Movies DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE *Spoilers* (Highest-Grossing R-rated Film of All Time; Dragonlord's Review, post #1)

If you have seen DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, how would you rate it?

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Do people here, who have access to them, choose the D-Box seats and enjoy that, as an addition to the viewing experience?


Not sure if it is called D-Box everywhere, but it is the seats that move/shake/vibrate, etc to try and simulate you being in the movie.

Personally i hate it, in most circumstances. Takes me right out the movie, as we are 'viewers' of the movie and not in it. When i have liked it was in some of the speciality screening 'shorts', such as those simulating a white water rafting ride, or roller coaster ride, etc, and your viewing vantage point was from within the movie, in a seat in the ride.
 
It was entertaining - a lot of breaking the 4th wall and talking to the audience. Even talking about all the Disney "woke" complaints.

But it didn't further the Marvel Universe at all. It's a one and done movie and basically a comedy.

I don't have more hope for future Marvel content because of it.
 
Really was hoping for more but even though it was fun to see the cameos it almost felt eventually like the whole plot revolved around putting them in situations for more cameos. There didn’t seem to be a point plot wise after a while. If you went into this thinking this would be marvels big comeback and the first big set up to the secret wars stuff you’ll be disappointed. As a stand alone popcorn flick however it’s a lot of fun. Ultra violent, lots of dick jokes, and the music were all great choices even if I never thought Madonna blaring during a fight would ever be a thing. Well played there. Nova was a great villain but think she was wasted in a goofy fun film and could have been more in a more serious marvel outing.

6/10
 
ChosenOne said:
Do people here, who have access to them, choose the D-Box seats and enjoy that, as an addition to the viewing experience?


Not sure if it is called D-Box everywhere, but it is the seats that move/shake/vibrate, etc to try and simulate you being in the movie.

Personally i hate it, in most circumstances. Takes me right out the movie, as we are 'viewers' of the movie and not in it. When i have liked it was in some of the speciality screening 'shorts', such as those simulating a white water rafting ride, or roller coaster ride, etc, and your viewing vantage point was from within the movie, in a seat in the ride.
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Only seen a short, tommorow will be the first time I’ve seen a full length
 
Dragonlordxxxxx said:
Update: July 24, 2024

Dragonlord’s Review of DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (No Spoilers)

Bottom Line: Overflowing with crazy cameos and Easter eggs, Deadpool & Wolverine doesn’t quite hit the mark but is still a fun buddy road trip action comedy that’s also a heartfelt tribute to the Fox Marvel universe.

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[Note: This is a non-spoiler review but if you want to read my spoiler thoughts on the movie, scroll down at the bottom of the post and click the spoiler box.]

In Deadpool & Wolverine, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) enlists Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to save his universe from dying. The film represents Deadpool officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and also marks Jackman returning to play the clawed mutant again after seven years.

I really wanted to love Deadpool & Wolverine going in but for whatever reason – the not-so-great story, the no stakes vibe or the less-than-engaging theater crowd I was in, I found the film enjoyable but not great. I’ve never been a fan of the multiverse angle or time travel gimmicks but when done right, you get something special like Spider-Man: No Way Home. Deadpool & Wolverine falls short of that because of the nature of the Deadpool world where everything is treated like a joke which results in an atmosphere where nothing is at stake. And when you have two characters that have super healing factors and can’t die, then it even feels slightly meaningless.

Not to sound too doom and gloom, there are plenty of positives about the film. Ryan Reynolds was once again Deadpool personified. So if you loved his performance in the first two films, you’ll love him here. Some of the jokes fell flat but most were funny and scathing (Hugh’s divorce, the current sorry state of the MCU, etc.). There's also a lot of Easter eggs and inside jokes that clearly show their love for the comic books material and the Marvel movies in general.

Whether it’s his terrific dramatic performance, his marvelous fight scenes or his impressive physique for a 55-year-old, Hugh Jackman was once again excellent as Wolverine. We’ve waited 24 years but we finally get to see Wolverine’s yellow and blue costume and it is simply glorious. Prepare to geek out during the final fight scene which involves the suit.

I absolutely loved Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova. She just had this gleeful, mischievous, menacing aura that is so perfect for the character. They even faithfully recreated her hand-inside-head power manifestation like in the Grant Morrison X-Men comics which is horrifying to look at in live-action. Not everyone can pull off being bald but Corrin does so with aplomb and she looks cute as hell also.

Despite fancasting him in a different Marvel role 12 years ago, Matthew Macfadyen finally makes his debut in the MCU as Paradox, a Time Variance Authority agent who recruits Wade. I really enjoyed his performance. Such a great underrated actor, he even makes the exposition scenes entertaining. Most will probably compare his TVA character to Tom Wambsgans from Succession but I thought he was more like Richard E. Grant’s deranged character in Hudson Hawk.

