Let’s cut right to the chase…
DEADPOOL 2 delivers on ALL fronts
And, how many sequels can say that these days?
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds’ rapid-fire lines are just as punchy as before and Josh Brolin’s even more so.
So is there a downside?
It could be in the freshness and surprise factor of the satirical material.
I was pleasantly surprised by the original but this time out we all pretty much know what to expect.
That’s definitely NOT meant as a critique.
We’re actually getting more of what we loved in the original. So there.
“You guys are so dark. You sure you’re not from the DC Universe?”
Deadpool is called home to deal with one of the mutants of the X-men that’s run amuck and threatening to take out the entire institution!
Needing assistance, our profane anti-hero recruits a team of quasi-super-powered misfits who are (kinda) up to the challenge.
“Go get’em tiger. Big CGI fight coming up!”
One rather tasteless scene is almost worth the price of admission.
And it brought the house down.
Action and laughs are pretty much non-stop.
And the two hour running time certainly doesn’t overstay its welcome.
“I like to go home. Well, I like for McRibs to be around, year-round.”
Everyone and just about everything gets the fickle finger here.
Not even the Green Lantern is safe.
And one more VERY important note of interest:
Deadpool 2 has probably the best post-credits surprise scene EVER in a Marvel Studios’ movie about half way into the credits.
It had our screening audience cheering.
That’s all I’m sharing here—except to relate that if you’re a Deadpool fan, you’ll love # 2.
And if you are new to the franchise, don’t try to read too much into it.
Just sit back. Laugh. And enjoy.
However, by all means don’t take the kids to see it. It’s R-rated and for good reason.
DEADPOOL 2 grades a: B+
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Co stars TJ Miller as well.
You mean the drunken, bomb threatening, childish idiot you feel like is a friend of yours? The same one that’s been fired from every single gig he’s ever had? The same fool who is on a 1 track way to unemployable? That TJ Miller? Have you ever backed a winner?
Me and you Dick…TJ has done some dumb stuff but unemployment lets see co star PLAYER ONE STEVEN SPIELBERG IN THEATERS NOW…CO STAR DEAD POOL ONE DID ONE BILLION AND NOW THE NEW ONE ALSO STARRED OR CO STARRED IN 30 OTHER FILMS AND OH YEA HIS OWN HBO SERIES SILICON VALLEY HE QUIT WASN’T FIRED..YET I AGREE HIS BEHAVIOR IS NOT GOOD…HE’S LIKLEY GOT ABOUT 15 MILLION IN THE BANK SO HE AIN’T HURTIN.