Deadpool

ps3lover

Deadpool is one of the most entertaining movies that's been released recently. I'll definitely be seeing this one again and again.
I'm so glad it's exploding at the box office. At the moment it's looking like it could outgross all the Xmen movies and spin offs! Could be a game changer.

Dempsey

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

So because this movie is 'satire' and taking the piss, it somehow becomes immune to criticism of that comedy and satire?

I didnt say that. Try reading what I said.

ps3lover

This is apperantly doing better than the last Star Wars movie in some places!

darced

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brianregan09

They wanted Deadpool they gave us Deadpool ...that's the problem for I think

Agent Coulson

Heading for $100m plus opening weekend.

Turtyturd

Just back from it. Probably would have went in with some of the lowest expectations in the thread but actually thought it was ok.

As the credits say the writers are the true heroes here. I was worried that it was going to be over run with Reynolds' trademark crass humour, and it is in places, particularly in the opening 10-15 minutes (where the film is at it's weakest). But the scenes where he interacts with

colossus, Negasonic, Blind Al, Weasel, and the taxi driver are really good and more in keeping with the Deadpool I became a big fan of.

A bit of a shame Cable didn't play the Colossus part in this as I think they could end up threading the same ground/dynamic in the sequel.

Was the final showdown supposed

take place on a helicarrier?

Also yet another token case of changing a characters ethnicity to demonstrate your diversity.

Bowlardo

loved it.

MilesMorales1

Turtyturd wrote: »

Just back from it. Probably would have went in with some of the lowest expectations in the thread but actually thought it was ok.

As the credits say the writers are the true heroes here. I was worried that it was going to be over run with Reynolds' trademark crass humour, and it is in places, particularly in the opening 10-15 minutes (where the film is at it's weakest). But the scenes where he interacts with

colossus, Negasonic, Blind Al, Weasel, and the taxi driver are really good and more in keeping with the Deadpool I became a big fan of.

A bit of a shame Cable didn't play the Colossus part in this as I think they could end up threading the same ground/dynamic in the sequel.

Was the final showdown supposed

take place on a helicarrier?

Also yet another token case of changing a characters ethnicity to demonstrate your diversity.

Which character was it?

Nervous Wreck

Turtyturd wrote: »

Just back from it. Probably would have went in with some of the lowest expectations in the thread but actually thought it was ok.

As the credits say the writers are the true heroes here. I was worried that it was going to be over run with Reynolds' trademark crass humour, and it is in places, particularly in the opening 10-15 minutes (where the film is at it's weakest). But the scenes where he interacts with

colossus, Negasonic, Blind Al, Weasel, and the taxi driver are really good and more in keeping with the Deadpool I became a big fan of.

A bit of a shame Cable didn't play the Colossus part in this as I think they could end up threading the same ground/dynamic in the sequel.

Was the final showdown supposed

take place on a helicarrier?

Also yet another token case of changing a characters ethnicity to demonstrate your diversity.

who?

Turtyturd

Blind Al. Maybe they wanted to avoid confusion with Aunt May. /Deadpool reference.

Not a big deal, just a bugbear of mine.

Nervous Wreck

Turtyturd wrote: »

Blind Al. Maybe they wanted to avoid confusion with Aunt May. /Deadpool reference.

Not a big deal, just a bugbear of mine.

Jeez, that didn't even occur to me, it seemed so inconsequential...

Chip Whitley

Just out of this, and I absolutely loved it! The whole screening was in hysterics. I was so looking forward to this and I wasn't let down at all. Great action, dialogue and so nice to have characters do something as simple as swear. Already looking forward to a sequel. This took the already refreshing humorous vibe to superhero movies that GotG and Ant Man brought to the table and added a whole new sweary, bloody level to it. Highly recommended from me.

Turtyturd

Totally inconsequential.

As I said the trend of doing this as if it's a solution, rather than addressing the real problems is an annoyance of mine.

