Some good laughs, story plays second bannana

Rating: 7/10 (21 May 2018)

There is plenty of action in this movie, but the intent was the dialogue, and the actual story is almost wedged in at places as not to cut one zinger. The first Dead Pool found a much better balance between personality and action than this sequel. The plot is pretty simplistic and sort of reminds me of a simpler version of Looper. I thought James Brolin was really good as Cable, much more personality than Thanos. The real reason I only gave it 7 out of 10, is that the movie tries so hard to go over the top, it was in danger of jumping the shark. Even the opening credits are all about the comedy only. So if you liked Dead Pool, you'll like this movie, but leave the theater wondering how they could do a 3rd film without beginning to either start revamping the same jokes or becoming a parody of itself.