as a superhero and things aren’t going well. Even though he has the support of all his friends, he must find a way to be useful to everyone around him. In other words, give value to his life.
Now, the way Ryan Reynolds manages to execute this precept with all the violence and frustration that the loudmouth mercenary carries with him was really great. There are no complaints, it works perfectly and we must applaud that from beginning to end. The jokes, pranks, everything is a headache that our antihero undergoes with the sole purpose of trying to get ahead, very Disney-like, but without so many rosy colors and good lessons.
The bad thing about all this is that the argument gets lost in the aspect that there is so much narrative saturation that the focus is lost a bit. Deadpool and Wolverine. Yes, there is a balance between the narrative, the music and the fan service, but you also end up tired after so much and in the end receiving hopes of something that you don’t know if it will happen or not.
The opportunity to make fun of and give love to everything that is gone
It’s no secret that Ryan Reynolds begged for a Deadpool movie while FOX had the rights to the character. The first and second Deadpool movies were a tremendous success and just when the third one could be made, FOX passed into the hands of Disney and everything ended up as we know it.
Time passed and we finally had Deadpool and Wolverine. From here we could smell a lot of jokes that crossed the line of basic decency, but we also expected some kind of swearing at the FOX executives who didn’t believe in Ryan Reynolds’ vision.
We are reminded of this over and over again. There is a lot of stamina in Ryan Reynolds and he lets it out at every opportunity. It’s amazing that he was allowed to be so direct and sarcastic at the same time. The only bad thing is that these may be very local jokes and not everyone would get it.
Now, what is a fact is that it is also a love letter to many characters and everything FOX produced with Marvel characters. There are enough performances by forgotten characters or characters that didn’t get a movie that you really feel like it’s a trip back in time that you have to cherish. There Deadpool and Wolverine the fence is blown up.
Deadpool and Wolverine may seem like conceptual cinema
Very good, Deadpool and Wolverine It was meant to be a film about something we can call “auteur cinema.” In what sense? Well, you’d have to see Roma to understand what we’re getting at. But let’s not digress. What happens here is that if the MCU universe was already expanded to absurd limits, well, here they do it even more.
We spend some time in Wade Wilson’s apartment, then we travel to the TVA, then we jump to a stage called The Void, which is a kind of “purgatory” whose queen is Cassandra Nova. This place, which is clearly a wasteland, became the refuge for objects, characters and details from all the Marvel movies.
The concept of this scenario opens the doors even further to necessarily expand the MCU and with the sole objective of giving space to some characters who did not have a heroic farewell. The result is certainly emotional and helps you appreciate with a little affection what could be garbage.
Sure, there are plenty of jokes and pranks. There is even an abuse of the fourth wall, which is not bad, but it can also get a bit tiring. But it’s all for the love that Marvel has for the fans’ pockets. This is also a very well-done section and it’s worth appreciating it for what it is.
Remarkable soundtrack, fulfilling cinematography
Director Shawn Levy slapped James Gunn with a white glove with the soundtrack of Deadpool and Wolverine. There’s even a very serious encounter with the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. If you take a look at Spotify you’ll notice that it’s a burned CD with songs for the girl you like… And best of all, she’s going to like it.
Of course, until you see it in action, you understand the reason why N’Sync’s Bye Bye Bye is on this soundtrack. Even if I push it, listening to this playlist could be a kind of spoiler without context for the film. Personally, all the music featured in this film is a delight.
Now, let’s move on to the more visual side. We have to be honest, we’re looking at a superhero movie. There are very exaggerated shots, ridiculous and picturesque settings, moments that have no reason to exist. Ultimately, it’s about recreating a comic strip as much as possible.
Deadpool and Wolverine It fully meets its objective, even making fun of the special effects and the phantom camera. The result is good and it is not going to win any Oscars because that is life. But the recognition will be there, both for those who choreographed the fights and for those who made a real effort to give many characters decent costumes.
Should you go see Deadpool and Wolverine?
The good of Deadpool and Wolverine It doesn’t feel like a Marvel Studios product. It’s a very independent production with the resources of the Disney business, which helps the film shine and not have impediments to show the vision of the writers and director of the film.
Now, we must also remember that Deadpool and Wolverine It’s a Marvel Studios production, it’s not a very developed film, it’s meant to be watched and enjoyed without pretensions, which isn’t bad, but it also makes it disposable. Come on, it’s going to entertain you and brighten your day, but it’s not a proactive film either.
With all this, it must also be added that this film far surpasses all other recent Marvel Studios films and by far… But it must also be noted that the bar was not set very high, so to speak.
It’s a given that you’re going to enjoy the movie. That’s for sure. You’re going to laugh a lot. Deadpool and Wolverine It will entertain you and at the same time make you want more, but that will depend on Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios. We’ll see what happens and if our loudmouth mercenary manages to get ahead with more projects.
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