Barebones plot with good action

Rating: 8/10 (3 July 2020)

This review contains spoilers.
Deadpool is a stand-alone superhero movie starring Ryan Reynolds as the character Deadpool. Deadpool is an origin story on the character. It follows his origins and subsequent revenge on the group that wronged him. Along the way, a pair of X-Men try to redeem Deadpool.
Deadpool retains its comic book charm and violence in this live-action adaptation. The movie has Deadpool constantly making jokes even when the subject manner gets darker. The movie makes light of many dark situations such as horrendous disfiguring that brings the movie back into a lighter tone. Since this movie is an origin story, much of Deadpool's backstory is told here. However, his story is not fully complete as the X-Men acquaintances, the Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead are not explained fully. The plot is incredibly basic as it is a simple revenge story that is told through flashbacks.
Even with its basic plot, the story has some highlights in the way it is paced. With humor, and wit the story remains engaging. The true highlights in the movie are its action sequences. The action in this movie is well shot and well performed. The effects and sets are well detailed. It is easy to watch the movie solely for its action scenes to fill the price of admission.
It is easy to recommend Deadpool to anyone looking for witty dialogue and entertaining action. Anyone looking for a movie to transcend the typical superhero movie plots should look elsewhere.
Grade: B