Turtyturd

Turtyturd wrote: »

Blind Al. Maybe they wanted to avoid confusion with Aunt May. /Deadpool reference.

Not a big deal, just a bugbear of mine.

Who gives a f#ck, it plays no part in the plot.

It's not like Jonny Storm in Fan4stic and they have to retcon an adoption crap with Sue
Or
The gender twisting of Ghost Busters to be 'different'

You also seem to dislike Reynolds so why would you go into a Deadpool film (a character with lowbrow humour to say the least) played by Reynolds doing exactly what everyone demanded???

Can we go spoiler warning in title on this now?

Mr E

My 5 word review:

Great fun, really enjoyed it.

Nervous Wreck

Turtyturd wrote: »

Totally inconsequential.

As I said the trend of doing this as if it's a solution, rather than addressing the real problems is an annoyance of mine.

No, I meant the change of ethnicity was so inconsequential as to not even register with me. It didn't feel to me like it was done to make a point; more that they went for a good actress and didn't pay much attention to her skin colour cos who gives a fcuk.

Turtyturd

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Who gives a f#ck, it plays no part in the plot.

I do, I explained it's an annoyance of mine.

It's not like Jonny Storm in Fan4stic and they have to retcon an adoption crap with Sue
Or
The gender twisting of Ghost Busters to be 'different'

I know it's not like FF. Although I did bring up the same issue in the thread about that film.

You also seem to dislike Reynolds

Can't stand him.

so why would you go into a Deadpool film

I like the character. My OH likes the character and Reynolds. Looking back I probably should have told her I wasn't going because someone on the Internet will get upset about it.

(a character with lowbrow humour to say the least) played by Reynolds doing exactly what everyone demanded???

True, elements of low brow humour have always been present but have become a lot more pronounced in recent years. I wasn't demanding a Deadpool movie which was Reynolds being Reynolds with a Deadpool mask. I wanted something closer to the character from his earlier days and was glad there was bits and pieces of it in there.

JP Liz V1

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Heading for $100m plus opening weekend.

I'm very happy for Ryan Reynolds

tommyboy2222

brianregan09 wrote: »

They wanted Deadpool they gave us Deadpool ...that's the problem for I think

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtqp-RUw87M

Slydice

Seen it tonight! Brilliant!

It starts from the very first second and doesn't quit. It's sooo funny all over.

The action and story was well thought out too. There was so much in it as well. From the small details right up to the overall plot arc.

Definitely stay till the very end after all the credits... like until the lights come on and the cinema staff look uncomfortable about you being there

brianregan09

tommyboy2222 wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtqp-RUw87M

I meant that as a compliment to the movie lol, It's Deadpool from the comics and deadpool is very marmite some people will hate him and think its totally rubbish like a lot of said and others will love it like myself

Also on someone else's recommendation in here I watched the Voices tonight again with Reynolds and that's also brilliant

ps3lover

Deadpool made $90 million in 2 days. It's already out grossed Robocop 2014, Terminator Genisys and The Expendables 3. You know, those movies that lowered their ratings in order to make more money.

brianregan09

Not to mention that it's far superior to all 3 of those movies

Snake Plisken

According to Variety Deadpool is due to break Presidents Day weekend with a Projected $130M over a 4 day weekend! Fox only estimated a $60M opening weekend so it's doubled that which is just brilliant news I am delighted for the film makers and Ryan Reynolds in particular, I just hope the success doesn't put pressure on the team to get Dradpool 2 out! This was such a labour of love I would hate. For it to become just another franchise!

armaghlad

The whole comic book heroes genre isn't my scene at all. This film was fantastic. I'd near go see it again.