The action scenes looked fantastic. The slow-mo shots enhanced the action unlike Zack Snyder’s recent outing which just looked pretentious and annoying. There are many shots in here that look amazing and beautifully recreate a comic book panel if freeze framed. The much-anticipated fight between Deadpool and Wolverine delivered and their second fight is even better. But the fights get a little stale after a while since both are unkillable and can just rapidly regenerate.

There are several MCU movies where a song perfectly embodies a scene and elevates it to another level. There’s Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” in Guardians of the Galaxy. Another is Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in Thor: Ragnarok. Well now you can add Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” in Deadpool & Wolverine. It’s just cinematic magic. (See spoiler box for why the scene is so awesome.)

Deadpool & Wolverine might be the starting point for mutants in the MCU but it’s also a love letter to the Fox Marvel Universe. During the end credits, there’s a behind-the-scenes look played to Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” which is a loving tribute to the Fox Marvel movies which got me very sentimental. There were many flaws with Fox’s Marvel universe but there were also a lot of great things that they did. It’s also a testament that time can mellow the bitter heart. What you hate now might be looked upon with appreciation and fondness 20 years from now… because you’ll hate something even more in the future lol.

Deadpool & Wolverine might be the beginning of a comeback for Marvel Studios. It doesn’t fix everything that is wrong with the MCU but it’s a good start to reminding fans there’s still something special here when done right. And if next year’s Captain America: Brave New World succeeds in bringing back that Winter Soldier winning formula, that streak might lead to more quality films.

If you plan to watch Deadpool & Wolverine, stay away from social media and watch this film as soon as possible to avoid spoilers. There are so many surprise cameos and Easter eggs in here that I would hate for them to be prematurely ruined for you. Stay to the very end for a post-credit scene.

PRELIMINARY RATING: 7.5/10 or 8/10


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Warning: I'm going to talk about some major spoilers. Last chance to turn back.
Expounding on why the "Like a Prayer" song was so awesome in the movie (aside from it being a great song by itself), it's the set-up that's why it was so amazing. In that scene, we finally got to see Wolverine don his comic-book accurate mask and it was so goddamn beautiful. The icing on the cake was there was no nanotech/magic involved in the mask. Hallelujah! Yeah, so fuck you nanotech!

Deadpool and Wolverine fighting 100 members of the Deadpool Corps was not as satisfying for me. Might have been more satisfying if it was Cassandra's henchmen or the Reavers in that final battle. The fight choreography to that scene was excellent though.

Though it's reminiscent of the climax scene from Guardians of the Galaxy, the sacrifice play at the end was well done and hit that sweet emotional spot. I think "Like a Prayer" was also playing in the background but I'm not quite sure as I was caught up in that goosebump-inducing moment.

As I said before, Ryan Reynolds and the filmmakers clearly know their comic book sources as it showed in their jokes, cameos and Easter eggs. There were so many funny and cool moments when Deadpool was searching the multiverse for Wolverine variants. The funniest for me was when comic book fanatics (including me) finally got a comic book accurate Wolverine that's 5'3" in height. It was so hilarious seeing Hugh Jackman's face in that diminutive body.

We also got some cool fan service with the appearance of Patch, Old Man Logan, the Wolverine from Age of Apocalypse, Wolverine wearing his classic brown suit against the Hulk and a Wolverine from the iconic cover of Uncanny X-Men #251. Henry Cavill made an appearance as a Wolverine variant named "Cavillrine" which was a cool surprise also.

My favorite variant appearance would probably be Chris Evans. They initially misled the audience into thinking he was going to be a Captain America variant but hilariously he turned out to be a Human Torch variant. Props to Evans for being game and not being afraid to make fun of himself. His demise was so gruesome and morbidly funny.

I didn't really care much for Jennifer Garner's return as Elektra. Plus they didn't really do anything much with her character. Her action scenes were kinda meh.

Wesley Snipes' return as Blade was a pleasant shocker for me. Though it didn't amount to anything significant, it was still a nice touch seeing him again. I absolutely loved his dig that he is the only Blade and inferring at the same time that the Blade reboot will never get made.

It was also really cool to see Channing Tatum finally getting a chance to play Gambit. For those of you that don't know, Channing was actively pursuing the Gambit role in 2013. Fox announced in 2014 a Gambit film starring Channing but was stuck in development hell for years until it was scrapped in 2019. Gambit's costume is very comic book accurate but in a bad way. Felt too cartoonish. And Channing looked bloated in the costume and head gear. But as a comic relief, Channing with his thick Cajun accent was very funny.

We also get to see the resistance team (Elektra, Blade, Gambit and X23) get into a big group fight against Cassandra Nova's people. Unfortunately the fight scenes looked really bland and lacked any stakes as they just miraculously murder everyone with ease.

The much-talked about Ladypool turned out to be Blake Lively and not Taylor Swift as many have been speculating for months now. Though Ladypool never unmasked, the ending credits revealed it was Mrs. Ryan Reynolds portraying the character.

