Deadpool - The Merc With a Mouth
So Deadpool then? The most eagerly superhero movie since........well? The last superhero movie I guess?
There has been a few of late to be fair and with each one introducing a new and sometime lesser known character in the superhero it's understandable that people can on occasion be left scratching their heads.
As for Deadpool, I'd stopped reading the comics by the time he had come along, although I had unashamedly caught some of the latest instalments from Marvel more recently.
So in a nutshell, he started out as a supporting character in the X-Men themed comics before moving on and getting his own comic. He is virtually indestructible thanks to his mutant self healing powers - a bit like Wolverine (you'll have heard of him), but as far as retractable claws or any other abilities go that's his lot, he's a mercenary (Merc) who tends to be armed to the teeth with guns, knives and swords but also uses humour (with a Mouth) as part of his make up. He's more of Anti-Hero than straight up hero and his comic tends to send up and skew the comic book traditions, he speaks directly to the reader (breaking the fourth wall) and is even aware that he is a comic book character.
As he has gone on, he has become one of Marvel's cult heroes and just his appearance on a comic cover can ensure it's a sell out.
As for Deadpool, I'd stopped reading the comics by the time he had come along, although I had unashamedly caught some of the latest instalments from Marvel more recently.
So in a nutshell, he started out as a supporting character in the X-Men themed comics before moving on and getting his own comic. He is virtually indestructible thanks to his mutant self healing powers - a bit like Wolverine (you'll have heard of him), but as far as retractable claws or any other abilities go that's his lot, he's a mercenary (Merc) who tends to be armed to the teeth with guns, knives and swords but also uses humour (with a Mouth) as part of his make up. He's more of Anti-Hero than straight up hero and his comic tends to send up and skew the comic book traditions, he speaks directly to the reader (breaking the fourth wall) and is even aware that he is a comic book character.
As he has gone on, he has become one of Marvel's cult heroes and just his appearance on a comic cover can ensure it's a sell out.
As for the filum? For non fans if you've seen Kick-Ass then you will be fully prepared. Not that it copies that filum, Deadpool came first comic book-wise but it's that kind of style - over the top violence, language and laughs.
Fans themselves will say it's as faithful to the comic as it can be, the forth wall is broken and the send up of the whole comic book movie is in place, there are many many in jokes to keep even the casual nerd happy. But while it sends up the likes of X-Men and The Avengers it also goes along in pretty much the same template, there's an origin story, a villain, a damsel in distress, a big fight at the end and a post credits scene. It zips along at quite a pace though right from the opening titles then you have flashbacks, flashbacks within flashbacks, plenty of highly choreographed action pieces, buckets of humour and wise cracking galore.
It may grate with some, as it can be pretty relentless if you're not prepared for it and it's pretty crude in places, plus the violence can be gory and in bad taste. But for others a second viewing could be called for to catch all of the jokes and references.
Even before seeing the thing you'll have heard that there are plans for a sequel (and superhero filums have to have a sequel), but as to whether you'll tire of more of the same? Maybe a shift in tone and/or location is needed.
But I'd give it a MASSIVE 10 Phils out of 10
Oh and..............buy my stuff!
Fans themselves will say it's as faithful to the comic as it can be, the forth wall is broken and the send up of the whole comic book movie is in place, there are many many in jokes to keep even the casual nerd happy. But while it sends up the likes of X-Men and The Avengers it also goes along in pretty much the same template, there's an origin story, a villain, a damsel in distress, a big fight at the end and a post credits scene. It zips along at quite a pace though right from the opening titles then you have flashbacks, flashbacks within flashbacks, plenty of highly choreographed action pieces, buckets of humour and wise cracking galore.
It may grate with some, as it can be pretty relentless if you're not prepared for it and it's pretty crude in places, plus the violence can be gory and in bad taste. But for others a second viewing could be called for to catch all of the jokes and references.
Even before seeing the thing you'll have heard that there are plans for a sequel (and superhero filums have to have a sequel), but as to whether you'll tire of more of the same? Maybe a shift in tone and/or location is needed.
But I'd give it a MASSIVE 10 Phils out of 10
Oh and..............buy my stuff!
