Deadpool (2016)

Toilet Review: If you liked the advertisements and trailers for this movie, go see it. Other than that, avoid it like that plague.

I love Deadpool. I think he’s a super interesting comic book character that has a lot of depth, wrapped up in a big ol’ blanket of irreverent humour. I’ve read graphic novels and comics of the man himself on and off for roughly about 5 years, and was pleasantly surprised when I heard that there was going to be an actual movie dedicated to him. I wondered how the studio, or even the actor, was going to pull off Deadpool, who has such a unique way about him.

Honestly, I need not have been concerned. Ryan Reynolds absolutely NAILS Deadpool in every single way. The snark, the sneer, the one liners, all of it is just how I hoped it would be. Everything about Reynolds’ portrayal is spot on. He seems to be having the time of his life in the movie. I’ve never seen actor clearly having as much fun on set as Ryan Reynolds did in this movie.

The music is perfect for this movie. Every song selection just hits the right spot without it feeling too much or over indulgent. No song feels out of place and I am delighted with the songs chosen. Whether it’s “Calendar Girl” by Neil Sedaka or “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” by DMX, it highlights the scenes involved in a way that I can’t picture them without it.

However, that’s where it stops being awesome. The story is lighter than light, and a strong breeze would cause it to keel over. I know it’s an origin movie, and I know that every origin movie has to be sort of explanatory. But Deadpool’s motives are just so flimsy.  I wonder honestly, if Deadpool would have spent as long as he did, doing what he was doing, his big epic revenge plan.

If everything I’ve said above still excites you, you are going to love it. Go see it, bring your friends, and laugh your goddamn ass off.