DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE- Multiverse, Mayhem, & “Mid-HeroVillain Crisis”.

When you hear the name “Deadpool”–you can’t help but to shake your head, or giggle and snort a little. For me, a lot. The sarcastic, psychotic “hero villain” happens to be my FAVORITE Marvel character (besides the Black Panther characters). I’m not sure if it’s his dark, twisted, yet bluntly honest world view, or slapstick comedic jabs, but I profoundly find it as a breath of “fresh toxic air” in the superhero’s world of “stand up saviors”. This 3rd installment of the Deadpool saga not only cranked up the un-dead man’s unholiest satire, but also featuring the X-Men’s depressed, unmanageable angered stabber, Wolverine as a co-lead. The two of them together is a “Jim Jones certified Kool-Aid”. All bodies hit the floor. Don’t judge me. Issa METAPHOR.

Our favorite and illustrious mercenary Wade Wilson aka “Deadpool”(portrayed by Ryan Reynolds) returns after using Cable’s time-travel device to prevent the death of his girlfriend, Vanessa Carlysle. Traveling from his world, Earth- 10005 to Earth- 616, he hopes to rekindle his fire for life. After attempting to join the Avengers, Deadpool returns home, breaks up with Vanessa, retires his suit, and settles as a car salesman with his buddy, Peter Wisdom.

Long story short, all hell breaks loose when Wilson is captured by the TVA (Time Variance Authority) at his birthday party and coerced into a “dirty deal” with Mr. Paradox. With the Sacred Timeline against him, all the mercenary has left is his small group of friends, and the “detached” help of Wolverine, who really didn’t want to be here like that, because he was dead, lol.

Storyline: 4/5

Funny, Suspenseful, and Gore Galore. If you’re a fan of the Deadpool comics or films, you know that blood, dismemberment, and slice and dice come with the story of the “never dead” mercenary. This film took the cake– or the KILL should I say lol. Between the dark humored slurs and the high pulse action scenes, I was still able to keep up with the story. Deadpool needed Wolverine’s help to save his existence and that of his friends, especially his love Vanessa. Wolverine was bitter and reluctant. They duked it out, dealt with their personal grief, acquired support from “super allies” and “alter versions” of themselves-and got the job about done. During the journey, I love the fact that they had more in common than they realized and utilized that mutual pain. I gave it a 4 out of 5 only because I felt like some of the jokes and commentary were a bit over the top- but hey it’s DEADPOOL lol.

Screenplay: 4/5

The screenplay for me was smooth yet fast paced. Like I said, because of the high action and humor bits, you did have to pay close attention, or you may have missed a key scene. Though the film was packed with a lot of events and characters, as a Marvel fan, I guess I’m used to the pace. However, the screenplay was creative and kept you on your toes– well, in your seat. You know what I mean!

Graphics: 5/5

Dude… it’s Marvel. It’s Disney. It’s Deadpool. Every design, hit, stab, and flip was top tier. Carry on lol.

Characters: 5/5

Omg– the CAMEOS! Everyone repped so freaking well. From Chris Evans (Johnny Storm/Captain America) to Tyler Mane (Sabretooth), to the “hilarious Creole French Italian Russian” dialect of one of my “screen crushes” Channing Tatum (Gambit) lol. And let’s not forget the legendary cameo of the ORIGINAL black Marvel hero, Mr. Wesley Snipes (Blade). Now I love Mahershala Ali (who was heavily rumored to fit the Blade character in the film), but I’m so happy that Marvel kept the SNIPES on his steed! The dog was a “sight of stardom” lol. Emma Corrin’s “Cassandra Nova” was FIERCE! She was dark and dirty…perfection.

The Marvel/Disney film did a graceful job of “staying true” to the comics, and also paying homage to the legacy of some of the original characters and actors. Not for the kids– but definitely will bring out the one in you! -Ngozi The Blessed