Movie Review: “Deadpool & Wolverine” – The Hilarious Sequel to the Most Side-Splitting Superhero Saga

Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine
August 17, 2024, 8:11 AM

Deadpool & Wolverine” is a superheroes comedy movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. It is directed by Shawn Levy.

If you’ve experienced the previous installments, you already know what’s in store: a barrage of jokes, a flurry of action, and then some more jokes. This film is light on plot but heavy on humor, a combination that might make you either adore “Deadpool & Wolverine” or dismiss it as complete nonsense.

Well, we adore it.

As they declare in the film, no force can stop Deadpool and Wolverine when they team up to the beat of Madonna’s greatest hits.

Plot Summary

An enigmatic organization has nefarious plans to obliterate spacetime. To achieve this, they enlist the ever-unpredictable Deadpool. However, Deadpool has his own agenda: to reconstruct spacetime. He ventures into various dimensions to assemble a team, including a Wolverine who is a far cry from the original – think more alcoholic and reckless. But remember, Wolverine is always Wolverine, and it doesn’t take long for him to regain his formidable form.

Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine

About the Film

Balancing sharp irony and constant parody, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a movie that stays true to its promises. If the premise doesn’t appeal to you, it’s best not to expect anything different. This film is a spectacle akin to a Marvel extravaganza, teeming with uproarious, crude humor and serving as a spoof of superhero flicks where nothing is taken seriously. The storyline delves into parallel universes and quantum infinities, but rest assured, you won’t learn a single thing about quantum physics. The film is pure, unadulterated entertainment, punctuated by raunchy jokes, chaotic fights, and slow-motion carnage set to infectious tunes.

While the movie is easily digestible and just as easily forgettable, it offers two hours of uproarious fun that make this wild spectacle worth your time. The film is peppered with references to just about everything, from the Hugh Jackman musical to Disney, Fox, and Marvel properties. Expect some amusing cameos, such as Wesley Snipes reprising his role as Blade.

Our Take

In the mood for a film so absurd that taking it seriously is out of the question? “Deadpool & Wolverine” fits the bill perfectly. We must admit, we had a blast watching it. The film delivers exactly what it promises: a grand spectacle and an abundance of laughter.

Deadpool & Wolverine | Official Trailer | In Theaters July 26