In this loud, funny, and subversive sequel, foul-mouthed, facially disfigured, yet indestructible anti-hero Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds)—aka Deadpool—is madly in love with Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) and the couple are thinking of having a baby when tragedy strikes, kicking off an inevitable course of vengeance. Dressed in red-and-black spandex, Wade battles the villainous, time-traveling cyborg Cable (Josh Brolin) while assembling his X-force crew, who include Colossus (Stefan Kapičić), Weasel (T.J. Miller), Blind Al (Leslie Uggams), Dopinder (Karan Soni), and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), while also adding sarcastic Domino (Zazie Beetz), a newcomer whose gift is being extremely lucky. Plus, he’s determined to protect Russell (Julian Dennison), a troubled, fire-fisted mutant teenager who views Wade as a surrogate father. Director David Leitch maintains the action comedy’s irreverent tone, stressing the “f-word,” which here stands for “family,” along with dozens of pop culture-based references (such as a running joke that the song “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Frozen sounds exactly like “Papa, Can You Hear Me?” from Yentl). Of course, there are also lots of gruesome decapitations and severed limbs, along with self-aware star cameos, including Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). A smarmy and snarky superhero saga, this is recommended. [Note: DVD/Blu-ray extras include “Deadpool's Fun Sack 2” behind-the-scenes segments and stills (38 min.) and a gag reel (3 min.). Exclusive to the Blu-ray release is audio commentary by star Ryan Reynolds, director David Leitch, and screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Warnick; the production featurettes “Deadpool Family Values: Cast of Characters” (15 min.), “Deadpool's Lips Are Sealed: Secrets and Easter Eggs” (13 min.), “The Deadpool Prison Experiment” (12 min.), “David Leitch Not Lynch: Directing DP2” (12 min.), “Roll With the Punches: Action and Stunts” (7 min.), “The Most Important X-Force Member” (2 min.), “Chess with Omega Red” (2 min.), “Swole and Sexy” (2 min.), and “3 Minute Monologue” (2 min.); “Until Your Face Hurts” alternative takes (10 min.); deleted/extended scenes (3 min.); and bonus DVD and digital copies of the film. Bottom line: a fine extras package for this superhero hit.] (S. Granger)
Deadpool 2
Fox, 119 min., R, DVD: $29.99, Blu-ray: $34.99, Aug. 21 Volume 33, Issue 5
Deadpool 2
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