Deadpool's Formula Equals Hit for Summer Fun

Rating: 7/10 (18 May 2018)

There's something about an opening scene, it either instantly grabs you or it doesn't. Some movies have a set up to an opening scene, but they still have an opening scene. Throw in a classic hit from your childhood and you find yourself already liking the movie. Its a cheap, simple formula, but it works.
Deadpool 2 started out just that way. Cue the music Dolly! From there, Deadpool 2 never took itself serious, so it could mock itself, other movies and even its star. Incorporate lots of famous movie quotes and references throughout and you've created something people will talk about at the water coolers the next day. Or in my case, 4-O. Now, the only thing missing from the formula is will it be a hit. Mix in some comedy, action and a few Easter Eggs leaving us wanting more, and you have just that - a box office hit.
Deadpool teased us enough with the expanded Marvel Universe but yet focused specifically on the lead's story. Running time of was just under 2 hours where realistically, they could have cut about 10-15 minutes to make run smoother with less slow points.
Without spoiling the main film, you may leave after Cher completes her soundtrack as there is no final-final Easter Egg after the credits, like most Marvel films. I didn't expect Nick Fury to come to Deadpool saying he was putting together a team, but seeing Jean Gray and Cyclopes would have been awesome. Oh well, still a fun summer movie!