FunLover18

I really enjoyed this and like others am delighted for all involved, It really does feel like Reynolds was born to play this character

Snake Plisken wrote: »

According to Variety Deadpool is due to break Presidents Day weekend with a Projected $130M over a 4 day weekend! Fox only estimated a $60M opening weekend so it's doubled that which is just brilliant news I am delighted for the film makers and Ryan Reynolds in particular, I just hope the success doesn't put pressure on the team to get Dradpool 2 out! This was such a labour of love I would hate. For it to become just another franchise!

I would worry for the sequel, particularly that Hollywood might give them a bigger budget and want more control. This movie clearly worked because the makers were given 40 million (is that right) and told to do what they want, increase the budget and there's more risk to the studio. I'd love to see Lord and Miller do a Deadpool movie, I know they're "so hot right now" but having seen what they did with 22 Jump Street I feel they'd be perfectly suited for Deadpool's meta style

e_e

Went to see it in The Savoy today. Showed up right as the ads were starting and the queue for tickets was out the door. Screen 1 was the fullest I've ever seen it outside of being at a festival film and from where I was sitting nobody budged until after the post-credits scene was over.

It was a fun, cheeky, (not so) guilty pleasure of an action comedy. Came out of the cinema wishing there was a sequel I could go watch right away. What it lacked in amazing direction (can we please get Edgar Wright or Gareth Evans on the sequel?) it made up for in wit, personality and heart. It doesn't feel like the riotous and rebellious highjacking of the superhero genre I was hoping for but it was a nice tangent all the same. 7/10

Snake Plisken

Was this cut for its 16 rating? Just watching Mundane Matt's discussion about it and he mentions the Ryan Reynolds Dick and the strip club full frontal of the strippers? I didn't notice either yesterday?

e_e

Snake Plisken wrote: »

Was this cut for its 16 rating? Ryan Reynolds Dick and the strip club full frontal of the strippers? I didn't notice either yesterday?

I don't think so. Full frontal Reynolds nudity during the

fight with Francis in the burning building and the strip club had complete nudity although slightly obscured.

e_e

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

So because this movie is 'satire' and taking the piss, it somehow becomes immune to criticism of that comedy and satire?

I know right? I enjoyed the film but find Dempsey's logic of "Don't like it, don't criticize it." to be utterly absurd and nonsensical.

I was really pleased that I came out of the film positive (especially since the film's R rating and huge financial takings could set a precedent for more adult comic book movies) and I'm really happy for the hardcore fans who were satisfied but I'm seeing an increasing level of condescension and over-protectiveness whenever anyone dares criticize the new big comic book adaptation. It's so bizarre, especially when it's a film that is supposed to be edgy and divisive by nature. It's a bit like making somebody marmite soup and then getting angry at them for not devouring it in one go and then gushing about it.

No joke I read a comment today getting angry at Peter Bradshaw not because he didn't like it but because he apparently liked it for the wrong reasons.

Cantona's Collars

Deadpool has become the biggest R-rated opening ever at the US box office with an enormous $135m.

Ryan Reynold's Marvel blockbuster is also the largest four-day President's Day weekend debut for a movie ever after surpassing Fox's estimation of $60-$65 million.

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/deadpool/news/a783470/deadpool-kicks-ass-at-the-us-box-office-with-a-huge-135m-opening-weekend/

ps3lover

zerks wrote: »

Deadpool has become the biggest R-rated opening ever at the US box office with an enormous $135m.

Ryan Reynold's Marvel blockbuster is also the largest four-day President's Day weekend debut for a movie ever after surpassing Fox's estimation of $60-$65 million.

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/deadpool/news/a783470/deadpool-kicks-ass-at-the-us-box-office-with-a-huge-135m-opening-weekend/

It's also the biggest opening weekend that 20th Century Fox have ever had, you know, the same company that became PG13 obsessed!

Cantona's Collars

ps3lover wrote: »

It's also the biggest opening weekend that 20th Century Fox have ever had, you know, the same company that became PG13 obsessed!

Isn't it great that they are realising adults will go to movies in numbers too,about time.

ricero

7 out of 10 brother !

