Review by Robbie Fleming.
Having watched the latest MCU entry twice, I’m eager to share my thoughts on Deadpool and Wolverine. Now that’s it's the highest Grossing R rated Film of all time surpassing The Passion of The Christ (2004), Deadpool (2016), and Joker (2019) to name a few.
I thought now would be the best time to release this review to you all.
In this third instalment featuring the Merc with the Mouth, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) recruits Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) for a high-stakes mission to save his universe from the Time Variance Authority (TVA). The film also sees the return of familiar faces like Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, and Leslie Uggams from previous Deadpool films, as well as Aaron Stanford reprising his role as Pyro and Tyler Mane as Sabretooth from the Fox X-Men series. New additions to the cast include Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen, who portray the film's main antagonists.
The narrative of Deadpool and Wolverine maintains a solid pace and delivers an engaging and entertaining story. The humour is sharp and effective, packed with references to both past and present Marvel films. However, the plot itself lacks memorability, feeling somewhat secondary to the numerous cameos and fan service moments.
The film’s direction seems heavily influenced by Ryan Reynolds, despite Shawn Levy being the credited director. It carries Reynolds’ signature comedic style and irreverent tone. The production design is impressively realistic, but the cinematography leaves much to be desired. Some shots come across as shaky and cheap, reminiscent of an American sitcom rather than a big-budget superhero film. For viewers who appreciate cinematographic artistry, this movie may not meet expectations.
Ryan Reynolds delivers a solid performance as Deadpool, complemented perfectly by Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine after a seven-year hiatus. Their chemistry is a highlight, with an engaging straight man/comic dynamic that keeps the film lively and fun. Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen both give strong performances as the villains, but their characters’ development feels lacking and underwhelming.
As expected in a multiverse-centric plot, the film features numerous cameos including Dafne Keen reprising her role as X-23 (Logan).
While the story heavily relies on these appearances, they are utilised effectively rather than being mere fan service. This is a refreshing change compared to some previous MCU multiverse cameos.
Despite what the film lacks, Deadpool and Wolverine makes up for it being an entertaining ride, largely due to its humour, strong performances, and the dynamic between Reynolds and Jackman. The cameos add a fun element without overshadowing the main plot.
However, it currently feels like the weakest of the three Deadpool films and I fear may not age well compared to the first two films. That said, it's still a major step up for Marvel films given their recent box office troubles and proven that the genre isn't quite as dead as some would like to think.
I give Deadpool and Wolverine an 8/10 and a 4 out of 5 stars.
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