I thought it was not believable that Paradox did not anticipate Deadpool's reaction when he revealed his universe was going to be destroyed. Paradox's recruitment plan doesn't make sense. He could have also lied or not tell the truth. On the flip side, Deadpool should have just asked Paradox to save the nine people he cared about and moved them also to the Sacred Timeline or wherever.

I got most of the Easter eggs but there a henchman for Cassandra that I did not get. He wore a white and red striped shirt and was featured prominently briefly. I don't recognize him, so let me know if you know the answer.

[I'll add some more later.]
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I usually rate movies higher than you but our interests align.

8.5/10 for me.

By no means a perfect movie but was thoroughly entertained.

Finally great to see Wolverine and Deadpool on screen in their popular form.

Few notes from me.

Hugh Jackman overshadow the hell out of Ryan Reynolds and I don't mind Reynolds at all .
Especially that Rant in the Van , felt that writers also pointed out how annoying Deadpool can be and Hugh was great in that
Movie was heavy on the Fan Service .

Also essentially a surprisingly thoughtful section saying goodbye to 20th century Fox part of Marvel Movie Contributions.

Also Emma Corin was excellent as Cassandra Nova needed more of her.
 
It was a fun movie I will say that. I will watch it again for the characters they put in. It did feel like one of those filler episodes in the cartoons we used to watch. There's the main story, then something happens and they have this little adventure and by the end of the episode your right back where you started. This was just a really good filler episode. It felt a lot like Multiverse of Madness only done better and for fox.
 
LEWIS540 said:
Really wanted to love it, but in the end barely even liked it. All sizzle no steak.

A real missed opportunity.

6/10
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Agree with this. Jackman Wolverine is my favorite live on screen hero and I liked Deadpool 1 quite a bit but this movie replaced depth with cameos, references, and nostalgia. It was particularly frustrating because there was a better movie in there if they fleshed out the relationship between Wolverine and one of the returning characters.
 
BigSexy444 said:
Agree with this. Jackman Wolverine is my favorite live on screen hero and I liked Deadpool 1 quite a bit but this movie replaced depth with cameos, references, and nostalgia. It was particularly frustrating because there was a better movie in there if they fleshed out the relationship between Wolverine and one of the returning characters.
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Wolverine should have had banged Jean Grey
 
heavyarms21 said:
I usually rate movies higher than you but our interests align.

8.5/10 for me.

By no means a perfect movie but was thoroughly entertained.

Finally great to see Wolverine and Deadpool on screen in their popular form.

Few notes from me.

Hugh Jackman overshadow the hell out of Ryan Reynolds and I don't mind Reynolds at all .
Especially that Rant in the Van , felt that writers also pointed out how annoying Deadpool can be and Hugh was great in that
Movie was heavy on the Fan Service .

Also essentially a surprisingly thoughtful section saying goodbye to 20th century Fox part of Marvel Movie Contributions.

Also Emma Corin was excellent as Cassandra Nova needed more of her.
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Did you pick up on the dig about The Rock's "hierarchy of power" slogan?
 
Dragonlordxxxxx said:
Did you pick up on the dig about The Rock's "hierarchy of power" slogan?
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Yup , decent matinee crowd caught alot of the jokes and digs at different things

My favorite was one you mentioned in your Spoiler tag

Wesley Snipes digging at MCUs failed attempts to get the Blade reboot off the ground
 
There's an underlying theme in Deadpool & Wolverine where it's a celebration / tribute / farewell to the past Marvel movies. It would have been nice...

if Nic Cage and Thomas Jane returned as Ghost Rider and Punisher, respectively. I would have preferred Ray Stevenson to represent the Punisher but unfortunately he's no longer with us.
 
Dragonlordxxxxx said:
Despite fancasting him in a different Marvel role 12 years ago, Matthew Macfadyen finally makes his debut in the MCU as Paradox, a Time Variance Authority agent who recruits Wade. I really enjoyed his performance. Such a great underrated actor, he even makes the exposition scenes entertaining. Most will probably compare his TVA character to Tom Wambsgans from Succession but I thought he was more like Richard E. Grant’s deranged character in Hudson Hawk.



During the end credits, there’s a behind-the-scenes look played to Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” which is a loving tribute to the Fox Marvel movies which got me very sentimental.
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I totally saw the Hudson Hawk villain in his portrayal, especially in the first couple scenes before DP goes to do his own thing

That end credit bit was sweet but at the same time depressing because it made me feel SO old
 
LilMountain said:
I totally saw the Hudson Hawk villain in his portrayal, especially in the first couple scenes before DP goes to do his own thing

That end credit bit was sweet but at the same time depressing because it made me feel SO old
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OMG, I am so glad I'm not the only one who thought Hudson Hawk when I watched Macfadyen's performance. Thank you.

I used to be one of the biggest haters for the way Fox was handling the X-Men/F4 universe (but I still gave them their credit when they succeeded) but as I said, time has a way to change your perspective.
 
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