Deadpool 2 is hilarious, brutal, and surprisingly heartfelt

Rating: 8/10 (17 October 2018)

I won't say much, if you enjoyed "Deadpool" then you will enjoy "Deadpool 2" in terms of comedy. There's a lot of reviews here saying that it's just a rehashed version of the first film, I disagree. I think the comedy here was pretty fresh considering it's a sequel, which generally suffers from trying to replicate a formula that worked before.
Yeah, there's fourth-wall breaking, Wade Wilson is still a sarcastic, over-the-top smart-mouth, and the film is full of gratuitous violence - but reapplying those themes that made the first film a success doesn't mean you've created a carbon copy (or even close).
There was an actual maturation of Wade Wilson's character throughout the film, while there was very little development of other characters. For the most part, the supporting cast (new or returning characters) is under-developed, with the exception of Cable, who was a great addition to Deadpool's story. Cable has more depth to his character than expected here, and that helped the overall arc of the film feel more gratifying and less antiquated.
The big surprise for me was that, in the end, the film was pretty heartfelt - which was a big step for me with the character. Deadpool is an antihero, he's a total a$$hat, but in the end, he's someone who kills bad guys, and it's tough to understand WHY if the character doesn't have SOME heart.
That's what this film did well, they added depth to Wade Wilson, they added some heart overall - there was a moment or two that, dare I say, I felt these eyes begin to water, unexpectedly - which was a nice touch that was missing from the first film.
If the first film wasn't for you, this one won't be either - the antics still exist, but the formula is different. Reynolds is still prefect for the role, and Josh Brolin is a great addition to a surprisingly complex character. It ain't the Shawshank Redemption here people, but it's a fun ride with a ton of laughs. Sit back, relax and enjoy.