What’s It About
After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Miami’s hottest bartender, while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
Before I start, I want everyone to know just how damn happy I am with Comcast. Their bid to buy Fox upped the ante and made Disney back off. . . Temporarily. I, along with other fans, was seriously upset by the news of Disney buying Fox. Disney does not do “rated R.” They are THE family-friendly company, and the buyout would have ruined Deadpool 2 along with any other rated R titles in the future. Here’s hoping Comcast, or any company, can keep Disney from buying Fox. Now on to the review. He’s back, and he brought some friends. The latest Deadpool movie isn’t necessarily better than the first one it’s just better on a different level. No need to see the origin, we know who his girlfriend is, and we know who the two X-Men are – Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead. This time around we add multiple characters, give Deadpool feelings, and a more in-depth story. The plot is long-winded with plenty of surprises, twists and fourth-wall breaks. At some points in the movie, things got a bit too serious by Deadpool standards. It sets a different tone and takes the film in a much needed altered direction. Cable, the killer from the future, is all business and Deadpool can slow down his eventual manhunt and capture of Russell Collins, the child mutant also known as FireFist. Deadpool, in need of an advantage, forms the X-Force. For those of you that read the comic books, you’ll know their names but don’t try to predict what will happen in a Deadpool movie – you will be wrong. Domino becomes the most important member of the team by comparison and I wouldn’t be surprised if she stars in a solo film or a full X-Force movie. Meanwhile, Deadpool, still in denial of Dominos “luck” powers, has several battles to fight. First, be a team player (not a normal Deadpool quality), next, stop Cable (apparently not as easy as our hero thought), and (sorta) last, save FireFist, the mutant kid that has no visible problems taking care of himself. Our main character develops an epiphany which changes him into the man his girlfriend Vanessa, always knew he could be and his actions after that are unlike the Deadpool we all saw in the first film. This Deadpool is on a mission to save everyone, including himself. So by Hollywood standards, more money means more chances for a sequel. . . and maybe something animated on Adult Swim.
OUR RATING – A FOURTH WALL 8
Media
- Genre – Comic Book
- Street date
- Digital – August 7th 2018
- DVD/Blu-Ray/4k – August 21st 2018
- Video – 1080p
- Screen Size – 2.39:1
- Sound
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
- French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles – English SHD, Spanish, French
Extras
- Audio Commentary: Star Ryan Reynolds and director David Leitch join writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick for a delightfully funny and highly amusing discussion on the production. Naturally, with Reynolds’ presence, the chat is filled with lots of sarcasm and silly wisecracks while the other three share various anecdotes and technical details.
- Deadpool Family Values (HD, 15 min): EPK-style piece with cast & crew interviews and lots of BTS footage centering around the characters, performances and the plot’s themes.
- Deadpool’s Lips Are Sealed (HD, 13 min): Everyone shares their thoughts on the studio’s extreme measures for maintaining absolute secrecy and the work on visual effects.
- David Leitch not Lynch (HD, 12 min): The director is given a few minutes to talk about his involvement with the production, his aspirations and tons of praise from cast & crew.
- The Deadpool Prison Experiment (HD, 11 min): As the title suggests, interviews talk about the “Ice Box” scenes, its production design and its role in the overall plot.
- Until Your Face Hurts (HD, 9 min): An amusing discussion on the script’s genesis, various ideas considered, the aspirational focus on the comedy and Ryan Reynolds heavy involvement.
- Roll with the Punches (HD, 7 min): A closer look at the fight choreography, the action sequences, praising the stunt performers and the preference for practical effects over CGI.
- The Most Important X-Force Member (HD, 2 min): A brief but funny chat on the specially ordinary Peter, who joins the team despite a lack of abilities, and actor Rob Delaney.
- Swole and Sexy (HD, 2 min): Praise for Josh Brolin’s physique and friendly nature on set.
- “3-Minute Monologue” (HD, 2 min): Watch Brolin joking around as makeup is applied.
- Deadpool’s Fun Sack 2 (HD): Two separate collections of various media, starting with one titled “Videos” (35 min), which stockpiles all the theatrical previews & international promos, an IMAX PSA, the music video for Celine Dion’s “Ashes,” BTS featurette for said video, another music video for Diplo, French Montana & Lil Pump ft. Zhavia’s “Welcome to the Party,” and a pair of hysterical videos making fun of the movie. The second is titled “Stills,” which is an assortment of promotional material.
- Deleted & Extended Scenes (HD, 3 min): A pair of excised scenes.
- Gag Reel (HD, 3 min).