Venom

zerks wrote: »

Isn't it great that they are realising adults will go to movies in numbers too,about time.

Yeah right up until some bozo in marketing gets the idea "if we make the sequel PG even more people will see it"

googled eyes

$135M opening !

razorblunt

armaghlad wrote: »

The whole comic book heroes genre isn't my scene at all. This film was fantastic. I'd near go see it again.

This is my summary to a tee also.
Whilst I'm not a huge fan of comic book movies, I do go to see (most of) them for the spectacle they are, but I loved this.

The OH didn't know what was happening at the start, the part where Deadpool directly addresses the audience saying "your BF told you this was a superhero hero yet here I am turning this guy into a shishkebab" spoke to her directly apparently!

Fysh

I enjoyed this as light action fun. There are films that have done the action better (a lot of the opening car chase is similar to the car chase in The Raid 2, but less effective - until the crash dials things up), but unlike the MCU films I've seen Deadpool didn't leave me bored for the entire third act. The humour was mostly pretty good, but that's partly because I'm a sucker for convoluted swearing. And the visual style mostly worked for me.

The most helpful comment I've seen about it is that it's from the writers of Zombieland and has a similar tone, so if you liked that you'll probably like this.

Agent Coulson

$260m worldwide opening weekend!

Delighted for all involved in film.

Penn

I enjoyed it a lot. The origin part went on too long, Deadpool wasn't nearly as crazy as I thought he'd be, and the Stan Lee cameo was weak considering the opportunity they had for Deadpool to break the 4th wall with him and really give something memorable, but most of the humour was on point, most of the action scenes were well done, the performances were great (Reynolds in particular who nailed the character) and it could have easily failed, but it didn't.

Sudden Valley

Very Enjoyable film possible only weakenss was the final fight at the end was a bit boring. Reynolds and Baccarin and the actor playing the bar owner were very good. Definitely funnier than the Guartdians of the Galaxy.

Tazzimus

Seen it yesterday, loved it. Absolutely lived up to my expectations of it.
After credits scene was great as well, although most of the cinema left before it came on, saps.

Delighted it's doing so well too.

Stone Deaf 4evr

Agent Coulson wrote: »

$260m worldwide opening weekend!

Delighted for all involved in film.

That is a crazy box office take. great to see it doing well, I live in hope that we someday get a wolverine / punisher crossover embracing the full violence that they're capable of.

Venom

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

That is a crazy box office take. great to see it doing well, I live in hope that we someday get a wolverine / punisher crossover embracing the full violence that they're capable of.

Punisher War Zone has the max comic series levels of violence.

Mickeroo

Venom wrote: »

Punisher War Zone has the max comic series levels of violence.

Which didn't stop it from being a terrible film.

Dutchy

Great movie.

Am I the only one that can see Paul O'Connell under that mask?

Other than that distraction best movie of the year, so far, for me.

Mr Freeze

Not even going to pretend to be a Deadpool fan, just have a passing interest in all comic book movies, but knew a little bit about the Deadpool character before seeing, never shuts up, breaks 4th wall, aware he is in a comic, etc.

All I can say is wow, that was great, even the missus loved it. She was laughing away at how girly/wimpy Deadpool was in certain scenes. :pac:

I thought it was great, I liked the smaller scale of it and the humour, I honestly thought before going to see that Ryan Reynolds talking nonstop for over 100 could irritate me, nevermind herself, but it really worked.

Delighted the film is doing so well and we might get some better superhero films as as result or at least more Deadpool.

AnonoBoy

Fysh wrote: »

The most helpful comment I've seen about it is that it's from the writers of Zombieland and has a similar tone, so if you liked that you'll probably like this.

I'm on the fence about whether I'll go to see this. Someone said if I didn't enjoy Kingsman (which I didn't really) I won't like this one.

However I did enjoy Zombieland a lot so maybe I'll give it a look.