Deadpool 2 (2018)
IMDB Synopsis
Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling cyborg, Cable.
I went into DP2 with the worry that it would be too smug for its own good and therefore, would get on my nerves. It is smug but it also throws in a few surprises and manages to be poignant in places too. It’s also hilarious with so many machine-gun fire jokes that it would be impossible to catch them all in your first sitting.
This sequel introduces several new characters who look set to stick around in future films (hopefully), including time-travelling super soldier Cable (fit AF Josh Brolin), seriously misunderstood orphan Firefist (Julian Dennison) and the lovely Domino (Zazie Beetz), the latter of whom is a member of X Force, Deadpool’s very own X Men tribute band.
Up against the wrath of Cable who is after Firefist for future crimes (phew), Deadpool must protect the damaged boy, who is on his own mission of vengeance. All the while coming to terms with his own losses in life.
It’s a rip-roaring adventure and the X Force recruitment/first mission segment is perfection. Special shout out to Rob Delaney‘s every man Peter, who pretty much steals the entire gig.
My Rating
4/5.
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