When films have an intense fan following and/or are heavily linked to a major franchise, it is always important to examine them from a neutral perspective, in addition to a fan perspective. This is especially true of ‘Deadpool’, as it is clear that the level of enjoyment you will gain from this movie is (at least partially) based on how well you know its protagonist. Having said this, it is vaguely entertaining for all.
As one of these aforementioned ‘outsiders’, I can really see
the appeal of Deadpool as the ultimate edgy anti-hero. And if all you want to
see from this movie is this character being well…this character (in addition to
some admittedly thrilling action), then you will adore this film. Ryan Renyolds
does a great job and some of the film’s best points are its more humorous
moments. All of the character’s fourth-wall breaking and continuous jokes make
the film feel very unique and fresh. In addition to this, the aforementioned action
is very well done, with a very effective mixture of slow motion shots, close
ups and mid shots also providing some appeal to a wider audience.
However, other than the film’s protagonist, there is not
much in the film that particularly makes it stand out to that general audience.
There’s nothing particularly wrong with it, but there is nothing else that
makes it particularly brilliant either.
If you are a fan of this character, you will love this movie
and if you don’t, it will probably keep you entertained, without being
spectacular.
