Deadpool is Alive and Amusing.

Rating: 9/10 (24 February 2016)

Deadpool (2016): Dir: Tim Miller / Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T. J. Miller, Gina Carano: Wayward comic book superhero film that is extremely violent and avoids the innocence of other films of its kind. Deadpool is out for revenge and answers. Dressed in red with facial scars in an experiment gone wrong when cancer threatens his life. He takes to the street killing villains and making a mess. Director Tim Miller helms the first big R rated superhero film since Kick-Ass. This is raw and sometimes graphic but Ryan Reynolds delivers deadpan sarcasm addressing viewers without concern for the massive destruction in the wake. He has been tortured into mutant like powers and he seeks deliverance. Ed Skrein plays Ajax, the experimental villain whose methods land Wilson in his condition. He is out to create mutant slaves but Deadpool becomes one subject crossing the other side. Morena Baccarin plays Wilson's stripper girlfriend Vanessa Carlyle who becomes a target for Ajax. She is concerned when Wilson is stricken with cancer but disappointed when he disappears. T.J. Miller adds further comic relief as a bar tender who bats sarcasm back and forth with Deadpool. Gia Carano plays Angel Dust, a female mutant of Ajax who can pack a punch. There is also the appearance of X-Men heroes Colossus and Negasonic who both attempt to bring Deadpool in and become targets for his punch lines. This film divides the line in terms of audience. Some will protest its violence and vulgar sense of humour while others may find Deadpool's dead charm and sarcasm to be dead on. Score: 9 / 10