Deadpool

Surprising. Convivial. Funny.

Explanations below:

Surprising: I went into Deadpool expecting very little. I was familiar with the character (While not being particularly fond of it), and really struggled to see how a movie could work starring the titular character. Still as a fan of pretty much anything comic related, I went into it with an open set of eyes. I wasn't disappointed, and the movie really proved to be a solid film on it's own right. Yes there are gratuitous amounts of fan service, and the plot is dangerously close to becoming a negative; but the movie manages to steer clear of the genre's typical pitfalls and present a tight interesting story.

Convivial: Not once during the films 1 hour 48 minute run time, did I feel like it was plodding or unnecessary. In fact through out the whole experience I felt myself invested in the minor characters (Hoping some would get more screen time), and genuinely pleased with the events unfolding on the screen. The chemistry between the actors is solid, and actually manages to add a nice layer of depth to a shallow (but enjoyable!) movie. Perhaps I'm just smitten entirely with Morena Baccarin (Wow is she gorgeous here), but I really felt like these relationships had real substance.

Funny: Make no mistake, Deadpool is a comedy hidden behind the facade of a comic book super hero film. While some (like the Iron Man films) set out to tell a story and use humor to create real connections with the audience, Deadpool is a comedy seeking to enrich it's humor with a familiar story. Some of the jokes may not hold up as time goes by, but the majority of the movie should still be solid. While not being brought to tears, I did find myself laughing at a significant portion of the movie.